The film lacks explicit queer narratives or romantic pairings. While body horror blurs traditional gendered presentations, it does not center on non-heteronormative identities.

Female characters occupy high-agency, hyper-violent roles. They act as primary drivers of action, challenging standard expectations of femininity and vulnerability through physical dominance.

The cast is largely homogeneous, reflecting its Japanese production context. It does not prioritize intersectional racial blending or subvert Anglo-centric casting norms.

The narrative deconstructs traditional social orders by focusing on characters on the fringes of legality. It prioritizes a visceral, secular reality over religious moral frameworks.

Body horror provides a radical exploration of physical divergence and fragmentation. However, characters lack agency within a disability framework, often serving as subjects of horror instead.