The film contains no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on grief, identity exploration among Asian American leads, and forming connections in shared spaces, without addressing queer elements.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Banana Split presents original characters in an independent comedy-drama without source material, prior adaptations, or historical figures, so no gender swaps occur.

Banana Split is an original screenplay by director Walter Kim, featuring newly created characters without prior canonical depictions of race in source material, historical records, or adaptations. No instances of race swap are present.