So I like was rewatching the space mall episode-
-and my weaboo alarms started going off when I saw the space pirate outfits and!! It turns out that each of them references a different anime and reflects the personality/situation of the paladin wearing them and I’m crying sdlfkjsdf LOOK
Pidge’s glasses are literally Kamina’s from Gurren Lagann. You know, Kamina, the older brother character who uh inspires his pseudo sibling to travel to space and fight in a giant fucking fighting robot. And after Kamina dies (aka Matt disappears), Kamina’s little brother wears his glasses (or a version of them, at least).
(*Matt voice* “believe in the me that believes in you, Katie”)
I’m actually willing to bet my entire firstborn child that Keith’s outfit is referencing Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z, who, shit you not, starts out as a rival character from a planet of evil furry killers and then becomes a grumpy ally/friend to the heroes. He’s even crossing his arms just like him I’m so mad
I spent like an hour trying to figure out Hunk but then I realized: spiky shoulder pads, spike on head, apron. He’s Alphonse from Fullmetal Alchemist, aka a big, strong, compassionate kid who will kick your entire ass if you touch his friends and loves cute things, food, and hugs.
Lance’s little glasses and long coat are just like Vash’s from Trigun. And fucking. Vash is a fucking marksman who acts goofy but gets serious when in trouble and doesn’t fully understand the extent of his abilities. Like does any of this. Sound familiar at all.
I couldn’t figure out Coran’s (apparently I’m not that level of weeb yet) but if someone knows who he’s referencing please tell me so I can get mad about that too because I can’t believe I didn’t notice all of these fucking parallels the first time around what the fuck