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* [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/adb3a56fd187955614ca4d47b75f8e24/tumblr_mwmo4hMEUG1qlsrn9o1_500.gif This]] scene seems to be a shout out to the CromartieHighSchool opening theme, probably because Kill La Kill's director also storyboarded the Cromartie opening.
* The scene in episode 8 with the elite 4 walking out of school casually brushing of attacks is reminiscent of the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4R7j5iR7JM&feature=youtu.be&t=53s latter part]] of the opening for ''Manga/CromartieHighSchool'', something which ''Kill La Kill'' director Imaishi did the storyboards for.
* The scene in episode 8 with the elite 4 walking out of school casually brushing of attacks is reminiscent of the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4R7j5iR7JM&feature=youtu.be&t=53s latter part]] of the opening for ''Manga/CromartieHighSchool'', something which ''Kill La Kill'' director Imaishi did the storyboards for.
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* [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/adb3a56fd187955614ca4d47b75f8e24/tumblr_mwmo4hMEUG1qlsrn9o1_500.gif This]] scene seems to be a shout out to the CromartieHighSchool opening theme, probably because Kill La Kill's director also storyboarded the Cromartie opening.
* The scene in episode 8 with the elite 4 walking out of school casually brushing of attacks is reminiscent of the''CromartieHighSchool'' [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4R7j5iR7JM&feature=youtu.be&t=53s latter part]] of the opening for ''Manga/CromartieHighSchool'', something which ''Kill La Kill'' theme]], especially given KLK's director Imaishi did also storyboarded the storyboards for.Cromartie opening.
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** Although it is partially obscured, Gamagoori's transformed Goku Uniform bears a passing resemblance to [[PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt Corset's outfit]], especially in the pointed shoes.
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** Although it is partially obscured, Gamagoori's transformed Goku Uniform bears a passing resemblance to [[PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt Corset's outfit]], especially in the pointed shoes.shoes.
* The [[http://31.media.tumblr.com/b5e6655f33d9cc980c9369ba7fef71fb/tumblr_mx45w8k3ak1rsrw1oo1_500.jpg Akio]] [[RevolutionaryGirlUtena Car]] makes an appearance.
* The [[http://31.media.tumblr.com/b5e6655f33d9cc980c9369ba7fef71fb/tumblr_mx45w8k3ak1rsrw1oo1_500.jpg Akio]] [[RevolutionaryGirlUtena Car]] makes an appearance.
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* Although it is partially obscured, Gamagoori's transformed Goku Uniform bears a passing resemblance to [[PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt Corset's outfit]], especially in the pointed shoes.
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** And its cocoon form looks a lot like [[NeonGenesisEvangelion Zeruel]]. It even has a similar method of attack.
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** And its cocoon form looks a lot like [[NeonGenesisEvangelion Zeruel]]. It even has a similar method of attack.attack.
** Although it is partially obscured, Gamagoori's transformed Goku Uniform bears a passing resemblance to [[PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt Corset's outfit]], especially in the pointed shoes.
** Although it is partially obscured, Gamagoori's transformed Goku Uniform bears a passing resemblance to [[PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt Corset's outfit]], especially in the pointed shoes.
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* The design of Gamagoori's Scourge Regalia bears a lot of similarities to IronMan and DigimonFrontier 's [[http://digimon.wikia.com/wiki/Susanoomon Susanoomon]].
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* The design of Gamagoori's Scourge Regalia bears a lot of similarities to IronMan and DigimonFrontier ''DigimonFrontier'' 's [[http://digimon.wikia.com/wiki/Susanoomon Susanoomon]].
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* The design of Gamagoori's Scourge Regalia bears a lot of similarities to IronMan.
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* The design of Gamagoori's Scourge Regalia bears a lot of similarities to IronMan.IronMan and DigimonFrontier 's [[http://digimon.wikia.com/wiki/Susanoomon Susanoomon]].
