History YMMV / Bagani

** [[{{Narm}} Mekene mekene tugtug do re mi]][[labelnote: Explanation]]This magical incantation chanted in the series has gained notoriety in the Philippines for not only sounding ridiculously hilarious thanks to the last four words in the chant ("tugtug" means music in Tagalog, so when followed up by the last three words...), but also for being one of the best textbook examples of [[CriticalResearchFailure not doing research]] on the show's subject matter, further proving critics right about their complaints on the show.[[/labelnote]]

* SuspiciouslySimilarSong: The {{Leitmotif}} that often plays for the pirate captain Marikit and her crew sounds similar to ''[[Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean He's a Pirate]]''.
* UnfortunateImplications: ABS-CBN had to deal with this early on when indigenous groups and historical societies criticized the series for "distorting history" and misrepresenting local tribes. The network quickly responded by putting up a [[https://entertainment.inquirer.net/264615/bagani-teleseryes-misuse-of-term-distorts-misleads-and-confuses-filipino-viewers-says-ip-commission disclaimer along with a press statement]] clarifying the show's premise. They did eventually reach a compromise where ABS-CBN and the Commission on Higher Education, House of Representatives, and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples agreed that the ''Bagani'' name was used in good faith and thus will remain as the series' title, and that the network will partner with said organizations in raising awareness of indigenous Filipino culture.

* UnfortunateImplications: ABS-CBN had to deal with this early on when indigenous groups and historical societies criticized the series for "distorting history" and misrepresenting local tribes. The network quickly responded by putting up a [[https://entertainment.inquirer.net/264615/bagani-teleseryes-misuse-of-term-distorts-misleads-and-confuses-filipino-viewers-says-ip-commission disclaimer along with a press statement]] clarifying the show's premise.
** They did eventually reach a compromise where ABS-CBN and the Commission on Higher Education, House of Representatives, and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples agreed that the ''Bagani'' name was used in good faith and thus will remain as the series' title, and that the network will partner with said organizations in raising awareness of indigenous Filipino culture.

* DuelingWorks / FandomRivalry: Between this and ''Series/{{Encantadia}}''. Some have pointed out that the series' fantasy premise was intended to be a TakeThat to the 2016 ''Encantadia'' ContinuityReboot.

* DuelingWorks / FandomRivalry: Between this and ''Series/{{Encantadia}}''. Some have pointed out that the series' fantasy premise was intended to be a TakeThat to the 2016 ''Encantadia'' ContintuityReboot.

* DuelingWorks / FandomRivalry: Between this and ''Series/{{Encantadia}}''. Some have pointed out that the series' fantasy premise was intended to be a TakeThat to the 2016 ''Encantadia'' {{Reboot}}.

** [[{{Narm}} Mekene mekene tugtug do re mi]][[labelnote: Explanation]]This magical incantation chanted in the series has gained notoriety in the Philippines for not only sounding ridiculously hilarious thanks to the last four words in the chant ("tugtug" means music in Tagalog, so when followed up by the last three words...), but also for being one of the best textbook examples of [[DidNotDoTheResearch not doing research]] on the show's subject matter, further proving critics right about their complaints on the show.[[/labelnote]]

** "I love sinigang so that makes me a Filipino!"[labelnote: Explanation]][[http://www.wazzuppilipinas.com/2018/02/liza-soberano-loves-sinigang-so-she-is.html Liza Soberano's rather hilariously failed attempt at buffing off the show's critics over the controversial casting choice made for the show]] with this statement has Filipino netizens infamously make quick work of what she said on [[http://8list.ph/netizens-create-the-funniest-memes-inspired-by-lizas-loooove-for-sinigang/ internet]].[[/labelnote]]

* UnfortunateImplications: ABS-CBN had to deal with this early on when indigenous groups and historical societies criticised the series for "distorting history" and misrepresenting local tribes. The network quickly responded by putting up a [[https://entertainment.inquirer.net/264615/bagani-teleseryes-misuse-of-term-distorts-misleads-and-confuses-filipino-viewers-says-ip-commission disclaimer along with a press statement]] clarifying the show's premise.

* DuelingWorks / FandomRivalry: Between this and ''Series/{{Encantadia}}''. Some have pointed out that the series' fantasy premise was intended to be a TakeThat to the recent ''Encantadia'' {{Reboot}}.

** They did eventually reach a compromise where ABS-CBN and the Commission on Higher Education, House of Representatives, and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples agreed that the ''Bagani'' name was used in good faith and thus will remain as the series' title, and that the network will partner with said organizations in raising awareness of indigenous Filipino culture.
* XMeetsY: ''[[VideoGame/AnitoDefendALandEnraged Anito]]'' meets ''Series/{{Encantadia}}'' minus the overt European influences in costumes and ThemeNaming. For those less familiar with Filipino pop culture, it's ''Series/TheMysticKnightsOfTirNaNog'' or ''Series/MahouSentaiMagiranger/Series/PowerRangersMysticForce'' meets UsefulNotes/PhilippineMythology.

* XMeetsY: ''[[VideoGame/AnitoDefendALandEnraged Anito]]'' meets ''Series/{{Encantadia}}'' minus the overt European influences in costumes and ThemeNaming. For those less familiar with Filipino pop culture, it's ''Series/TheMysticKnightsOfTirNaNog'' or ''Series/MahouSentaiMagiranger/Series/PowerRangersMysticForce'' meets Philippine Mythology.

* XMeetsY: ''[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anito:_Defend_a_Land_Enraged Anito]]'' meets ''Series/{{Encantadia}}'' minus the overt European influences in costumes and ThemeNaming. For those less familiar with Filipino pop culture, it's ''Series/TheMysticKnightsOfTirNaNog'' or ''Series/MahouSentaiMagiranger/Series/PowerRangersMysticForce'' meets Philippine Mythology.

* XMeetsY: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anito:_Defend_a_Land_Enraged Anito]] meets ''Series/{{Encantadia}}'' minus the overt European influences in costumes and ThemeNaming. For those less familiar with Filipino pop culture, it's ''Series/TheMysticKnightsOfTirNaNog'' or ''Series/MahouSentaiMagiranger/Series/PowerRangersMysticForce'' meets Philippine Mythology.

* XMeetsY: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anito:_Defend_a_Land_Enraged Anito]] meets ''Series/{{Encantadia}}'' minus the overt European influences in costumes and ThemeNaming. For those less familiar with Filipino pop culture, it's Series/TheMysticKnightsOfTirNaNog or Series/MahouSentaiMagiranger/Series/PowerRangersMysticForce meets Philippine Mythology.

* UnfortunateImplications: ABS-CBN had to deal with this early on when indigenous groups and historical societies criticised the series for "distorting history" and misrepresenting local tribes. The network quickly responded by putting up a [[https://entertainment.inquirer.net/264615/bagani-teleseryes-misuse-of-term-distorts-misleads-and-confuses-filipino-viewers-says-ip-commission disclaimer along with a press statement]] clarifying the show's premise.

* DuelingWorks / FandomRivalry: Between this and ''Series/{{Encantadia}}''. Some have pointed out that the series' fantasy premise was intended to be a TakeThat to the recent Encantadia {{Reboot}}.