Samurai Warriors is Koei Tecmo and Omega Force's hack and slash series that launched in 2004, reimagining Japan's Sengoku period as large scale Musou battles. Its soundtrack, including the Death track credited to Michihiko Shichi, was released as part of the game's original soundtrack. The cue became familiar to players who repeatedly saw the defeat sequence after losing an officer. Outside the game, fans ripped the short theme to soundboards and video edits, where it now signals any gaming death or dramatic failure.