The phrase 'I'm Banishing You to the Shadow Realm' originates from the 4Kids Entertainment English dub of the popular anime series Yu-Gi-Oh!. In the original Japanese version, characters would often face actual death, but to make the show more child-friendly for Western audiences, the concept of the 'Shadow Realm'—a dark dimension of eternal suffering—was introduced as a substitute. The meme took off as a way for internet users to jokingly 'exile' or block someone after a particularly bad take, a cringe comment, or an embarrassing defeat. Usually featuring Yami Yugi or a card being played, it has evolved into a versatile reaction image used across social media to signify the end of a debate or the dismissal of an opponent.