Is Spider-Gwen Transgender? Final Answer!

[@cocoamonk]

I'll confess, seeing this movie so soon after my parents kicking me out was... emotional. I cried in the theater. I thought I was reaching thinking she might have been trans, and.. was willing to accept she was an amazing ally. Art is amazing.

[@st_Luni]

I'm sorry that happened to you 🫂

[@Spac3zy_Pr0t0g3n]

I hope you're doing better now 👐🫂

[@catimations3090]

that sounds rough 😔 r u ok? 🩷

[@cookie85-mv7pu]

i am so sorry i wish the best to you

[@dooblom]

I'm so sorry that happened to you, I hope things get better for you :[

[@AliceKimm-vr9os]

The thing I love about the idea of Gwen being trans is that it makes all of the sad moments sadder, such as her losing Peter, who would have been one of the people who was likely to accept her, and it also adds more reason for her to have gone to the spider-society, and for her to become closer with Hobie (spider-punk), because let's face it, Hobie don't care about things like gender. This video also expanded my understanding of the film making behind across the spider-verse. So thank you, Yukko!

[@Penny-mage]

Hobie lowkey nonbinary but has a job rn so he can't really focus on all that.

[@AliceKimm-vr9os]

@Penny-mage never thought of hobie like that...but now that you mention it, that lowkey sounds accurate.

[@willow9490]

Also her being opposed to a lot of Miguel’s views because he’s just rigid

[@AliceKimm-vr9os]

@willow9490 yup, add on to that, the whole "you were a mistake" thing, and it makes perfect sense.

[@Knineeditingrn]

I think the idea of Hobie was that they are nonbinary doesn’t care about anything regarding gender or sexuality

[@paulchapman8206]

my favourite part is Gwen is always in blue at the start, until she tells her dad. then for the rest of her time in her world she is in pink and the dad is in blue or the world behind her is pink and blue behind the dad

[@Soluna7]

Woah, that is such crazy attention to detail

[@paulchapman8206]

@@Soluna7 it makes the full colour blow scene so amazing, I'm a nerd when it comes to motifs and colour theory in movies so i genuinly fangirled at that moment

[@282beats]

Having initially come out because my parents discovered my feminine clothing, the fear and reasoning of being accepted hits so close to home for me.

[@Gabrielpliskin]

Small thing but, when Gwen is in Miles' room, she grabs one of his action figures and says she used to have them as a kid. She used a gender neutral term to refer to herself as a child and she indicated she had boy's toys. Like most other things, it doesn't have to mean anything, but it always stuck out to me as a possible indicator that she could be trans.

[@YukkoEX]

damn i wish i included that, i noticed it to but forgot in the script drafting phase

[@celesteenglish8916]

Came down to the comments to see if anyone else had mentioned this! Another small thing that I love is her wearing Hobie's shoes. It's the little details scattered throughout the movie that really make this reading of Gwen as trans ring as genuine to me.

[@Gabrielpliskin]

@@celesteenglish8916 interesting! Obviously we all know she was wearing his shoes but I didn't read anything into it, other than "lets give Miles reasons to be insecure". Even now, when you mentioned it, it took me a minute to understand how that could be a sign of her transness, but yes, you're right!

[@williamjacob2060]

@@YukkoEX i mean your human it happens still a good video ❤

[@swoops7687]

I don’t think that’s a good argument, my mom had transformers as a kid (before Arcee came out). That’s a generally boy toy line. I played with my sisters dolls too as a kid

[@BougGroug]

One time I found a comment section that was denying this theory and all the comments were like: "Just because her uniform is the trans colors doesn't mean she's trans" "Just because she has a trans flag doesn't mean she's trans" "Just because X doesn't mean she's trans..." Every single comment was some iteration of "this one thing doesn't mean she's trans" but also each comment was pointing to a different thing. And like, at some point you have to undesrtand it's not just one thing! If they just read each other's comments they'd realize there's actually a lot of evidence!

[@tuskaurora]

From 06:38 to 06:44 this is what democratic, people do . They take something, and bring it sooo far out of context ,, and twist to fit a narrative, . Please go look it up , this channel is self serving and toxic , I'm glad US trans people have a community but we need a more honest one to come too , before you get more upset , I am transgender been on medication for about 3 years , still get misgendered, It's a man's world , it's a right handed persons world , we are lucky to have a say, ,

[@ーテイル]

I mean, there's no evidence. There's things that could be used to theorize, but the reality of the situation is that marvel owns spider Gwen and she's canonically a born female woman. Head canon is okay as long as you don't run around claiming it's the truth.

