A Cruel Angel's Thesis was released in 1995 as the opening theme to Neon Genesis Evangelion, performed by Yoko Takahashi, and became one of the most recognisable anime songs ever. Eurobeat remixes later reworked its melody in the style of the fast Italian dance music heard in Initial D and in memes like running in the 90s. Shared on soundboards as a tiny loopable burst, this version keeps the hook instantly identifiable while turning it into a joke about sudden speed, intensity and over the top action.