The exact origin of the nyakki clip is not documented, and it appears to circulate as a standalone anime-style voice sound rather than a direct quote from a famous show. Its short length and cat-like delivery have made it a favourite on soundboards and meme pages, where it sits alongside other anime meme sounds such as tuturu. Creators tend to reach for it whenever they want a quick burst of cuteness without dialogue, and it has stayed popular simply because cute character voices age well in short-form comedy.