References and Parodies
- In a different scene of episode 1, Miki first challenges Megumi to a duel in a boxing ring, quoting lines from anime classic Ashita no Joe with Akihiko suddenly adopting Danpei Tange's outfit and trademark eyepatch.
- Hell's Bunny, introduced in episode 8, is a parody of the title heroine of Sailor Moon, Tsukino Usagi (which literally translates as moon rabbit), right down to her "In the Name of the Moon I shall Smite You" battle declaration.
- Miki's opening dance in the boxing ring in episode 10 is a parody of the ritual performed by Muay Thai kickboxers before every round, including the Thai wind instruments playing in the background.
- Wakana's worries of being swallowed by a whale and living on a raft inside in episode 11 is a direct reference to the story of Pinocchio.
- Miki's mother's poses after her destructive drunken rampage in the episode 12 flashback is a reference to the Jackie Chan film Drunken Master.
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