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* The Foongus Girl movie poster shown in the epilogue is based off of a ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' promo art.
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* Lack-Two finds Colress in Area 03 which is inspired from "Warehouse 03" from the 23rd episode of Series/UltraSeven, ''Search for Tomorrow''.
* Roxie's father's design comes from [[Music/{{Motorhead}} Lemmy]], where Looker's second ringtone is also revealed in the chapter. It's based on the first intro of Series/GMen75.
* After revealing his Red Genesect, Colress tells how the performance between theirs is incomparable, similar to what Kuronuma, the leader of Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens says after Mechagodzilla is revealed Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.
* After breaking the students out of Marine Tube, Bianca calls Cheren an idiot, which is a reference to a scene in Film/KingKongVsGodzilla. (when Kazuo Fujita rescues Fumiko Sakurai from Godzilla)
* Another King Kong vs. Godzilla reference is found in the epilogue, where Whi-Two lifting a train in her performance of the Giant Woman is to King Kong in the promotional materials.
* The Foongus Girl movie poster shown in the epilogue is based off of a ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' promoart.
art. And lastly, the theater in Mistralton City is based off of Minami Kaikan Cinema in Kyoto.
* Roxie's father's design comes from [[Music/{{Motorhead}} Lemmy]], where Looker's second ringtone is also revealed in the chapter. It's based on the first intro of Series/GMen75.
* After revealing his Red Genesect, Colress tells how the performance between theirs is incomparable, similar to what Kuronuma, the leader of Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens says after Mechagodzilla is revealed Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.
* After breaking the students out of Marine Tube, Bianca calls Cheren an idiot, which is a reference to a scene in Film/KingKongVsGodzilla. (when Kazuo Fujita rescues Fumiko Sakurai from Godzilla)
* Another King Kong vs. Godzilla reference is found in the epilogue, where Whi-Two lifting a train in her performance of the Giant Woman is to King Kong in the promotional materials.
* The Foongus Girl movie poster shown in the epilogue is based off of a ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' promo
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* Two of Cheren's male students are apparently [[VideoGame/EarthBound Ness and Porky]], while two female ones appear to be ''Franchise/LoveLive'' characters.
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* Two of Cheren's male students are apparently that appear throughout the arc appear to be [[VideoGame/EarthBound Ness and Porky]], while two female ones appear to be ''Franchise/LoveLive'' characters.Porky]]. In addition, 2 girls are seen discussing lunch, who resemble Mirei Minami and Sophie Hojo from VideoGame/PriPara in their middle school outfit. Lastly, a black-haired girl with twin tails is seen here and there, who resembles Nico Yazawa from ''Franchise/LoveLive''.
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* In the ''BW'' chapter, a Biker wears a jacket that says GOD SPEED YOU, referring to a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Speed_You!_Black_Emperor 1976 Japanese documentary]].
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* In the ''BW'' chapter, a A Biker (who turns out to be the former boss of Black Empoleon) wears a jacket that says GOD SPEED YOU, referring to a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Speed_You!_Black_Emperor 1976 Japanese documentary]]. \n\n
* N’s debut in the magazine scans shows him in tears, a recreation of how Gekijirou Taiga appears in the 53rd chapter of [[Manga/StopHibariKun Stop!! Hibari-kun!]]
* Grimsley leaves behind a card, letting White in on what happened in route 4. This is a homage to Series/KaiketsuZubat, where the titular hero would leave behind a card after defeating a criminal.
* Cafe Sonata’s design is modeled after a former New York City music club called CBGB. Following that, the brand of guitar is called [=YanaGibson=], which is a reference to Gibson guitar brands and a comedian with the stage name [=Yanagibson=] (real name Manabu Yanagitani).