[@BougGroug]

@@ーテイル There are actually quite a few. I pointed out 2 of them in my comment and Yukko shows a few more in the video. The flags in her room and her dad's jacket are probably the biggest ones. I agree there's nothing conclusive about her being trans in canon, but the evidence for her arc being a trans allegory is overwhelming.

[@tuskaurora]

@@BougGroug your seeing what you want to see. Again this is not how it is , it's just want you want . Stop making it what it's not

[@ーテイル]

@@BougGroug Sure, it could be considered an allegory (though I'mma be honest, I don't see it. I feel like people are just reading what they want to read)

[@Blaze-te2do]

I think you just broke my brain in the best way possible. I will now convince everyone I know that she is trans because I just want this to be canon so badly. Thank you so much for your brilliant research and info!

[@SeinIshamiado]

I'm not saying trying to convince someone is a bad idea, but like I think some people will be very upset if you try to do that. Cuz knowing how people are...

[@liamwatts8597]

@@SeinIshamiado If they get mad, that isn't our fault.

[@Blaze-te2do]

@ hahaha good point lol, I’m being a little sarcastic. My friends who know I’m trans will love this either way Yukko is amazing as always!

[@theswissmiss69]

@SeinIshamiado. Buttt whhhy?

[@cutelilstarr]

it's actually confirmed that spider verse Gwen specifically is trans

[@dianadunord4494]

I was never sure if Gwen was trans, at most an allegory, but now thanks to your video I've changed my mind.

[@Alucia0]

Regardless of if she is trans or an ally, either way we love her. Gwen is awesome, supportive and accepting of others. The way the creaters told her story is stunning. I love it so much...even if it hurts so very much. My parents wont accept me they refuse, they hace been nasty, transphobic and horrible. Coming out to them was the most difficult thing i have ever done. I was 32 when i came out, i knew i was trans since i was 11 and i hid who i was because i was terrified of loosing them and now when i was on the verge of ending my life i had to transition and the thing i feared most...happened, i loat them... Gwen is amazing either way and im so thankful for the ceeators for portraying her this way

[@emberripples]

same 😔

[@GracelessExit]

I'm really sorry it went this way for you. I know what that's like. Sending love across the internet.

[@LJ-SYLKI]

Not a good ally to miles

[@Grimfang999]

As you explained the scene with her dad accepting her I actually started crying. God damn.

[@gamewatch6861]

You too, huh? How does she keep making all these emotional moments?

[@the1onesquirrel9]

@@gamewatch6861 Its already an incredibly done movie and story, and she hinted she has some knowledge on movie production stuff, this proves shes good at it too by making the scene impactful even secondhand. Yukko is just awesome. Thats how.

[@otkucorner8274]

I may not be trans, But I know what it's like to be invalidated. I go by they/them and am afab. My dad *REFUSES* to use the pronouns I want to go by and still calls me a she/her. After trying to get him to understand or at least use the pronouns I want to be called by, and failing at every turn *ex, I started calling him a she/her, talked with him MULTIPLE times, Took him into a therapy sesh I had, Well quite a few. (my therapist doesn't use they/them when addressing me either.) and explaining how that makes me feel invalidated and that it feels like he's disrespecting me* I decided to buy a shirt that says "I'm just a They/them causing May/hem" to correct him for me. IDC if I have to wash it daily, I will wear it everywhere we go, he'll either be called a bigot, or he'll call me by they/them just so he doesn't get called a bigot. Either way, I've done all I can to get it across to him. He doesn't accept me, hell, he BARELY accepts I'm aroace

[@BlahajGoesNom]

Bad therapist bad dad.. Blahaj accepts you for you 💙🦈🫂

[@Skye_7_7]

There’s also another meaning for trans that means someone’s not cis. Like how I’d say I’m trans (I’m fluid). Maybe you knew that, idk. Sorry you have to deal with that. Hopefully, it’ll work out 😊

[@Prof.GoodFeels88]

Men like him won't care about being misgendered, it doesn't hurt them like it hurts us. What may hurt a father, in the same way he is hurting you, is only calling him by his name and not calling him dad.

[@fluffbot3000]

find a new therapist. If they cant address you by the appropriate pronouns they shouldnt be helping you with gender related stuff. I wish you the best with your dad though.

