The Kamehameha originated as an energy attack in Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga and was first performed by Master Roshi before becoming closely identified with Goku. The franchise’s anime adaptations turned its drawn-out call into one of anime’s most recognizable battle cries. Short versions spread through fan edits, reaction videos, gaming montages, and meme compilations because the vocal buildup makes ordinary actions feel momentous. It remains popular alongside other anime audio, including the Naruto Sad Song, as a quick reference to escalating power and dramatic combat.