Pikachu is the electric mouse Pokemon and the mascot of the Pokemon franchise, which began in Japan in the mid 1990s and grew into games, an anime series, films and trading cards. Short voice clips of Pikachu have circulated online for years because the character speaks only by repeating its name in different tones. This frustrated sounding variant spread through soundboards and short video edits, where creators reuse familiar anime voices as instant reactions. It stays popular because even viewers who know little Pokemon instantly recognise the voice and its mood.