u/Big_Medium_4068

1.the equip-able weapon called the "poison claws" are a reference/Nod to Janga in project x zone 2.

2. The equip-able outfit called the "Mysterious clown outfit" is a reference/Nod to Joka in project x zone 2.

3. Klonoa and guntz were subtly referenced by Chizuru Urashima recalling the events of namco x Capcom.

If there're Any more klonoa references I missed out, let me know.

the whole "only sega characters are free characters" theory is bullshit, I don't care if klonoa and guntz are not from sega, free or paid, I just love to see them in action one way or another.