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* ''[[Seitokai no Ichizon]]'' constantly reminds us that it doesn't have a fourth wall ..
* ''[[Seitokai no Ichizon]]'' constantly reminds us that it doesn't have a fourth wall ..
* All the time in ''Hiroshi Strange Love'', with Professor Iaizawa complaining about how his face is cut out, wondering when things got so serious, asking where the government got the "World Domination" style picture of him, proclaiming the coming sequel, talking about how he hopes they become an anime, etc.
* All the time in ''Hiroshi Strange Love'', with Professor Iaizawa complaining about how his face is cut out, wondering when things got so serious, asking where the government got the "World Domination" style picture of him, proclaiming the coming sequel, talking about how he hopes they become an anime, etc.
* In the ''[[Black Cat (Manga)|Black Cat]]'' manga, Sven does this literally when he bangs his head on the edge of the panel in surprise, cracking the page.
* In the ''[[Black Cat (manga)|Black Cat]]'' manga, Sven does this literally when he bangs his head on the edge of the panel in surprise, cracking the page.
* [[Excel Saga]]. It would probably be easier to mention all the scenes this trope wasn't in...!
* [[Excel Saga]]. It would probably be easier to mention all the scenes this trope wasn't in...!
* In ''[[Fushigi Yuugi]]'', when Miaka is told to remove her clothes as part of a test to see if she is worthy of receiving a magical relic, she strips down to her one-piece underclothes, then comments "This is the limit of what the [[Media Watchdogs|broadcast code]] allows."
* In ''[[Fushigi Yuugi]]'', when Miaka is told to remove her clothes as part of a test to see if she is worthy of receiving a magical relic, she strips down to her one-piece underclothes, then comments "This is the limit of what the [[Media Watchdogs|broadcast code]] allows."
* ''[[Mazinger Z (Anime)|Mazinger Z]]:'' The original manga penned by [[Go Nagai]] broke the fourth wall several times. In one of the first episodes [[The Hero|Kouji]] gets forced to kill a [[Mook]] in self-defense and he suffers s [[Heroic BSOD]] thinking he is a murderer... until another character calms him down stating he was only defending himself and he is the main character and [[The Hero]], so he did no wrong. And in [http://manga.animea.net/mazinger-z-chapter-3-page-61.html this page] Count Brocken complains Kouji [[Combat Pragmatist|fights dirty]] and yells the main character should not fight dirty and the fans will cry. Kouji was not impressed.
* ''[[Mazinger Z]]:'' The original manga penned by [[Go Nagai]] broke the fourth wall several times. In one of the first episodes [[The Hero|Kouji]] gets forced to kill a [[Mook]] in self-defense and he suffers s [[Heroic BSOD]] thinking he is a murderer... until another character calms him down stating he was only defending himself and he is the main character and [[The Hero]], so he did no wrong. And in [http://manga.animea.net/mazinger-z-chapter-3-page-61.html this page] Count Brocken complains Kouji [[Combat Pragmatist|fights dirty]] and yells the main character should not fight dirty and the fans will cry. Kouji was not impressed.
* The [[Non-Indicative First Episode]] of ''[[Suzumiya Haruhi|The Melancholy Of Haruhi Suzumiya]]'' doesn't even ''try'' to have a fourth wall -- there's a constant voiceover from an omniscient narrator from end to end who [[Lampshade Hanging|hangs lampshades]] on all of the [[Japanese Media Tropes]] (especially the [[Discredited Trope|discredited ones]]) that occur during their [[Show Within a Show|amateur film]].
* The [[Non-Indicative First Episode]] of ''[[Suzumiya Haruhi|The Melancholy Of Haruhi Suzumiya]]'' doesn't even ''try'' to have a fourth wall -- there's a constant voiceover from an omniscient narrator from end to end who [[Lampshade Hanging|hangs lampshades]] on all of the [[Japanese Media Tropes]] (especially the [[Discredited Trope|discredited ones]]) that occur during their [[Show Within a Show|amateur film]].
** He even goes so far as ''yelling at the characters'' about things that bother him:
** He even goes so far as ''yelling at the characters'' about things that bother him:
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{{quote| "Hughes: We don't have many pages left, so let's get it going!"}}
{{quote| "Hughes: We don't have many pages left, so let's get it going!"}}
** In volume 14, Ed comes out of the shower naked and the girl's inside Al's armor, the guard comes in and says "Stop acting like your in a manga."
** In volume 14, Ed comes out of the shower naked and the girl's inside Al's armor, the guard comes in and says "Stop acting like your in a manga."
* While generally not appearing in the anime, the manga series for ''[[Tenchi Muyo]]'' featured quite a few references to episodes of the OVA, as well as Aeka stopping a bit of it by screaming at Ryoko and Washu to, in the English translation, 'stop this Brecht crap!'; the two lackadaisically agree to return to the story.
* While generally not appearing in the anime, the manga series for ''[[Tenchi Muyo!]]'' featured quite a few references to episodes of the OVA, as well as Aeka stopping a bit of it by screaming at Ryoko and Washu to, in the English translation, 'stop this Brecht crap!'; the two lackadaisically agree to return to the story.
* In episode 96 of ''[[Ranma ½ (Manga)|Ranma One Half]]'' after yet another dreary conclusion Ranma pointedly asks...
* In episode 96 of ''[[Ranma ½|Ranma One Half]]'' after yet another dreary conclusion Ranma pointedly asks...
{{quote| "Speaking of which, what was the point of this episode again?"}}
{{quote| "Speaking of which, what was the point of this episode again?"}}
** The manga had one moment where Mariko uses several moves reminiscient of young Goku in ''[[Dragonball]]'' (extending baton, standing on a "cloud" made of pompoms). Ranma demands to know which manga she thinks she's in.
** The manga had one moment where Mariko uses several moves reminiscient of young Goku in ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' (extending baton, standing on a "cloud" made of pompoms). Ranma demands to know which manga she thinks she's in.
* Jessie, James, and Meowth in ''[[Pokémon (Anime)|Pokémon]]'' occasionally show awareness that they're cartoon villains. In ''[[Pokémon 2000 (Anime)|Pokémon 2000]]'', they even proudly and dramatically declare their presence on the big screen, to which the annoyed Ash retorts, "I'll just catch this on video!" The Slowking from the same film also breaks the fourth wall by telling Team Rocket how people have been watching their sudden switch to heroism the entire film.
