9 hidden anime references in Wuthering Waves 2.8 update (JoJo, Your Name, and more)

Wuthering Waves is an open-world action RPG and is known for adding references from other IPs. Kuro Games recently released version 2.8 of the game, and the developers have added several new popular anime references. Some of these interactions even unlock trophies for Rovers.

This article covers all the hidden anime references that Rovers can find in Wuthering Waves 2.8.

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JoJo, Your Name, Anohana, and other anime references in Wuthering Waves 2.8

1) Your Name

Your Name's iconic stair scene (Image via Kuro Games)

You can find two NPCs recreating the iconic stairs scene from the animated movie Your Name at Sazanami Avenue in the Chronorift Metropolis.

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2) Anohana

Find three kids in Sazanami Avenue for Anohana reference (Image via Kuro Games)

On the same pedestrian crossing, you can find two NPC kids hiding behind the plants. Interact with them before getting down from the crossing to find another NPC kid near the flooded road, west of Sazanami Avenue.

Interacting with all of them will unlock a trophy named "The Flower We Saw That Day," which is a reference to the anime Anohana and also the official English title of the anime.

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3) When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace

Reference to Hatoko's crashing out scene (Image via Kuro Games)

Go to Shiawase Fountain Square to find two NPCs named Shingo and Kumi sitting on a bench. Speak with both of them and help the boy confess his love. This will give you the When Supernatural Confessions Became Commonplace trophy, a reference to the anime titled When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace.

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4) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Dio's iconic walk

Dio's iconic walk (Image via Kuro Games)

Interestingly, there are three new JoJo references in WuWa 2.8. For the first one, you can find a girl reading a manga while sitting on a bench in Shiawase Fountain Square. On the left page, you can see a panel showing Dio's iconic walk.

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5) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Giorno's tea

Reference to Giorno's tea drinking scene (Image via Kuro Games)

You can find the other two JoJo references in the event map. Head to Sakura Quarter and interact with the only table with three empty chairs. This will spawn three NPCs talking about downing a whole cup of tea without flinching, which is a reference to Giorno's tea drinking scene from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind.

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6) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure - Dio trolling Polnareff

Reference to Dio trolling Polnareff (Image via Kuro Games)

You can find the last JoJo reference at another pedestrian crossing northwest of Sakura Quarter. Climb the stairs to find two NPCs talking about becoming allies and going up the stairs, which is a reference to Dio trolling Polnareff in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders.

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7) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

TMNT reference (Image via Kuro Games)

While not an anime, you can find a TMNT reference in Meishin Passageway, the event map in Wuthering Waves 2.8. Interacting with the manhole cover will trigger a few lines mentioning the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Capybaras." In addition, it will give you the Ninja Capybaras! Rodent Power! trophy.

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8) The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes

The Tunnel to Summer reference (Image via Kuro Games)

Slightly ahead of the manhole cover in Meishin Passageway, you can find a half-corrupted umbrella. Interacting with it will trigger a few dialogues, and you'll get The End of the Passageway to Summer trophy referencing a popular anime movie titled The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes.

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9) Uchiage Hanabi

Fireworks movie reference (Image via Kuro Games)

You can get the Sakura, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? trophy during the Chapter II Segue Flowing Starlight in the Iris quest. It is a reference to the movie titled Uchiage Hanabi, also known as Fireworks.

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Check out our other Wuthering Waves guides:

• Wuthering Waves Stranger Things in Honami event guide
• Wuthering Waves: Whispers of the Waves guide
• Wuthering Waves Summer Flower locations and farming guide
• How to reach Honami City in Wuthering Waves
• Wuthering Waves 2.8 events and rewards