* Leo's design seems to be one for [[PeopleInRubberSuits ''Suitmation'' technique]] used for old Kaiju movies. (More specifically, [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/godzilla/images/a/a4/Rawr_Imma_Stomp_U.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150217040654 a person with a half-worn Godzilla suit]])
* Croagunk’s resistance to Signal Beam is another homage to Ultraman, this time for the 3rd episode named “Science Patrol, Move Out”. In addition, Looker screams “Mugaaal!!” in his defeat, which Mugal (ムガール) is the leader of the Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens in Film/TerrorOfMechagodzilla.
* N’s debut in the magazine scans shows him in tears, a recreation of how Gekijirou Taiga appears in the 53rd chapter of [[Manga/StopHibariKun Stop!! Hibari-kun!]]
* Grimsley leaves behind a card, letting White in on what happened in route 4. This is a homage to Series/KaiketsuZubat, where the titular hero would leave behind a card after defeating a criminal.
* Cafe Sonata’s design is modeled after a former New York City music club called CBGB. Following that, the brand of guitar is called [=YanaGibson=], which is a reference to Gibson guitar brands and a comedian with the stage name [=Yanagibson=] (real name Manabu Yanagitani).
* Leo's design seems to be one for [[PeopleInRubberSuits ''Suitmation'' technique]] used for old Kaiju movies. (More specifically, [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/godzilla/images/a/a4/Rawr_Imma_Stomp_U.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150217040654 a person with a half-worn Godzilla suit]])
* Croagunk’s resistance to Signal Beam is another homage to Ultraman, this time for the 3rd episode named “Science Patrol, Move Out”. In addition, Looker screams “Mugaaal!!” in his defeat, which Mugal (ムガール) is the leader of the Black Hole Planet 3 Aliens in Film/TerrorOfMechagodzilla.
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'''Pt arc'''
* Looker's ringtone is meant to refer to the second opening of Series/TokusouSaizensen.
* Looker's ringtone is meant to refer to the second opening of Series/TokusouSaizensen.
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* Petrel’s hand gestures when switching disguise is another reference to ''Monster-kun'', which the eponymous protagonist would swipe his hands over his face.
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* Byron's face when he's flabbergasted by Platinum's skills is a nod to Manga/Kaiji.
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* Byron's face when he's flabbergasted by Platinum's skills is a nod to Manga/Kaiji.Manga/{{Kaiji}}.
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* Demon Brioche, the villain of Proteam Omega, is said to be modeled after Baseball Mask from Series/HimitsuSentaiGoranger.
* How Diamond and Lax chew their food early in the arc is based on how the critters does it in Animation/TheLittleMole
* Dia's "Proteam Omega Secret Encyclopedia" is based on [[https://img02.shop-pro.jp/PA01099/332/product/100081099.jpg?cmsp_timestamp=20160315165510 ''Fujiko Fujio no Manga Daigaku'']] from Korotan Bunko.
* Byron's face when he's flabbergasted by Platinum's skills is a nod to Manga/Kaiji.
* How Diamond and Lax chew their food early in the arc is based on how the critters does it in Animation/TheLittleMole
* Dia's "Proteam Omega Secret Encyclopedia" is based on [[https://img02.shop-pro.jp/PA01099/332/product/100081099.jpg?cmsp_timestamp=20160315165510 ''Fujiko Fujio no Manga Daigaku'']] from Korotan Bunko.
* Byron's face when he's flabbergasted by Platinum's skills is a nod to Manga/Kaiji.
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* Before battling the Gym Leaders, the 3 Team Magma admins are standing on clifftop, which is similar to the animated opening of VideoGame/WildArms3.
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* Before Tabitha's design is apparently based on Gallows Carradine from VideoGame/WildArms3. Next up, before battling the Gym Leaders, the 3 Team Magma admins are standing on clifftop, which is similar to the animated opening of VideoGame/WildArms3.the game.
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'''Emerald arc'''
* The first maid that Emerald encounters in the Battle Pike vaguely resembles Sakura Kinomoto from Manga/CardcaptorSakura.
* Latias’ reporter attire is based on a reporter (played by Yuriko Hoshi) in Film/MothraVsGodzilla, while her hat is based on Flash Honey from Manga/CutieHoney.