* Jessie, James, and Meowth in ''[[Pokémon (anime)|Pokémon]]'' occasionally show awareness that they're cartoon villains. In ''[[Pokémon: The Movie 2000|Pokémon 2000]]'', they even proudly and dramatically declare their presence on the big screen, to which the annoyed Ash retorts, "I'll just catch this on video!" The Slowking from the same film also breaks the fourth wall by telling Team Rocket how people have been watching their sudden switch to heroism the entire film.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kni0YN76Ux0 I didn't know vikings still existed]
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kni0YN76Ux0 I didn't know vikings still existed]
** The narrator who starts and ends every episode and sometimes announces unexpected plot twists.
** The narrator who starts and ends every episode and sometimes announces unexpected plot twists.
** In the film ''[[Pokémon Ranger and The Temple of The Sea (Anime)|Pokémon Ranger and The Temple of The Sea]]'', Team Rocket claimed they would steal diamonds and pearls. Meowth then says it is a [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (Video Game)|great name for a game]]!
** In the film ''[[Pokémon Ranger and The Temple of The Sea]]'', Team Rocket claimed they would steal diamonds and pearls. Meowth then says it is a [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|great name for a game]]!
*** Later in the same film, they mention diamonds and pearls again, and Meowth comments, "Let's get through this season first."
*** Later in the same film, they mention diamonds and pearls again, and Meowth comments, "Let's get through this season first."
** In the first Mewtwo film, ''[[Pokémon the First Movie (Anime)|Pokémon the First Movie]]'' Jessie, James and Meowth had their memories of the events erased. In the second one, ''[[Pokémon Mewtwo Returns (Anime)|Pokémon Mewtwo Returns]]'', James said he felt like he was in the sequel of a movie he missed.
** In the first Mewtwo film, ''[[Pokémon: The First Movie|Pokémon the First Movie]]'' Jessie, James and Meowth had their memories of the events erased. In the second one, ''[[Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns]]'', James said he felt like he was in the sequel of a movie he missed.
** One Pikachu short trailer had Meloetta winking at the camera.
** One Pikachu short trailer had Meloetta winking at the camera.
* ''[[Legendz]]'' deserves a special mention. [http://klarkkentthe3rd.deviantart.com/art/Legendz-vs-The-4th-Wall-Part-1-167837066 It is] [http://klarkkentthe3rd.deviantart.com/art/Legendz-vs-The-4th-Wall-Part-2-167837118 the only show] [http://klarkkentthe3rd.deviantart.com/art/Legendz-vs-The-4th-Wall-Part-3-167837179 that nukes] [http://klarkkentthe3rd.deviantart.com/art/Legendz-vs-The-4th-Wall-Part-4-167837226 the 4th wall] [http://klarkkentthe3rd.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2rxc42 from da' orbit!]
* ''[[Legendz]]'' deserves a special mention. [http://klarkkentthe3rd.deviantart.com/art/Legendz-vs-The-4th-Wall-Part-1-167837066 It is] [http://klarkkentthe3rd.deviantart.com/art/Legendz-vs-The-4th-Wall-Part-2-167837118 the only show] [http://klarkkentthe3rd.deviantart.com/art/Legendz-vs-The-4th-Wall-Part-3-167837179 that nukes] [http://klarkkentthe3rd.deviantart.com/art/Legendz-vs-The-4th-Wall-Part-4-167837226 the 4th wall] [http://klarkkentthe3rd.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2rxc42 from da' orbit!]
* ''[[Lupin III (Anime)|Lupin III]]'':
* ''[[Lupin III]]'':
** An early episode has Lupin stepping off of a plane and saying "Title!", followed by the episode's name appearing.
** An early episode has Lupin stepping off of a plane and saying "Title!", followed by the episode's name appearing.
** This was much more common in the manga, with Lupin frequently insulting the author, and at least twice making him one of the main characters of the story!
** This was much more common in the manga, with Lupin frequently insulting the author, and at least twice making him one of the main characters of the story!
* At the end of the penultimate arc of ''[[Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni]]'' Kai, when trying to figure out {{spoiler|why their efforts failed}}, Rena says she understands why, looks straight out at the screen and says, "Did you really {{spoiler|believe}}?" It turns out that she's talking to {{spoiler|Hanyuu}}, who then affirms {{spoiler|her desire to finally fight alongside them}}, but the double meaning seems clear.
* At the end of the penultimate arc of ''[[Higurashi no Naku Koro ni]]'' Kai, when trying to figure out {{spoiler|why their efforts failed}}, Rena says she understands why, looks straight out at the screen and says, "Did you really {{spoiler|believe}}?" It turns out that she's talking to {{spoiler|Hanyuu}}, who then affirms {{spoiler|her desire to finally fight alongside them}}, but the double meaning seems clear.
** This is even more prevalent in the final episode of the game, where Rika ([[It's a Long Story|maybe]]) directly speaks to the player, saying that the task of getting the [[Golden Ending|Good End]] is [[Earn Your Happy Ending|monumentally hard]] and he must not be overcome by despair, because it's despair that kept them locked in the [[Groundhog Day Loop]] until then. Like in the anime, she explains that [[Screw Destiny|Fate can be defeated]] only if everyone believes, including you. And she even adds that if you give up and uninstall the game, they will stay trapped in the [[Downer Ending]]. [[Guilt Based Gaming|Forever]].
** This is even more prevalent in the final episode of the game, where Rika ([[It's a Long Story|maybe]]) directly speaks to the player, saying that the task of getting the [[Golden Ending|Good End]] is [[Earn Your Happy Ending|monumentally hard]] and he must not be overcome by despair, because it's despair that kept them locked in the [[Groundhog Day Loop]] until then. Like in the anime, she explains that [[Screw Destiny|Fate can be defeated]] only if everyone believes, including you. And she even adds that if you give up and uninstall the game, they will stay trapped in the [[Downer Ending]]. [[Guilt Based Gaming|Forever]].
*** The sequel-of-sorts, ''[[Umineko no Naku Koro Ni (Visual Novel)|Umineko no Naku Koro Ni]]'', has Bernkastel (who may or may not be an incarnation of Rika's) occasionally addressing the readers directly as well.