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* The design of Gamagoori's Scourge Regalia bears a lot of similarities to IronMan.
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* The design of Gamagoori's Scourge Regalia bears a lot of similarities to IronMan.IronMan.
** And its cocoon form looks a lot like [[NeonGenesisEvangelion Zeruel]]. It even has a similar method of attack.
** And its cocoon form looks a lot like [[NeonGenesisEvangelion Zeruel]]. It even has a similar method of attack.
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* Satsuki refers to the other students as pigs in human clothing, perhaps a reference to [[AnimalFarm a certain novel]] that also deals with themes of totalitarianism and inequality.
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* Satsuki refers to the other students as pigs in human clothing, perhaps a reference to [[AnimalFarm a certain novel]] that also deals with themes of totalitarianism and inequality.inequality.
* The design of Gamagoori's Scourge Regalia bears a lot of similarities to IronMan.
* The design of Gamagoori's Scourge Regalia bears a lot of similarities to IronMan.
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* The scene in episode 8 with the elite 4 walking out of school casually brushing of attacks is reminiscent of the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4R7j5iR7JM&feature=youtu.be&t=53s latter part]] of the opening for ''Manga/CromartieHighSchool'', something which ''Kill La Kill'' director Imaishi did the storyboards for.
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* The scene in episode 8 with the elite 4 walking out of school casually brushing of attacks is reminiscent of the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4R7j5iR7JM&feature=youtu.be&t=53s latter part]] of the opening for ''Manga/CromartieHighSchool'', something which ''Kill La Kill'' director Imaishi did the storyboards for.for.
* Satsuki refers to the other students as pigs in human clothing, perhaps a reference to [[AnimalFarm a certain novel]] that also deals with themes of totalitarianism and inequality.
* Satsuki refers to the other students as pigs in human clothing, perhaps a reference to [[AnimalFarm a certain novel]] that also deals with themes of totalitarianism and inequality.
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* The scene in episode 8 with the elite 4 walking out of school casually brushing of attacks is reminiscent of the latter part of the opening for ''Manga/CromartieHighSchool'', something which ''Kill La Kill'' director Imaishi did the storyboards for.
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* The scene in episode 8 with the elite 4 walking out of school casually brushing of attacks is reminiscent of the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4R7j5iR7JM&feature=youtu.be&t=53s latter part part]] of the opening for ''Manga/CromartieHighSchool'', something which ''Kill La Kill'' director Imaishi did the storyboards for.
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* Although it is partially obscured, Gamagoori's transformed Goku Uniform bears a passing resemblance to [[PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt Corset's outfit]], especially in the pointed shoes.
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* Although it is partially obscured, Gamagoori's transformed Goku Uniform bears a passing resemblance to [[PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt Corset's outfit]], especially in the pointed shoes.shoes.
* The scene in episode 8 with the elite 4 walking out of school casually brushing of attacks is reminiscent of the latter part of the opening for ''Manga/CromartieHighSchool'', something which ''Kill La Kill'' director Imaishi did the storyboards for.
* The scene in episode 8 with the elite 4 walking out of school casually brushing of attacks is reminiscent of the latter part of the opening for ''Manga/CromartieHighSchool'', something which ''Kill La Kill'' director Imaishi did the storyboards for.
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* [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/adb3a56fd187955614ca4d47b75f8e24/tumblr_mwmo4hMEUG1qlsrn9o1_500.gif This]] scene seems to be a shout out to the CromartieHighSchool opening theme, probably because Kill La Kill's director also storyboarded the Cromartie opening.
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* [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/adb3a56fd187955614ca4d47b75f8e24/tumblr_mwmo4hMEUG1qlsrn9o1_500.gif This]] scene seems to be a shout out to the CromartieHighSchool opening theme, probably because Kill La Kill's director also storyboarded the Cromartie opening.opening.
* Although it is partially obscured, Gamagoori's transformed Goku Uniform bears a passing resemblance to [[PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt Corset's outfit]], especially in the pointed shoes.
