Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W Episode 4 References
"Within the infinite connections, let's climb the stairs of adulthood." (0:31)
"Miyuki!" (0:37)
There are two references here:
* The Japanese line is "Mugen no tsunagari no naka de, otona no kaidan wo noborimashou" (無限のつながりの中で、大人の階段を昇りましょう). This is referencing lines in the lyrics to "Omoide ga Ippai" (想い出がいっぱい), "Full of Memories", a song sung by H2O and released in 1983.S2 The original lines go as follows:
「時は無限のつながりで」* "Miyuki" (みゆき) is referencing "Miyuki" (みゆき), a manga series written by Adachi Mitsuru (あだち充) and published from 1980 to 1984. An anime adaptation of "Miyuki" aired from 1983 to 1984, and the first ending theme song for this adaptation is "Omoide ga Ippai" (想い出がいっぱい) by H2O, mentioned above.S2
「大人の階段昇る」
"Toki ha mugen no tsunagari de"
"Otona no kaidan noboru"
"Time is infinite connections"
"Climbing the stairs of adulthood"
(0:41)
This is the shirt that Cthuko is wearing.
The text written on it reads, "Hataraitara make" (働いたら負け), which translates to "If you work, you lose". This shirt is referencing a shirt with the same text written on it that is worn by Futaba Anzu (双葉杏) from "THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS" (アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ), a video game released in 2011.S1 Image for reference:
Source of image: https://starlight.kirara.ca/char/134
On a related note, Cthuko's name is written as 「クー子」 (Kuuko) in Japanese. The first character of her name, 「ク」, is written on the bottom left corner of her shirt. This is referencing how on Anzu's shirt, the character for her first name, 「杏」, is written on the bottom left corner of her shirt.S2
"Even Mahiro would Beast On with the boiling power of the beast. Extrmely fantastic technique!" (3:02)
The Japanese line is "Sasuga no Mahiro-san mo, tagiru kemono no chikara de biisuto on! Kageki ni fantasutikku tekunikku!" (さすがの真尋さんも、たぎるケモノの力でビースト・オン！過激にファンタスティック・テクニック！). This is referencing "Juuken Sentai Gekirenjaa" (獣拳戦隊ゲキレンジャー), "Beast Fist Squadron Gekiranger", a Japanese TV show about a squadron of costumed super heroes that aired from 2007 to 2008. When the Gekirangers transform they say, "Tagire! Kemono no chikara! Biisuto on!" (たぎれ、ケモノの力！ビーストオン！), which translates to "Boil! Power of the beast! Beast on!". In addition, the catch phrase of one of the Gekirangers, Gekiblue (ゲキブルー), is "Fantasutikku tekunikku!" (ファンタスティック・テクニック！), which translates to "Fantastic technique!".
(3:21)
The text that appears here reads "Uizaadou" (ウィザー堂), which roughly translates to "Wizard Bakery". The name is a pun on "uizaado" (ウィザード), the Japanese pronunciation of "wizard", and "dou" (堂), which means "large room" or "chamber". This is referencing "Kamen Rider Wizard" (仮面ライダーウィザード), a Japanese TV show about a masked super hero that aired from 2012 and is currently ongoing. The main character, Souma Haruto (操真晴人), likes eating doughnuts. The pink color and checkered design of the box is referencing the doughnut store that he often buys doughnuts from.S2 Image for reference:
In addition, there are several different kinds of doughnuts in the box with various designs and topping. However, the doughnut on the plate is a plain sugar doughnut. This is referencing how the doughnut store sells a variety of doughnuts and the store owners try to get Haruto to try them, however Haruto only buys plain sugar doughnuts.S1
Furthermore, the font used to write 「ウィザー堂」 is referencing the font that is used for "Kamen Rider Wizard".S2 The magic circle that appears behind the text is also referencing the magic circles used in "Kamen Rider Wizard". Images for reference:
"Shanta said something about going on a quest. A rank increase allowed access to new field or something like that." (3:47)
This is referencing "Monster Hunter" (モンスターハンター), a series of video games released by CAPCOM (カプコン) starting from 2004.S1 The gameplay of the series revolves around going on quests. By completing quests, a player's rank can increase, which allows access to more quests.
(4:11)
The title of this episode is "Renai no Sainou" (恋愛の才能), which translates to "Talent for Love". This is referencing "Renai no Sainou" (恋愛の才能), "Talent for Love", a song sung by Yokoyama Chisa (横山智佐) and released in 1992.S1 This song is the ending theme song to season 1 of "Tenchi Muyou! Ryou Ouki" (天地無用! 魎皇鬼 第一期), an anime series that was released from 1992 to 1993.
