Blanka debuted in Capcom's Street Fighter II in 1991 as the wild, green-skinned fighter from Brazil who attacks with rolls and electric shocks. His grunts and roars became part of arcade culture as the series spread to home consoles and later sequels. Clips of his voice lines and attack sounds were later ripped and shared on soundboards and in meme edits, where the short burst works even without gameplay footage. It remains popular because it instantly signals feral, over-the-top fighting game energy.