The Kamehameha is one of the signature attacks from the Dragon Ball franchise, most closely associated with Goku. The move became widely recognized through the anime's battles and has stayed popular online because even non-fans understand it as a shorthand for charging up and unleashing huge power. On short-form video platforms, creators use it in anime edits, parody fight scenes and exaggerated glow-up posts. It is still common because the sound is instantly recognizable and sells a dramatic payoff in just a few seconds.