*** The sequel-of-sorts, ''[[Umineko no Naku Koro ni]]'', has Bernkastel (who may or may not be an incarnation of Rika's) occasionally addressing the readers directly as well.
* In the series 'Cafe Kichijouji De' when Hifumi Minagawa walks in with pink hair during the colour pages and everyone asks "What's with your hair?" He replies "What do you mean? It's been like this the last two chapters, but no body noticed because the Manga is in black and white,"
* In the series 'Cafe Kichijouji De' when Hifumi Minagawa walks in with pink hair during the colour pages and everyone asks "What's with your hair?" He replies "What do you mean? It's been like this the last two chapters, but no body noticed because the Manga is in black and white,"
** He goes on to say "The boss' hair is thinning too, but even he doesn't know because the artist only draws lines" to which Taro and Maki ask "Who's drawing lines?!"
** He goes on to say "The boss' hair is thinning too, but even he doesn't know because the artist only draws lines" to which Taro and Maki ask "Who's drawing lines?!"
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** In the dub, she actually answers the question with "The fourth wall!"
** In the dub, she actually answers the question with "The fourth wall!"
* The ''[[Houshin Engi]]'' manga has the occasional [[Breaking the Fourth Wall]] moment. For example, one villain advises the readers to look up the difference between strategy and tactics in a dictionary after saying he favors the former over the latter in war.
* The ''[[Houshin Engi]]'' manga has the occasional [[Breaking the Fourth Wall]] moment. For example, one villain advises the readers to look up the difference between strategy and tactics in a dictionary after saying he favors the former over the latter in war.
* Pulled once in ''[[Air Gear (Manga)|Air Gear]]'' during the battle with the Night King gang. When Emily explains to the reader/viewer how the track team was able to move the shed to trap Buccha, Yayoi quickly asks her "Who are you explaining this to?"
* Pulled once in ''[[Air Gear]]'' during the battle with the Night King gang. When Emily explains to the reader/viewer how the track team was able to move the shed to trap Buccha, Yayoi quickly asks her "Who are you explaining this to?"
* In the manga version of ''[[Kare Kano]]'', when Kazuma's band crashes the school festival and the narrator starts spouting a bunch of stock rock and roll manga cliches, Yukino appears with a very cynical look and says "When did this become a rock manga?"
* In the manga version of ''[[Kare Kano]]'', when Kazuma's band crashes the school festival and the narrator starts spouting a bunch of stock rock and roll manga cliches, Yukino appears with a very cynical look and says "When did this become a rock manga?"
* ''[[Keroro Gunsou]]'' has had episodes where the characters have conversations with the narrator. This has also happened in the manga.
* ''[[Keroro Gunsou]]'' has had episodes where the characters have conversations with the narrator. This has also happened in the manga.
* The [[Omake]] at the end of the most recent [[Filler]] arc of ''[[Bleach (Manga)|Bleach]]'' is made entirely of this. It shows Ichigo teleporting back into the main story, at which point Nel asks him if the corporate guys said he could come back. Then Orihime shows up with the corresponding volume of the manga and tells him "go to this scene".
* The [[Omake]] at the end of the most recent [[Filler]] arc of ''[[Bleach]]'' is made entirely of this. It shows Ichigo teleporting back into the main story, at which point Nel asks him if the corporate guys said he could come back. Then Orihime shows up with the corresponding volume of the manga and tells him "go to this scene".
** It's actually a running gag. At the start of the next filler, Ulquiorra stops his fight with Ichigo and sits down to have a sip of tea. When Ichigo asks why, Ulquiorra tells him that the studio execs will be cutting to something different for a little while. Nel then appears and asks the audience to "just bear with us here." They also ran a similar omake at the end of the filler.
** It's actually a running gag. At the start of the next filler, Ulquiorra stops his fight with Ichigo and sits down to have a sip of tea. When Ichigo asks why, Ulquiorra tells him that the studio execs will be cutting to something different for a little while. Nel then appears and asks the audience to "just bear with us here." They also ran a similar omake at the end of the filler.
** And then later in the couple of episodes focusing on the Kakura Rizer team, Ishida pops up, and offers this gem, whilst explaining about various abilities.
** And then later in the couple of episodes focusing on the Kakura Rizer team, Ishida pops up, and offers this gem, whilst explaining about various abilities.
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"So the studio stepped in huh?"<br />
"So the studio stepped in huh?"<br />
"Bingo" }}
"Bingo" }}
* ''[[The Idolmaster (Anime)|THE iDOLM@STER]]'' - Subverted/Played with in a [[In Universe]] example, with Haruka mentioning the script during the [[Show Within a Show|Are we live?]] show and with Ami and Mami commenting about the report during the Ramen segment with Takane.
* ''[[The Idolmaster (anime)|THE iDOLM@STER]]'' - Subverted/Played with in a [[In-Universe]] example, with Haruka mentioning the script during the [[Show Within a Show|Are we live?]] show and with Ami and Mami commenting about the report during the Ramen segment with Takane.
* The last episode of ''[[Bastard]]'' has Arshes Nei asking Gara why he hasn't won the fight with the giant monster yet, prompting him to explain that "It's no fun to win while offscreen!" He then turns to the camera and says "OK folks. Watch this." before unleashing his most powerful attack.
* The last episode of ''[[Bastard!!]]'' has Arshes Nei asking Gara why he hasn't won the fight with the giant monster yet, prompting him to explain that "It's no fun to win while offscreen!" He then turns to the camera and says "OK folks. Watch this." before unleashing his most powerful attack.
** There's multiple instances of this in the manga, such as Lars freaking out that the story content is much too sexy for its rating, and Dark Schneider commenting about what he's gonna do with his censored penis.
** There's multiple instances of this in the manga, such as Lars freaking out that the story content is much too sexy for its rating, and Dark Schneider commenting about what he's gonna do with his censored penis.
* In the ''[[Ichigo Mashimaro]]'' manga, the prologue to episode 2 begins with Chika sitting in a wastebasket. We go back 30 minutes to see the events leading up to this predicament, after which she tells the viewer, "...and that's how it all happened." Miu asks, "You say something?"
* In the ''[[Ichigo Mashimaro]]'' manga, the prologue to episode 2 begins with Chika sitting in a wastebasket. We go back 30 minutes to see the events leading up to this predicament, after which she tells the viewer, "...and that's how it all happened." Miu asks, "You say something?"