* Although it is partially obscured, Gamagoori's transformed Goku Uniform bears a passing resemblance to [[PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt Corset's outfit]], especially in the pointed shoes.
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* The decision to translate ''ShitennÅ'' as "Elite Four" is likely a reference to ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}''.
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* The decision to translate ''ShitennÅ'' as "Elite Four" is likely a reference to ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}''. [[spoiler:They even challenge Ryuko to a BossRush in episode 8]].
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for the blood's owner is practically identical to how Teppei met X in Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''. [[http://imgur.com/fzLvB9H]]
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for the blood's owner is practically identical to how Teppei met X [[OneLetterName X]] in Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''. [[http://imgur.com/fzLvB9H]]
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for the blood's owner is practically identical to how Teppei met X in Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for the blood's owner is practically identical to how Teppei met X in Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''. [[http://imgur.com/fzLvB9H]]
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for the blood's owner is practically identical to how "TheHero meets His Armor" in Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for the blood's owner is practically identical to how "TheHero meets His Armor" Teppei met X in Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for the blood's owner is practically identical to how "TheHero meets His Armor Partner" in Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for the blood's owner is practically identical to how "TheHero meets His Armor Partner" Armor" in Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for the blood's owner is practically identical to how "TheHero meets his armor" in Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for the blood's owner is practically identical to how "TheHero meets his armor" His Armor Partner" in Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for the blood's owner is practically identical to how the hero Teppei meets B't X in Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for the blood's owner is practically identical to how the hero Teppei "TheHero meets B't X his armor" in Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for it's blood owner is identical to Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* The scene where Ryuko lands onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for it's blood the blood's owner is practically identical to how the hero Teppei meets B't X in Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* The scene where Ryuko lands in the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for it's blood owner is identical to Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* The scene where Ryuko lands in onto the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for it's blood owner is identical to Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* The scene where Ryuko lands in the pile of cloths at the secret basement of her house bleeding, and then awakening Senketsu from below in search for it's blood owner is identical to Masami Kurumada's ''BtX''.
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* [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/adb3a56fd187955614ca4d47b75f8e24/tumblr_mwmo4hMEUG1qlsrn9o1_500.gif This]] scene seems to be a shout out to the CromartieHighSchool opening theme, probably because Kill La KIll's director also storyboarded the Cromartie opening.
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* [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/adb3a56fd187955614ca4d47b75f8e24/tumblr_mwmo4hMEUG1qlsrn9o1_500.gif This]] scene seems to be a shout out to the CromartieHighSchool opening theme, probably because Kill La KIll's Kill's director also storyboarded the Cromartie opening.
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* Ryuko shoves a bottle of ''[[Manga/LuckyStar Timotei Shampoo]]'' into Mataro's face when he catches him peeping on her.
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* Ryuko shoves a bottle of ''[[Manga/LuckyStar Timotei Shampoo]]'' into Mataro's face when he catches him peeping on her.her.
* [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/adb3a56fd187955614ca4d47b75f8e24/tumblr_mwmo4hMEUG1qlsrn9o1_500.gif This]] scene seems to be a shout out to the CromartieHighSchool opening theme, probably because Kill La KIll's director also storyboarded the Cromartie opening.
* [[http://24.media.tumblr.com/adb3a56fd187955614ca4d47b75f8e24/tumblr_mwmo4hMEUG1qlsrn9o1_500.gif This]] scene seems to be a shout out to the CromartieHighSchool opening theme, probably because Kill La KIll's director also storyboarded the Cromartie opening.
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* Tsumugu's 3 pieces of information that he always gives is similar to the 2 pieces of information that Viral tells to Kamina in episode 3 of ''TengenToppaGurrenLagann''.
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* Tsumugu's 3 two pieces of information that he always gives is similar to the 2 pieces of information that Viral tells to Kamina in episode 3 of ''TengenToppaGurrenLagann''.
