Line #51 ShoutOut/GuiltyCrown


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.

Context ShoutOut / GuiltyCrown