The film lacks evidence of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy. The narrative focuses on a traditional triad, suggesting a heteronormative framework typical of 1969 period dramas.

Two women are central to the temple's resident population and the film's conflict. However, they may function as victims or vessels for moral testing within a standard period-drama dynamic.

The cast is ethnically homogeneous, reflecting the film's specific historical Japanese setting near Kyoto. It reinforces a specific cultural landscape rather than pursuing contemporary global casting trends.

The story explores the tension between religious authority and individual morality. While examining human darkness, the priest's role suggests a reinforcement of traditional spiritual hierarchies.

There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The 'devils' mentioned appear to be metaphorical or spiritual rather than depictions of actual disability.