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*** or in the English dub, Kids, don't use formula 1 race cars to chase hedgehogs!
*** or in the English dub, Kids, don't use formula 1 race cars to chase hedgehogs!
** Sonic pulls this often with [[Aside Glance|aside glances]]
** Sonic pulls this often with [[Aside Glance|aside glances]]
* Done several times in ''[[Slayers (Anime)|Slayers]]'', mostly in the first season of the anime. Near the end of that season, Lina lampshades her lack of screentime during her 'Pretty Lina's Magic Lesson'. Zelgadis and Gourry also mention the ridiculous things that happen during serious moments, such as Zelgadis citing how "they" (the writers) can't keep one episode too serious for too long. After that season, however, the fourth wall-breaking stopped.
* Done several times in ''[[Slayers]]'', mostly in the first season of the anime. Near the end of that season, Lina lampshades her lack of screentime during her 'Pretty Lina's Magic Lesson'. Zelgadis and Gourry also mention the ridiculous things that happen during serious moments, such as Zelgadis citing how "they" (the writers) can't keep one episode too serious for too long. After that season, however, the fourth wall-breaking stopped.
* Also done in ''[[Niji Iro Togarashi]]''. When Shichimi asks the landlord who his father is (considering that {{spoiler|The father had many wives, including Shichimi's mother, I doubt it's going to be a happy reunion}}), the landlord replies that he can't tell Shichimi who his father is ''yet'' because it's only the first chapter and that he should really respect the mangaka's wishes.
* Also done in ''[[Niji Iro Togarashi]]''. When Shichimi asks the landlord who his father is (considering that {{spoiler|The father had many wives, including Shichimi's mother, I doubt it's going to be a happy reunion}}), the landlord replies that he can't tell Shichimi who his father is ''yet'' because it's only the first chapter and that he should really respect the mangaka's wishes.
* The ''very'' end (as in the second-to-last line) of ''[[Full Metal Panic (Anime)|Full Metal Panic]]? Fumoffu'' has a one of the Jindai high school students swearing revenge on [[Rage Against the Author|Shouji Gatou and Yasuhiro Takemoto]] for putting him through hell in the final episode.
* The ''very'' end (as in the second-to-last line) of ''[[Full Metal Panic]]? Fumoffu'' has a one of the Jindai high school students swearing revenge on [[Rage Against the Author|Shouji Gatou and Yasuhiro Takemoto]] for putting him through hell in the final episode.
** In the first episode's "[["On the Next..."|In the Next Episode]]" sequence in ''Fumoffu'', Sousuke informs the viewers that the next episode will be featuring the giant armed suits "Armed Slaves" before Kaname shoots that down because Fumoffu was going to be a high-school romantic comedy.
** In the first episode's "[["On the Next..."|In the Next Episode]]" sequence in ''Fumoffu'', Sousuke informs the viewers that the next episode will be featuring the giant armed suits "Armed Slaves" before Kaname shoots that down because Fumoffu was going to be a high-school romantic comedy.
** The manga has frequent references to the fact that it's a comic (eg. "I said that three chapters ago!")
** The manga has frequent references to the fact that it's a comic (eg. "I said that three chapters ago!")
* The manga version of ''[[He Is My Master]]'' is made entirely of this trope; the [[Author Avatar|Author Avatars]] are essentially main characters at this point that regularly interact with the rest of the cast.
* The manga version of ''[[He Is My Master]]'' is made entirely of this trope; the [[Author Avatar|Author Avatars]] are essentially main characters at this point that regularly interact with the rest of the cast.
* ''[[Hayate the Combat Butler (Manga)|Hayate the Combat Butler]]'' either does this constantly or [[No Fourth Wall|doesn't have one to begin with]].
* ''[[Hayate the Combat Butler]]'' either does this constantly or [[No Fourth Wall|doesn't have one to begin with]].
* ''[[Gintama (Manga)|Gintama]]'' uses this a lot. Possibly the most triumphant example of this trope: Otae jumped out of the TV to kill the author because she was pissed off that [[Author Avatar|the gorilla]] was more popular with fans than her. The anime promptly [[Stylistic Suck|gets screwed up]] and stopped airing altogether, until the studio staff rebuilt a robotic replacement of the author.
* ''[[Gintama]]'' uses this a lot. Possibly the most triumphant example of this trope: Otae jumped out of the TV to kill the author because she was pissed off that [[Author Avatar|the gorilla]] was more popular with fans than her. The anime promptly [[Stylistic Suck|gets screwed up]] and stopped airing altogether, until the studio staff rebuilt a robotic replacement of the author.
* In ''[[FLCL (Anime)|FLCL]]'', Naota looks to the audience and says "Do you find this as confusing as I do?"
* In ''[[FLCL]]'', Naota looks to the audience and says "Do you find this as confusing as I do?"
** Yes, yes we do.
** Yes, yes we do.
** From Kamon: "That's enough now, huh? Let's just stay with anime. It's hard to be in manga form. It takes time and is a lot of work. After the first episode they said not to do the manga thing again, but then we get accused of being lazy, right?" And later, "...what does fooly cooly mean? ...come on, you have to know, the main character always knows stuff like that."
** From Kamon: "That's enough now, huh? Let's just stay with anime. It's hard to be in manga form. It takes time and is a lot of work. After the first episode they said not to do the manga thing again, but then we get accused of being lazy, right?" And later, "...what does fooly cooly mean? ...come on, you have to know, the main character always knows stuff like that."
* After Kamina declares his plan to hijack a ganmen and pilot it through sheer force of will in the second episode of ''[[Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (Anime)|Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann]]'', Yoko turns to the camera and says, "Where does he get his confidence from?"
* After Kamina declares his plan to hijack a ganmen and pilot it through sheer force of will in the second episode of ''[[Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann]]'', Yoko turns to the camera and says, "Where does he get his confidence from?"
* In chapter 226 of ''[[Mahou Sensei Negima]]'', Rakkan has stolen the panties of one of two girls who have imprisoned him and several of Negi's friends in a dimensional trap. In order to draw the girls out of hiding he begins... ''enjoying'' the panties in a rather perverted manner. As he threatens to ''lick'' them, Konoka holds up a "please stand by" card to the reader while telling Rakkan, "You can't go any further than that... There are children reading this!" Later, Konoka murmurs, "Are we really allowed to show this?"
