Anime References in TF2

This guide will be covering some of the anime references within TF2. I also included games that have received anime adaptations. Most of the information is sourced from the wiki. Let me know if I missed anything.

Akira

The Flapjack

The design of this item is a reference to the jacket worn by Shotaro Kaneda in the Japanese animated film Akira.

Neo Tokyo

Neo-Tokyo is the enormous metropolis where the entire Akira anime and manga series takes place in.

The War Paint also bears a striking resemblance to Shotaro Kaneda's bike.

Medical Mystery

This item is inspired by Kaisuke from the 1988 Japanese animated film Akira.

Astro Boy

Carrier Tanks

Carrier Tanks are enormous troop carriers that deliver robots in Mann vs. Machine.

The design of the Carrier Tanks resembles the Robot Disposal Car sent to capture Astro in the last third of the first episode of the 1980 Astro Boy TV anime.

Dragon Ball

Wise Whiskers

This item is a reference to the character Master Roshi, one of the core allies of the protagonist in Dragon Ball.

Final Fantasy

The Final Fantasy series have received multiple anime adaptations, including:

• Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
  
• Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
  
• Final Fantasy: Unlimited
  
• Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
  
• Last Order: Final Fantasy VII
  
• Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV
  
• Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV
  
  

  The Seared Sorcerer

  This item is based on the Black Mage class as well as the character Vivi Ornitier from the video game series Final Fantasy.
  
  The Black Mage class is known for their destructive and mostly fire-based spells.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Ghost in the Shell

Dell in the Shell

The item name is a reference to the Ghost in the Shell franchise.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Starboard Crusader

The item is modeled after the iconic hat worn by Jotaro Kujo, the primary protagonist of Stardust Crusaders, the third part of the manga and anime series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

The second style of the hat is based on Jotaro Kujo's look from Diamond is Unbreakable, the fourth part of the series where he has become a marine biologist.







Jotaro Kujo in part four of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime, with his marine biologist's hat.

Tsar Platinum

The design of the item is a reference to the jacket worn by Jotaro Kujo, the primary protagonist of Stardust Crusaders, the third part of the manga and anime series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

The name of the item is a reference to Jotaro's Stand Star Platinum from the same series.








Jotaro Kujo with his Stand Star Platinum from the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime.

Skull Study

The Skull Study War Paint is a reference to Yoshikage Kira who wears a dark tie patterned by a column of skull emblems with upright, cat-like ears, similar to those on his Stand, Killer Queen.

Lupin III

The Chaser

These items are based on Inspector Zenigata, from the manga and anime series Lupin III.

The Detective

Makai Senki Disgaea

Makai Senki Disgaea is an anime series based on the video game Disgaea: Hour of Darkness.

Prinny Hat

This item is based on Prinnies, that are the reincarnations of sinful humans' souls in the Disgaea series.

Prinny Pouch

This item is based on the pouches worn by the Prinnies from the Disgaea series.

The Prinny Machete

This item is modeled after the knife wielded by the Prinnies from the Disgaea series.

One-Punch Man

Punk's Pomp

The design of the item is a reference to the hairstyle of Metal Bat, a character from the Japanese superhero webcomic and anime series One-Punch Man.

Scout's stock melee weapon also happens to be a metal bat.

Two Punch Mann

The item's name is a reference to the One-Punch Man franchise.

Street Fighter

There have been several Street Fighter anime adaptions, including:

• Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, a 1994 theatrical film
  
• Street Fighter II V, a 1995 television series
  
• Street Fighter Alpha: The Animation, a 1999 OVA film
  
• Street Fighter Alpha: Generations, a 2005 OVA film
  
• Street Fighter IV: The Ties That Bind, a 2009 OVA film
  
  

  Hadouken

  The Hadouken is named and modeled after the signature move of Ryu, the flagship character of Capcom's Street Fighter series of fighting games.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  The Team Captain

  The Team Captain bears a striking resemblance to the hat worn by the character M. Bison in the Street Fighter franchise.
  
  The description is a reference to a scene from the Street Fighter cartoon series, in which M. Bison revels in the defeat of the character Guile while exclaiming "YES! YES!"
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Mo'Horn

  The hairstyle is based on the Street Fighter character Birdie.
  
  
  
  

  Fire Fighter

  The item's name itself is a reference to the Street Fighter series.
  
  The item also bears a striking resemblance to Ryu's spiky hair and signature red headband.
  
  This item has two styles, named "Ultra" and "Arcade." The "Ultra" style is a reference to the Ultra Street Fighter series, while the "Arcade" style references the Street Fighter arcade machines.
  

Miscellaneous

Hypno-Eyes

The texture for the lenses featured on the Shining style has a hidden message on it that reads "Anime isn't real!"

[Viraak]

"Medical Mystery" is inspired by two characters: Gillian Seed from Konami's video game Snatcher, and Kaisuke from the 1988 Japanese animated film Akira

[The Pho King]

Thanks!

[Just a White T]

Great Post, my guy.

[RedCellKiller]

Deli Ducke shoved this page in my face

[Ferro]

What about the Neo Tokyo warpaint? It resembles Kaneda's bike, even the name of the paint has Neo Tokyo on it's name, the place where the movie is set.

[Malya_03]

Nice guide, you save my time, i gives you a heart award :)

[Deli Ducke]

Where?

[Fent Freddy]

there is a naruto reference in a scout jacket apart of the ninja set

[Spencer Strider]

The Federal Casemaker in the white paint is a reference to Muzan's hat from Demon Slayer

[Blue]

imo the skull study skin reminds me more of the skull in the opening to "The Venture Bros." cartoon..