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* During Krauss' battle with the Goat in [=EP4=], it mentions that his punch would have the power to easily win the first [[VideoGame/DragonBallZBudokaiTenkaichi Tenkaichi Budokai]], referencing both the game and the infamous Over 9000 meme.
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* During Krauss' battle with the Goat in [=EP4=], it mentions that his punch would have the power to easily win the first [[VideoGame/DragonBallZBudokaiTenkaichi Tenkaichi Budokai]], referencing both the game and the infamous Over 9000 meme.meme.
* In [=EP1=], Battler compares Maria pulling various objects from her handbag before putting them back in to ''Manga/{{Doraemon}}'' when he accidentally takes out the wrong tool.
* In [=EP1=], Battler compares Maria pulling various objects from her handbag before putting them back in to ''Manga/{{Doraemon}}'' when he accidentally takes out the wrong tool.
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** The entire plot, from a mystery perspective, also pays homage to another Creator/AgathaChristie classic, "Hercule Poirot's Christmas". To wit: [[spoiler: an unpleasant and domineering family patriarch organizes a family reunion for motives of his own, only for murder to be committed by his well-concealed illegitimate child.]]
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** The entire plot, from a mystery perspective, also pays homage to another Creator/AgathaChristie classic, "Hercule Poirot's Christmas"."Literature/HerculePoirotsChristmas". To wit: [[spoiler: an unpleasant and domineering family patriarch organizes a family reunion for motives of his own, only for murder to be committed by his well-concealed illegitimate child.]]
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* Kyrie, Asumu and Ange were named after the Priest line of skills from '''VideoGame/RagnarokOnline'''. Specifically referring to Kyrie Eleison, Assumptio and Angelus.
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* Kyrie, Asumu and Ange were named after the Priest line of skills from '''VideoGame/RagnarokOnline'''.''VideoGame/RagnarokOnline''. Specifically referring to Kyrie Eleison, Assumptio and Angelus.
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* Maria's favorite show is [[Manga/CardcaptorSakura Card Master Sakura]], and she originally wanted to name Sakutarou after the heroine of the show but later changed it to sound more masculine.
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* Maria's favorite show is [[Manga/CardcaptorSakura ''[[Manga/CardcaptorSakura Card Master Sakura]], Sakura]]'', and she originally wanted to name Sakutarou after the heroine of the show but later changed it to sound more masculine.
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* There are several references to ''VideoGame/{{Touhou}}'':
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** In the original sound novels and the anime, Jessica cosplays as Marisa Kirisame for her band's performance. In her and Kanon's ending in ''Ougon Musoukyoku'', she dresses up as Marisa again and has Kanon cosplay as Reimu.
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** In the original sound novels and the anime, Jessica cosplays as Marisa Kirisame for her band's performance. In her and Kanon's ending in ''Ougon Musoukyoku'', ''VideoGame/UminekoGoldenFantasia'', she dresses up as Marisa again and has Kanon cosplay as Reimu.
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* EP5 before Dlanor appear Erika tried alluding to an armchair detective mystery but Beatrice snark about the anarchronisms that the author didn't published a story yet until a year after 1986
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* During Krauss' battle with the Goat in [=EP4=], it mentions that his punch would have the power to easily win the first [[VideoGame/DragonBallZBudokaiTenkaichi Tenkaichi Budokai]], referencing both the game and the infamous Over 9000 meme.
* EP5 before Dlanor appear Erika tried alluding to an armchair detective mystery but Beatrice snark about the anarchronisms that the author didn't published a story yet until a year after 1986meme.
* EP5 before Dlanor appear Erika tried alluding to an armchair detective mystery but Beatrice snark about the anarchronisms that the author didn't published a story yet until a year after 1986
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* During Krauss' battle with the Goat in [=EP4=], it mentions that his punch would have the power to easily win the first [[VideoGame/DragonBallZBudokaiTenkaichi Tenkaichi Budokai]], referencing both the game and the infamous Over 9000 meme.meme.
* EP5 before Dlanor appear Erika tried alluding to an armchair detective mystery but Beatrice snark about the anarchronisms that the author didn't published a story yet until a year after 1986
* EP5 before Dlanor appear Erika tried alluding to an armchair detective mystery but Beatrice snark about the anarchronisms that the author didn't published a story yet until a year after 1986
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* Kyrie, Asumu and Ange were named after Priest skills from '''VideoGame/RagnarokOnline'''.
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* Kyrie, Asumu and Ange were named after the Priest line of skills from '''VideoGame/RagnarokOnline'''.'''VideoGame/RagnarokOnline'''. Specifically referring to Kyrie Eleison, Assumptio and Angelus.
