History ShoutOut / SoulEater

** [[spoiler: Kim]] is a healer, which is the opposite of [[ManOnFire dangerous pyrokinetic Liz]]. Liz's actress also played a character named [[spoiler: [[Series/KathAndKim Kim]] ]].

** Marie Mjolnir is heavily associated with lightning and her weapon form is a warhammer. It can't get any more abvious.

* Pay close attention to the list of students in episode 14, and you'll spot names such as [[Manga/FullmetalAlchemist Selim Pride]] and [[Anime/FullmetalAlchemist Dante Rockbell]].

* ShoutOut: Masamune's shadow, as well the one as in Tsubaki's and Masamune's dreamscape, the elongated stick figures seem to be references to the horror short manga ''Manga/TheEnigmaOfAmigaraFault'' ([[MemeticMutation Drr... Drr...]]). Also, Soul's mindscape (as well as the imp in it) is a reference to the Red Room from ''Manga/PrincessResurrection''.

** Excalibur, the legendary sword in a stone that will bring glory to whoever wields it is not only a nod, but actually THE sword from all of the Myth/KingArthur legends.

** Ox's over-dramatic ripping out his horn-like hair in order to convince [[spoiler:Kim that he would forsake Shibusen to be with her]] is reminiscent of ''ComicBook/{{Hellboy}}''.
*** [[spoiler: Kim]] is a healer, which is the opposite of [[ManOnFire dangerous pyrokinetic Liz]]. Liz's actress also played a character named [[spoiler: [[Series/KathAndKim Kim]] ]].
*** During the same chapter Ox makes a reference to [[spoiler:Kim]], who he recently learned was a witch, as being an angel. The discovery of the band Angel Witch, and their song of the same name, adds yet another point to the long list of music references Atsushi Okubo makes.
** Capone, the first villain encountered by Black☆Star, ends most his sentences with [[GratuitousEnglish "...you know?"]], which is the closest you get for an english translation of [[Manga/{{Naruto}} "dattebayo"]]. Possibly unintentional.
** Pay close attention to the list of students in episode 14, and you'll spot names such as [[Manga/FullmetalAlchemist Selim Pride]] and [[Anime/FullmetalAlchemist Dante Rockbell]].
** In episode 17 (Excalibur's second appearance), there is a part where he is speaking to Ox about how he could no longer find any satisfaction. We see him walking through the very same street that is depicted in the cover of Music/DavidBowie's ''The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.''
*** He also claims to have had an association with Literature/SherlockHolmes in that episode, with an extended sequence featuring Holmes and Watson ([[LawyerFriendlyCameo with black bars over the eyes, of course]].)
*** There's another direct reference to David Lynch in the episode right before the scene with Excalibur talking to a woman on a cliffside, with a shot-by-shot remake of the shadowy swooping shot of the Mulholland Drive street sign, taken directly from the same film.
** The most recent chapter has Maka attempting to ride Soul in his scythe form (with a drastically shortened blade) and they try to [[Manga/CardcaptorSakura manifest wings from the back to fly]], though, as Maka complains, the wings are anything but angelic.
*** The second attempt is tiny but at least not as spiky as Soul's imagination seemed to be making them initially. The third, powered-up by soul resonance, is much larger and noticably angel-like, as with Maka's soul.
** The manga even seems to have a shout out to the Iconic ending of the anime. Clearly, when Maka punches out her opponent in Chapter 65, her fist is packed with courage!
*** Interestingly, just before Maka kills her, [[spoiler:Arachne]] comments that courage * isn't* enough to win every battle. She then got bisected by Demon Hunter, but even so...
** Shouts to numerous works of fiction and myths
** Episode 43 of the anime features a sort of ThemeParkVersion expy of Prypiat, complete with the iconic Ferris wheel. However, it swaps the Chernobyl reactors for [[spoiler:a MacGuffin guarded by a pair of robotic clown... ''things.'']]
** Is it just me or does Noah look a lot like a [[Manga/DGrayMan Noah]]?
** As of chapter 71-2, Death the Kid is [[spoiler: [[Music/LinkinPark Crawling in his skin.]]]]
** Watch the 3rd ending at about [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPGTvdBF97A&feature=related 1:15]] and tell me what you see. [[spoiler: I'll give you a hint: [[Manga/FullmetalAlchemist Envy]]]]
*** Not just her, but the statue/creature below her looks a lot like Gluttony too.
** Incidentally, the Book of Eibon comes from Creator/ClarkAshtonSmith via Creator/HPLovecraft. The curious might be interested to know that, in fact, a purported chapter from the book, written by Mr. Smith, exists...
** Just look at Episode 47, where Black☆Star decides that he's going to face his fears. Now go watch Episode 26 of Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion, where Shinji realises that he's not alone. Now tell me that the blue ripples which change the imaginary world both Black☆Star and Shinji Ikari are trapped in, allowing them to return to life ([[GainaxEnding or something, in the case of Neon Genesis Evangelion]]) are completely unrelated. (The moments I'm talking about are about 11 mins into episode 47 for ''Manga/SoulEater'', and the very last scene for ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion''.)
** Chapter 79 has Noah summon a Manticore from his Book by calling [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} "Manticore: I chose you."]] The very next chapter has him twist his hat backwards before [[spoiler: [[LetsGetDangerous summoning a giant cerberus.]]]], which, strangely, has the heads resembling [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason]], [[Franchise/ANightmareOnElmStreet Freddy]], and [[Film/TheTexasChainsawMassacre Leatherface]].
** The samurai Mifune is undoubtedly named after legendary JidaiGeki star Creator/ToshiroMifune, most famous for playing the eponymous samurai character in ''Film/{{Sanjuro}}'' and ''Film/{{Yojimbo}}''.
** In chapter 62, Maka and Soul fight a murderer named [[Franchise/ANightmareOnElmStreet Frey D.]] [[Film/TheRing Sadoko]], who makes her victims listen to a cursed recording before killing them in their nightmares. She also uses an attack called Music/NineInchNails.

