Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3 was released in 2004 as a PlayStation 2 fighting game based on the long-running Dragon Ball Z anime series. Its opening sequence set the tone for the game, presenting its large roster of fighters in a fast, dramatic style that became familiar to players who spent hours unlocking characters and stages. Years later, clips of the intro continue to circulate in fan edits and retrospectives, largely because it captures a specific era of anime gaming when licensed fighting games were at their peak.