Pikmin is a Nintendo strategy series created by Shigeru Miyamoto, first released for the GameCube in 2001. Players command Captain Olimar and swarms of small plant-like Pikmin, throwing them at enemies and obstacles to fight, carry objects and explore. The short hyah vocalisation plays as Pikmin are thrown and latch onto foes, becoming one of the creatures' most recognisable sounds. Clips of the cry later spread to soundboards and short gaming edits, where fans reuse it for any cute but determined attack.