The 'Fistful of Yen' meme, often featuring Faye Valentine from the legendary anime Cowboy Bebop clutching a stack of Woolongs, serves as a universal symbol for sudden wealth or reckless spending. While the title is a play on the classic Sergio Leone Western 'A Fistful of Dollars,' the meme culture adaptation focuses on the relatability of financial highs and lows. It is frequently used by the anime community to depict the feeling of receiving a paycheck, only to immediately spend it on figures, conventions, or gacha games. The template's popularity stems from its expressive art style and the timeless struggle of managing money in a consumerist world.