* Tucker's frequent poses seem to resemble that of Creator/HardGay.
* The first maid that Emerald encounters in the Battle Pike vaguely resembles Sakura Kinomoto from Manga/CardcaptorSakura.
* Latias’ reporter attire is based on a reporter (played by Yuriko Hoshi) in Film/MothraVsGodzilla, while her hat is based on Flash Honey from Manga/CutieHoney.
* Tucker's frequent poses seem to resemble that of Creator/HardGay.
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* The robe that Sird puts on Silver resembles Emperor Aton from Series/KagakuSentaiDynaman. Additionally, Banette's rings are inspired by Zetton being captured by Ultraman's Catch Rings in the final episode of the original series.
* The Mossdeep rocket is based on Helios 7 rocket from Film/SpaceAmoeba
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* The Rocket Admins are based off of the 3 main characters from s manga called ''Kaibutsu-kun'' by Fujiko A. Fujio. Carr is modeled after Kaibutsu Tarou, Orm is Franken, and Sird is Dracula.
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* When Groudon and Kyogre meet in Sootopolis City, the long horizontal double-page spread is reminiscent of CinemaScope ratio that was popular in Showa-era kaiju films.
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* When Groudon and Kyogre meet in Sootopolis City, the long horizontal double-page spread is reminiscent of CinemaScope [=CinemaScope=] ratio that was popular in Showa-era kaiju films.
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* In the exhibition match between Brock and Jasmine, her "Onyx" gets scratched, is shown to have a body of metal inside, and reveals itself to be Steelix. Just like how Mechagodzilla is introduced in Film/GodzillaVsMechagodzilla.
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* In the exhibition match between Brock and Jasmine, her "Onyx" gets scratched, is shown to have a body of metal inside, and reveals itself to be Steelix. Just like how Mechagodzilla [[Characters/GodzillaMechagodzilla Mechagodzilla]] is introduced in Film/GodzillaVsMechagodzilla.
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* Before battling the Gym Leaders, the 3 Team Magma admins are standing on clifftop, which is similar to the animated opening of VideoGame/WildArms3.
* Drake smoking a pipe is inspired by Colonel Douglas Mortimer Film/ForAFewDollarsMore.
* In his battle against Blaise, Brawly pulls out a nunchaku which his pose is a homage to Bruce Lee in Film/EnterTheDragon. Not to mention his stance when initiating Bruno is based off of Film/FistOfFury.
* When Groudon and Kyogre meet in Sootopolis City, the long horizontal double-page spread is reminiscent of CinemaScope ratio that was popular in Showa-era kaiju films.
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* After Kyogre awakens, the emergency broacast issues an alert, which is another nod to the original Godzilla.
* The blind Magikarp boy resembles Filippo from Film/ImNotScared.
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* The way how Professor Cozmo's assistants' mouth works are taken from how the character's mouth moves in VideoGame/Chulip.
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* The way how Professor Cozmo's assistants' mouth works are taken from how the character's mouth moves in VideoGame/Chulip.
VideoGame/{{Chulip}}.
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'''RS arc'''
* Ruby's Pokemon are written in alphabet, which is known as Ruby characters, small annotations that are rendered alongside base text for mostly Japanese people to read.
* The activation of the Running Shoes are based on [[Series/KamenRiderV3 Kamen Rider V's]] Double Typhoon.
* Wally's dad bears resemblance to [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Ned Flanders]].
* The Submarine Explorer 1 is based off of Wadatsumi-1 from a 1973 movie called ''Japan Sinks'', while the Devon Parts is modeled after the [[Film/Godzilla1954 Oxygen Destroyer]].
* The conclusion of Sapphire's match against Brawly features Hariyama and Combusken [[CrossCounter dealing each other a blow]], i.e., referencing Manga/TomorrowsJoe.
* Professor Cozmo looks similar to Creator/WoodyAllen.
* Wallace's aircar is a mix between Yatabe RS and Ferrari Dino 246 GT.
