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Akuma Kousaka
I feel like you have not watched LL properly.
Riko's handshake is a literal parallel of Eri's. Riko struggled with self discovery and moving on same as Eri, both of whom were stuck in their failed past. Both are talented individuals who did not achieve what they wanted and kinda distanced themselves from others. Honoko/Chika reaching out to them was a new start.
Not to mention that whole framing was identical. In LL there is a scene with Eri touching a table full of her ballerina photos, her past. And identical scene with similar camera angle was with Riko where she touches piano, her past.
Both handshakes had whole episode dedicated to them, they are important.
Riko also isn't that different of a character, she is a mix or Eri and Umi, talented and determined, ready to keep everyone in check. It was especially noticeable at first.
Well good thing Saint Snow is, we don't need another replica.
Maki's wealth was very important and mentioned tons of times. Most of Muse training were done at Maki's resorts. I'm not massive Maki fan but her tsundere personality and richness is what I remembered the most about her.
I do have to agree that I like Ruby better too. Mostly her dynamic with Dia.
Sunshine characters are a mix of personalities from Muse, Dia is pretty much NozoEri love child.
I don't think referencing hurts that much. Lots of people have idols that they want to copy, be like, that inspire them. It could easily be any other group to inspire Chika. The problem is copying story points and camera angles.
Granted, things are being more diverse now. I'm enjoying latest episodes far more than initial ones.
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