The 'Just As Planned' meme, often inextricably linked with the term 'Keikaku' (Japanese for plan), rose to prominence through the anime community, specifically referencing Light Yagami from Death Note. The meme captures the smug satisfaction of a character whose complex machinations have finally come to fruition. While it originated from fansubbed anime scenes where 'Keikaku' was famously left untranslated, the phrase has since evolved into a versatile internet trope. It is now used across various fandoms—most notably Warhammer 40k—and in everyday social media contexts to humorously claim credit for a sequence of events that appeared accidental but were 'actually' part of a grand design.