Makima is a central character in Chainsaw Man, the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto that became a popular anime in 2022, where she is known for her calm manner and power over others. The barking joke grew out of fan communities online, where users playfully acted like loyal dogs responding to her commands as a way of joking about devotion to her character. The sound spread through short fan edits, reaction videos and meme posts, and it is still used because the reference is instantly recognisable to Chainsaw Man fans.