Latias debuted in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire in 2002 and starred in the film Pokemon Heroes the same year, where her gentle, childlike vocalisations helped define her personality. Fans clipped short cries and meep like sounds from anime and game appearances and shared them on soundboards and in fan edits. The clip stays popular because it is instantly recognisable to Pokemon fans yet simple enough for anyone to read as cute, making it a staple reaction sound in anime and gaming communities.