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* Issei activates his Sacred Gear by shouting "[[Franchise/DragonBall Kamehameha!]] ([[WritingAroundTrademarks 'Dragon-ha!']] in the anime due to WritingAroundTrademarks)" and his first client was hoping for a female demon (Koneko) he could dress up as [[LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya Yuki Nagato]]. At one point, Issei and his friends even get to sing the first ''Dragon Ball'' anime theme song, "Makafushigi Adventure".

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* Issei activates his Sacred Gear by shouting "[[Franchise/DragonBall Kamehameha!]] ([[WritingAroundTrademarks 'Dragon-ha!']] in the anime due to WritingAroundTrademarks)" and his first client was hoping for a female demon (Koneko) he could dress up as [[LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya [[Literature/HaruhiSuzumiya Yuki Nagato]]. At one point, Issei and his friends even get to sing the first ''Dragon Ball'' anime theme song, "Makafushigi Adventure".



** Welsh Dragonic Rook is modeled after ''Anime/BigO'', down to it's Sudden Impact finisher.

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** Welsh Dragonic Rook is modeled after ''Anime/BigO'', ''Anime/TheBigO'', down to it's its Sudden Impact finisher.



* When Gasper is first introduced, he takes to hiding in a cardboard box, making a ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'' reference by referring to himself as a snake and Issei as Big Boss

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* When Gasper is first introduced, he takes to hiding in a cardboard box, making a ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'' reference by referring to himself as a snake and Issei as Big BossBoss.



** The stage play in the fourth season is a lot like Toku stage plays, focusing on the special effects. Issei even goes "Dragon Kick!" like the classic "Rider Kick!"

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** The stage play in the fourth season is a lot like Toku stage plays, focusing on the special effects. Issei even goes "Dragon Kick!" like the classic "Rider Kick!"Kick!"
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*** In the anime, it's resemblance is more to that of ''[[Anime/CodeGeass Guren S.A.I.T.E.N. Eight Elements]]'' thus using the rivalry between Ddriag and Albion even further considering that Emperio Juggernut Overdrive is stated to look like [[Anime/CodeGeass Lancelot Conquista]].

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*** In the anime, it's resemblance is more to that of ''[[Anime/CodeGeass Guren S.A.I.T.E.N. Eight Elements]]'' thus using the rivalry between Ddriag and Albion even further considering that Emperio Juggernut Overdrive is stated to look like [[Anime/CodeGeass Lancelot Conquista]].Albion]].
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* In the dub for episode 7, while offering his Bishops in exchange for Asia, Diodora claims that [[Film/ReturnOfTheJedi "both are hard working, and will serve you well."]]
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* Also in the dubbed version of Life 3, as Xenovia and Irina encounter Issei and Asia kissing in his room, the former mentions the Motion Picture Association of America's PG-13 and R ratings for films as well as the Entertainment Software Ratings Board's M rating for video games. Fittingly enough, the TV-MA rating is part of the United States' TV parental guidelines, which was modeled after the MPAA's rating system.

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* Also in the dubbed version of Life 3, as Xenovia and Irina encounter Issei and Asia kissing in his room, the former mentions the Motion Picture Association of America's PG-13 and R ratings for films as well as the Entertainment Software Ratings Board's M rating for video games. Fittingly enough, the TV-MA rating is part of the United States' TV parental guidelines, which was modeled after the MPAA's rating system.system.
* There's quite a few references to ''Franchise/KamenRider''.
** The AV parody Kaben Rider Pinky says enough.
** Issei strikes [[Series/KamenRider Takeshi Hongo's]] henshin pose in Episode 10 of the first season.
** The Illegal Move Triaina abilities Issei uses are inspired by ''Series/KamenRiderKabuto'', with the idea of shedding armor to drop defense for speed being based on Kabuto's cast off function. The announcement even goes "Change!" like with Kabuto's "Change, Beetle!"
** The stage play in the fourth season is a lot like Toku stage plays, focusing on the special effects. Issei even goes "Dragon Kick!" like the classic "Rider Kick!"
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* Episode 4 of the anime has a Suigintou poster.

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* Episode 4 of the anime has a Suigintou [[Manga/RozenMaiden Suigintou]] poster.



* In volume 2, during the Rating Game against Riser, the Rook that Koneko fights in the Gymnasium looks like Chun Li from ''Street Fighter'' and even fights like her.

