A combat artist, the Artificial Kid, navigates fame and violence on a futuristic planet, entangled in political unrest and satire.
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A combat artist, the Artificial Kid, navigates fame and violence on a futuristic planet, entangled in political unrest and satire.
Miles above the surface, the ultra-wealthy live in orbital homes, watching the surface citizens' home-produced videos of sex and extreme violence. The title character of The Artificial Kid, Arti, is the most popular of the Combat Artists. Arti has reached the height of his fame--equally loved by his fans and friends and despised by his competitors. However, he is not entirely who he seems to be, and when the planetary founder mysteriously returns, The Artificial Kid finds himself embroiled in a ...
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Moderate sexual content with references to sex as entertainment; not graphically detailed.
Frequent and graphic violence; combat artistry with recorded violent acts central to plot.
Minor use of strong language; not a dominant feature.
Moderate depiction of synthetic drugs in a futuristic society; not heavily focused.
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No religious themes present.
No occult or magical themes present.
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Strong satirical commentary on politics, corporate power, and social media culture.
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Minor references to systemic suffering in a dystopian society; not central.
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