The concept designs of Jonathan and Dio came from Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose films were popular at the time.

This is likely named after Hugh Hudson, a British film director, known by the masterpiece movie Chariots of Fire.

The university where Jonathan and Dio studied is named Hugh Hudson Academy.

Will Anthonio Zeppeli's first name is possibly a reference to the English novelist William Makepeace Thackeray, who Zeppeli himself quoted in his dying moments.

Dio's surname is possibly named after the actor Marlon Brando.

Father Styx is named after the American rock band Styx.

A fisherman who reported his boat stolen is named Dan Hamar, presumably named after Czech-American musician, Jan Hammer.

The farmer testifying about the presence of Jonathan and party (though he does not know their names) is named Jeff Back, presumably after English guitarist Jeff Beck.

Page, Jones, Plant, and Bornnam are named after Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, and John Bonham, the four members of Led Zeppelin.

Doobie's name is a reference to The Doobie Brothers.

Dire and Straizo are named after the British rock band Dire Straits.

Tonpetty is named after American musician Tom Petty.

The name of his Danse Macabre Hair technique likely comes from the famous classical music piece Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns.

Bruford is named after musician Bill Bruford, former drummer of Yes and King Crimson.

Tarkus is named after the song and album, Tarkus, by Emerson, Lake & Palmer.

Poco's name likely comes from the American country rock band Poco.

The Zeppeli surname is named after the English rock band Led Zeppelin.Wang Chan's name is inspired by the English new wave group Wang Chung.Speedwagon's name comes from American rock band REO Speedwagon. The name of the 8th chapter is a possible reference to the Queen song ' Ogre Battle'.

Erina Pendleton's name is possibly based on the Japanese pronunciation of Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles.Danny's name is a reference to Danny's Song by musical duo Loggins and Messina.Dio's name partially comes from the heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, founder of the band Dio.

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