Shenmue is a Dreamcast action adventure game from Sega, first released in Japan in 1999, following Ryo Hazuki on a quest for revenge in 1980s Japan and China. Its cinematic cutscenes and distinctive English voice acting made many short lines memorable among fans. This bad feeling clip was lifted from the game dialogue and later shared on soundboards and in edits, where its earnest, foreboding tone works as a standalone reaction. It remains popular with retro gaming fans who recognise the delivery instantly.