Starburst Stream is Kirito's signature dual-wielding skill in Sword Art Online, the anime series that premiered in 2012 and made the attack instantly recognisable to fans. This creepy version became a meme edit shared on soundboards and in fan videos, often paired with the warning not to mess with creepy Kirito, a joke also referenced alongside Yamada Elf-sensei by fans. Its short length and distorted delivery helped it spread as a reaction sound, and it remains popular for quick anime memes and stream overlays.