* One of the tips Kyouko gives to the newly-contracted Ryouko:
-->'''Kyouko:''' "Do you have any climatic attacks? Anything loud and flashy? Some sort of finisher?"
-->'''Ryouko:''' "I do. But I have no idea what kind of situation would call for it. It doesn't seem to fit in with anything."
-->'''Kyouko:''' "Whatever you do, don't let Mami give it a name. Just don't."
* At one point, Clarisse von Rossum explains her presence at a seemingly innocuous event by saying she was drawn by [[BeenThereShapedHistory historical resonance]] from her wish. Most of the other characters present, who [[GenreBlind really should know better by now]], treat it like she's talking about feng shui.
* The RunningGag that seemingly everyone in the military has read the records on [[TheHero Ryouko's]] personal life, including her relationship status...except Ryouko herself, who is perpetually LockedOutOfTheLoop.
* There's a glitch in the sensory upgrades given to the Human military, which only has the effect of making raw meat taste delicious. [[EroticEating Very delicious.]] Everyone liked the [[GoodBadBugs "glitch"]] so much that the designers left it in.
* Nothing highlights the chasm between Ryouko's old and new social circles better than when her former classmate shares historical trivia that bluefin tuna they're currently enjoying almost went extinct, but was saved by some rich enthusiast who set up orbital farms centuries ago; and then Kyouko distractedly remarks that yes, she spent a lot of money on the project, but it absolutely was worth the expense.
* With the confirmation that Joanne Valentin is Akemi Homura's mask her second appearance in the story shines in a new light. It was when incognito Tomoe Mami deliberated about inviting her to watch together the movie they both were going to. It was called *Akemi*. Mami almost invited Homura to share the movie about her, while both were pretending to be someone else.