My Hero Academia: All Might Rising

The film includes diverse character designs but does not explicitly show LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

This OVA focuses on All Might's backstory within a superhero context. While the larger franchise features strong female characters, this episode follows typical gender roles in action media.

The cast reflects the demographic norms of its Japanese setting. Superpowers act as metaphors for biological diversity, but the racial makeup remains mostly uniform.

The story emphasizes traditional heroic themes like duty and sacrifice. It focuses on maintaining the Hero Society without critiquing societal structures.

The series uses physical mutations as metaphors for neurodivergence. Unique physical traits remain central to character identity, though specific disability-driven ability to act is not confirmed here.