

In episode 7 of _Ouran_ , Renge cosplays (poorly) as Kisaragi Quon from
_RahXephon_.

![left: Houshakuji Renge; right: Kisaragi
Quon](https://i.stack.imgur.com/BS3VLm.jpg)

But why?

I suppose it could just be a throwaway reference, given that that _Ouran_ and
_RahXephon_ are both Bones productions; I'm just wondering if there's any
greater depth to it than that.


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Why does Renge cosplay as Kisaragi Quon?


In the designs created by Akihiro Yamada, that were adapted by Hiroki Kanno
for the anime, Quon is depicted wearing clothes with a very French motif (e.g.
parasol, beret).

![Quon illustration](https://i.stack.imgur.com/V07nom.jpg)

On the Vol.2 DVD release (used in France and Japan, but not in the initial
U.S. and UK release), Yamada illustrated Quon wearing a frilly lace-trimmed
dress and stockings, carrying a parasol for a goth loli look, which was
inspired Old French Victorian style dresses.

![Quon v.2 cover](https://i.stack.imgur.com/M96UDl.jpg)

The stereotypes mesh well with Renge, being a French "otaku."


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