* The way how Professor Cozmo's assistants' mouth works are taken from how the character's mouth moves in VideoGame/Chulip.
* Ruby's Pokemon are written in alphabet, which is known as Ruby characters, small annotations that are rendered alongside base text for mostly Japanese people to read.
* The activation of the Running Shoes are based on [[Series/KamenRiderV3 Kamen Rider V's]] Double Typhoon.
* Wally's dad bears resemblance to [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Ned Flanders]].
* The Submarine Explorer 1 is based off of Wadatsumi-1 from a 1973 movie called ''Japan Sinks'', while the Devon Parts is modeled after the [[Film/Godzilla1954 Oxygen Destroyer]].
* The conclusion of Sapphire's match against Brawly features Hariyama and Combusken [[CrossCounter dealing each other a blow]], i.e., referencing Manga/TomorrowsJoe.
* Professor Cozmo looks similar to Creator/WoodyAllen.
* Wallace's aircar is a mix between Yatabe RS and Ferrari Dino 246 GT.
* The way how Professor Cozmo's assistants' mouth works are taken from how the character's mouth moves in VideoGame/Chulip.
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* Platinum's family name comes from the [[http://www.berlitz.com/ Berlitz Corporation]], a Japanese-owned worldwide company meant to train people in language and global leadership skills.
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* Platinum's family name comes from the [[http://www.berlitz.com/ Berlitz Corporation]], Corporation]],
a Japanese-owned worldwide company meant to train people in language and global leadership skills.
a Japanese-owned worldwide company meant to train people in language and global leadership skills.
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* In the hot springs at Mt. Silver, the way how Sabrina teleports away is similar to how the [[Series/Ultraman original Ultraman]] does.
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* In the hot springs at Mt. Silver, the way how Sabrina teleports away is similar to how the [[Series/Ultraman [[Series/{{Ultraman}} original Ultraman]] does.
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* The Portable Transporter that Crystal receives from Bill is based on Japan-exclusive Mobile Game Boy Adapter, which similar to the real life version, connects to a Pokégear.
* The trainer Ryu in Blackthorn Gym looks similar to Creator/BruceLee.
* When preparing to catch Entei and Raikou, Falkner's Skarmory flies with its wings folded, just like how Gyaos does at one point in Film/GameraGuardianOfTheUniverse.
* In the exhibition match between Brock and Jasmine, her "Onyx" gets scratched, is shown to have a body of metal inside, and reveals itself to be Steelix. Just like how Mechagodzilla is introduced in Film/GodzillaVsMechagodzilla.
* In the hot springs at Mt. Silver, the way how Sabrina teleports away is similar to how the [[Series/Ultraman original Ultraman]] does.
* In chapter 166, As Ho-Oh and Lugia are about to use their respective signature move, the air around their mouth vibrate, which too is based on Gamera: Guardian of the Universe right before Gyaos is about to shoot its supersonic scream.
* The Portable Transporter that Crystal receives from Bill is based on Japan-exclusive Mobile Game Boy Adapter, which similar to the real life version, connects to a Pokégear.
* The trainer Ryu in Blackthorn Gym looks similar to Creator/BruceLee.
* When preparing to catch Entei and Raikou, Falkner's Skarmory flies with its wings folded, just like how Gyaos does at one point in Film/GameraGuardianOfTheUniverse.
* In the exhibition match between Brock and Jasmine, her "Onyx" gets scratched, is shown to have a body of metal inside, and reveals itself to be Steelix. Just like how Mechagodzilla is introduced in Film/GodzillaVsMechagodzilla.
* In the hot springs at Mt. Silver, the way how Sabrina teleports away is similar to how the [[Series/Ultraman original Ultraman]] does.
* In chapter 166, As Ho-Oh and Lugia are about to use their respective signature move, the air around their mouth vibrate, which too is based on Gamera: Guardian of the Universe right before Gyaos is about to shoot its supersonic scream.
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* The device that Brock uses to communicate in chapter 65 is modeled after the Game Boy Camera.
