Some of these poses are so well-known, that their origin has become muddled. Instead, they are often referred to by citing the anime that made them famous.

Certain anime studios—and even certain creators—have signature moves. Hallmarks or calling cards, if you will. Let’s have a look!

It’s difficult to pinpoint an exact origin, but the pose likely came from Japanese films, television and anime, where it is known as san-ten chakuchi. 4 Superman nails a textbook superhero ...

The anime references on TikTok, and the culture that surrounds them, aren’t superficial. Fandoms are the genesis of trends, but somewhere along the way, it became cool for jocks to pose to ...

Anime-loving athletes. Athletes competing at the Paris Olympics 2024 have honored their favorite One Piece and Dragon Ball characters by striking familiar poses.