History ShoutOut / AsurasWrath

** He's also basically a CharClone, right down to the stoicism and being asura's brother in law like how Char is Amuro ray's brother in law.

* Asura using Augus's blade while it's clenched in his teeth is a reference to Zoro from ''Manga/OnePiece'', but doing it armless is also a reference to Raiden in ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid4'', who did the same thing when killing Vamp (Asura even kills Augus in the same manner Raiden killed Vamp). His rampage against the Gohma with just the blade in episode 11.5 is similar to Zabuza tearing through bandits to kill Gato in ''Manga/{{Naruto}}''.

* The main ships used by the Seven Deities are known as [[VideoGame/{{Solatorobo}} Septentrion]]. They also bear a superficial resemblance to [[Franchise/StarWars Star Destroyers]].

** Also Asura looks similar to [[VideoGame/StreetFighter Akuma]].

** [[VideoGame/StreetFighter Sagat]] and a cat from ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter'' appear in the same interlude Ammy is shown the most notably in, Episode 10's interlude.

** Ryu cameos in the same interlude as a promotion for the Asura vs. Franchise/StreetFighter DLC, which is likely why several Franchise/StreetFighter Characters cameo in Some of the DLC interludes.

* In the Lost Episode 1, Asura's QTE counter to Ryu's Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku is parrying it ala VideoGame/StreetFighterIII and then countering with his own. He also uses a [[Manga/{{Kinnikuman}} Kinniku Buster]] to [[spoiler: Evil Ryu]]'s [[GroinAttack groin]].

** Ryu cameos in the same interlude as a promotion for the Asura vs. Franchise/StreetFighter DLC, which is likely why several StreetFighter Characters cameo in Some of the DLC interludes.

** Also Augus's blade is one to [[Manga/{{Bleach}} Gin Ichimaru]], due to having extendable properties (Though taken UpToEleven) and Ichigo's own Sword beam attack. He also resembles [[VideoGame/{{Tekken}} Jinpachi Mishima]].
** When the game directors get to the part where you have a PummelDuel between Asura and Augus in a Gamescom demo demonstration, they yell out [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure ORAORAORAORA]]! The PummelDuel itself looks a lot like the ones made from Creator/PlatinumGames, taken UpToEleven. It even has CrossCounter's like in ''VideoGame/MadWorld''.

* Asura [[spoiler: sacrificing his own life to save the planet from it's suffering caused by Chakravartin by disappearing into light is very similar to Madoka's own sacrifice from Anime/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica.]] [[spoiler: The reason for his death is also similar to how Nia dies in ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann''.]]

** In the Finale of Lost Episode 2, [[spoiler: Oni and Mantra Asura get into a PummelDuel not unlike the pummel duels seen in VideoGame/GodHand.]] The entire finale of the fight is similar to a fight right out of Anime/DragonBallZ.
** Asura in Lost Episode 2 uses a special move that looks like [[StreetFighter Guile's Flash Kick]] to make the fact that they have the [[Creator/HirokiYasumoto the same Japanese voice actor]] all the more apparent.
** The stage used for Lost Episode 1 is a reference is Sagat's stage in VideoGame/StreetFighterII, with a Taison replacing the buddha. It even starts off with a remix of his character theme.
* Asura using Augus's blade while it's clenched in his teeth is a reference to Zoro from Manga/OnePiece, but doing it armless is also a reference to Raiden in VideoGame/MetalGearSolid4, who did the same thing when killing Vamp (Asura even kills Augus in the same manner Raiden killed Vamp). His rampage against the Gohma with just the blade in episode 11.5 is similar to Zabuza tearing through bandits to kill Gato in Manga/{{Naruto}}.

* During the first Deus fight, [[spoiler: Yasha punching his energy straight through Asura to attack Deus without hurting Asura is a reference to Manga/JojosBizarreAdventure.]] Considering that Hiroshi Matsuyama in a recent interview for his new Jojo's Bizarre Adventure game states to be one of the biggest fans of the series in existence, it's not surprising.

* The use of Dvorak's New World Symphony in Asura and Augus' fight calls to mind the orchestral battles from ''Anime/LegendOfGalacticHeroes''.

** Some have spotted that the attack patterns of the boss is similar to the attack patterns of Mundus in his own first phase in ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry 1''.

*** Not to mention that the ''cause'' of this form is the death of a girl before his eyes. After the village was reduced to a crater by a massive DeathFromAbove attack. Add to that [[http://www.mangareader.net/93-442-15/naruto/chapter-437.html the reddish black energy colon]] and a beam not unlike the Bijū Dama, and the entire scene is remeniscent of Konoha's destruction by [[AGodAmI Pain]] followed by Naruto's transformation.

** His [[spoiler: Creator form utilizes a massive energy ball ala Anime/DragonBallZ as an attack, a Slash wave similar to [[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters The]] [[VideoGame/FatalFury Reppu]][[VideoGame/ArtOfFighting ken]], and has a [[StormOfBlades Gate of Babylon[=/=]Unlimited Blade Works]] styled sword spam ala ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight'' and has a time stop move where the swords stab at you in midair at you during said time stop ala [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure Dio Brando]] or [[VideoGame/{{Touhou}} Sakuya Izayoi]]]].

*** Likewise, when Asura screams [[http://oi46.tinypic.com/dtc90.jpg his face]] appears very similar to [[http://duelpassonline.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/berserk_guts.jpg Gut's own rage face]].

*** The most infamous scene of the game is referenced back in the most recent adaptation of ''Literature/JourneyToTheWest''. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jBrcVawcsw See here.]]

