Dynasty Warriors is the long running hack and slash series from Koei Tecmo, launched in 1997 and loosely based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Its battles pair huge crowds with exaggerated special moves, and the magic effect became a familiar audio cue for Musou attacks and elemental skills. Clips of the sound spread through gaming edits and soundboards as a shortcut for spell casting, keeping it popular with editors who need a clean, recognisable fantasy burst without dialogue or music.