* This [[SignatureLine classic line]] from the first Zone of ''Darius II''[[note]]And given that the series' bosses are made up of giant mechanical marine life, [[ItMakesSenseInContext it makes sense]] [[NarmCharm as a]] PreAssKickingOneLiner[[/note]]:
--> '''Tiat Young:''' I always wanted a thing called tuna sashimi.
* From ''Darius Plus'': "A HUGE BATTLESHIP '''[[MakesJustAsMuchSenseInContext MY HOME DADDY]]''' IS APPROACHING FAST."
* In ''Chronicle Saviours'', Serumedesu requires you to meet a score quota before the final zone to unlock an alternate route. After the pilot is briefed that the mission may change based on performance, they respond, "[[BreakingTheFourthWall So I just need to aim for the high score, right?]]" If they get put on the lower-score route, they complain, "Damn, I didn't get enough points!"
* The GameOver screen for ''Another Chronicle'' has a warning illustration, telling you to "mind [your] head when leaving", as the cabinet is a deluxe sit-down cabinet with a roof. [[TheArtifact This warning still shows up in the home ports.]]