Gas Gas Gas was performed by Manuel and became widely known through Initial D, the Japanese street racing anime where Eurobeat tracks score mountain pass battles. The song later spread far beyond anime fans through YouTube edits, rhythm games and racing game videos in the 2010s. Its relentless tempo and chant like chorus made it a shorthand for drifting and reckless speed online. The loud version leans into meme use, boosting the volume for jump scare style intros and exaggerated car edits that still circulate on short video platforms.