The series features characters, notably Red Son, whose designs and interactions are widely interpreted as queer-coded. The narrative maintains an ambiguous stance on these interpretations, neither explicitly affirming nor denigrating LGBTQ+ themes. The portrayal of queer identity is present through subtext but remains incidental to the main plot.

The series features Mei, a skilled warrior, who frequently engages in close-quarters physical combat. She demonstrates martial arts proficiency and weapon mastery, achieving victories against multiple male opponents throughout the show.

The series is a modern adaptation of "Journey to the West," a foundational text in Chinese culture with significant Buddhist themes. The narrative frames the characters' mythological origins and their heroic journey, which are deeply intertwined with Buddhist concepts of enlightenment and redemption, in an affirming and respectful manner. The virtues associated with the spiritual quest are consistently upheld.