The film heavily utilizes the trope, which refers to scenes involving drug-induced intoxication during sexual activity. This is a recurring sub-genre within JAV that explores the loss of inhibition and the blurring of lines between forced assault and willing participation. In PPPE-097, the aphrodisiac is the narrative device that justifies Karen's transition from victim to hedonist, making the protagonist’s voyeuristic arousal more psychologically justifiable (or more disturbing, depending on the viewer's perspective).