Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-108.23.148.194-20140118015155/@comment-4010415-20140306105456

I see your point. Though, they did study multiple anime prior to making RWBY. I know they looked at FMA, but the only trace I've really noticed is the easter egg of Truth being on the cover of a magazine in episode 1. I think he said they also studied Gurren Lagann, but I've never watched that, sooooo... no idea if there are any influences from that.

Still, though, if someone says that RWBY is exactly like Soul Eater, it's a bit harsh and an exaggeration.