Dragon Ball Z is the long running anime sequel to Dragon Ball, following Goku and fellow Saiyan fighters such as Gohan as they battle increasingly strong enemies. In the series a scream is a signature part of powering up, especially during Super Saiyan transformations, where the yell signals rising energy and rage. Clips of these screams were later ripped and shared on soundboards and in fan edits, and alongside staples like anime wow they became shorthand online for charging up before a big moment or dramatic reveal in a video.