Castle in the Sky (1986)

Castle in the Sky does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on the protagonists Pazu and Sheeta and their quest, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences present in the narrative.

The film features strong female characters like Dola, who leads a pirate crew and participates in action sequences, primarily using firearms and piloting skills. However, there are no scenes depicting a female character defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat using hand-to-hand, martial arts, or melee weapons.

Castle in the Sky is an original animated film by Hayao Miyazaki. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon from which a character's gender could have been swapped.

Castle in the Sky is an original animated film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material or historical record from which a character's race could have been established and subsequently changed.