Ran, an epic historical drama, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a warlord's decline and family conflicts, with no plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity. Therefore, the film receives an N/A rating for its portrayal of transsexual characters and themes due to their complete absence.

The film features prominent female characters who exert influence through political manipulation and personal relationships. However, none of these characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.

Ran is a Japanese adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear, set in feudal Japan with Japanese characters played by Japanese actors. The film reimagines the story within a new cultural and racial context rather than changing the race of established characters from the original play.