The series is an homage and parody of mecha anime. Somerville released a disco-inspired album called "Homage" in 2014. The humour often pays homage or mocks anime conventions. The original chimney was maintained as a homage of its industrial past. They believe in singing freely as homage to the divine one. He installed himself in the castle and received the homage and salutations of the inhabitants. "Jackie Brown" is a wonderful homage to black exploitation films. The contemporary Ford GT is a modern homage to the GT40. Shore said that House's name itself is meant as "a subtle homage" to Holmes. The cover art shows a Sutcliffe painting entitled "Homage to Elvis". He names the Cathedral, the Buttercross and Jewry Street in his homage to the city. It also features exclusive costumes which serve as an homage to other Capcom franchises. The character is a homage to Mr. Wizard. Also a scene-stealing 'Goodnight' homage to the Waltons was included. King Edward promises to return lands to the nobility in exchange for their homage.