1 | Despite the mixed reactions from viewers, ''Anime/GuiltyCrown'' has a lot of references. |
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3 | !!''Code Geass'' |
4 | With both Ichiro Okouchi and Hiroyuki Yoshino on board, no wonder why this series is somewhat a Main/SpiritualSuccessor to ''Anime/CodeGeass''. |
5 | * The title itself with the first letters are Code Geass as backwards. |
6 | * Generally, the characters and terminology have the same setting of liberating Japan alongside the roles/expies: Shu is Lelouch/Suzaku, Inori is CC, Gai is Lelouch/Suzaku/[[spoiler:Charles/Schneizel]], Ayase is Kallen (especially going under disguises in schools), Hare is Shirley, Arisa is Milly, Souta is Rivalz, Kanon - Nina, Segai - Lloyd (except Segai is eviler), Funeral Parlor are like the Black Knights, GHQ is like Britannica, Endlaves - Knightmare Frames, Steiner - Guren/Lancelot, the Kuhouin Group are like the Kyoto House/Four Holy Swords, Tennouzu High School is like Ashford Academy, [[spoiler:Mana - Nunnally/Marianna]], and [[spoiler:Da'ath is similar to the Geass Order]]. |
7 | * Both the Void Genome and Geass share the same nickname as the 'Power of the Kings'. |
8 | * Inori transfer to Shu's school and living in his house is similar to CC staying at Ashford Academy. Inori likes onigiri while CC likes pizza. |
9 | * Shu's arrest reminds viewers of Suzaku's in the first season. Not to mention in Episode 4 when Funeral Parlor rescues Shu (and Kenji) is reminiscent of Zero saving Suzaku (in Episode 4 of R1). Plus, Gai's attempt to have Shu join him while he refuses is like Zero's attempt. |
10 | * Shu returning to school at Episode 7 references Suzaku attending Ashford Academy in Episode 6 of R1. |
11 | * Gai's speech (""Remember this, Shu Ouma: there are only two paths you can choose. You can sit quietly and be selected out of this world, or you can adapt and change!") in Episode 2 is similar to Lelouch's in Episode 10 of R1 ("You may either live with me or you may perish with me."). |
12 | * Gai's goal of wanting to [[spoiler:be with Mana]] is like Lelouch's dream for his little sister to have a better world. |
13 | * Inori being kidnapped by Yuu is similar to VV kidnapping Nunnally in R1. |
14 | * Daryl spying on Tennouzu High in Episode 10 somewhat references Villeta watches over Ashford Academy. Also, Tsugumi and Daryl's time is like Ohgi and Villeta, [[spoiler:except the former didn't become an OfficialCouple at the end]]. |
15 | * Izu Oshima Island (Shu's childhood place) has some references of Kamine Island. |
16 | * [[spoiler:Shu and Gai as childhood friends alongside Mana pays tribute to Lelouch and Suzaku's past friendship with Nunnally]]. |
17 | * Both series have some sort of culture festivals at schools, but Guilty Crown shows it once (Episode 13). |
18 | * Both have Chinese Federations mentioned. |
19 | * At one point when Funeral Parlor are separated and captured is similar to the Black Knight's situation. |
20 | * When Ayase falls for Shu later on, it is like Kallen's feelings over Lelouch. |
21 | * [[spoiler:Hare's death is obviously like Shirley's.]] |
22 | * [[spoiler:The Tennouzu student body turning against Shu references the Black Knights turning against Lelouch. Also Inori saving Shu is akin to Rolo's]]. |
23 | * The United Nations fleet's attempt to nuke Japan (Episodes 17-18, only their wipe out by a Leukocyte satellite) is similar to the FLEIJA situation. |
24 | * [[spoiler:Mana's possession of Inori is similar to Marianna controlling Anya]]. |
25 | * [[spoiler:Shu utilizing his own void is similar to Lelouch unleashing his Geass in both eyes]]. |
26 | * Episode 20 focuses on backstory references Episode 21 of R2 of the revelation of Lelouch's family history. |
27 | * [[spoiler:Everyone going against Gai references the world views Lelouch as a tyrant]]. |
28 | * [[spoiler:Gai and Mana's goal of the Fourth Apocalypse references Charles and Marianna's endgame of Ragnarok]]. |
29 | * [[spoiler:The last scene of Episode 21 with Mana's revival references Nunnally opening her eyes]]. |
