Whether it’s movies, TV or even anime, when it comes to Easter eggs there’s never a shortage of winks and nods to other media carefully weaved into a scene, all just waiting to be discovered by careful watchers. These particular series have a few ones that will make you either laugh your ass off or question what you are watching. Either way, prepare to have your otaku minds blown!
Fair warning, there are a few SPOILERS AHEAD!
#10: Dead Inuyasha?
“Ranma ½†(1989-92)
While caught in an endless series of nightmares, Akane at one point finds herself surrounded by the dead cast of Inuyasha. Naraku must be over the moon.
#9: Sword Art Online Merchandise
“Oreimo†(2010-13)
We all knew that Kirino was a nerd, but who would have guessed that she would have a taste for Kirito and Asuna action figures?
#8: Haruhi Suzumiya
“Lucky Star†(2007)
Konata LOVES Haruhi Suzumiya, so much so that she goes out of her way to dress up as her and even work at an SOS Brigade-style maid cafe.
#7: Rave Master Cosplay
“Fairy Tail†(2009-16)
During their very brief time as actors, Erza, Wendy and Carla went onto stage dressed in some very familiar looking garbs…
#6: Saitama on Speed Dial
“Mob Psycho 100†(2016)
Guess Reigen does know some people in high places, after all he has the One Punch Man’s contact details on his cell phone!
#5: Squidward
“Gurren Lagann†(2007)
That’s right, Squidward Tentacles appears in this show, specifically in a Gunman cockpit. Too bad he’s fighting for the Beastmen.
#4: Oreimo
“Eromanga-sensei” (2017)
Two worlds collide for but a single moment, the two male protagonists sharing a glance that speaks volumes…about how they are bound by their desires to sleep with their younger sisters.
#3: Kyubey
“Nisemonogatari†(2012)
Hidden on a random sign, if you look closely enough, you will see the outline of the little monster that made Madoka and friends’ lives a living hell. Watch out Araragi.
#2: Street Fighter
“Yu Yu Hakasho†(1992-94)
As fighters from all over the world gather to compete for the chance to succeed Genkai, in the background lurk two very familiar Capcom characters; Ryu and Zangief.
#1: Light Yagami
“Death Parade†(2015)
Turns out the God of the New World is in a bit of a bind, as he’s trapped in a Death Game, where a stranger has to decide whether he is reincarnated or sent to the Void.
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