The production features an all-Japanese cast authentically suited to its near-future Japanese setting, with no evidence of DEI-driven diversity quotas, race-swapping, gender-swapping, or forced representation changes. Themes revolve around existential cyberpunk philosophy—exploring digital identity, reality versus the virtual 'Wired,' human isolation, and technological godhood—without centering contemporary social justice activism, identity politics, systemic oppression narratives, critiques of patriarchy or traditional norms, or LGBTQ+ representation as focal points. Any abstract notions of fluid identity are metaphysical and tied to the plot's digital consciousness mechanics, not activist messaging on gender fluidity, pronouns, or homophobia.

Creators like writer Chiaki J. Konaka focused on experimental horror-sci-fi without stated activist intent. Reception as a cult classic praises its mind-bending narrative and prescience on internet culture, with zero notable backlash labeling it 'woke,' DEI-pushed, or politically intrusive; searches yield no controversies, only philosophical analyses unrelated to modern progressivism. This purity allows unadulterated entertainment through surreal, thought-provoking storytelling free from ideological intrusions.