Based solely on the information provided, 'The Dogman' does not present identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, an evaluation of its portrayal could not be conducted.

The film 'The Dogman (1997)' by Hitoshi Ishikawa could not be identified or verified using the provided details. Consequently, an evaluation of its portrayal of transsexual characters and themes is not possible, resulting in an N/A rating.

Based on available information for 'The Dogman' directed by Hitoshi Ishikawa, there are no identifiable scenes depicting a female character defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat.

No information is provided regarding source material, prior adaptations, or historical figures for "The Dogman" (1997). Without a baseline for character gender establishment, it is not possible to identify any instances of a gender swap.

There is no widely known source material or prior canon for 'The Dogman' (1997) that establishes character races before this film's production. Therefore, it is not possible to identify any character whose race was canonically or historically altered.