Arcane emphasizes strong character development over identity politics. While it features a diverse cast (e.g., strong female leads), their storylines feel earned, not forced. Most characters grow through struggle, and traits like competence or leadership are shown through action and consequence, not handed out simply for ticking demographic boxes. The narrative mostly avoids sacrificing story for modern ideological checkboxing, though some viewers may feel the character selection nods gently at current trends.

Traditional family structures and morality are complex in Arcane, but the show does not actively undermine them. Masculinity is not overtly mocked; both male and female characters are allowed strength and vulnerability. However, some reimagining of roles and relationships exists, occasionally updating or sidestepping tradition to fit a modern sensibility. It’s not egregious, but you can sense the script adapting classic elements for today's audiences.

Arcane’s world allows for a range of perspectives, and characters with conflicting values, elite, underclass, power-hungry, naive, etc., vie for influence. While explicit debate over modern ideologies gets minimal play, no worldview is directly villainized for holding a traditional stance. The show does not come across as an echo chamber for modern talking points, instead emphasizing classic moral dilemmas rooted in its narrative universe.