The film adheres to heteronormative social structures typical of 1970s crime dramas. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative gender identities or same-sex intimacy within the plot.

Narrative power is almost exclusively held by male characters in criminal and law enforcement roles. Women appear in peripheral or victimized roles, serving as emotional anchors rather than agents of change.

Casting is highly homogeneous, reflecting the specific Japanese setting of the underworld. While lacking global racial diversity, it remains a faithful representation of its domestic cultural context.

The film excels in critiquing established institutions by portraying police and politicians as corrupt. It uses moral relativism to frame the struggle for power against systemic hypocrisy.

There are no discernible depictions of neurodivergence or physical disabilities portrayed with agency. The focus remains on the physical vitality required for the central conflict.