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* Episode 2's tennis scenario is similar to ''AceWoNerae''.
** Hakodate's speech about having only yourself to rely on on the court is parallels the opening narration of ''Aim for the Ace'' as well.
** Hakodate's speech about having only yourself to rely on on the court is parallels the opening narration of ''Aim for the Ace'' as well.
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* Episode 2's tennis scenario is similar to ''AceWoNerae''.
''Manga/AimForTheAce''.
** Hakodate's speech about having only yourself to rely on on the court is parallels the opening narration of ''Aim for theAce'' Ace!'' as well.
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* Ryuko getting buried on the ground with only her legs sticking straight up is similar to how Unit-01 and Unit-02 get beaten up in one episode of ''Anime/Evangelion''.
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* Ryuko getting buried on the ground with only her legs sticking straight up is similar to how Unit-01 and Unit-02 get beaten up in one episode of ''Anime/Evangelion''.''[[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Evangelion]]''.
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As expected from show made by former StudioGainax staff, KillLaKill is absolutely [[TropeOverdosed overflowing]] with ShoutOuts. The list below is in fact only a portion of all the known shout outs and references in the show. A more complete list is currently being compiled by the fans [[https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/225692543/References.html here]].
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As expected from show made by former StudioGainax staff, KillLaKill is absolutely [[TropeOverdosed overflowing]] with ShoutOuts.[[ShoutOut shout outs]]. The list below is in fact only a portion of all the known shout outs and references in the show. A more complete list is currently being compiled by the fans [[https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/225692543/References.html here]].
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As expected from show made by former StudioGainax staff, KillLaKill is absolutely [[TropeOverdosed overflowing]] with ShoutOuts. The list below is in fact only a portion of all the known shout outs and references in the show. A more complete list is currently being compiled by the fans [[https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/225692543/References.html here]].
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* Most of the main characters including the Ryuko, Mako, Satsuki, Mikisugi-sensei and the student council can be considered to be expy's of characters from ''Anime/cutey Honey'' and ''Re:CuteyHoney''. [[http://imgur.com/tA5nXXp]]
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* Most of the main characters including the Ryuko, Mako, Satsuki, Mikisugi-sensei and the student council can be considered to be expy's of characters from ''Anime/cutey Honey'' ''Anime/CuteyHoney'' and ''Re:CuteyHoney''.''Re: Cutey Honey''. [[http://imgur.com/tA5nXXp]]
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* Most of the main characters including the Ryuko, Mako, Satsuki, Mikisugi-sensei and the student council can be considered to be expy's of characters from ''Re:CuteyHoney''.
** Ryuko = Cutey Honey
** Mikisugi-sensei =
** Mako = Honey Kisaragi
** Ryuko = Cutey Honey
** Mikisugi-sensei =
** Mako = Honey Kisaragi
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* Most of the main characters including the Ryuko, Mako, Satsuki, Mikisugi-sensei and the student council can be considered to be expy's of characters from ''Re:CuteyHoney''.
''Anime/cutey Honey'' and ''Re:CuteyHoney''. [[http://imgur.com/tA5nXXp]]
** Ryuko = CuteyHoney
Honey - Father killed by mysterious party. Seeks revenge using secret technology created by her father to transform into a scantily-clad warrior of justice.
** Mikisugi-sensei=
= Seiji Hayami - Mysterious man with a connection to the protagonist and her father. Helps her discover her powers.
** Mako = HoneyKisaragiKisaragi - Genki Airhead that only desires friendship and food. Tends to get into risque situations.
** Mataro = Junpei - Perverted younger brother that has a crush on the protagonist and acts as comic relief
** Satsuki = Natsuko Aki and/or Sister Jill - No nonsense woman who doesn't have time to deal with the protagonist's issues. Not really sure if she's a friend of foe?
