The real reason in the original (Japanese dub) version why Fred doesn't want to marry Reiko is because he is gay.
The Ctarl Ctarl five years ago was actually Iraga
Aisha's taken her hatred for Gene and turned it into teasing him. Like Suzuka and Melfina, this might be a way of showing her affection. If that's the case, it's a love/hate relationship.
Toward the end of the episode, Gene is reading a magazine named Sunrise. That is also the name of the company that produced Outlaw Star.
This is the first time Aisha actually succeeds in transforming. Her form is like that of a large white tiger.
Aisha's chest is normally kept out of sight by the bell she wears, but in her Firecat costume, her cleavage is exposed.
As Firecat, Aisha gets taller for some reason. In the locker room she's the same height as Gene but she's only 5 foot 3 and Gene is taller.
English Voice Talent additional cast: Dave Mallow Elliot Reynolds Gene Holliday John Smallberries (Bob Papenbrook) Steve Areno
Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield boxing match. When Aisha asks the man at the desk why the Ctarl Ctarl can't enter the tournament he goes on to say why: The last Ctarl Ctarl that entered turned vicious and bit off their opponent's right ear. This was an obvious reference to the 1997 Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield boxing match.