(4:15)
There are three references here:
* This is the sign that appears.
The name of the group is "Puriti Puriti Beru Meido Tai" (プリティプリティベルメイド隊), which translates to "Pretty Pretty Bell Maid Team". This is referencing "Hanaukyou Meido Tai" (花右京メイド隊), "Hanaukyo Maid Team", a manga series written by Morishige (もりしげ) and published from 1999 to 2006. The appearance of the sign is referencing the title logo used in the opening animation sequence of the anime adaptation of "Hanaukyou Meido Tai" that aired in 2001.S2 Image for reference:
* The name of the group is also referencing "Mahou Shoujo Puriti Beru" (魔法少女プリティ☆ベル), "Magical Girl Pretty Bell", a manga series written by KAKERU and published from 2009 and is currently ongoing.S2 The series contains many references to the Cthulhu Mythos, and one of the characters that appears in the series is Nyarlathotep.
* This is the staff that Tsuruko is holding.
This staff is referencing a magical staff called "Rin Rod" (リィン・ロッド) that appears in "Mahou Shoujo Puriti Beru" (魔法少女プリティ☆ベル).S2 Image for reference:
(5:16)
The sign says "ROUND SAN". There are two references here:
* The name "ROUND SAN" is referencing "Raundo Wan" (ラウンドワン), "ROUND ONE", a Japanese company that runs amusement facilities for activities like bowling, pool, karaoke, ping pong, darts, and arcade games.S2
* "SAN" is referencing "Call of Cthulhu", a tabletop role playing game first published in 1981 by Chaosium. According to the "Call of Cthulhu" 6th Edition Rulebook, each player's character has a numerical parameter called "Sanity", abbreviated as "SAN", that represents the character's "flexibility and resilience to emotional trauma". This number is the upper limit for a character's Sanity Points, which represent the character's current level of sanity. While playing the game, characters can encounter sanity threatening situations that can reduce their current Sanity Points. "If an investigator's current Sanity Points drop to zero, he or she is permanently insane, and normally can no longer be played."
(5:34)
The haunted house that appears here is called "Apartment of Madness". This name is referencing "Mansions of Madness", a board game based on the Cthulhu Mythos that was released in 2011. In addition, the appearance of the Apartment of Madness is referencing the cover art for "Mansions of Madness".S1 Image for reference:
Source of image: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/83330/mansions-of-madness
"Individually we are small flames, but if we join together we will become an inferno!" (6:08)
The Japanese line is "Hitori hitori ha chiisana hi da kedo, futari awasereba honoo to naru!" (一人一人は小さな火だけど、二人合わせれば炎となる！). This is referencing a line said by Oota Kouichirou (オオタ・コウイチロウ) in episode 5 of "Toppu wo Nerae!" (トップをねらえ!), "Aim for the Top!", an anime series that was released from 1988 to 1989.S1 His line goes, "Omae to Amano ha hitori hitori de ha tannaru hi da ga, futari awasereba honoo to naru" (お前とアマノは一人一人では単なる火だが、二人合わせれば炎となる), which translates to "Individually, you and Amano are mere flames, but if you two join together you two will become an inferno".
"For someone known as the Unspeakable One, you're a bit too scared." (6:30)
There are two references here:
* "Meijou shigatai" (名状しがたい), "unspeakable", is a commonly used adjective in the Cthulhu Mythos.
* In "The Return of Hastur", a short story written by August Derleth and first published in 1939, Hastur is referred to as "Hastur the Unspeakable".
(6:58)
The line at this time goes as follows:
「私のことが好きなら少年を忘れて、私のものにならなくていいから」This is referencing lines in the lyrics to "relations", a song sung by Hasegawa Akiko (長谷川明子) as Hoshii Miki (星井美希) and released in 2007.S2 This song is used in "THE IDOLM@STER" (アイドルマスター), a video game developed by Metro (メトロ) and published by Namco (ナムコ) in 2007. The original lines go as follows:
"Watashi no koto ga suki nara shounen wo wasurete, watashi no mono ni naranakute ii kara"
"If you love me, then forget about the boy. You don't have to become mine."