** Shitennou = Gold, Cobalt, Scarlet and Black Claw - 4 bosses leading up to the final boss.
* Ryuko shoves a bottle of ''[[Manga/LuckyStar Timotei Shampoo]]'' into Mataro's face when he catches him peeping on her.
** Ryuko = Cutey
** Mikisugi-sensei
** Mako = Honey
** Mataro = Junpei - Perverted younger brother that has a crush on the protagonist and acts as comic relief
** Satsuki = Natsuko Aki and/or Sister Jill - No nonsense woman who doesn't have time to deal with the protagonist's issues. Not really sure if she's a friend of foe?
** Shitennou = Gold, Cobalt, Scarlet and Black Claw - 4 bosses leading up to the final boss.
* Ryuko shoves a bottle of ''[[Manga/LuckyStar Timotei Shampoo]]'' into Mataro's face when he catches him peeping on her.
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* Ryuko carrying her Scissor Blade in a guitar case and her search for revenge for the death of a loved one is an apparent shout-out to Robert Rodriguez's ''{{Desperado}}''.
* The decision to translate ''ShitennÅ'' as "Elite Four" is likely a reference to ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}''.
* Hakodate's interchangeable visors swivel like a [[Anime/ArmoredTrooperVotoms Scopedog's]].
* The end credits are almost scene-to-scene identical to the end credits of the 1985 live action version of the manga ''{{Manga/Sukeban Deka}}'', as seen [[http://i.imgur.com/CMirYj8.jpg here]].
* The last scene of the beginning credits features a gloved hand evidently grasping air, with details that suggest it may be a shoutout to [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Asuka's famous "I'll kill you" scene.]] Which, given the staff and the context of the story, might not be too far off.
* Satsuki's first lines (see DoubleSpeak above) are taken almost verbatim from ''Literature/NineteenEightyFour''.
* Sanageyama [[spoiler:gaining more power by going blind]] is very much an homage to ''ComicBook/{{Daredevil}}'' and/or ''{{Zatoichi}}''.
* A pretty obvious one in episode 7 with Ryuko forming a FightClub.
* The Two-Star uniform [[spoiler:Club President Mako]] gets in episode 7 is a bancho outfit, and her cap is [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure ripped up in the back]].
* The scene in Episode 4 when the school bus hurtles through the air to the ''Blue Danube'' is a clear nod to ''[[TwoThousandOneASpaceOdyssey 2001.]]''
* Ryuuko's first scene in episode 1 where walks across a bridge into town, get harassed by neighborhood gangs, beats them up thereby earning respect is straight out of ''Anime/AshitaNoJoe''.
* Episode 2's tennis scenario is similar to ''AceWoNerae''.
** Hakodate's speech about having only yourself to rely on on the court is parallels the opening narration of ''Aim for the Ace'' as well.
* Mako's design is similar to that of Pinoko from ''Manga/BlackJack''. [[http://imgur.com/7oy2ve0]]
* Mako uses the [[Kinnikuman Kinniku Buster]] on Mataro in episode 1.
* During one of Mako's speeches, she forms herself into the [[SpaceRunawayIdeon Ideon gauge]]. [[http://imgur.com/haRoOak]]
* Mako and Ryuko getting crucified (or pinned/hung) upside down is similar to how Mayumi Takahasi gets tied up in ''KekkoKamen''.
* Ryuko getting buried on the ground with only her legs sticking straight up is similar to how Unit-01 and Unit-02 get beaten up in one episode of ''Anime/Evangelion''.
* Honnoji Gakuen has a tall tower looking over the school ground similar to [[Anime/RevolutionaryGirlUtena Ohtori Academy]].
* The choreography of Ryuko and Satsuki's fight in episode 3 where both are silhouetted in black on a white background is similar to Utena and Juri's fight in ''[[Anime/RevolutionaryGirlUtena Adolescence of Utena]]''.
* Honnoji city has a spiral highway going around it, Mako has a spiral watch, guess what [[TengenToppaGurrenLagann other anime]] made by the creators also used spirals?