** Just look at Episode 47, where Black☆Star decides that he's going to face his fears. Now go watch Episode 26 of Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion, where Shinji realises that he's not alone. Now tell me that the blue ripples which change the imaginary world both Black☆Star and Shinji Ikari are trapped in, allowing them to return to life ([[GainaxEnding or something, in the case of Neon Genesis Evangelion]]) are completely unrelated. (The moments I'm talking about are about 11 mins into episode 47 for Manga/SoulEater, and the very last scene for Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion.)
** Chapter 79 has Noah summon a Manticore from his Book by calling [[Franchise/PokeMon "Manticore: I chose you."]] The very next chapter has him twist his hat backwards before [[spoiler: [[LetsGetDangerous summoning a giant cerberus.]]]], which, strangely, has the heads resembling [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason]], [[Franchise/ANightmareOnElmStreet Freddy]], and [[Film/TheTexasChainsawMassacre Leatherface]].
** The samurai Mifune is undoubtedly named after legendary JidaiGeki star Creator/ToshiroMifune, most famous for playing the eponymous samurai character in Film/{{Sanjuro}} and Film/{{Yojimbo}}.

* Chapter 70. Metsu... [[StreetFighter Shoryuken]]!

** Heming may be named after Ernest Hemingway, author of Literature/{{The Old Man And The Sea}}.It makes more sense when you pair that with the origin of Ahab's name and the fact that they live in the Sea Shepherd's Village.

** Dr. Franken Stein is a deranged scientist. [[{{Frankenstein}} I think that sounds slightly familiar]].

** Ahab, the old meister, is named after Captain Ahab from Literature/{{Moby Dick}}. He also lives in a village with sky whales.
** Zubaidah, the meister stationed in West Asia is named after Zubaidah Ja'far, a princess that appears prominently in [[Literature/{{Arabian Nights}}A Thousand and One Nights]].