[@gialanamoon5094]

FWIW, you sound pretty trans to me.💖🏳️‍⚧️

[@AthenaNKnight]

I watched this in theaters with my military friends. I have transitioned 6 years ago and I am now in a place where I'm passing. The only reason I know this is because people will ask questions like "have you been pregnant before" and say transphobic things in my presence. It was interesting that I was watching the movie and enjoying it a lot. while one guy was so triggered he had to leave the movie because he wasn't enjoying it at all. lol

[@the1onesquirrel9]

People being allowed to be who they are? UGH DISGUSTING. I CANT STAND INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM AND SHOWING COMPASSION!

[@tuskaurora]

From 06:38 to 06:44 this is what democratic, people do . They take something, and bring it sooo far out of context ,, and twist to fit a narrative, . Please go look it up , this channel is self serving and toxic , I'm glad US trans people have a community but we need a more honest one to come too , before you get more upset , I am transgender been on medication for about 3 years , still get misgendered, It's a man's world , it's a right handed persons world , we are lucky to have a say, ,

[@arbitarious]

Military jumpscare 😔

[@Shadowassassin908]

Whether Gwen is trans or not I know for a fact my spider-sona is

[@Luunwyn]

I absolutely love this analysis because across the spider verse was kind of like one of the first times I actually felt seen in a movie

[@theswissmiss69]

Yeaaa sammmmeee!

[@Gamesalotl]

This is my biggest head cannon that I will NEVER ever let go of

[@EmoExperat]

its not a head canon if its literally confirmed

[@Gamesalotl]

@@EmoExperat lols

[@JadedJaiden]

@@EmoExperat where is it confirmed, i honestly hope it's actually canon

[@EmoExperat]

@@JadedJaiden one of the writers said that it was their intention to make gwen trans.

[@RenaOrSomething1]

@@EmoExperat Do you have a place where I can find that I'm really interested in finding it

[@eaglest0554]

I just realized, we see her dad being accepting now, but imagine how crushing it would be if he originally wasn't so now she has to deal with her secret identity as spiderwoman feeling like being back there all over again.

[@duckified.]

the experience is all too common in our world :/

[@lydiaelsewhere1504]

I remember watching the movie in theatres and feeling like the trans allegory is fairly obvious. But i can see how one could deny it if that was the frame of mind they were in. I had just come out as trans but hadnt come out to my father yet. Cried numerous times. One of the greatest films of all time. 😺

[@Wymndy]

The scene where she says that every other Gwen Stacy dies also gets a whole other layer in that analysis. I can’t imagine dealing with the (possibly inaccurate) thought process of: in every universe where I am a cis woman, I die. Like that would have me questioning SO many things.

[@0852657luis]

I just thought she was a ally but you just rocked my world with this yukko. Thank you for this breakdown.😊

[@smugfortuneV2]

She is an ally

[@TheCiroth]

So much yes. These are all things I picked up as I related so much to her. I knew almost instantly that she was trans like us. Rejected by my blood family for being Trans, her raw emotions at the end was something I felt in my soul. I am so glad I found your channel.

[@tuskaurora]

Sorry to inform you sweet part. , heart, lol.. it's been confirmed this character is not transgender, don't believe me, go look it up ,

[@tuskaurora]

From 06:38 to 06:44 this is what democratic, people do . They take something, and bring it sooo far out of context ,, and twist to fit a narrative, . Please go look it up , this channel is self serving and toxic , I'm glad US trans people have a community but we need a more honest one to come too , before you get more upset , I am transgender been on medication for about 3 years , still get misgendered, It's a man's world , it's a right handed persons world , we are lucky to have a say, ,

[@tuskaurora]

I reposted , because, the only time I used the word us was capital and youtube thinks I'm hulk sized Madd, From 06:38 to 06:44 this is what democratic, people do . They take something, and bring it sooo far out of context ,, and twist to fit a narrative, . Please go look it up , this channel is self serving and toxic , I'm glad (us) ( was capitol to show I ment what I was saying , I'm not angy) trans people have a community but we need a more honest one to come too , before you get more upset , I am transgender been on medication for about 3 years , still get misgendered, It's a man's world , it's a right handed persons world , we are lucky to have a say, ,

[@connt1nu3]

Might I just say: you were AMAZING when reading that line!

[@YukkoEX]

Ty!

[@AeonTH]

@@YukkoEX No seriously, you had me crying. Superb voice skill.

