{"id":1464,"date":"2024-07-17T16:12:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T07:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/?p=1464"},"modified":"2024-07-17T16:12:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T07:12:14","slug":"shikanoko-reference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/shikanoko-reference\/","title":{"rendered":"Reference Guide to Parodies in the Anime &#8216;My Dear Nokotan (Shikanoko nokonoko Koshitantan)&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Shikanoko noko noko koshitantan (My Deer Friend Nokotan)&#8221; contains many homages, which might make it difficult for international viewers to understand.<br \/>\nHowever, it could be a good chance to know common parodies used in Anime.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Add [famous] to well-known parodies<\/li>\n<li>Add [dubious] if it&#8217;s unclear whether it&#8217;s the original reference<\/li>\n<li>Note that there might be omissions or misunderstandings as this includes speculation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Opening: Shika-iro Days<\/h2>\n<h3>Title: Shika-iro Days<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vVGa8I0Atcg?si=N4EoSuJ8R-30sYUg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nIt seems to be a palody of the opening song &#8220;Sorairo Days&#8221; from &#8220;Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann&#8221; (2007).<br \/>\n&#8220;Sorairo Days(\u7a7a\u8272\u30c7\u30a4\u30ba)&#8221; means &#8220;Sky Blue Days&#8221; in English.&#8221;\u7a7a&#8221; is sky, &#8220;\u8272&#8221; is color, and &#8220;\u30c7\u30a4\u30ba&#8221; is days.<br \/>\nThen, &#8220;Shika-iro Days(\u9e7f\u8272\u30c7\u30a4\u30ba)&#8221; means &#8220;Deer-colored Days&#8221; in English.&#8221;\u9e7f&#8221; is deer.<br \/>\n&#8220;Sorairo Days&#8221; is particularly famous among the opening songs of 2000s anime.<br \/>\n&#8220;Gurren Lagann&#8221; itself is a highly rated anime and famous.<\/p>\n<h3>Kirara Jump [famous]<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3812\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u304d\u3089\u3089\u30b8\u30e3\u30f3\u30d7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3812\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The most similar one is the first season OP of &#8220;K-On!&#8221; from 15 years ago.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nThe &#8220;Kirara&#8221; series is a magazine that serializes many daily-life manga with lots of girls.<br \/>\nIn the opening of its anime adaptations, it&#8217;s common to see girls jumping for no reason.<br \/>\nThe jump is known as &#8220;Kirara Jump&#8221; and is often parodied in various works.<\/p>\n<h3>Death Screen from FromSoftware Games<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u30c0\u30fc\u30af\u30bd\u30a6\u30eb-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3817\" \/><br \/>\nThe death screen is based on games from FromSoftware, represented by &#8220;Demon&#8217;s Souls&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h3>Somewhat Scary Eyes [dubious]<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3818\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3818\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u3061\u3088\u7236.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3818\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Right after, it had a face like &#8220;Hokuto no ken&#8221; so I think this is also a parody of something.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nThe expression with distinctive eye shapes seems to have a reference.<br \/>\n&#8220;Nekojiru&#8221; or &#8220;Chiyo&#8217;s Dad&#8221; from &#8220;Azumanga Daioh&#8221; come to mind, but it might not be, as it doesn&#8217;t have that many wrinkles.<\/p>\n<h3>Expression like Hokuto no Ken [dubious][famous]<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3816\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3816\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u30b1\u30f3\u30b7\u30ed\u30a6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3816\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It&#8217;s unclear if it&#8217;s &#8220;Hokuto no ken&#8221; or &#8220;Sakigake!! Otokojuku,&#8221; or just a simply rugged face.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nThis masculine face is representative of &#8220;Hokuto no ken&#8221; but it&#8217;s unclear if it\u2019s actually from that.<br \/>\nKnowing the catchphrases and famous lines from &#8220;Hokuto no ken&#8221; might be useful, as it\u2019s often referenced.<\/p>\n<h2>Episode 1<\/h2>\n<h3>Sudden Steep Slope [dubious]<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3824\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3824\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u6025\u306a\u5742_\u3068\u3089\u30c9\u30e9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3824\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Although not as steep as the original, the tilt relative to the house foundation is quite similar.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nIt probably wasn&#8217;t intended, but it might be referencing the infamous steep slope from &#8220;Toradora&#8221; that became known for animation errors.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s more likely not a parody since a parody would be more exaggerated.<\/p>\n<h3>Snot [dubious]<\/h3>\n<p>The inspiration might be &#8220;Bo-chan&#8221; from the famous children&#8217;s anime &#8220;Crayon Shin-chan.&#8221; However, it could simply be just snot.<\/p>\n<h3>Shocker Troops [famous]<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MqsetPtzzOg?si=cejh9Goovaa12jVh&amp;start=1280\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe reference is the Shocker Troops from &#8220;Kamen Rider.&#8221; When thinking of low-level minions in an evil organization, Shocker comes to mind and is often used in various manga.<br \/>\nDespite being from a work several decades old, similar minions continue to appear in subsequent special effects series, keeping its high recognition.<\/p>\n<h3>Seal Design<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3819\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3819\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u30cf\u30f3\u30b3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3819\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The seal design reminds me of &#8220;Seitokai Yakuindomo,&#8221; but there might be others.