* Tsumugu's 3 pieces of information that he always gives is similar to the 2 pieces of information that Viral tells to Kamina in episode 3 of ''TengenToppaGurrenLagann''.
* Most of the main characters including the Ryuko, Mako, Satsuki, Mikisugi-sensei and the student council can be considered to be expy's of characters from ''Re:CuteyHoney''.
** Ryuko = Cutey Honey
** Mikisugi-sensei =
** Mako = Honey Kisaragi
* The decision to translate ''ShitennÅ'' as "Elite Four" is likely a reference to ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}''.
* Hakodate's interchangeable visors swivel like a [[Anime/ArmoredTrooperVotoms Scopedog's]].
* The end credits are almost scene-to-scene identical to the end credits of the 1985 live action version of the manga ''{{Manga/Sukeban Deka}}'', as seen [[http://i.imgur.com/CMirYj8.jpg here]].
* The last scene of the beginning credits features a gloved hand evidently grasping air, with details that suggest it may be a shoutout to [[Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion Asuka's famous "I'll kill you" scene.]] Which, given the staff and the context of the story, might not be too far off.
* Satsuki's first lines (see DoubleSpeak above) are taken almost verbatim from ''Literature/NineteenEightyFour''.
* Sanageyama [[spoiler:gaining more power by going blind]] is very much an homage to ''ComicBook/{{Daredevil}}'' and/or ''{{Zatoichi}}''.
* A pretty obvious one in episode 7 with Ryuko forming a FightClub.
* The Two-Star uniform [[spoiler:Club President Mako]] gets in episode 7 is a bancho outfit, and her cap is [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure ripped up in the back]].
* The scene in Episode 4 when the school bus hurtles through the air to the ''Blue Danube'' is a clear nod to ''[[TwoThousandOneASpaceOdyssey 2001.]]''
* Ryuuko's first scene in episode 1 where walks across a bridge into town, get harassed by neighborhood gangs, beats them up thereby earning respect is straight out of ''Anime/AshitaNoJoe''.
* Episode 2's tennis scenario is similar to ''AceWoNerae''.
** Hakodate's speech about having only yourself to rely on on the court is parallels the opening narration of ''Aim for the Ace'' as well.
* Mako's design is similar to that of Pinoko from ''Manga/BlackJack''. [[http://imgur.com/7oy2ve0]]
* Mako uses the [[Kinnikuman Kinniku Buster]] on Mataro in episode 1.
* During one of Mako's speeches, she forms herself into the [[SpaceRunawayIdeon Ideon gauge]]. [[http://imgur.com/haRoOak]]
* Mako and Ryuko getting crucified (or pinned/hung) upside down is similar to how Mayumi Takahasi gets tied up in ''KekkoKamen''.
* Ryuko getting buried on the ground with only her legs sticking straight up is similar to how Unit-01 and Unit-02 get beaten up in one episode of ''Anime/Evangelion''.
* Honnoji Gakuen has a tall tower looking over the school ground similar to [[Anime/RevolutionaryGirlUtena Ohtori Academy]].
* The choreography of Ryuko and Satsuki's fight in episode 3 where both are silhouetted in black on a white background is similar to Utena and Juri's fight in ''[[Anime/RevolutionaryGirlUtena Adolescence of Utena]]''.
* Honnoji city has a spiral highway going around it, Mako has a spiral watch, guess what [[TengenToppaGurrenLagann other anime]] made by the creators also used spirals?
* Tsumugu's 3 pieces of information that he always gives is similar to the 2 pieces of information that Viral tells to Kamina in episode 3 of ''TengenToppaGurrenLagann''.
* Most of the main characters including the Ryuko, Mako, Satsuki, Mikisugi-sensei and the student council can be considered to be expy's of characters from ''Re:CuteyHoney''.
** Ryuko = Cutey Honey
** Mikisugi-sensei =
** Mako = Honey Kisaragi