* In chapter 226 of ''[[Mahou Sensei Negima]]'', Rakkan has stolen the panties of one of two girls who have imprisoned him and several of Negi's friends in a dimensional trap. In order to draw the girls out of hiding he begins... ''enjoying'' the panties in a rather perverted manner. As he threatens to ''lick'' them, Konoka holds up a "please stand by" card to the reader while telling Rakkan, "You can't go any further than that... There are children reading this!" Later, Konoka murmurs, "Are we really allowed to show this?"
* In the first episode of the ''[[Saber Marionette J (Anime)|Saber Marionette J]]'' sequel ''Saber Marionette J To X'', Hanagata (upon being [[Megaton Punch|punched through a roof]] and [[A Twinkle in The Sky|into the sky]]) proudly announces to the audience that this is his first appearance and flight in the new series. The exact opposite was true in the final episode of ''J to X'' when [[The Chew Toy|Hanagata]] proudly announces to the audience that it is his last flight in the series.
* In the first episode of the ''[[Saber Marionette J]]'' sequel ''Saber Marionette J To X'', Hanagata (upon being [[Megaton Punch|punched through a roof]] and [[A Twinkle in the Sky|into the sky]]) proudly announces to the audience that this is his first appearance and flight in the new series. The exact opposite was true in the final episode of ''J to X'' when [[The Chew Toy|Hanagata]] proudly announces to the audience that it is his last flight in the series.
** Also in the manga, when Lime wakes up for real and she and Otaru... erm... get acquainted, he suggests her to get dressed because "this is a shonen manga".
** Also in the manga, when Lime wakes up for real and she and Otaru... erm... get acquainted, he suggests her to get dressed because "this is a shonen manga".
* From ''[[Fruits Basket]]'' episode 16: After tripping Kyo during a race, Hatsuharu turns to warn viewers "[[Don't Try This At Home]]".
* From ''[[Fruits Basket]]'' episode 16: After tripping Kyo during a race, Hatsuharu turns to warn viewers "[[Don't Try This At Home]]".
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** Later in the same episode, Tohru comments, "Somehow this has turned into a fighting anime."
** Later in the same episode, Tohru comments, "Somehow this has turned into a fighting anime."
* In one chapter of the manga ''[[Bizenghast]],'' when asked, "Do you see that?" the quirky spirit Edaniel looks up out of the page and reacts with shock: "There are people reading this book!"
* In one chapter of the manga ''[[Bizenghast]],'' when asked, "Do you see that?" the quirky spirit Edaniel looks up out of the page and reacts with shock: "There are people reading this book!"
* Though the main series had none, ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion (Anime)|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'' had a few in the extras (you ran out of ink too, didn't you ya bastards!)
* Though the main series had none, ''[[Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'' had a few in the extras (you ran out of ink too, didn't you ya bastards!)
** ''End of Evangelion'' had a treat for those who went to see the premiere. Near the end of the movie there's a host of live action clips, including an empty theatre. Gainax, get this, shot footage of the same theatre where the film screened when it filled with [[Otaku]] and then spliced it in. Break them walls down.
** ''End of Evangelion'' had a treat for those who went to see the premiere. Near the end of the movie there's a host of live action clips, including an empty theatre. Gainax, get this, shot footage of the same theatre where the film screened when it filled with [[Otaku]] and then spliced it in. Break them walls down.
* At one point in the recent third series of [[OVA|OVAs]] for ''[[Tenchi Muyo]]'', Washuu takes a moment to explain things to the viewers at home, and is complimented for doing so by the Lady Seto.
* At one point in the recent third series of [[OVA|OVAs]] for ''[[Tenchi Muyo!]]'', Washuu takes a moment to explain things to the viewers at home, and is complimented for doing so by the Lady Seto.
* In one episode of ''[[Noir (Anime)|Noir]]'' Mirielle hums along with the soundtrack that's playing while she's cutting Kirika's hair.
* In one episode of ''[[Noir (anime)|Noir]]'' Mirielle hums along with the soundtrack that's playing while she's cutting Kirika's hair.
* The [[Gag Dub]] of ''[[Ghost Stories (Anime)|Ghost Stories]]'' positively ''mauls'' its fourth wall, breaking it more and more as the series goes on. Characters identify plot points, comment on how they're being animated (usually poorly), and wonder which movie they're ripping off for a given episode's plot (especially that they meet so many villains who look like Samara from [[The Ring]]). In one episode towards the end of the series they conflate Satsuki's father with his voice actor, Illich Guardiola, and call him "Illich" for the rest of the episode. Maybe it's safe to say this show [[No Fourth Wall|has no wall whatsoever]].
* The [[Gag Dub]] of ''[[Ghost Stories]]'' positively ''mauls'' its fourth wall, breaking it more and more as the series goes on. Characters identify plot points, comment on how they're being animated (usually poorly), and wonder which movie they're ripping off for a given episode's plot (especially that they meet so many villains who look like Samara from [[The Ring]]). In one episode towards the end of the series they conflate Satsuki's father with his voice actor, Illich Guardiola, and call him "Illich" for the rest of the episode. Maybe it's safe to say this show [[No Fourth Wall|has no wall whatsoever]].
* In one episode of ''[[D.N.Angel]]'', the eyecatch typically used before and after commercials is farcically placed at major scene changes as well, prompting Riku and Risa to yell, "Enough already!" after half a dozen appearances.
* In one episode of ''[[D.N.Angel]]'', the eyecatch typically used before and after commercials is farcically placed at major scene changes as well, prompting Riku and Risa to yell, "Enough already!" after half a dozen appearances.
* In an interesting variation, in ''[[Princess Tutu]]'', Princess Kraehe breaks the ''internal'' fourth wall at one point by speaking directly to Drosselmeyer. The latter is very put off by this.
* In an interesting variation, in ''[[Princess Tutu]]'', Princess Kraehe breaks the ''internal'' fourth wall at one point by speaking directly to Drosselmeyer. The latter is very put off by this.
