The story centers on a fractured bond between two male ninjas. While this dynamic offers potential for subtextual intimacy, there is no explicit queer romance or non-heteronormative identity depicted.

The film relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes like the skilled ninja and undead warrior. It lacks female characters with high agency or roles that subvert gender hierarchies.

The setting and Yoma mythology provide a non-Western framework that disrupts Anglo-centric storytelling. However, the narrative remains focused on a singular ethnic and cultural milieu.

The plot follows a traditional struggle between humanity and demons, often mirroring a standard good versus evil binary. The ravaged setting hints at the consequences of systemic conflict.

No characters are depicted with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The antagonist's undead status is a supernatural condition rather than a representation of lived disability.