Sword of the Stranger is an action-adventure anime film that does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a ronin protecting a young boy, and the story contains no elements related to queer identity or experiences.

Sword of the Stranger does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a young boy, his dog, and a ronin in feudal Japan, without any elements related to transsexual identity.

The film primarily focuses on male characters engaged in sword fighting and martial arts combat. There are no significant female characters depicted in direct physical combat against male opponents.

Sword of the Stranger is an original animated film, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canon from which their gender could have been swapped.

Sword of the Stranger is an original Japanese animated film. Its characters are created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or widely established racial depiction to compare against for a race swap.