「私のことが好きなら」
「アノコを忘れて」
「私のモノにならなくていい」
"Watashi no koto ga suki nara"
"Ano ko wo wasurete"
"Watashi no mono ni naranakute ii"
"If you love me"
"Then forget about that other girl"
"You don't have to become mine"
"Acchon burike!" (7:21)
"Acchon burike" (アッチョンブリケ) is a catch phrase used by Pinoko (ピノコ) in "BLACK JACK" (ブラック・ジャック), a manga series written by Tezuka Osamu (手塚治虫) and published from 1973 to 1983.S1 "Acchon burike" is a phrase that has no specific meaning, but it is used by Pinoko to express her mood. Often she uses it to express surprise. Image for reference:
(7:26)
There are two references here:
* The white creature that appears here is based on the Twitter profile picture of Aisora Manta (逢空万太), the author of the "Haiyore! Nyaruko-san" light novel series. Screen capture for reference:
* The weapon Aisora Manta has equipped is based on "Odessei" (オデッセイ), "Odyssey", a sword and shield type weapon from "Monster Hunter" (モンスターハンター). Image for reference:
Source of image: http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Odyssey
(7:27)
The armor that Shanta is wearing is based on "Donguri Meiru" (どんぐりメイル), "Acorn Mail", from "Monster Hunter" (モンスターハンター). Image for reference:
Source of image: http://monhanp2g.seesaa.net/article/89318211.html
(7:44 - 7:52)
This pool scene is referencing a pool scene in the third opening animation sequence of "Lupin III Part II" (ルパン三世 TV第2シリーズ), an anime series that aired from 1977 to 1980.S1 Images for reference:
(8:09)
The line at this time goes as follows:
「一瞬でもあり永遠でもある事象の狭間を流れて行こう。」This is referencing "Kono Yo no Hate de Koi wo Utau Shoujo YU-NO" (この世の果てで恋を唄う少女YU-NO), "YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of this world", a visual novel released by ELF (エルフ) in 1996. In the visual novel, there is a term called "jishou no hazama" (事象の狭間), "interstice of events", which is used to refer to a space separate from reality from which all events that happen in history can be observed. In addition, in the epilogue of the visual novel a line said by YU-NO (ユーノ) goes as follows:
"Isshun demo ari eien demo aru jishou no hazama wo nagarete ikou."
"Let's flow through the interstice of events that is an instant and also an eternity."
「ええ。一瞬であり永遠でもあった、事象の流れ・・・・。」Image for reference:
"Ee. Isshun de ari eien demo atta, jishou no nagare...."
"Yes. The flow of events, is an instant and also an eternity...."
Source of image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwamaD8MYq8
"Boy, it's as if your malice can be seen." (8:51)
The Japanese line is "Shounen no akui ga mieru you" (少年の悪意が見えるよう). This is referencing a line said by Allelujah Haptism (アレルヤ・ハプティズム) in episode 1 of "Mobile Suit Gundam 00" (機動戦士ガンダム00), an anime series that aired from 2007 to 2008.S2 His line goes, "Hareruya, sekai no akui ga mieru you da yo" (ハレルヤ、世界の悪意が見えるようだよ), which translates to "Hallelujah, it's as if the malice of the world can be seen".
"As long as I have a fork and a spoon, I can express a primitive form of love!" (9:05)
The Japanese line is "Fooku to supuun sae areba, purimitibu na ai no katachi ha hyougen dekiru wa!" (フォークとスプーンさえあれば、プリミティブな愛の形は表現できるわ！). This is referencing a line said by Akagi Sena (赤城瀬菜) on page 132 of volume 5 of "Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai" (俺の妹がこんなに可愛いわけがない), "My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute", a light novel series written by Fushimi Tsukasa (伏見つかさ) and published from 2008 to 2013.S2 Her line goes, "Kyokutan na hanashi fooku to supuun sae areba purimitibu na ai no katachi ha hyougen dekiru no desu" (極端な話フォークとスプーンさえあればプリミティブな愛の形は表現できるのです), which translates to "As an extreme example, as long as I have a fork and a spoon, I can express a primitive form of love".
