![]() Not only is the second verse in this throwback filled with anime bars, but the song’s name, “Dark Tournament,” is also a nod to the hit 90s shonen Yu-Yu Hakusho. Soulja Mook & K-Trip” Animes Referenced: Yu-Yu Hakusho, Death Note, Soul Eater, Naruto, Bleach I got them handfuls wrapped up like Rock Lee.” Denzel Curry: “Dark Tournament Ft. SS super soldier that purple c****** what a n**** bleed “Yea boy I got cha’ bike like Kaneda likeĪnd I got it all in separate jars like Akira Nothing beats the four anime bars at the end of verse two, where Bank$ manages to cite Akira, Dragonball Z, and One Piece effortlessly at the same damn time:ĥ Best Live Action Adaptations Based on Anime Throughout his 6-minute single, “Flex City,” Bank$ makes countless anime references, using some of the most anime bars found in a single hip-hop song. Bank$ often talks about anime titles in his interviews or his hot takes on other rappers’ anime lyrics. New York-born Robb Bank$ is a trap Cloud rapper known for being an anime fanatic. Robb Bank$: “Flex City” Animes referenced: Pokemon, One Piece, Akira, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z The song is filled with anime bars including references to Dragonball Z (“ Yeah, my flow’s on Destructo Disc”), One Piece, (“My money stretching like Luffy, uh”), and Pokemon (“I’m used to shockin’ these b****** like Pikachu”). One of his best anime bars comes from the 2017 track “PROUDCATOWNERREMIX ,” which features the fierce Maryland emcee Rico Nasty. He was a hit among hip-hop anime fans thanks to his constant references to the art style in songs like “Shining Like the Northstar” and “Inuyasha.” Rico Nasty)” Anime referenced: DBZ / One Piece / Pokemonīefore the tragic death of new-age rapper XXXtentacion, he blessed his fans with a discography filled with highly skilled emo Soundcloud-rap. Otakus appreciate this line by Viktor Vaughn for referencing an anime rarely found in hip-hop lyrics. Hokuto Shinken and Nanto Suichō Ken are two rival martial arts styles in Fist of the North Star. “Or between Hokuto Shinken and Nanto Suichō Ken” To catch this obscure anime bar from the late British underground rapper Viktor Vaughn (a.k.a MF DOOM) listen to this track straight through. Viktor Vaughn: “Vaudeville Villain” Anime referenced: Fist Of The North Star This line references Naruto’s Kurama: an over-powered Tailed Beast sealed inside Naruto that grants him god-like powers. “ Naruto nine-tailed fox coat fur ( Naruto nine-tail)” ![]() ![]() One of the most talked-about anime bars comes from Florida rapper Ski Mask The Slump God’s 2017 single: “ Catch Me Outside.” Ski Mask The Slump God: “Catch Me Outside” Anime referenced: Naruto Here, Curry is referring to the popular anime Dragon Ball Z when he mentions Senzu eans: a mystical food that helps the consumer regain strength and heal. “Let him get the Senzu bean, so he regenerates.” ![]() Just as Curry is picking up speed from the explosive chorus, he delivers an anime bar so swift it may have gone over people’s heads: In his 2015 breakout hit “Ultimate,” Curry delivered not one but two anime bars making it a hit among rap weebs. Denzel Curry: “Ultimate” Anime referenced: Dragon Ball Z It’s also a term used in baseball when a player is on third base. Fiasco delivered a clever simile that also acts as a double entendre - Lupe being on third is literal since his verse is 3rd on the track. Here, Fiasco pays homage to the classic series Lupin the 3rd: an anime that follows the adventures of the master thief Arsene Lupin III. “Guess who’s on third? Lupe steals like Lupin the 3rd.” In Ye’s braggadocious anthem “ Touch The Sky,” Chi-town’s Lupe Fiasco kicks off the third verse with an iconic anime bar: Lupe Fiasco: “Touch The Sky” Anime referenced: Lupin The 3rd
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