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 Tatsugiri seems to be based on {{wp|sushi}}, specifically the ''nigirizushi'' (a type of sushi shaped by hands, instead of rolled): Curly Form resembles a shrimp nigiri, Droopy Form resembles a tuna nigiri, and Stretchy Form resembles an egg or an urchin nigiri. Likewise, {{Shiny}} Curly Form resembles an eel nigiri, Shiny Droopy Form resembles a halibut or a squid nigiri, and Shiny Stretchy Form resembles a salmon nigiri. Tatsugiri also somewhat resembles the {{wp|koi}} fish, which like Tatsugiri has many colored varieties.
-Tatsugiri's Dragon type and curved posture may be a reference to {{wp|Shachihoko}}, or the East Asian cultural association of koi (and carp in general) with dragons. It's ability to walk on land and its {{wp|Sarcopterygii|lobed fins}} may be based on {{wp|lungfish}}es and lungfish-like species like the {{wp|Polypterus senegalus|Dragon Fish}}.
+Tatsugiri's Dragon type and curved posture may be a reference to {{wp|Shachihoko}}, or the East Asian cultural association of koi (and carp in general) with dragons. Its ability to walk on land and its {{wp|Sarcopterygii|lobed fins}} may be based on {{wp|lungfish}}es and lungfish-like species like the {{wp|Polypterus senegalus|Dragon Fish}}.
 Tatsugiri's habit of entering Dondozo's mouth is a possible reference to {{wp|Mouthbrooder|mouth-brooding}}, a parenting style performed by some species of catfish where the parent fish will keep their offspring safe by holding them inside their mouth. Tatsugiri and Dondozo's synergy together seem to reference the common [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BrainsAndBrawn "Brains and Brawn" team-up] trope in media, as Tatsugiri is physically weak but highly intelligent, and acts as the boss for the powerful, yet unintelligent Dondozo.