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* The device that Brock uses to communicate in chapter 65 is modeled after the Game Boy Camera.
VideoGame/GameBoyCamera.
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* One of the members of Cassius' gang is a de-aged version of [[Series/{{NCIS}} Abby]].
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* One of the members of Cassius' gang is a de-aged version of [[Series/{{NCIS}} Abby]].Abby]] with some hints of Gothorita.
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* Ever since Yamamoto started the series, he's inserted a ''lot'' of subtle references to ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' and old school ''{{Toku}}''
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* Ever since Yamamoto started the series, he's inserted a ''lot'' of subtle references to ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' and old school ''{{Toku}}''
''{{Toku}}''.
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* Ever since Yamamoto started the series, he's inserted a ''lot'' of subtle references to ''Franchise/Godzilla'' and old school ''{{Toku}}''
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* Ever since Yamamoto started the series, he's inserted a ''lot'' of subtle references to ''Franchise/Godzilla'' ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' and old school ''{{Toku}}''
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* Ever since Yamamoto started the series, he's inserted a ''lot'' of subtle references to ''Franchise/Godzilla'' and old school ''{{Toku}}''
* Ever since Yamamoto started the series, he's inserted a ''lot'' of subtle references to ''Franchise/Godzilla'' and old school ''{{Toku}}''
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* The Foongus Girl movie poster shown in the epilogue is based off of a ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug promo art.
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* The Foongus Girl movie poster shown in the epilogue is based off of a ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug promo art.
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'''RGB arc'''
* One issue had a Gastly being captured by some ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}''-type characters.
* Green is based on [[Franchise/LupinIII Fujiko Mine]], as evident by their numerous similarities.
* One issue had a Gastly being captured by some ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}''-type characters.
* Green is based on [[Franchise/LupinIII Fujiko Mine]], as evident by their numerous similarities.
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* Dia has a Wii and all its different controllers in his room. Similar to the games where the player character always has the current Nintendo console in their room.
* In the [=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=] chapter, a character named Jet resembles Jet Link from ''Manga/Cyborg009''. He even has the same name!
* Platinum's family name comes from the [[http://www.berlitz.com/ Berlitz Corporation]], a worldwide company meant to train people in language and global leadership skills.
* In the BW chapter, a Biker wears a jacket that says GOD SPEED YOU, referring to a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Speed_You!_Black_Emperor 1976 Japanese documentary]].
* Two of Cheren's male students are apparently [[VideoGame/EarthBound Ness and Porky]], while two female ones appear to be VideoGame/PriPara characters.
* In the [=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=] chapter, a character named Jet resembles Jet Link from ''Manga/Cyborg009''. He even has the same name!
* Platinum's family name comes from the [[http://www.berlitz.com/ Berlitz Corporation]], a worldwide company meant to train people in language and global leadership skills.
* In the BW chapter, a Biker wears a jacket that says GOD SPEED YOU, referring to a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Speed_You!_Black_Emperor 1976 Japanese documentary]].
* Two of Cheren's male students are apparently [[VideoGame/EarthBound Ness and Porky]], while two female ones appear to be VideoGame/PriPara characters.
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* Dia has a Wii and all its different controllers The device that Brock uses to communicate in his room. Similar to chapter 65 is modeled after the games where the player character always has the current Nintendo console in their room.
* In the [=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=] chapter, a character named Jet resembles Jet Link from ''Manga/Cyborg009''. He even has the same name!
Game Boy Camera.
'''DP arc'''
* Platinum's family name comes from the [[http://www.berlitz.com/ Berlitz Corporation]], a Japanese-owned worldwide company meant to train people in language and global leadership skills.
* Dia has a UsefulNotes/NintendoWii and all its different controllers in his room, similar to how in the games the player character always has the current Nintendo console in their room.
'''HGSS arc'''
* A character named Jet resembles Jet Link from ''Manga/Cyborg009''. He even has the same name!
