Interwoven stories of a Chinese-American teen, the Monkey King, and a caricatured cousin explore identity, racism, and belonging in a graphic novel.
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Interwoven stories of a Chinese-American teen, the Monkey King, and a caricatured cousin explore identity, racism, and belonging in a graphic novel.
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Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content present
Violence & gore
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Fantasy combat in Monkey King sequences; school bullying depicted
Profanity
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Infrequent mild language
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present
Religious content
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Chinese mythological gods and immortality quests central to one arc
Magic & witchcraft
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Monkey King frequently uses magical transformations and powers
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present
Political content
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Themes of racism, assimilation, and cultural identity
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Racial bullying and emotional distress from prejudice shown
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