Connections

Video case is shown in a video store.

DVD is shown in Amanda's house.

Referenced.

In the opening scene he blows a big CIA drug smuggler bust to stop a woman from being assaulted. Just like Seagals character did in "Out for Justice".

Picture of the jet plane from the film is seen in Block's office.

The Tokyo setting, the yakuza theme, the increased bloodletting, the swordplay, the driving music, and a one overhead shot towards the end.