(9:09)
The blue and red haired characters that appear in the background are from "Miyama-san chi no Berutein" (深山さんちのベルテイン), "The Miyama Household's Berutein", a light novel series written by Aisora Manta (逢空万太) and published from 2010 and is currently ongoing. Aisora Manta also is the author of the "Haiyore! Nyaruko-san" light novel series. The characters from left to right are Berutein (ベルテイン) and Miyama Kotarou (深山琥太郎). On a side note, it is implied that both this light novel series and "Haiyore! Nyaruko-san" take place in the same universe. Here is the cover of the first volume for reference:
Source of image: http://ga.sbcr.jp/novel/miyama/01.html
"I'm completely rotten!" (9:10)
The Japanese line is "Watashi ha doko made mo kusatte ikeru!" (私はどこまでも腐っていける！). This is referencing a line said by Y (ワイ) on page 122 of the original publication of volume 6 of "Jinrui ha Suitai Shimashita" (人類は衰退しました), "Humanity Has Declined", a light novel series written by Tanaka Romio (田中ロミオ) and published from 2007 and is currently ongoing. Her line goes, "Sou, watashi ha doko made mo kusatte ikeru" (そう、私はどこまでも腐っていける), which translates to "Yes, I'm completely rotten". Y says this line on page 132 in the new publication of volume 6. Also, Y says this line in episode 3 of the anime adaptation of "Jinrui ha Suitai Shimashita" that aired in 2012.S2
"The person who just passed by... Could it be, a boy?" (9:14)
This line is referencing "Miyama-san chi no Berutein" (深山さんちのベルテイン), "The Miyama Household's Berutein".S2 The main character, Miyama Kotarou (深山琥太郎), appears to be female and dresses as a female but is actually male.
"So how did it go with your childhood friend who likes to dress as a girl?" (9:30)
This is likely referencing "Miyama-san chi no Berutein" (深山さんちのベルテイン), "The Miyama Household's Berutein". Tamao is likely speaking with Mayauchi Riri (宮内理々), one of the main characters in "Miyama-san chi no Berutein". Riri is childhood friends with Miyama Kotarou, who dresses as a female but is actually male.S2
"Until every heart has matured, I will continue to fight!" (10:32)
The Japanese line is "Subete no kokoro ga michiru made, watashi ha tatakai tsuzukeru wa!" (全ての心が満ちるまで、私は戦い続けるわ！). This is referencing the catch phrase of Cure Moonlight (キュアムーンライト) from "HEARTCATCH PRECURE!" (ハートキャッチプリキュア！), an anime series that aired from 2010 to 2011.S2 Her line goes, "Subete no kokoro ga michiru made, watashi ha tatakai tsuzukeru!" (全ての心が満ちるまで、私は戦い続ける！), which has the same meaning as above. In addition, Yoriko's pose is referencing Cure Moonlight's pose when she says this catch phrase in episode 34.S2 Images for reference:
On a related note, Yoriko's voice actor, Hisakawa Aya (久川綾), also voices Cure Moonlight.S2
"There's no such thing as a girl who doesn't like homos!" (11:13)
The Japanese line is "Homo ga kirai na joshi nanka imasen!" (ホモが嫌いな女子なんかいません！). This is referencing the same line said by Oono Kanako (大野加奈子) in chapter 24 in volume 4 of "Genshiken" (げんしけん), a manga series written by Kio Shimoku (木尾士目) and published from 2002 to 2006.S1 Image for reference:
(14:18)
Nyaruko does a series of hand signals. They go as follows:
「珠緒さん」
"Tamao-san"
"Tamao"
「放課後」
"Houkago"
"After school"
「相談に」
"Soudan ni"
"Consultation"
「のってもらえませんか？」
"Notte moraemasen ka?"
"Can you join me?"
The signals that Polnareff does are:
1. Clapping his hands together to make a "Pan" (パン) sound.
2. Holding up two fingers to indicate the number 2, which can be pronounced as "tsuu" (ツー) in Japanese.
3. Making a circle with his index finger and thumb. The Japanese word for circle is "maru" (まる).
4. Putting his hand above his eyes to indicate sight.
The resulting sentence that Kakyouin Noriaki (花京院典明) is able to decipher is "Pantsuu maru mie" (パンツーまる見え), which translates to "Underwear is completely visible".
(14:27)
This is the sign of the restaurant.
The name of the restaurant is "Majikku Taimu" (マジック・タイム), "Magic Time". This appears to be referencing a line in the lyrics to "Life is SHOW TIME", a song sung by Kiryuuin Shou (鬼龍院翔) and released in 2012.S1 This song is the opening theme song to "Kamen Rider Wizard" (仮面ライダーウィザード). The original line goes, "Majikku taimu!" (マジックタイム), which translates to "Magic time!".