[@quazarinn]

Astv is the best movie of all time. From nuances like this to beautiful writing to symbolic animation to literally fixing other movies, it's perfect

[@minestar2247]

the only thing that sucks about it is how it was made, and that the story isn't gonna be over for a while

[@Ena-t5v]

Look, my theory is Peter Parker was trans. Like the trans flags would make sense especially since Peter was close to Gwen, and probably Gwen’s dad too. It would also give a reason for Peter to become the lizard or whatever. It could’ve been supposed to be like, super testosterone or something.

[@DustyRyder0100]

All of these hints flew over my head while watching the movie and I have to admit I went into this video expecting that people were just saying Gwen was trans because they wished for more representation and I was pleasantly surprised how much validity there was to the idea that Gwen was trans. I never identified with Gwen’s struggles but I don’t think that’s a bad thing. I’m a cis ally and I’ve always tried to understand what it’s like to be trans but it has always felt like I was out of reach from understanding. Right now I realize that it’s bold of me to assume that I could fully understand it, like assuming I knew what it was like be poor when I’ve been wealthy all my life. I suppose this makes me like Gwen’s dad, someone who dosen’t understand what the person they love is experiencing but still wants what’s best for them. Love the video Yukko, and to everyone else keep fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in anyway you can.

[@nagolloop935]

If this version of Gwen is Trans, mad respect for the writers, producers etc not making a big deal about it, because representation is so much better when it doesn’t feel forced or shoved down our throat but rather we can find it naturally as the character is fleshed out.

[@TheMeekGeek787]

7:44 your voice acting here is amazing and so emotional! 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵

[@raikav12]

Pretty nice video. I love that you use Genshin's OST and how you fit the different themes.

[@CeltiesSin]

Wait is Gwen in one of the newer games? 👀 might actually hafta check them out… Also, “will you adopt me?” “What?” “What? 👀” lmao love her so much

[@AMB3R_YT]

i believe its a mod

[@MorpheousXO]

Think it's a mod, the walking animation looks like Miles.

[@tessiemr2]

Not me crying at 230 in the morning finding out one of my favorite characters from this movie universe was actually representing who I wanted to be some year and a half before I even knew. Thank you, Yukko.

[@Foxriffic]

Omg Gwen video BY YUKKO?

[@alexrecrem9094]

As someone who's been forced back into the closet and can't move out on my own, that part about just wanting her father's love even at the cost of herself really got to me...

[@Speedix064]

Probably my favorite two characters in media that represent trans individuals are Spider Gwen and Akiyama Mizuki. They both are amazing characters who show how we are all human :3

[@st4rmelody]

mizuki mentioned.

[@potatopepperoni]

mizuki ❤🗣️

[@fulicious2991]

Woot woot! We all love Mizuki!

[@DaniRadriendil]

Wait, Mizuki's trans? I gotta finish that storyline.

[@st4rmelody]

@@DaniRadriendil they won’t confirm it/outright say it because they don’t wanna lose players or whatever, but i recommend reading the recent mizu5 and ena5 events.

[@liamwatts8597]

I am not skipping ads for you!

[@Lucy_the_Kirby_Girl]

There's the common argument that you shouldn't change existing characters in media to different orientations and/or gender identities, and while I agree to an extent, this film is an easy exception since it's not in your fave lile with most shows and films where the intent is to cash out on it. These films are based around so many alternate dimensions with characters that are so obviously about taking their existing character and having them break out of their usual conventions, or in the words of Miles Morales, do their "own thing". Another aspect about Gwen being trans here is that it's, again, not in your face and not trying to be something to make money off of mentioning like a lot of other shows and films. In this film, it's something that's only really there if you relate to and/or notice it. The people complaining about it never would've noticed it if it was never pointed out to them since they would've been focused on other aspects of the film. God, I fucking love Gwen and this movie (and the first one too!).

[@jasonshepard3430]

I'm a 45 yr old straight male ally. I liked the first movie, but this sequel blew me out of the water. I noticed the potential trans allegory and it's heartfelt message. Within weeks I found and now own a Ghost Spider suit modeled after her updated look from this film. I am proud to cosplay as Ghost Spider, although it has led to a handful of awkward moments. The best of which was at Dragon Con (Atlanta 2024) when I was waiting sans mask for a bathroom stall (suit reasons) near the signing hall and mutual shock occured as Danny Trejo vacated the one I was standing in front of. No words were exchanged.

[@Lunazera]

Holy shit Yukko, what an excellent video. I havent seen anybody go this in depth with this and so well articulated. I thought i was already convinced the trans allegory was intentional and that she very likely was trans but you *really* managed to convince me even more completely 😅

[@eryarer]

Insert Bob meme...

