Saint Seiya, also known internationally as Knights of the Zodiac, began as a manga by Masami Kurumada in 1986 and was adapted into a hugely popular anime series the same year. Its story of young Saints fighting in cosmic armor made its name and dramatic calls instantly familiar across Latin America, Europe and Asia. Short shouted clips from fandom edits later circulated on soundboards alongside other anime staples like Tuturu and anime ahh, keeping the drawn-out name call alive as a quick shorthand for an over-the-top heroic moment online.