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Numerous concepts are reused from the first [[Mana (series)|Mana]] entry. | Numerous concepts are reused from the first [[Mana (series)|Mana]] entry. | ||
*Some characters take their inspiration from the first game. | *Some characters take their inspiration from the first game. | ||
** [[Gemma|Jema]]’s name clearly references [[Bogard]] as a [[Gemma Knight]]. Both are older & seasoned warriors who mentor the protagonist during the story. | ** [[Gemma|Jema]]’s name clearly references [[Bogard]] as a [[Gemma Knight]]. Both are older & seasoned warriors who mentor the protagonist during the story. | ||
** [[Thanatos]] and [[Julius]] are both gifted magicians who use their position as advisers to usurp the leader of an empire for personal gains. | ** [[Thanatos]] and [[Julius]] are both gifted magicians who use their position as advisers to usurp the leader of an empire for personal gains. | ||
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**The [[Snowman (status)|Snowman]] status effect in Secret of Mana was also an enemy found in the [[Frozen Waste]]. | **The [[Snowman (status)|Snowman]] status effect in Secret of Mana was also an enemy found in the [[Frozen Waste]]. | ||
**While the [[Shadow Zero (Adventures of Mana)|Shadow Zero]] doesn’t reappear as an enemy in the game, it can be summoned by casting a level 8 [[Evil Gate]] spell. The little creature can also appear while opening a [[Treasure chest|chest]] although this is a very rare occurrence. | **While the [[Shadow Zero (Adventures of Mana)|Shadow Zero]] doesn’t reappear as an enemy in the game, it can be summoned by casting a level 8 [[Evil Gate]] spell. The little creature can also appear while opening a [[Treasure chest|chest]] although this is a very rare occurrence. | ||
*The [[Moogles]] reappear from Final Fantasy Adventure, this time with many derivatives. | *The [[Moogles]] reappear from Final Fantasy Adventure, this time with many derivatives. | ||
** A race of [[Moogles]] hails from the [[Upper Land]]. | ** A race of [[Moogles]] hails from the [[Upper Land]]. | ||
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** In the HD remake version, players who pre-ordered the digital game also obtained moogle suits and tiger suits for the party. | ** In the HD remake version, players who pre-ordered the digital game also obtained moogle suits and tiger suits for the party. | ||
*A [[Veedio]] in [[Mandala]] references the kingdom of [[Lorimar (Adventures of Mana)|Lorimar]] from the previous game. | *A [[Veedio]] in [[Mandala]] references the kingdom of [[Lorimar (Adventures of Mana)|Lorimar]] from the previous game. | ||
==Final Fantasy series== | ==Final Fantasy series== | ||
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==Chrono Trigger== | ==Chrono Trigger== | ||
According to a translated [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Hiromichi_Tanaka Hiromichi Tanaka] interview, Secret of Mana was originally developed as a Final Fantasy title but ended up diverging so much from the other previous installments that it was initially given the name Chrono Trigger. The three games ended up being released as Final Fantasy IV, Secret of Mana, & Chrono Trigger, but some ideas & concepts originally intended for Secret of Mana ended up in the 1995 game. Despite this, some similarities can be observed in both games. | According to a translated [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Hiromichi_Tanaka Hiromichi Tanaka] interview, Secret of Mana was originally developed as a Final Fantasy title but ended up diverging so much from the other previous installments that it was initially given the name Chrono Trigger. The three games ended up being released as Final Fantasy IV, Secret of Mana, & Chrono Trigger, but some ideas & concepts originally intended for Secret of Mana ended up in the 1995 game. Despite this, some similarities can be observed in both games. | ||
*The male protagonists from both games have similar features. Both [[Randi]] and [Crono] sport spiky hair and wear baggy pants. | *The male protagonists from both games have similar features. Both [[Randi]] and [Crono] sport spiky hair and wear baggy pants. | ||
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*Both games have an ancient fortress ([[Mana Fortress]] & Ocean Palace) that were smash by a legendary weapon ([[Mana Sword]] & the Masamune). | *Both games have an ancient fortress ([[Mana Fortress]] & Ocean Palace) that were smash by a legendary weapon ([[Mana Sword]] & the Masamune). | ||
*Said structures are resurrected late in the game and pose a serious threat to the world. | *Said structures are resurrected late in the game and pose a serious threat to the world. | ||
==Street Fighter== | ==Street Fighter== | ||
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==Real World== | ==Real World== | ||
===Anime & Manga=== | ===Anime & Manga=== | ||
*The [[Scorpion Boss]] and her minions resemble [[w:c:timebokan:Doronjo|Doronjo]] and [[w:c:timebokan:Boyacky Butsukusa|Boyacky]], two of the antagonists from ''[[w:c:timebokan:Yatterman (1977)|Yatterman]]''. | *The [[Scorpion Boss]] and her minions resemble [[w:c:timebokan:Doronjo|Doronjo]] and [[w:c:timebokan:Boyacky Butsukusa|Boyacky]], two of the antagonists from ''[[w:c:timebokan:Yatterman (1977)|Yatterman]]''. | ||
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===Films & TV Shows=== | ===Films & TV Shows=== | ||
* [[Flammie (Secret of Mana)|Flammie]] was heavily inspired by | * [[Flammie (Secret of Mana)|Flammie]] was heavily inspired by Falcor from the 1984 movie The Neverending Story. | ||
*[[Pecard]] is a reference to Captain Jean-Luc Picard from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation Star Trek: The Next Generation]. | *[[Pecard]] is a reference to Captain Jean-Luc Picard from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation Star Trek: The Next Generation]. | ||
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*[[Karon]]’s name & purpose in the game is an obvious reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charon Charon] from Greek mythology. | *[[Karon]]’s name & purpose in the game is an obvious reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charon Charon] from Greek mythology. | ||
*[[Santa]] & [[Rudolph]] are both stemming from Christmas folklore. | *[[Santa]] & [[Rudolph]] are both stemming from Christmas folklore. | ||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*[https://flyingomelette.com/oddities/oddities25.html | *[https://flyingomelette.com/oddities/oddities25.html Flyin | ||
{{SeoM misc}} | {{SeoM misc}} | ||
[[Category:Allusions]] | [[Category:Allusions]] |