The Gainax Pose, also known as the Gunbuster Pose, is one of the most iconic visual tropes in anime history, characterized by a character standing tall with their arms crossed over their chest in a display of supreme confidence or intimidation. First popularized by director Hideaki Anno in the 1988 OVA series Gunbuster, the pose became a signature of Studio Gainax, appearing in legendary titles like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Gurren Lagann. Fans use this template to signify a moment of ultimate triumph, the arrival of a powerful hero, or to parody the over-the-top intensity of mecha anime. Today, it remains a staple of internet culture, often used to depict someone feeling 'unlocked' or ready to take on the world with absolute authority.