Symphogear, known in full as Senki Zesshou Symphogear, is a Japanese anime series that premiered in 2012 and ran for five seasons. Its heroines fight using armor activated by song, which is why its cues mix musical energy with battle sound design. Short clips from the series circulate on soundboards as stock effects for anime edits, because they are instantly dramatic without needing dialogue. This type of cue remains popular with editors who want a fast transformation, attack or reveal moment that reads clearly even in a very short video.