Kars is the main antagonist of Battle Tendency, the second part of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and the leader of the Pillar Men seeking to become the ultimate life form. His calm, superior manner made his short laugh a favorite clip among fans of the 2012 anime adaptation. Isolated from its scene, the laugh circulated on soundboards and in fan edits, where it became shorthand for an arrogant villain who thinks victory is guaranteed. It remains popular in anime memes because the performance is instantly recognizable.