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* In volume 2, during the Rating Game against Riser, the Rook that Koneko fights in the Gymnasium looks like Chun Li from ''Street Fighter'' ''Franchise/StreetFighter'' and even fights like her.



* Also according to Ishibumi, Trident's Welsh Sonic Boost Knight form discarding excess armor for amazing speed is a reference to Kamen Rider Kabuto's Cast Off ability.

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* Also according to Ishibumi, Trident's Welsh Sonic Boost Knight form discarding excess armor for amazing speed is a reference to Kamen Rider [[Series/KamenRiderKabuto Kabuto's Cast Off ability.ability]].



* There are also a lot of Gundam and other Super Robot shout-outs, too.

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* There are also a lot of Gundam ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' and other Super Robot shout-outs, too.



** The first stage of Welsh Sonic Boost Knight is modeled after Wild Würger.
** Welsh Dragonic Rook is modeled after Big O, down to it's Sudden Impact finisher.
** Cardinal Crimson Queen is modeled after the Freedom Gundam from Gundam SEED.
*** In the anime, it's resemblance is more to that of [[Anime/CodeGeass Guren S.A.I.T.E.N. Eight Elements]] thus using the rivalry between Ddriag and Albion even further considering that Emperio Juggernut Overdrive is stated to look like Lancelot Conquista.
* In fact, the author has a collection of Gundams according to his official blog.
* The second preview of the second season of the anime reveals Vali's Balance Breaker, which is highly similar to Lancelot Albion. Considering the Vanishing Dragon's name...

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** The first stage of Welsh Sonic Boost Knight is modeled after [[VideoGame/SuperRobotWars Wild Würger.
Würger]].
** Welsh Dragonic Rook is modeled after Big O, ''Anime/BigO'', down to it's Sudden Impact finisher.
** Cardinal Crimson Queen is modeled after the Freedom Gundam from Gundam SEED.
''Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED''.
*** In the anime, it's resemblance is more to that of [[Anime/CodeGeass ''[[Anime/CodeGeass Guren S.A.I.T.E.N. Eight Elements]] Elements]]'' thus using the rivalry between Ddriag and Albion even further considering that Emperio Juggernut Overdrive is stated to look like [[Anime/CodeGeass Lancelot Conquista.Conquista]].
* ** In fact, the author has a collection of Gundams according to his official blog.
* Speaking of ''Anime/CodeGeass'', The second preview of the second season of the anime reveals Vali's Balance Breaker, which is highly similar to Lancelot Albion. Considering the Vanishing Dragon's name...



* One of the games Issei and Azazel plays is◊ Dragon's Crown with player one using The Sorceress.
* Issei's Boosted Gear in general is very much like Kazuma the Shell Bullet from s-CRY-ed.
* When Gasper is first introduced, he takes to hiding in a cardboard box, making a Metal Gear Solid reference by referring to himself as a snake and Issei as Big Boss

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* One of the games Issei and Azazel plays is◊ Dragon's Crown ''VideoGame/DragonsCrown'' with player one using The Sorceress.
* Issei's Boosted Gear in general is very much like [[Anime/{{Scryed}} Kazuma the Shell Bullet from s-CRY-ed.
Bullet]].
* When Gasper is first introduced, he takes to hiding in a cardboard box, making a Metal Gear Solid ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid'' reference by referring to himself as a snake and Issei as Big Boss



* Episode 7 throws in a reference to ''Thundercats'' in the dub.

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* Episode 7 throws in a reference to ''Thundercats'' ''WesternAnimation/ThunderCats1985'' in the dub.
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* Ichiei Ishibumi also derived inspiration from ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}''. He named Rias after the Japanese name for Garchomp (Gaburias). One of his short stories in volume 8 features a familiar master reminiscent of Red from the original game.

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* Ichiei Ishibumi also derived inspiration from ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}''. He named Rias after the Japanese name for Garchomp (Gaburias).(Gaburias) and Grayfia's name is a combination of the Japanese names of Glaceon ([[SpellMyNameWithAnS Glacia/Gracia]]) and Leafeon (Leafia). One of his short stories in volume 8 features a familiar master reminiscent of Red from the original game.
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* Episode 8 throws in direct references to ''My Little Pony'' (of all things), and Superman. Freed even calls Diadora [[WesternAnimation/DoraTheExplorer Diadora the Exploerer]].

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* Episode 8 throws in direct references to ''My Little Pony'' (of all things), and Superman. Freed even calls Diadora [[WesternAnimation/DoraTheExplorer Diadora Diodora the Exploerer]].Explora]].

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