He-Man first appeared in Mattel's Masters of the Universe toy line before starring in the Filmation animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe from 1983 to 1985. Voiced by John Erwin, Prince Adam transformed into He-Man as the defender of Eternia, and the character's dramatic delivery became a defining part of 1980s television for many viewers. Short vocal clips from the show later circulated on soundboards and in meme edits, where the heroic tone is now reused ironically for everyday wins, poses, and reveals online.