30 | * [[spoiler:Gai's true goals in the final episode is somewhat similar to the Zero Requieum. The fact that Shu kills Gai again references Suzaku (as Zero) kills Lelouch]]. |
31 | * At the end of both series, [[spoiler:Inori's spirit is shown as the last scene compares to CC being alive]]. |
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33 | !!Other |
34 | * The anime does attempt to be like ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'' with Shu being the next Shinji, Inori is Rei, Ayase is Asuka, Gai is somewhat like Gendo & Misato, [[spoiler:Mana is similar to Yui Ikari]], the Apocalypses are similar to the Impacts, and [[spoiler:Da'ath are like SEELE]]. |
35 | * There are some ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'' references: |
36 | ** Funell is basically a [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam Haro]] with wheels and another paint-job. |
37 | ** Gai's physical appearance looks like [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEEDDestiny Rey za Burrel]]. |
38 | ** Another Gundam-reference is actually present, as unusual as it might be for Gundam. See how the Apocalypse Virus turns people into crystals and kills them? Then remember how the [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 ELS]] killed people. Exactly: By turning them into crystals. And in both cases the subject seems to feel tremendous pain from the conversion. |
39 | * Endlaves look like the robots from Anime/IGPXImmortalGrandPrix since both animes are done by the same company. |
40 | * Gai shows up as Shu's lawyer in Episode 4, his cover name: [[Franchise/PerryMason Mason]]. |
41 | * Argo's appearance looks like [[Manga/BlueExorcist Ryuuji Suguro]]. |
42 | * Episode 7 features a Franchise/SuperMarioBros reference in a television screen. |
43 | * [[spoiler:After Gai is revived, his appearance is similar to [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Sephiroth]] and [[Manga/{{Berserk}} Griffith]]]]. |
44 | * Inori's pink hair is similar to Yuno from ''Manga/FutureDiary'', [[spoiler:alongside Mana up to her insanity]]. Shu sharing the role of a shy protagonist counts. Not to mention both animes release in Fall 2011. |
45 | * Aside from [[Anime/CodeGeass the obvious one]], the scene where Shu pulls a weapon out of Inori's chest calls back [[Anime/RevolutionaryGirlUtena several]] [[VideoGame/ShiningForce different]] [[Literature/TheMysticArchivesOfDantalian shows]]. |
46 | * The setting also has references of ''Anime/EurekaSeven''. |
47 | * Inori's supernatural singing is akin to ''Anime/MacrossFrontier''. |
48 | * In Episode 8, Shibungi reads a book called the [[Creator/EdgarAllanPoe Spirits of the Dead]]. |
49 | * In the Japanese version of Episode 9, one of Dan Eagleman's dialogues makes a reference of [[VideoGame/DragonQuest dragon and slime]]. |
50 | * Episodes 13 through 18 have references of ''Anime/InfiniteRyvius'' and ''Literature/LordOfTheFlies'', especially when [[spoiler:Shu becomes a tyrant]]. |
51 | * Shu firing a [[KamehameHadoken sphere blast]] at Yuu in Episode 21 looks something from ''Franchise/DragonBall''. |
52 | ** Also, Kanon's void looks like a scouter. |
53 | * Tsugumi doing her missile kick feels similar to Franchise/KamenRider. |
54 | * A few references of ''Anime/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica'': |
55 | ** [[spoiler:Da'ath being some sort of a hive mind alongside Yuu being its envoy is similar to the physiology of the Incubators]]. |
56 | ** In Episode 21, [[spoiler:Gai]] firing thousands of viral arrows feels similar to Madoka's in the final episode of Puella. At the same episode, Yuu uses dual cutlass voids that look like Sayaka's. |
57 | * In the Lost Christmas game/OVA, Scrooge's appearance looks like [[VideoGame/{{Prototype}} Alex Mercer]]. Likewise, Inori's position is like the [[spoiler:virus embodiment of Alex]], whereas Mana feels similar to [[spoiler:the real Alex Mercer]]. |
58 | * Ouma Shu's full name somehow references '[=OmaShu=]' in [[Recap/AvatarTheLastAirbenderTheCaveOfTwoLovers one of the]] ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' episodes. It shows the love between Shu and Inori. |
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