** It's touched on in the last episode when Drosselmeyer wonders if he's in someone else's story.
** It's touched on in the last episode when Drosselmeyer wonders if he's in someone else's story.
* In ''[[Detective Conan (Manga)|Detective Conan]]'', Conan makes frequent internal asides to the viewer, such as when Mouri Kogoro talks about all the cases he's solved and Conan thinks to the camera, "Oi oi, ''I'm'' the one who solved those."
* In ''[[Detective Conan]]'', Conan makes frequent internal asides to the viewer, such as when Mouri Kogoro talks about all the cases he's solved and Conan thinks to the camera, "Oi oi, ''I'm'' the one who solved those."
** In the opening narration of the [[Non-Serial Movie]] ''Crossroads in the Ancient Capital'', Heiji Hattori is talking to the camera about the series's backstory when his girlfriend Kazuha comes up and asks him who he's talking to. When Heiji says he's explaining things to the audience, Kazuha thinks he's just being silly.
** In the opening narration of the [[Non-Serial Movie]] ''Crossroads in the Ancient Capital'', Heiji Hattori is talking to the camera about the series's backstory when his girlfriend Kazuha comes up and asks him who he's talking to. When Heiji says he's explaining things to the audience, Kazuha thinks he's just being silly.
* In ''[[Sketchbook]]'' Tanabe Ryou and Himuro Fuu seem to have this ability, but it is hard to tell, as their whole school life seems to be a comedy stage to them, and they might just be speaking to an imaginary audience.
* In ''[[Sketchbook]]'' Tanabe Ryou and Himuro Fuu seem to have this ability, but it is hard to tell, as their whole school life seems to be a comedy stage to them, and they might just be speaking to an imaginary audience.
* In Part 3 of ''[[Jo Jo's Bizarre Adventure (Manga)|Jo Jos Bizarre Adventure]]'' it looks like the hero has died. The foe who slew him begins to brag out of the blue that he caused an early finish to that Part. Then the hero is revealed to be alive after all, and speaks about how he will not be replaced by his supposed killer as protagonist of the series.
* In Part 3 of ''[[Jo Jo's Bizarre Adventure|Jo Jos Bizarre Adventure]]'' it looks like the hero has died. The foe who slew him begins to brag out of the blue that he caused an early finish to that Part. Then the hero is revealed to be alive after all, and speaks about how he will not be replaced by his supposed killer as protagonist of the series.
* In ''[[Katekyo Hitman Reborn (Manga)|Katekyo Hitman Reborn]]'', as Belphegor is describing the fights between himself and his brother, Flan remarks to the viewers concerning knife throwing 'It's dangerous, so good little kids shouldn't try it at home.' This is then lampshaded when Bel then says 'Who are you talking to?!"
* In ''[[Katekyo Hitman Reborn]]'', as Belphegor is describing the fights between himself and his brother, Flan remarks to the viewers concerning knife throwing 'It's dangerous, so good little kids shouldn't try it at home.' This is then lampshaded when Bel then says 'Who are you talking to?!"
* The whole "Lucky Channel" segment of ''[[Lucky Star (Anime)|Lucky Star]]'' anime (no, the manga does not have this) implies that the series is just a TV show produced by fictional TV channel Lucky Channel. During these segments, the 2 staffs of Lucky Channel, Minoru and Akira, speak to the audiences and act like the characters are just acting in their show. This also happen in the OVA.
* The whole "Lucky Channel" segment of ''[[Lucky Star]]'' anime (no, the manga does not have this) implies that the series is just a TV show produced by fictional TV channel Lucky Channel. During these segments, the 2 staffs of Lucky Channel, Minoru and Akira, speak to the audiences and act like the characters are just acting in their show. This also happen in the OVA.
* In the 8th chapter of the ''[[Dragon Ball (Manga)|Dragon Ball]]'' manga, Akira Toriyama used an unusual (for manga) way of breaking the fourth wall. Son Goku sends Yamcha into the air with his punch, but Yamcha bounces off the frame's border back to the ground.
* In the 8th chapter of the ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' manga, Akira Toriyama used an unusual (for manga) way of breaking the fourth wall. Son Goku sends Yamcha into the air with his punch, but Yamcha bounces off the frame's border back to the ground.
** In later chapters there are a few instances, where different characters refers to the fact that it's a manga, such as discussions of acceptableness of dirty jokes in the manga for children.
** In later chapters there are a few instances, where different characters refers to the fact that it's a manga, such as discussions of acceptableness of dirty jokes in the manga for children.
** The Buu saga featured a scene where Kuririn realized that the panels showing Goten's and Trunks's [[Fusion Dance]] were being photocopied and criticized robot [[Akira Toriyama]] (the series creator) for his laziness. Toriyama even said to his editor that he didn't need to pay him for this page. After that, he disappeared off the face of the Earth. Naturally, this scene isn't in the anime. (Not like Toei doesn't [[Stock Footage|reuse animation]] or anything...)
** The Buu saga featured a scene where Kuririn realized that the panels showing Goten's and Trunks's [[Fusion Dance]] were being photocopied and criticized robot [[Akira Toriyama]] (the series creator) for his laziness. Toriyama even said to his editor that he didn't need to pay him for this page. After that, he disappeared off the face of the Earth. Naturally, this scene isn't in the anime. (Not like Toei doesn't [[Stock Footage|reuse animation]] or anything...)
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** Also, in episode 287 "Celebrations with Majin Buu," Vegeta says, "What are you looking at?" in response to the narrator implying he is not having fun at the party.
** Also, in episode 287 "Celebrations with Majin Buu," Vegeta says, "What are you looking at?" in response to the narrator implying he is not having fun at the party.
* ''[[Dororo]]'' does this several times. Author [[Osamu Tezuka]] getting crushed by a rain of rocks summoned by a demon while at his drawing board. Later, when a mysterious voice speaks to him, Dororo asks the reader if it was him/her. And when Dororo is embarrassed, he asks the writer to stop showing this part.
* ''[[Dororo]]'' does this several times. Author [[Osamu Tezuka]] getting crushed by a rain of rocks summoned by a demon while at his drawing board. Later, when a mysterious voice speaks to him, Dororo asks the reader if it was him/her. And when Dororo is embarrassed, he asks the writer to stop showing this part.
