The world of Web of Balance is woven from a wide tapestry of influences. While the story and cosmology are wholly original, elements from beloved films, books, television series, games and stage productions have helped inspire its tone, themes and aesthetic. The following list acknowledges some of the works that sparked ideas during the creative process.
Aladdin (Live Action)
Alita: Battle Angel
Amanda the Adventurer
American Born Chinese (Disney+ Adaptation)
American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success
Amphibia
Arcane
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Avatar: The Legend of Korra
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Captain America: Civil War
Carrie
Carrie: The Musical
Crazy Rich Asians
DOTA: Dragon’s Blood
Dora The Explorer
Dragon Ball Franchise
Elena of Avalor
Five Nights at Freddy's
Glitchtale/Meropos
Howl's Moving Castle
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Into the Woods (Musical)
Jumanji
Knives Out
Legends of Chima
Legends of Myiorda
Matilda: The Musical
Moana
Monkie Kid
Nexo Knights
Nimona
Over The Moon
Plants vs Zombies
Pocket God
Ready Player One
Ready or Not
Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
Star Wars
Subway Surfers
Sword Art Online
The Dragon Prince
The Hole Story Video Game
The Last of Us
The Legend of Vox Machina
The Lightning Thief aka Percy Jackson Musical
The Odyssey
The Owl House
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamara Pierce
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
Julie and the Wolves by Jean Craighead George
Kat and Meg Conquer the World by Anna Priemaza
One Neo Eon by Alpha Yu
The Shattered King by Ernest Yip
Ace Attorney Franchise (Especially Spirit of Justice)
Undertale and Deltarune