"I beg of you, please give me advice on how to make that impregnable, or rather, that Iserlohn-like Mahiro surrender!" (15:21)
"Izeruroon teki" (イゼルローン的), "Iserlohn-like", is referencing Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu (銀河英雄伝説), "The Legend of the Galactic Heroes", a novel series written by Tanaka Yoshiki (田中芳樹) and published from 1982 to 1987.S1 In the series, there exists a well fortified fortress called "Izeruroon Yousai" (イゼルローン要塞), "Iserlohn Fortress".
"Operation Yashima." (15:37)
"Yashima Sakusen" (ヤシマ作戦), "Operation Yashima", and the sniper rifle are referencing episode 6 of "Neon Genesis Evangelion" (新世紀エヴァンゲリオン), an anime series that aired from 1995 to 1996.S1 In the episode, the main character, Ikari Shinji (碇シンジ), attempts to defeat an enemy Angel by shooting it with a sniper rifle in an operation called "Yashima Sakusen" (ヤシマ作戦), "Operation Yashima". Image for reference:
This scene was also depicted in "Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone" (ヱヴァンゲリヲン新劇場版:序), a movie remake of "Neon Genesis Evangelion" that was released in 2007. Image for reference:
"And Operation V." (15:40)
There are two references here:
* "V Sakusen" (V作戦), "Operation V", and Nyaruko sitting up from a lying down position are referencing "Mobile Suit Gundam" (機動戦士ガンダム), an anime series that aired from 1979 to 1980. Operation V is an operation in which the Earth Federation developed new weapons to use against the Principality of Zeon. One of the weapons created is the RX-78-2 Gundam. Nyaruko sitting up is referencing the RX-78-2 Gundam when it first starts up in episode 1 of "Mobile Suit Gundam".S1 Images for reference:
* The mechanical device on Nyaruko's back is based on a picture of Nyaruko drawn by Akitaka Mika (明貴美加), an artist and mechanical designer who has worked on various series such as "Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ" (機動戦士ガンダムZZ) and "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn" (機動戦士ガンダムUC).S1 Akitaka published his picture of Nyaruko in volume 25 of "Imadoki no Musumeka" (いまどきのムスメカ), "Present Day Mecha Girls". "Imadoki no Musumeka" is Akitaka's publishing column in "Nyan TYPE" (娘TYPE), an anime magazine published monthly in Japan. The picture of Nyaruko was published in volume 32 of Nyan Type, which was released in July of 2012. Image for reference:
"And the Black Rebellion." (15:45)
"Burakku Riberion" (ブラックリベリオン), "Black Rebellion", and Nyaruko's clothes are referencing "CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion" (コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ), an anime series that aired from 2006 to 2007. In the series, the main character, Lelouch Lamperouge (ルルーシュ・ランペルージ), rebels against the Empire of Britannia. The Black Rebellion is an event that is caused by Lelouch in an attempt to defeat Britannia. Nyaruko's clothes and the helmet she is holding are referencing the clothes and helmet worn by Lelouch. Image for reference:
In addition, Nyaruko's left eye glows red.
This is also referencing Lelouch. Lelouch has the special ability to cast a magic spell from his left eye, and when he uses this ability his left eye glows red. Image for reference:
"Even so, soldiers must fight for as long as they live!" (15:54)
The Japanese line is "Sore demo senshi ha, ikiteiru kagiri, tatakawanakereba naran no desu!" (それでも戦士は、生きている限り、戦わなければならんのです！). This is referencing a line said by Quattro Bajeena (クワトロ・バジーナ) in episode 36 of "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam" (機動戦士Ζガンダム), an anime series that aired from 1985 to 1986. His line goes, "Senshi ha, ikiteiru kagiri tatakawaneba naran no da" (戦士は、生きている限り戦わねばならんのだ), which translates to "Soldiers must fight for as long as they live".
"Perhaps a plan with Enact, or rather, with impact?" (16:23)
"Inakuto" (イナクト), "Enact", is the name of a mobile suit that appears in "Mobile Suit Gundam 00" (機動戦士ガンダム00), an anime series that aired from 2007 to 2008.S1
(17:14)
The text reads "Zukyuuuuun" (ズキュウウウウン), which is a Japanese onomatopoeia for the sound of a kiss. The text is referencing a scene in chapter 3 in volume 1 of "Jojo no Kimyou na Bouken" (ジョジョの奇妙な冒険), "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure", a manga series written by Araki Hirohiko (荒木飛呂彦) and published starting from 1987. In the scene, Dio Brando (ディオ・ブランドー) forcibly kisses Erina Pendleton (エリナ・ペンドルトン), and the sound effect "Zukyuuuun" (ズキュウウウン) appears. Image for reference:
"I love him so much that ski slopes could melt!" (18:08)
The Japanese line is "Gerende ga tokeru hodo ai shitemasu!" (ゲレンデがとけるほど愛してます！). This is referencing "Gerende ga Tokeru Hodo Koi Shitai" (ゲレンデがとけるほど恋したい。), the title of a Japanese movie that was released in 1995.S1 The title translates to "I Want to Fall in Love So Much That Ski Slopes Could Melt". In addition, the theme song of the movie is also called "Gerende ga Tokeru Hodo Koi Shitai" (ゲレンデがとけるほど恋したい).S2 This song was sung by Hirose Koumi (広瀬香美) and it was released in 1995.