* Also happens in other works of Tezuka; he appears in a Special of ''[[Black Jack (Manga)|Black Jack]]'' as a stressed-out manga artist drawing at a table in a bar. Pinoko rushes in and causes him to spill coffee all over his hard work, much to his dismay. And in another instance in ''[[Black Jack (Manga)|Black Jack]]'' manga, a character falls and hits the panels of the manga page
* Also happens in other works of Tezuka; he appears in a Special of ''[[Black Jack]]'' as a stressed-out manga artist drawing at a table in a bar. Pinoko rushes in and causes him to spill coffee all over his hard work, much to his dismay. And in another instance in ''[[Black Jack]]'' manga, a character falls and hits the panels of the manga page
* ''[[Yakitate!! Japan (Manga)|Yakitate!! Japan]]'' has an [[Incredibly Lame Pun]] based on Kenchin and Chinchin (Chicken and Penis) respectively. When the Judge of the contest goes to get his [[Unusual Euphemism|Chicken]] out, one person says [[Translation Convention|"Don't get your dick out! We'll be canceled for sure!]]
* ''[[Yakitate!! Japan]]'' has an [[Incredibly Lame Pun]] based on Kenchin and Chinchin (Chicken and Penis) respectively. When the Judge of the contest goes to get his [[Unusual Euphemism|Chicken]] out, one person says [[Translation Convention|"Don't get your dick out! We'll be canceled for sure!]]
* The English broadcast of ''Cat Ninja Legend Teyandee'' - ''[[Samurai Pizza Cats]]'' - constantly involved the narrator conversing with the cast and commenting on the Japanese attributes such as the written language and sight gags, and made complaints to the writers and producers regarding strange plots.
* The English broadcast of ''Cat Ninja Legend Teyandee'' - ''[[Samurai Pizza Cats]]'' - constantly involved the narrator conversing with the cast and commenting on the Japanese attributes such as the written language and sight gags, and made complaints to the writers and producers regarding strange plots.
* ''[[Bobobo Bobobobo]]'' did this at least once an episode.
* ''[[Bobobobo Bobobo]]'' did this at least once an episode.
* [[Keet|Shuichi]] from the ''[[Gravitation]]'' manga does it in the final volume, stating, that [[Tall, Dark and Snarky|Yuki's]] behaviour doesn't make any sense at all since there was no single hint in the previous 11 volumes.
* [[Keet|Shuichi]] from the ''[[Gravitation]]'' manga does it in the final volume, stating, that [[Tall, Dark and Snarky|Yuki's]] behaviour doesn't make any sense at all since there was no single hint in the previous 11 volumes.
* In an episode of ''[[Axis Powers Hetalia (Manga)|Axis Powers Hetalia]]'', Japan comments on the normally slow Italy's sudden burst of speed when he sees England:
* In an episode of ''[[Axis Powers Hetalia]]'', Japan comments on the normally slow Italy's sudden burst of speed when he sees England:
{{quote| '''Japan:''' They say that Italian tanks can advance 60 kilometers a week on the battlefield, but after spotting English troops, they can retreat 60 kilometers in a single day.}}
{{quote| '''Japan:''' They say that Italian tanks can advance 60 kilometers a week on the battlefield, but after spotting English troops, they can retreat 60 kilometers in a single day.}}
** Prussia complains in one episode that he should be a main character, going so far as to insult the staff making the anime.
** Prussia complains in one episode that he should be a main character, going so far as to insult the staff making the anime.
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** Then the announcer (a bat) appears in the screen saying ''"Who are you talking to?"''. Strange, in that the bat constantly appears to be talking to the audience.
** Then the announcer (a bat) appears in the screen saying ''"Who are you talking to?"''. Strange, in that the bat constantly appears to be talking to the audience.
*** Kurumu has broken several more walls after that episode, actually. Since she is a succubus, and succubi have control over reality, it would make sense that she's the only one (other than the bat and maybe her mother) who [[Fridge Brilliance|knows]] that her world is just an anime.
*** Kurumu has broken several more walls after that episode, actually. Since she is a succubus, and succubi have control over reality, it would make sense that she's the only one (other than the bat and maybe her mother) who [[Fridge Brilliance|knows]] that her world is just an anime.
* ''[[Hanaukyo Maid Tai (Anime)|Hanaukyo Maid Tai]]''.
* ''[[Hanaukyo Maid Tai]]''.
** At the end of episode 11, after Ryuuka has declared that Mariel is her rival for Taro's affection, Grace turns to the audience and says "Is this going to continue?"
** At the end of episode 11, after Ryuuka has declared that Mariel is her rival for Taro's affection, Grace turns to the audience and says "Is this going to continue?"
** ''La Verite'' (2nd season) episode 7. The group encounters a series of odd traps.
** ''La Verite'' (2nd season) episode 7. The group encounters a series of odd traps.
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* An episode of the English dub of ''[[Sailor Moon]]'' altered a line of dialog where Sailor Moon was looking straight at the camera to have her ask the audience to tell her where Luna went. The original script had her worrying to herself.
* An episode of the English dub of ''[[Sailor Moon]]'' altered a line of dialog where Sailor Moon was looking straight at the camera to have her ask the audience to tell her where Luna went. The original script had her worrying to herself.
* ''[[Highschool of the Dead]]'' sometimes pokes through the fourth wall, saying that what's happening now would make a great manga. Of course at one point Saya tells Takashi "We get it, you're the main character."
* ''[[Highschool of the Dead]]'' sometimes pokes through the fourth wall, saying that what's happening now would make a great manga. Of course at one point Saya tells Takashi "We get it, you're the main character."
* In ''[[Neko De Gomen (Manga)|Neko De Gomen]]'' when preparing for a school field trip, Yayori packs some feminine supplies. When her father points out what they are, she attacks him claiming that "The readers can hear you!"
* In ''[[Neko-de Gomen!|Neko De Gomen]]'' when preparing for a school field trip, Yayori packs some feminine supplies. When her father points out what they are, she attacks him claiming that "The readers can hear you!"
