Raiden is one of the signature characters of Mortal Kombat, a fighting game franchise that began in 1992. Short Raiden clips have circulated for years in gameplay videos, soundboards, and meme edits because his voice and presence are so closely tied to the series' exaggerated arcade style. Creators still use them to signal combat, chaos, or classic gaming nostalgia in a way that is immediately recognisable to many players, especially in short-form edits where a fast, familiar cue matters more than a long quote.