Question 1

Is Gran Turismo woke?

Accepted Answer

Gran Turismo has a woke score of 17/100, which means it is not especially woke compared with higher-scoring titles. This is a straightforward inspirational sports biopic based on the true story of mixed-race British gamer Jann Mardenborough, who wins Nissan’s GT Academy competition and becomes a professional race car driver through skill, training, and perseverance. The narrative centers on an underdog merit-based journey from bedroom gamer to elite racer, with mentorship from a skeptical former driver and support from family. No prominent woke elements appear in the core story, dialogue, or themes.

Question 2

Is there DEI in Gran Turismo?

Accepted Answer

The biggest factors in our score are Creator track record context, Representation / casting choices, Anti-woke backlash / 'too woke' complaints. The ultimate wish-fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won him a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.

Gran Turismo

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