'''BW arc'''
* In theBW ''BW'' chapter, a Biker wears a jacket that says GOD SPEED YOU, referring to a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Speed_You!_Black_Emperor 1976 Japanese documentary]].
* Two of Cheren's male students are apparently [[VideoGame/EarthBound Ness and Porky]], while two female ones appear to beVideoGame/PriPara characters.''Franchise/LoveLive'' characters.
'''XY arc'''
* In the [=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=] chapter, a character named Jet resembles Jet Link from ''Manga/Cyborg009''. He even has the same name!
'''DP arc'''
* Platinum's family name comes from the [[http://www.berlitz.com/ Berlitz Corporation]], a Japanese-owned worldwide company meant to train people in language and global leadership skills.
* Dia has a UsefulNotes/NintendoWii and all its different controllers in his room, similar to how in the games the player character always has the current Nintendo console in their room.
'''HGSS arc'''
* A character named Jet resembles Jet Link from ''Manga/Cyborg009''. He even has the same name!
'''BW arc'''
* In the
* Two of Cheren's male students are apparently [[VideoGame/EarthBound Ness and Porky]], while two female ones appear to be
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* The Safari Zone logo looks like the Film/JurassicPark logo.
* Dia has a Wii and all its different controllers in his room. Similar to the games where the player character always has the current Nintendo console in their room.
* In the [=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=] chapter, a character named Jet resembles Jet Link from ''Manga/Cyborg009''. He even has the same name!
* Platinum's family name comes from the [[http://www.berlitz.com/ Berlitz Corporation]], a worldwide company meant to train people in language and global leadership skills.
* In the BW chapter, a Biker wears a jacket that says GOD SPEED YOU, referring to a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Speed_You!_Black_Emperor 1976 Japanese documentary]].
* Two of Cheren's male students are apparently [[VideoGame/EarthBound Ness and Porky]], while two female ones appear to be VideoGame/PriPara characters.
* The movie playing at Lysandre Cafe is ''Film/TheCityOfLostChildren'', with Diantha having played the role of Miette. Her hairstyle in the film is also a shout out to a young Creator/AudreyHepburn.
* One of the members of Cassius' gang is a de-aged version of [[Series/{{NCIS}} Abby]].
* A few of the named, kidnapped residents from Vaniville Town are straight out of the mast cast of ''Series/CriminalMinds''.
* In the ORAS special some of the kanji text looks similar to the [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure Menacing text]].
* Moon is modeled after Doona Bae's character Namjoo Park from ''Film/TheHost''. Her pose on the first SM volume is directly based off an official movie poster.
* Dia has a Wii and all its different controllers in his room. Similar to the games where the player character always has the current Nintendo console in their room.
* In the [=HeartGold=] and [=SoulSilver=] chapter, a character named Jet resembles Jet Link from ''Manga/Cyborg009''. He even has the same name!
* Platinum's family name comes from the [[http://www.berlitz.com/ Berlitz Corporation]], a worldwide company meant to train people in language and global leadership skills.
* In the BW chapter, a Biker wears a jacket that says GOD SPEED YOU, referring to a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Speed_You!_Black_Emperor 1976 Japanese documentary]].
* Two of Cheren's male students are apparently [[VideoGame/EarthBound Ness and Porky]], while two female ones appear to be VideoGame/PriPara characters.
* The movie playing at Lysandre Cafe is ''Film/TheCityOfLostChildren'', with Diantha having played the role of Miette. Her hairstyle in the film is also a shout out to a young Creator/AudreyHepburn.
* One of the members of Cassius' gang is a de-aged version of [[Series/{{NCIS}} Abby]].
* A few of the named, kidnapped residents from Vaniville Town are straight out of the mast cast of ''Series/CriminalMinds''.
* In the ORAS special some of the kanji text looks similar to the [[Manga/JoJosBizarreAdventure Menacing text]].
* Moon is modeled after Doona Bae's character Namjoo Park from ''Film/TheHost''. Her pose on the first SM volume is directly based off an official movie poster.
