The new Apex Legends Gaiden Event is a big reference to popular anime. But, some of the references make could be kind of obscure. So, we’ll detail out exactly what each skin is supposed to portray. Here’s an explanation of all skins and anime references in the Apex Legends Gaiden Event.
Legendary Character Skins
All the skins below must be either obtained out of a Gaiden event pack or crafted using materials.
Lightning Spirit Legendary Wattson Skin
As you can no doubt tell by the red whiskers and black headband, this Wattson skin is a direct reference to Naruto Uzumaki. Those face whiskers are a very nice touch, too.
Marked Man Legendary Mirage Skin
The color scheme and mask should definitely give this one away. This Mirage skin is a reference to Deku (Izuku Midoriya) from My Hero Academia. Though, there is also certainly a touch of All Might in there.
Revelations Legendary Revenant Skin
The sharp mech look of this Revenant skin (fittingly on an already robotic/android character) is a reference to the EVA-01 suit in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Sea Legs Legendary Octane Skin
Between the open red shirt, hat, and chest scar, this reference is incredibly obvious. This Octane skin is a walking reference to Monkey D. Luffy from pirate anime One Piece.
Legendary Weapon Skins
Just as with the above, the only way to get these skins is through either event packs or crafting.
Blunderbuss Legendary EVA-8 Skin
Just as with the Octane skin, this EVA-8 is very obviously supposed to be modeled after a pirate Blunderbuss and screams One Piece.
Cardinal Force Legendary Wingman Skin
This Wingman skin absolutely has Deku’s color scheme from My Hero Academia.
Oak Thump Legendary Charge Rifle Skin
This Charge Rifle connects to the Wattson skin above and, while still bearing the Naruto Uzumaki colors, appears to also reference the Wood Style Jutsu seen in the anime.