The 'Anime Intro vs. Anime Outro' meme satirizes the stark tonal shift common in many Japanese animated series, where the opening sequence (OP) is an explosive, high-energy rock anthem while the ending sequence (ED) is a melancholic, slow-paced ballad. This trope gained massive popularity on platforms like TikTok and Twitter, often using footage of characters dancing wildly followed by characters staring sadly at the ocean. It perfectly encapsulates the 'emotional whiplash' viewers feel after an intense episode, especially when a tragic cliffhanger is immediately followed by a soothing lo-fi beat. Whether it is the contrast in 'Jujutsu Kaisen' or the legendary shifts in 'Hunter x Hunter,' this meme is the go-to for highlighting the duality of the anime experience.