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The film focuses on internal identity struggles rather than assuming everyone is straight or cisgender. While specific LGBTQ+ identities aren't detailed, the director uses gender fluidity as a metaphor for psychological changes.

Characters avoid traditional roles such as protector or nurturer. Instead, they show raw vulnerability and erratic behavior, disrupting stable masculine or feminine roles.

As a Japanese production, the film operates within a non-Western framework. It avoids Anglo-centric clichés, though it lacks specific evidence of diverse ethnic casting.

The narrative steers clear of structured religious or legalistic frameworks. It favors a nihilistic or existentialist view, prioritizing internal truth over external social institutions.

Mental health and neurodivergence are primary narrative drivers. The film treats the breakdown of the mind as a central, lived experience rather than a mere plot device.