Shulk is the hero of Xenoblade Chronicles who joined the playable roster of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, where every fighter gets a short victory theme after winning a match. His fanfare draws on the adventurous tone of his home series and quickly became a familiar sound for Smash players and viewers. Clips of the theme spread through gaming montages, tournament highlights, and meme edits, where it now works as a shorthand for a hard-earned win. It remains popular because it instantly reads as victory to anyone who knows Smash.