The Babymetal meme phenomenon centers around the unique visual and auditory contrast of the Japanese 'Kawaii Metal' band. Most templates feature the members—Su-metal, Moametal, and formerly Yuimetal—displaying expressions ranging from intense stage presence to adorable confusion or backstage antics. These memes typically celebrate the juxtaposition of heavy, dark instrumentals with cute, high-energy idol aesthetics. Often used within the 'Kitsune' (fan) community to explain the band's appeal to outsiders or to highlight the wholesome yet hardcore nature of their music, these images have become a staple for music fans who enjoy genre-bending subcultures and the 'not what you expected' trope.