The narrative is undercut by the insertion of progressive gender ideology as a central theme, most visibly through the club manager Yuu (Yūta Asuka). In a dedicated episode 8 scene tied to a cross-dressing scouting subplot, Yuu delivers explicit self-identification dialogue declaring a non-binary or x-gender identity that rejects conventional labels, receiving direct affirmation from protagonist Maki that references a transgender man.

This framing treats the material with serious dramatic weight rather than the comedic tone typical of sports anime cross-dressing tropes. Director Kazuki Akane has stated an intent to portray gender questioning positively and to educate viewers on identity struggles, elevating these elements from incidental diversity into core character development and club dynamics. The series adopts a modern activist lens that presents gender as self-defined and fluid, diverging sharply from traditional sports anime focus on athletic competition and personal perseverance. These choices function as intrusive messaging that diverts attention from the sports premise and imposes ideological priorities on the story.