The series' storyline is loosely inspired by the 14th century Chinese novel 'Water Margin', about a group of bandits going up against an oppressive empire. The series title "Hero: 108" refers to the number of bandits who banded together against the empire.
Mystique Sonia's companion is classified as a Yaksha. In Hindu mythology, a yaksha was a nature spirit.
Mystique Sonia was named after the graphic novel heroine Red Sonja.
Sometimes a symbol can be seen in Mighty Ray's eye when he charges up for an attack. This symbol is "Diàn", which is Chinese for "electricity".