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* At one point, Beatrice mentions that she owns a [[Franchise/SailorMoon Moon Stick]].
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* During Krauss' battle with the Goat in [=EP4=], it mentions that his punch would have the power to easily win the first [[VideoGame/DragonBallZBudokaiTenkaichi Tenkaichi Budokai]], referencing both the game and the infamous Over 9000 meme.
* During Krauss' battle with the Goat in [=EP4=], it mentions that his punch would have the power to easily win the first [[VideoGame/DragonBallZBudokaiTenkaichi Tenkaichi Budokai]], referencing both the game and the infamous Over 9000 meme.
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* In [=EP4=], Gaap says she got her outfit from "Devilish Pretty", which references the popular real-life [[UsefulNotes/LolitaFashion Lolita]] clothing brand Angelic Pretty.
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* In [=EP4=], Gaap says she got her outfit from "Devilish Pretty", which references the popular real-life [[UsefulNotes/LolitaFashion Lolita]] clothing brand Angelic Pretty.Pretty (and her outfit is also inspired by [[https://d2qdztz5tk5zxi.cloudfront.net/original/2X/8/858af90dc9006a5ad376ff662db18d09e10a269f.jpg an actual dress]] made by that brand).
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* In Episode 1, Rudolf pulls on Battler's ear in the sequence of the KonamiCode.
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** The entire plot, from a mystery perspective, also pays homage to another Creator/AgathaChristie classic, "Hercule Poirot's Christmas". To wit: [[spoiler: an unpleasant and domineering family patriarch organizes a family reunion for motives of his own, only for murder to be committed by his well-concealed illegitimate child.]]
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* Kyrie, Asumu and Ange were named after Priest skills from '''VideoGame/RagnarokOnline'''.
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* Kyrie, Asumu and Ange were named after Priest skills from '''VideoGame/RagnarokOnline'''.'''VideoGame/RagnarokOnline'''.
* At one point, Beatrice mentions that she owns a [[Franchise/SailorMoon Moon Stick]].
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* In [=EP4=], Gaap says she got her outfit from "Devilish Pretty", which references the popular real-life [[UsefulNotes/LolitaFashion Lolita]] clothing brand Angelic Pretty.
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* In [=EP4=], Gaap says she got her outfit from "Devilish Pretty", which references the popular real-life [[UsefulNotes/LolitaFashion Lolita]] clothing brand Angelic Pretty.Pretty.
* Kyrie, Asumu and Ange were named after Priest skills from '''VideoGame/RagnarokOnline'''.
* Kyrie, Asumu and Ange were named after Priest skills from '''VideoGame/RagnarokOnline'''.
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* Beatrice's name could have been possibly inspired by [[Series/MurderSheWrote Jessica Fletcher]]: [[HilariousInHindsight The latter's middle name is Beatrice]] and is also involved heavily in murder mysteries.
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* Beatrice's name could have been possibly inspired by [[Series/MurderSheWrote Jessica Fletcher]]: [[HilariousInHindsight The latter's middle name is Beatrice]] and is also involved heavily in murder mysteries.mysteries.
* In [=EP4=], Gaap says she got her outfit from "Devilish Pretty", which references the popular real-life [[UsefulNotes/LolitaFashion Lolita]] clothing brand Angelic Pretty.
* In [=EP4=], Gaap says she got her outfit from "Devilish Pretty", which references the popular real-life [[UsefulNotes/LolitaFashion Lolita]] clothing brand Angelic Pretty.
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* Beatrice's name could have been possibly inspired by [[MurderSheWrote Jessica Fletcher]]: [[HilariousInHindsight The latter's middle name is Beatrice]] and is also involved heavily in murder mysteries.
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* Beatrice's name could have been possibly inspired by [[MurderSheWrote [[Series/MurderSheWrote Jessica Fletcher]]: [[HilariousInHindsight The latter's middle name is Beatrice]] and is also involved heavily in murder mysteries.
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* [[spoiler:Sayo Yasuda]]'s nickname "Yasu" is a reference to Yasuhiro "Yasu" Mano, the player character's detective partner in ''VisualNovel/ThePortopiaSerialMurderCase''.
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* [[spoiler:Sayo Yasuda]]'s nickname "Yasu" is a reference to Yasuhiro "Yasu" Mano, the player character's detective partner in ''VisualNovel/ThePortopiaSerialMurderCase''.''VisualNovel/ThePortopiaSerialMurderCase''.
* Beatrice's name could have been possibly inspired by [[MurderSheWrote Jessica Fletcher]]: [[HilariousInHindsight The latter's middle name is Beatrice]] and is also involved heavily in murder mysteries.
