Dragon Quest XI has a lot of references to Final Fantasy IV and I can prove it.

Dragon Quest XI has a lot of references to Final Fantasy IV and I can prove it.
Okay. Yuji Horii, you owe us a lot of explanations.
A whirlpool!
Say your prayers, indeed.
Okay guys, to Mysidia!
Previously on, Elliot and his friends explored the Sealed Cave and find the last Dark Crystal... Only to lose it and Strei to Golbez.
At least there's a new airship with a drill in it's nose.
Today's chapter: Straight to the moon!
It's Final Fantasy IV time!
Well, let's take a rest. Tomorrow I'll continue.
Next chapter: Straight to the moon!
The monster with the worst breath.
You know what? I'm going to do some sidequests first.
I'll conclude the rest of the story tomorrow.
Ivo is a genius, much like another Ivo.
These GBA sprites are not just colorful, but also cute.
He had a good sleep.
We need to leave the underworld in some way or another.
And a very common name in the Final Fantasy franchise.
The city is the reason why Elliot is now a paladin.
And all of this trouble.
The world is now doomed, and... Wait, what?
What is this village?
Strei is once again on Golbez's control. And now I'm mad.