"or have him go to Shub-Niggurath Gynecology with me?" (18:59)
Shub-Niggurath is a god in the Cthulhu Mythos.
(19:02)
The line at this time goes as follows:
「違う！間違ってる、ニャル子ちゃん！アプローチの仕方を変えるんだよ。ニャル子ちゃんの最大の特徴は、その手数の多さなの。八坂君の懐に飛び込んで、次々にイベント起こすんだよ。一回で足りなければ十回！まだ足りなければ百回！八坂君を完全に籠絡するまで！」This is referencing a line said by Shroud (シュラウド) in episode 36 of "Kamen Rider W" (仮面ライダーW), a Japanese TV show about a masked super hero that aired from 2009 to 2010.S2 In the episode, Shroud is teaching Kamen Rider Accel how to use the Trial Gaia Memory, a device that gives Kamen Rider Accel the ability to move at super high speeds. Her line goes,
"Chigau! Machigatteru, Nyaruko-chan! Apuroochi no shikata wo kaeru n da yo. Nyaruko-chan no saidai no tokuchou ha, sono tekazu no oosa na no. Yasaka-kun no futokoro ni tobikonde, tsugitsugi ni ibento okosu n da yo. Ikkai de tarinakereba jukkai! Mada tarinakereba hyakkai! Yasaka-kun wo kazen ni rouraku suru made!"
"Wrong! You're mistaken, Nyaruko! Change the way you approach. Your greatest trait is your large number of moves. Dive into Yasaka's heart, and trigger events one after another. If one time isn't enough, then 10 times! If that is still not enough, then 100 times! Until you completely ensnare Yasaka!"
「違う。戦法を変えるのよ。トライアル最大の特徴は、その速さ。攻撃を躱し、敵の懐に飛び込み、キックを叩き込みなさい。一発で足りなければ十発！まだ足りなければ百発！相手を完全に粉砕するまで。」
"Chigau. Senpou wo kaeru no yo. Toraiaru saidai no tokuchou ha, sono hayasa. Kougeki wo kawashi, teki no futokoro ni tobikomi, kikku wo tatakikominasai. Ippatsu de tarinakereba juppatsu! Mada tarinakereba hyakupatsu! Aite wo kanzen ni funsai suru made."
"Wrong. Change your strategy. Trial's greatest trait is its speed. Dodge attacks, dive into your enemy's heart, and drive a kick into him. If one hit is not enough, then 10 hits! If that is still not enough, then 100 hits! Until you completely pulverize your enemy."
"I see!" (19:24)
The Japanese line is "Nyaruhodo!" (にゃるほど！). This is using the Japanese term "naruhodo" (なるほど), which generally means "I understand", and changing the sound of the first syllable to "nya" to make it sound Nyaruko-like. "Nyaruhodo" is an often used word on "Nyaruraji" (にゃるラジ), a web radio show about "Haiyore! Nyaruko-san" that is hosted by Asumi Kana (阿澄佳奈) and Matsuki Miyu (松来未祐), the voice actors of Nyaruko and Cthuko respectively. For example, the word was mentioned in episodes 3, 4, and 6 of "Haiyoru Nyaruraji -OMEGA-" (這いよるにゃるラジ-OMEGA-), the second season of the web radio series that aired in 2010.
