Fujiko F. Fujio took a "silly" premise—a boy who turns into a flying superhero—and used it to dissect how we love different versions of the same person. The Perman cartoon relationships are not about grand gestures or kisses in the rain. They are about the silent tragedy of being loved for a mask, and the loneliness of being hated for your true face.
: Occasionally, episodes feature Booby falling for other animals or showing a protective, gentlemanly side that mirrors the human characters' romantic subplots. Beyond romance, the series emphasizes the platonic and familial love between the team members: Perman Cartoon Sex