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nThe round seal design that appears frequently in the anime series &#8220;Seitokai Yakuindomo&#8221; seems to be the reference.<\/p>\n<h3>Serious Atmosphere Dead Body<\/h3>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3820\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3820\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u3072\u3050\u3089\u3057.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3820\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It also resembles the character design of Rena Ryuuguu.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nWhile I couldn&#8217;t find a perfect match, it seems to be an homage to &#8220;Higurashi When They Cry.&#8221;<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s a mix of the dead body of Rika Furude and the character design of Rena Ryuuguu.<br \/>\nThis work was very popular back in the day, bringing back nostalgic memories.<\/p>\n<h3>Hairstyle with Pointed Corners<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u862d\u59c9\u3061\u3083\u3093.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3828\" \/><br \/>\nThe reference is Ran Mouri, the heroine of &#8220;Detective Conan.&#8221;<br \/>\nThe manga started in 1994 and is still ongoing, while the anime began in 1996 and continues to air.<br \/>\nIt is a famous detective anime and manga.<br \/>\nThe source is her characteristic hair with pointed corners, a frequent topic of discussion regarding the structure and changes in her hairstyle over the serialization period.<\/p>\n<h3>Hairstyle with Hairpins<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u91d1\u7530\u4e00\u5c11\u5e74\u306e\u4e8b\u4ef6\u7c3f.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3825\" \/><br \/>\nThe inspiration is the heroine of &#8220;The Kindaichi Case Files&#8221;.<br \/>\nThe manga started in 1992 and currently has a spin-off series set when the protagonist is 37 years old.<br \/>\nIt is a famous detective anime series, next in popularity to &#8220;Detective Conan&#8221;.<br \/>\nThe reference is the heroine Miyuki Nanase.<\/p>\n<h2>Episode 2<\/h2>\n<h3>Expression like Fist of the North Star [dubious] [famous]<\/h3>\n<p>Same as above<\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;Come on Out!&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u51fa\u3066\u3053\u3044\u3084\u30fc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3826\" \/><br \/>\nThe inspiration is former pro wrestler Nobuhiko Takada, who was active mainly in the 1980s.<br \/>\nHe continued his career as a commentator and entertainer.<br \/>\nHis famous line &#8220;Men among men(Otoko no naka no otoko), come on out!(Detekoiya-)&#8221; shouted during the 2004 martial arts event &#8220;PRIDE&#8221; became well-known.<br \/>\nOther anime, like the ending of &#8220;Interspecies Reviewers,&#8221; also subtly referenced this.<\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;I Burned Out&#8230; Completely White&#8230;&#8221; [famous]<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u3042\u3057\u305f\u306e\u30b8\u30e7\u30fc.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3815\" \/><br \/>\nThe most famous last scene of the legendary boxing manga &#8220;Ashita no Joe&#8221;.<br \/>\nThis scene has been parodied in various works, including &#8220;Gurren Lagann,&#8221; &#8220;Assassination Classroom,&#8221; &#8220;Bocchi the Rock,&#8221; and more.<\/p>\n<h3>Flowing Green Text [famous]<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u30de\u30c8\u30ea\u30c3\u30af\u30b9_\u7dd1\u6587\u5b57.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3823\" \/><br \/>\nThe familiar scene of flowing green text is usually a reference to &#8220;The Matrix&#8221;.<br \/>\nHowever, there&#8217;s also talk that this scene was inspired by &#8220;Ghost in the Shell&#8221;.<br \/>\n&#8220;Ghost in the Shell&#8221; is an anime film released in 1995 that is still impressive to watch today.<\/p>\n<h3>SSN (Shika Shika Network)<\/h3>\n<p>This is a parody of the internet meme NNN (Neko Neko Network), a secret organization for cats that sends cats to humans who can make them happy.<br \/>\nIf a kitten comes to your doorstep, it&#8217;s the work of NNN.<\/p>\n<h3>Supercomputer Shikagaku<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u5bcc\u5dbd.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3827\" \/><br \/>\nThe reference is the Japanese supercomputer Fugaku(\u5bcc\u5dbd).<br \/>\nIt is currently the highest-performing supercomputer in Japan and became famous domestically for its world&#8217;s fastest calculation speed in 2020.<\/p>\n<h3>Saying &#8220;I&#8217;m tired&#8221; While Being Taken by Angels [famous]<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/\u30d5\u30e9\u30f3\u30c0\u30fc\u30b9\u306e\u72ac.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3821\" \/><br \/>\nThe reference is &#8220;A Dog of Flanders (\u30d5\u30e9\u30f3\u30c0\u30fc\u30b9\u306e\u72ac)&#8221;.<br \/>\nAlthough a British children&#8217;s book, the anime adaptation became famous in Japan.<br \/>\nIt depicts Belgium around 1870 and has a sad ending.<br \/>\nDespite being an anime from 1975, the last scene remains famous and is parodied in various works.<br \/>\nThe famous line &#8220;Patrasche, you\u2019re tired too, aren\u2019t you? I\u2019m also tired. I feel very sleepy.&#8221; is well-known, and if a character says something like &#8220;I&#8217;m tired&#8221; with a peaceful face, it&#8217;s likely a parody of &#8220;A Dog of Flanders&#8221;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Shikanoko nok<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1465,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[134,52,73],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1464","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-anime","category-recommended","category-manga-article"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1464","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1464"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1468,"href":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1464\/revisions\/1468"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1465"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}