* In the final chapter of ''[[Helen ESP (Manga)|Helen ESP]]'' Helen asks Victor if he thinks they're in a story, and Helen says she'd like to meet their readers. Cue dreaming... {{spoiler|Hello! How do you do? You're the person who's been reading my story, aren't you? My name is Takahara Helen.}}
* In the final chapter of ''[[Helen ESP]]'' Helen asks Victor if he thinks they're in a story, and Helen says she'd like to meet their readers. Cue dreaming... {{spoiler|Hello! How do you do? You're the person who's been reading my story, aren't you? My name is Takahara Helen.}}
* ''Obake no Q-Taro'' managed to combine this with [[Deus Ex Machina]] in its [[Grand Finale]]. The heroes are captured and all hope seems to be lost when they are suddenly rescued by Perman. They ask who he is, and he declares himself to be the star of the show. Q-Taro then angrily informs Perman that his show starts ''next'' week, and he's arrived a week too early. Sure enough, ''Perman'' debuted the following week in ''Obake no Q-Taro'''s former time slot.
* ''Obake no Q-Taro'' managed to combine this with [[Deus Ex Machina]] in its [[Grand Finale]]. The heroes are captured and all hope seems to be lost when they are suddenly rescued by Perman. They ask who he is, and he declares himself to be the star of the show. Q-Taro then angrily informs Perman that his show starts ''next'' week, and he's arrived a week too early. Sure enough, ''Perman'' debuted the following week in ''Obake no Q-Taro'''s former time slot.
* A minor fourth wall-breaking moment happens in One Piece : in the Laboon arc, Crocus loves to make dramatic glares at people. The third time he does that, the Straw Hats get pissed and tell him to stop doing that, causing him to answer : "Haven't you ever heard of a runnning gag ?".
* A minor fourth wall-breaking moment happens in One Piece : in the Laboon arc, Crocus loves to make dramatic glares at people. The third time he does that, the Straw Hats get pissed and tell him to stop doing that, causing him to answer : "Haven't you ever heard of a runnning gag ?".
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{{quote| Brook: "I'll tell you everything now... It has been a long time since I began drifting on this sea... But let me say, my being a skeleton and not having a shadow are completely different things. To be continued in the next chapter."<br />
{{quote| Brook: "I'll tell you everything now... It has been a long time since I began drifting on this sea... But let me say, my being a skeleton and not having a shadow are completely different things. To be continued in the next chapter."<br />
Sanji: [[To Be Continued Right Now|TELL US EVERYTHING NOW!]] }}
Sanji: [[To Be Continued Right Now|TELL US EVERYTHING NOW!]] }}
* Happens often in ''[[Ouran High School Host Club (Manga)|Ouran High School Host Club]]''. Usually by [[Camp Straight|Tamaki]] who once declares he's [[The Hero]] of the story and the rest of the host club are homosexual [[Supporting Protagonist|Supporting Protagonists]] (they are not amused). He also asks Mori if he's upset he hasn't gotten an [[Day in The Limelight|episode dedicated to him]] yet.
* Happens often in ''[[Ouran High School Host Club]]''. Usually by [[Camp Straight|Tamaki]] who once declares he's [[The Hero]] of the story and the rest of the host club are homosexual [[Supporting Protagonist|Supporting Protagonists]] (they are not amused). He also asks Mori if he's upset he hasn't gotten an [[Day in The Limelight|episode dedicated to him]] yet.
{{quote| '''Tamaki:''' This anime is a school love comedy to begin with!<br />
{{quote| '''Tamaki:''' This anime is a school love comedy to begin with!<br />
'''Haruhi'''(while discussing that Honey has type AB blood, the same as Kyoya, and therefore has an evil split personality): Oh, those of you watching who are type AB, don't get upset. }}
'''Haruhi'''(while discussing that Honey has type AB blood, the same as Kyoya, and therefore has an evil split personality): Oh, those of you watching who are type AB, don't get upset. }}
* [[Adventures of Mini Goddess|Adventures of Mini Goddesses]] is full of these, usually via Belldandy commenting on the proceedings via placards ("[[Don't Try This At Home]]!")
* [[Adventures of Mini-Goddess|Adventures of Mini Goddesses]] is full of these, usually via Belldandy commenting on the proceedings via placards ("[[Don't Try This At Home]]!")
* ''[[Daily Lives of High School Boys (Manga)|Daily Lives of High School Boys]]'' often uses this trope for comedic effect:
* ''[[Daily Lives of High School Boys]]'' often uses this trope for comedic effect:
** As early as the intro before the opening in the ''first'' episode: even if the anime is a [[Square Enix]]-[[Sunrise]] collaboration, it would ''not'' add mecha or RPG elements to a [[Slice of Life]] series.
** As early as the intro before the opening in the ''first'' episode: even if the anime is a [[Square Enix]]-[[Sunrise]] collaboration, it would ''not'' add mecha or RPG elements to a [[Slice of Life]] series.
** Intro of episode 3: The main trio recognized the anime aired in [[Winter 2012 Anime|winter]]. They also recognized by starting the story in Summer instead of Spring (when the Japanese school year starts), it misses many cliches of [[High School]] anime--but this is a [[Slice of Life]] show anyway.
** Intro of episode 3: The main trio recognized the anime aired in [[Winter 2012 Anime|winter]]. They also recognized by starting the story in Summer instead of Spring (when the Japanese school year starts), it misses many cliches of [[High School]] anime--but this is a [[Slice of Life]] show anyway.
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{{quote| Meta Knight: Oh! It is Fire Dedede, our hero! (turns to camera) ... I would never say that...}}
{{quote| Meta Knight: Oh! It is Fire Dedede, our hero! (turns to camera) ... I would never say that...}}
* In ''[[Robotech]]'', the usually formal narrator breaks the fourth wall only twice. The first time is in Wedding Bells, when he humorously comments about Max's nervousness regarding his upcoming date with Mirya: "After all, (laughs), what do you expect from a girl you only met that same morning?". In Season's greetings, he ends the episode by saying "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a safe night."
* In ''[[Robotech]]'', the usually formal narrator breaks the fourth wall only twice. The first time is in Wedding Bells, when he humorously comments about Max's nervousness regarding his upcoming date with Mirya: "After all, (laughs), what do you expect from a girl you only met that same morning?". In Season's greetings, he ends the episode by saying "Merry Christmas to all, and to all a safe night."
* [[Haruhi Chan (Manga)|Haruhi Chan]] has this one episode in which, in the begining, Achakura tries to tell her past, but Mr. Kimidori says that "this is turning this into a flashback episode."
* [[Haruhi-chan|Haruhi Chan]] has this one episode in which, in the begining, Achakura tries to tell her past, but Mr. Kimidori says that "this is turning this into a flashback episode."


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