** The Book of Eibon contains extracts from Literature/{{Alice In Wonderland}}.

** Kill Bell, a videogame only character might as well have worn a [[Film/{{Kill Bill}} yellow jumpsuit]].

** The Fisher King, an Arachnophobia assasin and that [[Film/{{TheFisherKing}} 1991 release]].

** Excalibur, the legendary sword in a stone that will bring glory to whoever wields it is not only a nod, but actually THE sword from all of the Myth/{{King Arthur}} legends.

* ShoutOut: Masamune's shadow, as well the one as in Tsubaki's and Masamune's dreamscape, the elongated stick figures seem to be references to the horror short manga ''Manga/TheEnigmaOfAmigaraFault'' ([[MemeticMutation Drr... Drr...]]). Also, Soul's mindscape (as well as the imp in it) is a reference to the Red Room from ''Series/PrincessResurrection''.

** The {{golems}} are borrowed from the Jewish legendary animated artificial creations.

** Kaguya borrows the name and the Fire Rat pelt from the ''Tale of the Bamboo Cutter''.

* Chapter 70. [[http://i20.mangareader.net/soul-eater/70/soul-eater-1210986.jpg Metsu...]] [[StreetFighter Shoryuken]]!

*** He also claims to have had an association with SherlockHolmes in that episode, with an extended sequence featuring Holmes and Watson ([[LawyerFriendlyCameo with black bars over the eyes, of course]].)

** Similarly, Kim Diehl is named after the Pixies bassist, Kim Deal.

** Just look at Episode 47, where Black☆Star decides that he's going to face his fears. Now go watch Episode 26 of Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion, where Shinji realises that he's not alone. Now tell me that the blue ripples which change the imaginary world both Black☆Star and Shinji Ikari are trapped in, allowing them to return to life ([[GainaxEnding or something, in the case of Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion]]) are completely unrelated. (The moments I'm talking about are about 11 mins into episode 47 for Manga/SoulEater, and the very last scene for Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion.)

* Norse Mythology:

* Greek Mythology:

** Orthrus, another demon from the Book of Eibon owes his name to the two-headed dog that guarded Gerion's red cattle.

** The golems are borrowed from the Jewish legendary animated artificial creations.

** Beelzebub, Kid's skate is the name that was first given by Hebrews to the Canaanite god, Baal. This evolved until Beelzebu became known as a Demon Prince.

** Chupa❤Cabra's, the bar, got its name after the legendary Latin American beast that feasts of goats and other farm animals.

* Tezca Tlipoca, the meister with a teddy bear (altough it's also hinted to be jaguar) head is named after the Toltect god of the same name, who also has mirrors and mist as an important part of his mythos.

* Asura is named after the Hinduist deities. In popular tradition, they are power hungry and borderline demonic, much like a Kishin. They are also low-class deities in Buddhist cosmology, but the evil nature of the Hinduist ones fits better with the character.

** Maybe Maka and Soul thought Blair was a witch because of a certain [[Film/{{TheBlairWitchProject}} found footage movie]].
** Jonson J is a blatant reference to the killer in the FridayThe13Th saga.

* Vajna, Asura's Weapon uses the name of a ritualistic weapon used in Buddhism, Hinduism and Janism.

* Tezca Tlipoca, the meister with a teddy bear (altough it's also hinted to be jaguar) head is named after the Toltect god of the same name, who also has mirrors and mist as an important part of himself.

** Death the Kid's name is probably inspired by Billy the Kid, cowboy theme and all.

** Dr. Franken Stein is a deranged scientist. [[{{Frankenstein}} Wonder where I've heard that from]].

** Kaguya borrows the name and the Fire Rat pelt from the 'Tale of the Bamboo Cutter'.

** Medusa is one of the three Greek Gorgones, and one of her most prominent features is having snakes instead of hair. Wonder where Medusa's animal theme came from.
** Arachne is named after the mother of all spiders, that become one after defeating the goddess Athena in a weaving contest.

** The Spartoi were a race of warriors that rose from planted dragon teeth.

** The Spartoi were a race of warriors that rose from planted dragon teeth.