Remember how last weeks episode of Natsu no Arashi was chockfull of cameo’s and references to other shows? After that, you’d probably expect the audience would be keeping their eyes open for similar hijinks being played this week – I was certainly paying more attention to the background than usual, at least.

What met viewers such as myself, or just viewers in general since it was pretty much in your face, was this…

Wall after wall completely plastered with Natsu no Arashi promotional art. I guess you really don’t get any more self-referential than that!

It’s pretty hilarious, really – It’s clear that it’s Shaft having a good laugh at the expense of that portion of their fanbase who expect their shows to be full of zany pop-culture references, particularly after last week.

Akiyuki Shinbo, I applaud you and your zany colleagues.