[@theejackalope]

This is a great video! Thank you for your work here. It's a really cool breakdown. I really really appreciate you pointing out the film making that helps with this. If anyone else wants another video that has a really in-depth breakdown of Gwen being trans in Spider verse 2 (and other media but it's a really solid section.) you should look up Jessie Genders: How Hollywood corrupts trans stories. It really hit me hard and was an amazing look into that Gwen's story is even more about being trans.

[@Cassara_Sterling]

This Made me cry.... I'm MtF Trans....

[@egon90123]

The one thing that sticks out to my ADHD CIS HET Male brain is you that you said he quit the force the minute he said it to Gwen, but I remember him saying that he'd quit the force two days to a week earlier when they tried to promote him to Captain and he'd been holed up in the apartment looking for another job till Gwen came home. Of course, I'm going on memories of watching this movie in the theater and not having re-watched it since. And if this is the only thing I have to have clarified, great job on the video.

[@stacydani]

I noticed that too

[@stonephoenix7728]

A bit of nuance i feel is worth talking about is the fact that spiderman as a concept, is VERY easily paralleled by queer people. Highschooler/young adult villanized by media and police while either liked or indifference by the local community IN NEW YORK of all places... its very easy to see ourselves (queer people) in this character. Weather it be gwen, miles, peter... doesn't matter. As a kid who only knew he was different from everyone else, without a way to even conceptualize this, watching spiderman was an incredibly comforting thing. Back then it was the (absolutely perfect btw) Raimi spiderman, now i get to see myself in both gwen and miles. This is explained very textually in the first one, the mask is there for YOU to BE spiderman. Not to put yourself on their shoes. But to BE. Textual, or implied. Gwen being trans is canon for me. And honestly that's all i can ask for. Its not every day we can relate so freaking much to a character.

[@helenault7452]

Wow. My respect for this channel was already pretty strong, but this is a very well-written analysis, and I am in awe. And I have two Spider-Gwen suits in my closet that I haven't had the courage to wear at a convention - yet.

[@Novas_Nook]

What’s funny is I am also transgender, however I am FTM. I have a love-hate relationship with my deadname. I look, act, dress, and have the same name as Spider-Gwen. I have always thought she was so badass and she was something that I held close to me throughout my childhood. Even people at school would make jokes about me being her. But I realized that I never felt like a girl. I hated wearing dresses, I hated being called a girl, everything. I just couldn’t live like that anymore. I like to think that she is me in a different but similar multiverse. Just wishing she had what I call my problems.

[@stacydani]

my name is inspired from her :3

[@AsheSinclair]

Thanks sis Yukko! You never fail to make me feel emotions and understand them just a little bit better. I even have a new movie to watch~

[@BiancaTallarico]

I wish my dad would understand. We've gone no contact since I've come out Trans fem and have a relationship with another Trans woman. I feel grief for not having the father I should've had.

[@HotDogTimeMachine385]

George's pin is actually his US badge, but because of the color shift it turns into the trans flag

[@ricoblanco3117]

yooo, casual comment for the algorithm (plus, amazing vid btw; love your content 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵)

[@LunarPriestessYT]

A masterclass Yukko documentary

[@Eiji_loveyouall]

Thank you for talking about this! >:D

[@curiouswind9196]

You don't need to make a character something to tell the story of that thing. She could be trans or not but it does tell the story of one regardless and that's more impressive.

[@KeeGalaxy]

This is one of the best analyses I've ever seen. Thanks for covering this

[@Lilith_Rose28]

I believe she is trans, yes there's all the allegories, but to me her character is proof enough. Throughout both movies she is confident in herself, in who she is, and what she can do, especially when compared to Miles and Peter who aren't sure of themselves. But in the second when she meets people more confident than her, she seeks acceptance from them. We see that while she knows who she is, she is concerned with how others see her and wanting to be accepted. This is a great allegory for the want to pass and be accepted as trans. Trans people can be so sure of themselves but still need the outside world to see them that way too. She feels the need to prove herself believing that if she doesn't than she isn't who she claims to be. Adding to the line of Gwen falling for spider man, she wants to prove that she isn't just a love interest, and is spider woman. I could go on but point is her character and character development is identical to a lot of trans people's personal story of wanting acceptance and wanting to be seen as their true gender. To not be misgendered and not seen as just some fetish. If she isn't/wasn't meant to be trans, than the writers unknowingly made a character and story that are a perfect representation to the trans experience, and I find that hard to believe. I only recently watched the movies and went into them thinking she is trans, and i found all the allegories and colors. But what struck me the most was her character, which I related to the most. Especially at the end where after the talk with her dad she realized she doesn't need the acceptance of others so long as she knows who she is, and she doesn't need the acceptance of everyone just the support of her friends and confidence in herself.

