The 'Be the X the Japanese think you are' meme originated from a piece of motivational art depicting a hyper-competent, heroic American soldier as seen through the lens of Japanese media and aesthetics. It serves as a humorous call to action for people to live up to the cool, over-the-top, or noble archetypes often portrayed in anime, manga, and Japanese video games. While initially focusing on Americans, the template evolved into a versatile 'Be the [Identity]' format, allowing users to poke fun at international stereotypes or celebrate the most badass versions of their own cultures and hobbies.