"There's a Japanese proverb that states, 'Wear away a stone with an infinite combo.'" (19:27)
The phrase "Amadareishi wo mugen conbo" (雨だれ石をも無限コンボ), "Wear away a stone with an infinite combo", is referencing a Japanese proverb that states, "Amadareishi wo ugatsu" (雨垂れ石を穿つ), which translates to "constant dripping wears away a stone" and more generally means "constant effort will result in success".S2 "Mugen conbo" (無限コンボ), "infinite combo", is generally a gaming term which refers to a series of actions can be repeated infinitely.S2
"If I dive into his heart, then at that range he won't be able to put a barrier!" (19:32)
The Japanese line is "Futokoro ni tobikomeba, sono kyori de ha baria ha haremasen kara ne!" (懐に飛び込めば、その距離ではバリアは張れませんからね！). This is referencing a line said by Kamen Rider Garren (仮面ライダーギャレン) in episode 47 of "Kamen Rider Blade" (仮面ライダー剣), a Japanese TV show about a masked super hero that aired from 2004 to 2005.S2 His line goes, "Kono kyori nara baria ha harenai na!" (この距離ならバリアは張れないな！), which translates to "At this range, you can't put up a barrier!".
(19:39)
The line at this time goes as follows:
「真尋さんに本気のココロと身体を見せつけるまで、私は睡眠を取りません！」This is referencing lines in the lyrics to "Raion" (ライオン), "Lion", a song sung by May'n (メイン) and Nakajima Megumi (中島愛) and released in 2008. This song is the second opening theme song for "Macross Frontier" (マクロスF), an anime series that aired in 2008.S1 The original lines go as follows:
"Mahiro-san ni honki no kokoro to karada wo misetsukeru made, watashi ha suimin wo torimasen!"
"Until I show Mahiro my true heart and body, I will not sleep!"
「本気の身体見せつけるまで」
「私眠らない」
「本気のココロ見せつけるまで」
「私眠らない」
"Honki no karada misetsukeru made"
"watashi nemuranai"
"Honki no kokoro misetsukeru made"
"watashi nemuranai"
"Until I show you my true body"
"I will not sleep"
"Until I show you my true heart"
"I will not sleep"
"Miss! Could I please have a Jumbo Mix Parfait Deluxe? A Jamitov for short!" (19:52)
There are two references here:
* The term "janbo mikkusu pafe derakkusu" (ジャンボミックスパフェデラックス), "jumbo mix parfait deluxe", is a menu item that appears in "Kanon" (カノン), a visual novel released by Key in 1999.S2 Image for reference:
* "Jamitofu" (ジャミトフ), "Jamitov", is possibly referencing a character named Jamitofu Haiman (ジャミトフ・ハイマン), Jamitov Hyman, that appears in "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam" (機動戦士Ζガンダム), an anime series that aired from 1985 to 1986.S2
(20:03)
The line at this time goes as follows:
「本日は珠緒さんに私のとっておきの惚気話を聞かせてあげちゃいますよ！」This is referencing lines in the lyrics to "Do-Dai", a song released in 2008.S2 This song is used in "THE IDOLM@STER LIVE FOR YOU!" (アイドルマスター ライブフォーユー!), a video game released by Bandai Namco Games (バンダイナムコゲームス) in 2008. The original lines go as follows:
"Honjitsu ha Tamao-san ni watashi no totteoki no norokebanashi wo kikasete agechaimasu yo!"
"Today I'll tell you my treasured story about the one I love!"
「本日はみんなに私のとっておきの」 「恋バナを聞かせてあげちゃうよ」
"Honjitsu ha minna ni watashi no totteoki no" "Koibana wo kikasete agechau yo"
"Today I'll tell everyone my treasured love story"
"That is definitely absolutely true." (21:12)
The Japanese line is "Sore ha zettai ni zettai desu yo" (それは絶対に絶対ですョ). This is a repeat of a reference in episode 1 of season 1 at 13:31. This is referencing a line often said, with some variations, by Cecilia Raynne Adlehyde (セシリア・レイン・アーデルハイド) in "WILD ARMS" (ワイルドアームズ), a game released by Media.Vision (メディア・ビジョン) in 1996. Her line is, "Sore ha, zettai ni zettai desu!" (それは、ぜったいにぜったいですッ！), which translates to "That is definitely absolutely true!". Image for reference:
Source of image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXm7G5OymKA
"Fu, fu, fu, there are three fu's." (21:35)
The Japanese line is "Fu, fu, fu, fu ga mitsu desu yo" (ふっふっふ、歩が三つですョ). This is referencing a line said by Don Gurigorou (ドン・栗五郎) in "THE MOMOTAROH" (ザ・モモタロウ), a manga series written by Niwano Makoto (にわのまこと) and published from 1987 to 1989.S2 His line goes, "Fu, fu, fu, fu ga mitsu" (ふっふっふ、歩が三つ), which has the same meaning as above. In addition, this line is based on a catch phrase used in a series of commercials for Mitsuwa Sekken (ミツワ石鹸), a Japanese company that sells soap.S2 The first of these commercials first aired in 1954. The original line goes, "Wa, wa, wa, wa ga mitsu" (ワ、ワ、ワ、ワが三つ), which translates to "Wa, wa, wa, there are three wa's". Video for reference: https://youtube.com/watch?v=mr2xPhiyhac
(21:43)
This character is Isuka (イス香), Yithka. She first appears in episode 9 of the first season of "Haiyore! Nyaruko-san". Yithka is a member of the Great Race of Yith, a race of creature in the Cthulhu Mythos. A member of the Great Race of Yith is able to travel through time by swapping its mind with the mind of a creature in another time. Yithka's appearance is referencing the bodies inhabited by members of the Great Race of Yith in "The Shadow Out of Time", a story by H. P. Lovecraft and first published in 1936. In the story it is stated that, "Later, as the earth's span closed, the transferred minds would again migrate through time and space—to another stopping-place in the bodies of the bulbous vegetable entities of Mercury."