[@Dhaphs]

The line at 7:43 really broke my heart

[@I-Am-Ra]

Why is the next recommended video "conquer france a step by step guide"...Yukko, what are you planning?

[@Stocks-xp6vh]

I did not expect to cry today, you hit me in my feels thank you yukkoEX :3

[@Tachii31]

Very different content to what I'm used to seeing from you...and I'm here for it! :3 This was really interesting, and allegory or full-blown representation, her character arc is pretty damn relatable...

[@Hedspaces]

OOOO Hell Yea! I love Yukko's Video Essays :3

[@Goon-tron]

Why do people think shes trans? Just because of a color scheme?

[@DADUMBDUCKYY]

did you watch even two minutes into the video? 😭

[@stacydani]

watch the video 😭🙏

[@Atlas3060]

Trans, ally, whichever it is what is just as important is the message that pain is universal and all who experience pain need love. Gwen was experiencing a lot of it, her viewers do every day in their own ways, but at least she got some love from her father. A shame her viewers, her fans, even the folks that hate watch her, sometimes can't get those healing hugs. Wonderful breakdown of these scenes but I'll admit I got distracted because I swear to god I was hearing some Genshin music in the background. The music at 8:15 sounded like the "I pulled a QiQi" melody (yes I know its an actual melody in the game, but the fan song will always win out in my head) so it was a fun whiplash to hear your excellent breakdown of such a emotionally raw scene only for my own brain to say "I pulled a QiQi, lost 50/50, at 90 pity..." Then again that form of pain, anguish, and dealing with results would mesh well with the moment you're commenting on so there's that. Those that play Genshin will have a "If you know, you know" feeling right about now.

[@gollossalkitty]

I love that you took this into a more open argument similar to arguments for solidarity in any situation. I will keep this framework in mind for my own arguments.

[@fulicious2991]

I personally don't think she was written to be trans (though we don't know either way), but her experiences can definitely be read like it That's the great part about leaving some things ambiguous, you can have many interpretations of it

[@gaberielpendragon]

Love this, cutting it all together hits like a truck. All the other things going on in the movie let you take in these things slowly as you process everything else as well. When hard focusing on Gwen's story arc through the film, it really does remove any doubt. Almost feel like you should take all the shorts and videos and compile it all into a feature film. Hell, that's basically how the entire RWBY franchise started after all.

[@Suited_Nat]

Honestly, after watching into the spider verse, I’ve been convinced that her story at least is a trans or non cis allegory. As an enby myself who’s afab- yeah I was feeling her ngl.

[@themeowmeowking4500]

wow :3. I love this content!!! please make more like this

[@dipztikmusic5950]

my ADHD wouldn't let me focus on the words you were saying after the "father accepts daughter" bit because of the faint Genshin Impact music playing in the background. I heard the notes being played and I thought I recognized it, so I used my epic ADHD superpower of LOCKING IN and realized... "I RECOGNIZE THIS MUSIC" then i realized i had tuned you out entirely and had to rewind the video 😅😅

[@Icelynvixy]

thank you for making this video it really gives me a whole new perspective and helps me appreciate every Last Detail so much more

[@NeverwascooL]

She could also be questioning herself and not fully within that decision of if she truly is or isn't as well. Gwen seems to have a lot of support systems in the movie verse so she could be exploring it as a possibility. Her body shape is something that ballet and gymnast tend to look like in their teens as girls or she could be a smaller framed male as well, further blurring the line. The flash back as well showing all the previous looks she had also supports that Gwen is very much discovering herself and has the room to try to do so. Personally I do think she is fully female and the writers and artist who worked on Gwen's parts put a bit of themselves in the story as a personal easter egg to anyone it could resonate with and in the end that it's not concrete either way is why the writing is so damn good in the movies so far.

[@wyatttheweeb5133]

She’s canon biologically a woman. That hasn’t changed and probably won’t. She has always stood up for all rights no matter the group, it’s just a peek into her character. She’s not trans, never was.

[@angussteven7778]

It's a metaphor. An allegory- the farm in Animal Farm isn't actually Stalinist Russian, but that's what it's supposed to remind you of.

