Across the reviewed seasons the plots center on these philosophical and technological mechanics—ranging from latent criminal pursuits and system authority conflicts to political intrigue and integration failures—while treating any immigrant or prejudice elements strictly as narrative devices to expose systemic flaws rather than vehicles for identity politics. The series uses standard Japanese voice casting for its original characters with no race or gender swaps, and female leads like Akane Tsunemori develop through organic story logic instead of activist framing. Minor non-central traits, such as one character's bisexuality, remain incidental and do not drive messaging. This sustained emphasis on classic dystopian themes without contemporary social justice intrusions or DEI mandates underpins the show's overall woke score of 2/10.