The Kamehameha originated in Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga and became internationally recognizable through its anime adaptations. Master Roshi introduces the technique, while Goku becomes its most famous user and performs it throughout the franchise. The attack's distinctive charging pose and elongated spoken name made it easy to imitate in playground games, cosplay, animation, and online video. It remains popular because audiences can recognize the buildup before the imaginary blast appears, allowing creators to turn everyday movements into an instantly readable anime reference.