[@stacydani]

who ever said gwen had to be a transwoman? with the evidence in the video it makes a lot of sense for gwen to be a transman

[@stacydani]

@@angussteven7778 yeah I thought that too

[@2shy2guy52]

It doesn’t matter to me if she is really trans, that line at the end of the movie that you pointed out made me feel so seen and heard and understood. The spider verse movies are some of the greatest stories (and animation) ever put to a screen, and I’m really looking forward for that third one.

[@Luna.Starlight.Eclipse]

I cried watching this video, god it hits close to home, with my stepfather treating me like i don't exist and my mom making my identity and her grief my fault

[@BasicallyBaconSandvichIV]

I still haven't seen this second movie (fully), now I need to force my family to watch it ASAP!

[@Baked_bean571]

What are you doing?!? Don't spoil yourself with this video!

[@lycanthis9963]

My guess, she's an ally but not trans herself. Even with the evidence presented, I personally feel the allegories may be coincidences, perhaps happy accidents. Unless it's confirmed by the creators or Gwen herself, my interpretation shall remain as Gwen being an ally, and a very spectacular one at that.

[@rudeusVsawada]

I dont know if you read these. but I love your content, I also love spider-man and spider-gwen (ghost-spider). my gut reaction looking at your thumbnail was frustration because I didn’t agree. but I watched the whole video and I can see your points. I personally believe its an allegory but you can argue for or against. I think that the color themes of Gwen were their reasoning for the color palette they gave many of her scenes. her first comc and many after use the same style and colors. I think you can interchange her secret with any secret it doesnt need to be her being trans. I think this video was really refreshing because your not preaching to your audience that it is a fact that she is or isnt but its left to interpretation. I view it as an allegory but I can still appreciate a good video. great content as always 😊

[@NCRScareCrow]

I didnt need to cry today. That father bit hits so fucking hard... especially on a personal level. That aside, Yukko's voice acting kills me❤

[@SpacePianist]

I knew I was drawn to her story!! I just didn’t know totally why. This comparison is probably the most comforting thing to know about. Even if it’s not canon, it is to me and that just makes me feel warm inside ^w^

[@GreenGearStudio]

I saw this movie with my best friend about a month I told my mom I'm trans. That conversation at the end hit me like a ton of bricks. After having discussed the miles side of the story, I turned to my friend and said, "So, Gwen is trans." And he said a simple, "Yep." We both love to write. He likes to lean towards characters, I lean more towards themes. We both understood the metaphors instantly. And the fact it's seemingly still "open to interpretation" infuriates me Thank you so much for this video. It felt vindicating

[@TransButterflyQueen]

I never actually saw the flag, but the movie still really hit me as a trans allegory

[@kirelucia]

I want to first say, you made me cry with all of this. And second... When you put the liyue song...I heard: "I PULLED A QIQIIII.... LOST 50/50!"

[@legendnodensetsu8423]

I'm dense and thought the costume's color scheme was a coincidence but that hey interpretation is cool. Really interesting video :o

[@Ovasiig]

So I only cracked recently but hearing about how Gwen is hiding her identity from her parent because she’s the monster they hunt is honestly something that made me cry for how real that is for me with my mother, the only parent I know, being hyper conservative. “I don’t know who I am anymore. I just know I can’t lose another friend” hey maybe don’t quote my literal breakdown before my egg breaking? You’re not wrong to say Gwen is hyper relatable because at least for me it almost felt like you were just reading off my feelings on being trans. She’s fantastic and so are all of you. Yall stay cute and valid :3

[@jamesphillips2285]

"Common People", sung by Willian Shatner, may give you a small hint as to what it's like to be poor.

[@NYAtKitty]

Such a thought out breakdown and much like the movie i feel this is open to see the outcome in your own way, well done video

[@Dreadika97]

My favorite spider person represents me even more now. I didn't know I needed this info.

[@luiscarlosrodriguezbergoll7548]

You make a compelling point, i have not seen any discrepancy on your words, and I am pleased to know another but of random information that I'll probably never use

[@AriaRoseMus]

I love who ever added that to the movie. I love spider gwen. I see it as representation and idc if she is trans or not I care because if she is not trans she is clearly a ally. Either way she is her. Also either way at the end of your video I was crying, thank you for making it.