*** The way Gohma Vlitra first appears by popping out of the planet earth similar to how one of the space monsters from ''Anime/{{Diebuster}}'' episode 4 emerges out of Jupiter. Gohma Vlitra itself has been noted as looking similar to [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyX Sin]] and [[VideoGame/ChronoTrigger Lavos]].

** Likewise, some of his motives as well as his characterization bring to mind [[VideoGame/GodOfWarSeries Zeus]].

*** Also during the 2nd phase of the battle, after Asura blows apart various ships, him and Wyzen have a running energy flurry similar to Goku's battle with Great Ape Baby from DragonBallGT. Asura even hoists Wyzen over from the grip of his finger, in case the relation wasn't already clear.

* Deus's fashion sense (Wearing all white with formal attire for pants and shoes) is very similar to [[VideoGame/{{Onimusha}} The man in white, Fortinbras]]. His cape is similar to [[Manga/FistofTheNorthStar Shin]].

** Likewise, some of his motives as well as his characterization bring to mind [[VideoGame/GodOfWar Zeus]].

* The PAX mecha from the first ''LostPlanet'' can be found in the interlude for episode 1.

** One of Asura's later forms [[spoiler: where he glows completely red and his four extra arms become gigantic limbs]] is possibly one of these to V2 Jinchuriki forms from ''Manga/{{Naruto}}''. It helps that CyberConnect2 makes the Naruto Ultimate Ninja Series.

** The end of the first set of episodes is a scene where Asura is falling down in darkness as blue lights fly upwards. This is a scene very similar to the GameOver screen of ''VideoGame/SilentBomber'', the second CyberConnect2 video game.

* In episode 15, along with the clash, the soundtrack used in the first part of the battle between Yasha and Wrath Asura, [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK2Gi5_C8wY Bonds]] might sound familiar to [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px62BhCfsQM He who Howls and Rages]] from ''VideoGame/NarutoShippudenUltimateNinjaStorm2''. Not only did Chikayo Fukuda compose both soundtracks, and CyberConnect2 made both games, but Bonds is even played during a fight in a wastelandish area similarly to He Who Howls and Rages.

** When the game directors get to the part where you have a PummelDuel between Asura and Augus in a Gamescom demo demonstration, they yell out [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure ORAORAORAORA]]! The PummelDuel itself looks a lot like the ones made from PlatinumGames, taken UpToEleven. It even has CrossCounter's like in ''VideoGame/MadWorld''.

** He's a humanoid robot who is dying (in the last moment, though) because of a faulty in his power core, wears a visor, has a sister, a scarf, and a whistling theme song, [[BigBrotherInstinct acts like a big brother towards the hero]], and he [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor keeps switching between fighting the hero and aiding him]]. [[VideoGame/MegaManClassic Proto Man]], is that you?

* The main ships used by the Seven Deities are known as [[VideoGame/{{Solatorobo}} Septentrion]].

** The atmosphere and stage of the [[spoiler: Chakravartin the Creator]] fight is similar to the final Xemnas fight from ''VideoGame/KingdomHeartsII''. The music, another remix of [[AwardBaitSong In Your]] [[RecurringRiff Belief]], is composed similarly to KingdomHearts music as well.

* The entirety of [[spoiler:episode 22 can be seen a massive ShoutOut to the final battle in Anime/GurrenLagann. More specificly Lagann Hen.]]

** The final fist fight is very similar to the [[spoiler: The Fist fight Simon and the Anti-spiral have in ''Anime/GurrenLagann'': ''Lagann-hen''.]]

** [[spoiler: Chakravartin's Creator form's body shape and structure is very similar to Seth from ''VideoGame/StreetFighterIV''. He also is very similar to a color inverted version of [[GurrenLagann The Anti Spiral]].]]

** Both episodes 11.5 and 15.5 are basically seen as the anime equivalent of DragonsLair or SpaceAce, via the usage of traditional animation with button inputs put in. It can also be seen as the modern equivalent of the ''VisualNovel/{{Yarudora}}'' Franchise.

** In action, it's even more of a frame-by-frame recreation of the [[MobileSuitGundam original]] ColonyDrop

** His [[spoiler: Creator form utilizes a massive energy ball ala Anime/DragonBallZ as an attack, a Slash wave similar to [[VideoGame/KingOfFighters The]] [[VideoGame/FatalFury Reppu]][[VideoGame/ArtOfFighting ken]], and has a [[StormOfBlades Gate of Babylon[=/=]Unlimited Blade Works]] styled sword spam ala ''VisualNovel/FateStayNight'' and has a time stop move where the swords stab at you in midair at you during said time stop ala [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure Dio Brando]] or [[VideoGame/{{Touhou}} Sakuya Izayoi]]]].

* [[AllThereInTheManual The official complete works]] states that Olga can create weapons out of thin air using Mantra. [[FateStayNight Sound familiar]]?

*** The mindlessness of the form as well as well as not really being all that effective against the main rival might bring to mind of Haseo's B-ST form from the ''DotHackGUGames'' movie. His one Jump attack he does is similar to B-ST Haseo's opening attack on Ovan.

** [[spoiler: The way the first half of the battle plays out]] is VERY similar to the first phase of the Cubia boss in DotHackGU, and Asura's [[spoiler: Destructor form]] even has wing fins that look similar to Haseo's Skieth The Third. There's also a lot of similarities to series like Anime/{{Gunbuster}}[=/=]Anime/{{Diebuster}}, as well as Anime/HeroicAge seen throughout the battle.

** The WhiteVoidRoom being made as a result of [[spoiler: Chakratarvin The Creator]] could be a reference to the WhiteVoidRoom from DotHackGU called the ''Creator's Room''.