The film lacks explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-heteronormative narratives. The Tokugawa Shogunate setting and chanbara genre typically prioritize traditional social hierarchies over queer identities.

The narrative centers on the male martial prowess of Tsuke Ryunosuke. While the protagonist's nihilism may deconstruct traditional masculine virtues, agency remains heavily concentrated in a male figure.

As a Japanese production, the film depicts a culturally homogeneous society. It serves as a standard expression of domestic identity rather than an attempt at multi-ethnic inclusion.

The film offers a sophisticated critique of the Shogunate's moral hierarchies. By centering a nihilistic protagonist, the narrative disrupts the idea of traditional institutions as inherently righteous.

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Consequently, no representation is present in the narrative.