[@revenantravings]

What's even more, in the opening with her drumming, they initially used harsh reds to show her hot emotions but chose to go from the clearer 'these colors represent the character's feelings' to the softer pastels in the trans flag

[@GigiSparkle_LV]

Nailed the point. Thank you for sharing. I noticed the hints when I saw the film in theaters and I was able to relate in so many ways I broke down and cried so many times in the theater and as I walked out sobbing while everyone else was happy and talking about the movie. I felt the pain of the trans community and my life experiences. Great representation and support from Sony.

[@jaxolotl09]

new favourite fan theory i think, really really cool thanks for bringing this to my attention!

[@Pumpkin02VR]

I didn't even realize it was one of your videos until I heard the voice 😂

[@viggo813]

I watched this movie in theater with my friends a couple days after coming out to my transphobic dad, who didnt react great. Thought it would be a nice distraction, but I ended up crying in theater. My relation with my dad is fine, I've had multiple convos with him where we both end with a long hug cause its not in me to hate him for not accepting me. Rewatching that final scene just made me cry again. This movie is absolute art.

[@cauliflowrs]

I was just arguing with someone about this. This video is so awesome thank you

[@golemofflesh3953]

They say media literacy is dead, but so long as art like this is created, nuance will persist.

[@DiabolicalD3vil]

What a great video, thanks Yukko

[@AlexQuinn-f2r]

Gwen's story is inspiring to me in a similar way some other characters in films and games I love are (Catherine Chun and Imogen Reed in SOMA, Judy Alvarez in Cyberpunk 2077, Nimona in Nimona, Zooble in The Amazing Digital Circus, Alyx Vance in the Half-Life franchise and others) Not all of them are trans or implied to be referencing being trans but definitely have stories that I really empathise with

[@FroisonControl]

i love this movie, but now its my favorite. thank you, im crying.

[@JustAMusicianWhoLovesAnimation]

I have a confession. When into the spiderverse came out, I couldn't stop imagining myself as Spidergwen, and I didn't know why. Now, skip a few years later to across the spiderverse. That movie cracked my egg from 70% to 85% when I saw the trans flag and started thinking about it a bit.

[@TheSpeep]

Honestly, even if Gwen turns out to canonically not be trans, you could still argue that on a meta level, she is. Spider Gwen, as a character, is the result of the writers making Spider Man into a woman, of creating a female version of a male character. Call it a transition, if you will. And then they slapped the trans flag colour scheme on her.

[@El_chara]

It doesn't even matter if the character is trans or not if she's used as a trans allegory, she doesn't have to be trans for this allegory to work and be a trans allegory

[@amanofnoreputation2164]

An allegory is something like _Animal Farm_ where there isn't intended for there to be any "room for discussion" about what the story means. The farm is Stalinist Russia and that exactly what Orwell intended for it to be. Without that context, it's an obtusely told story about a tyrant who's a pig. Where there's supposed to be interpretive flexibility, that when a story is _applicable._ The _Matrix_ is a movie that has both of these things. It's a trans allegory, bit it also makes commentary on more things than just being trans so you didn't watch the movie wrong somehow or fail to understand it if you come away with it assuming it was about capitalism, post-modernism, cybernetics, etc.

[@pivotguydc1149]

I went through an identity crisis at about the time this film came out. Due to personal reasons I hadn't seen the film until a good long time after it had released. I had heard about the possibility that Gwen's story was an allegory for the trans experience, but paid little mind to it as I wanted to avoid spoilers. Just before this, I realized that I was transfemme and nonbinary, and came out to myself and select few friends. While questions about "should I come out to my family" hovered in my head, I went on avacation and by happenstance ended up watching this film on the plane. Gwen's scenes destroyed me. I picked up on the trans allegory instantly. The predicament she finds herself in presented direct parallels to the questions I was desperate to answer about my family's support, and the worst-case scenarios I was afraid of were illustrated in parts of this film. Luckily, when I came out to my family, they turned out to be fairly supportive, but all the while beforehand I was considering every possible scenario, and Gwen's story just happened to vividly portray both the best and the worst of what I could've expected from my experience with my own family. So I'm here to say: yes, to me, Gwen is trans, and the arc her father goes through might just be one of the best models for (potentially) prejudiced parents to adopt, assuming they pick up on the references.

[@SKULLTHEWIZARD]

I mean, original Gwen Stacey showed up in the ultimate Spider-Man, where Drake Bell was literally Spider-Man.

[@NatalieNox600]

I figured out I was trans very soon after watching. I don't know if the movie had anything to do with it.

[@Abbily]

I don’t care if she is or isn’t, she’s awesome either way and at the very least a staunch ally :)