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*[[Pon & Con]] are a reference to the recurring duo of the ''tanuki'' (Japanese raccoon dog) and ''kitsune'' (fox) in Japanese folklore. | *[[Pon & Con]] are a reference to the recurring duo of the ''tanuki'' (Japanese raccoon dog) and ''kitsune'' (fox) in Japanese folklore. | ||
*[[Simirror]] resembles earlier appearances of [[zeldawiki:Wizzrobe|Wizzrobe]], an enemy of [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. | *[[Simirror]] resembles earlier appearances of [[zeldawiki:Wizzrobe|Wizzrobe]], an enemy of [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. | ||
*[[Spark-i]] could be a reference to Ramiel, the 5th Angel from ''[[wikipedia:Neon Genesis Evangelion|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]''. Their appearances are similar (both being blue [[wikipedia:octahedron|octahedra]]). In addition, Spark-i's Japanese name (ラミ ''Rami'') is two characters shy from Ramiel's (ラミエル ''Ramieru''). | |||
*Starting with ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', a few bosses (like the [[Winged Eggers]], and [[Whispy Woods]] and his derivatives) use the same roar as the kaiju, [[wikipedia:Mothra|Mothra]], albeit severely pitched-down and slowed down. | *Starting with ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', a few bosses (like the [[Winged Eggers]], and [[Whispy Woods]] and his derivatives) use the same roar as the kaiju, [[wikipedia:Mothra|Mothra]], albeit severely pitched-down and slowed down. | ||
*[[Squishy]] bears resemblance to the [[mariowiki:Blooper|Blooper]] enemy from the ''Mario'' franchise in both appearance and behavior. | *[[Squishy]] bears resemblance to the [[mariowiki:Blooper|Blooper]] enemy from the ''Mario'' franchise in both appearance and behavior. | ||
