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Tatsugiri's habit of entering the mouth of a Dondozo 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's Dragon type and curved posture may be a reference to {{wp|Shachihoko}}. | Tatsugiri's habit of entering the mouth of a Dondozo 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's Dragon type and curved posture may be a reference to {{wp|Shachihoko}}. | ||
Dondozo’s low smarts and larger size compared to Tatsugiri, combined with their synergy together, seem to reference the common [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BrainsAndBrawn Brains and Brawn team-up] trope in media. Tatsugiri acting as the boss supports this, as the Brains is most often the leader in these team-ups. | |||
Tatsugiri and Dondozo’s relationship may also be a twofold reference to {{wp|anglerfish}}: Tatusgiri lures in prey for Dondozo to take down, much like an anglerfish and its lure; and male anglerfish are much smaller and parasitic to females, similar to how Tatsugiri is smaller and reliant on Dondozo. | |||
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