(21:58)
This character is Isurugi (イス動). He first appears in episode 10 of the first season of "Haiyore! Nyaruko-san". Like Yithka, Isurugi is a member of the Great Race of Yith.
"Debussy!" (22:27)
There are three references here:
* Claude Debussy (クロード・ドビュッシー) was a French composer who lived from 1862 to 1918.S2
* This appears to be referencing "Hoshizora he Kakaru Rajio" (星空へ架かるラジオ), "A Radio to the Starry Skies", an internet radio show hosted by Yuzuki Kaname (柚木かなめ) and Momoi Ichigo (桃井いちご) and broadcasted from 2009 to 2010. The radio show promoted "Hoshizora he Kakaru Hashi" (星空へ架かる橋), "A Bridge to the Starry Skies", a visual novel released by Feng in 2010.S2 In episode 3 of the radio show, which broadcasted on November 6, 2009, Momoi, reading a line submitted by a fan, exclaimed, "Watashi, Debussy ga tamaranaku suki na no!" (私、ドビュッシーがたまらなく好きなの！), which translates to "I really love Debussy!". Video for reference:
https://youtu.be/hoJPWvIq3xU?t=493
The line was so nonsensical in context and Momoi's delivery of the line was so funny that it became a popular recurring joke. In episode 4 Momoi turns "Debussy" into a greeting.
* The connection between Isurugi's exclamation and this radio show seems to be that the voice actor of Isurugi is Hatano Wataru (羽多野渉), and Hatano also voiced Minamikokubaru Daigo (南国原大吾) in the anime adaptation of the visual novel which aired in 2011.S2
"Next Nyaruko's HINT!" (24:11)
The Japanese line is "Nekusuto Nyarukozu Hiinto!" (ネクストニャル子ズヒーント！). This is referencing a line said in the next episode previews for "Meitantei Konan" (名探偵コナン), "Detective Conan", an anime series that aired starting from 1996.S1 The original line is "Nekusuto Konanzu Hiinto!" (ネクストコナンズヒーント！), which translates to "Next Conan's HINT".
"If you don't watch, I'll fire a laser cannon through your heart!" (24:21)
The Japanese line is "Mite kurenai to, anata no haato ni reeza kyanon!" (見てくれないと、あなたのハートにレーザーキャノン！). This is referencing a line said by Ann (アン) during the pre-broadcast notice for "Busou Shinki" (武装神姫), "Armed God Princess", an anime series that aired in 2012.S2 Her line goes, "Mite kurenai to, anata no haato ni reeza kyanon uchikonjaimasu yo" (見てくれないと、あなたのハートにレーザーキャノン撃ち込んじゃいますよ), which translates to "If you don't watch, I'll fire a laser cannon through your heart!". Videos for reference:
https://youtu.be/u4Z9TzaIJjA?t=23s
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm19011163
On a related note, Nyaruko's voice actor, Asumi Kana (阿澄佳奈), also voices Ann.S2
List of Sources:
S1. Comments on this post
S2. A post at Steman Blog (ステマブログ)
S3. A blog by servitors about Cthulhu Mythos inspired works (クトゥルー／クトゥルフ神話作品発掘記)
Thanks to everyone who contributed! This list wouldn't be nearly as long without you all. See you next episode!
情報を教えてくださって本当にありがとうございました！皆さんがいなかったら、このリストはぜんぜん長くありません。またこの次までね！
Last updated December 24, 2021
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