* Beatrice's name could have been possibly inspired by [[MurderSheWrote Jessica Fletcher]]: [[HilariousInHindsight The latter's middle name is Beatrice]] and is also involved heavily in murder mysteries.
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* Several fantasy characters are named after demons listed in ''Literature/ArsGoetia''.
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** And the revelation of EP 8's [[spoiler:Tooya Hachijo]] is a reference to the ending twist of [[spoiler:''The Fourth Door'' by Paul Halter.]]
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** In the original sound novels and the anime, Jessica cosplays as Marisa Kirisame for her band's performance.
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** In the original sound novels and the anime, Jessica cosplays as Marisa Kirisame for her band's performance. In her and Kanon's ending in ''Ougon Musoukyoku'', she dresses up as Marisa again and has Kanon cosplay as Reimu.
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* One of the background tracks, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs4wKRHmiR8 system0]], opens with lines sampled from ''Film/StarTrekFirstContact''.
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* One of the background tracks, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs4wKRHmiR8 system0]], opens with lines sampled from ''Film/StarTrekFirstContact''.''Film/StarTrekFirstContact''.
* [[spoiler:Sayo Yasuda]]'s nickname "Yasu" is a reference to Yasuhiro "Yasu" Mano, the player character's detective partner in ''VisualNovel/ThePortopiaSerialMurderCase''.
* [[spoiler:Sayo Yasuda]]'s nickname "Yasu" is a reference to Yasuhiro "Yasu" Mano, the player character's detective partner in ''VisualNovel/ThePortopiaSerialMurderCase''.
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* One of the background tracks, system0, opens with lines sampled from ''Film/StarTrekFirstContact''.
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* According to [[WordOfGod Ryukishi07]], Battler's habit of [[GivingSomeoneThePointerFinger pointing dramatically]] was inspired by [[VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorney Phoenix Wright]].
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* According to [[WordOfGod Ryukishi07]], Battler's habit of [[GivingSomeoneThePointerFinger pointing dramatically]] was inspired by [[VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorney Phoenix Wright]].Wright]].
* One of the background tracks, system0, opens with lines sampled from ''Film/StarTrekFirstContact''.
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''VisualNovel/UminekoWhenTheyCry'' really likes to make {{Shout Out}}s:
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* Most prominently, several characters are named after characters from Dante's ''Literature/TheDivineComedy'', with Beatrice being the most obvious. There's also Virgilia (Virgil, Dante's first guide through Hell), and Clair vauxof Bernard (Bernard of Clairvaux, who is Dante's final guide through Heaven).
* The entire scenario on Rokkenjima is a reference to ''Literature/AndThenThereWereNone'', and the work itself is referred to by name several times.
* There are several references to ''VideoGame/{{Touhou}}'':
** In the original sound novels and the anime, Jessica cosplays as Marisa Kirisame for her band's performance.
** In [=EP7=], Gaap jokingly calls herself "U.N Owen, a 495-year-old witch", referring to Flandre Scarlet, who's a 495-year-old vampire, and her famous {{Leitmotif}} "U.N Owen Was Her?".
* Maria's favorite show is [[Manga/CardcaptorSakura Card Master Sakura]], and she originally wanted to name Sakutarou after the heroine of the show but later changed it to sound more masculine.
* According to [[WordOfGod Ryukishi07]], Battler's habit of [[GivingSomeoneThePointerFinger pointing dramatically]] was inspired by [[VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorney Phoenix Wright]].
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* Most prominently, several characters are named after characters from Dante's ''Literature/TheDivineComedy'', with Beatrice being the most obvious. There's also Virgilia (Virgil, Dante's first guide through Hell), and Clair vauxof Bernard (Bernard of Clairvaux, who is Dante's final guide through Heaven).
* The entire scenario on Rokkenjima is a reference to ''Literature/AndThenThereWereNone'', and the work itself is referred to by name several times.
* There are several references to ''VideoGame/{{Touhou}}'':
** In the original sound novels and the anime, Jessica cosplays as Marisa Kirisame for her band's performance.
** In [=EP7=], Gaap jokingly calls herself "U.N Owen, a 495-year-old witch", referring to Flandre Scarlet, who's a 495-year-old vampire, and her famous {{Leitmotif}} "U.N Owen Was Her?".
* Maria's favorite show is [[Manga/CardcaptorSakura Card Master Sakura]], and she originally wanted to name Sakutarou after the heroine of the show but later changed it to sound more masculine.
* According to [[WordOfGod Ryukishi07]], Battler's habit of [[GivingSomeoneThePointerFinger pointing dramatically]] was inspired by [[VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorney Phoenix Wright]].
