The 'Kira' pose originates from the 2008 anime Macross Frontier, specifically performed by the character Ranka Lee during her breakout song 'Seikan Hikou' (Interstellar Flight). The pose involves a playful wink combined with a hand gesture forming a 'V' shape near the eye, accompanied by the onomatopoeic sparkle sound effect 'Kira!'. Since its debut, the pose has become a legendary staple in anime culture, symbolizing the peak of 'moe' and idol energy. It is frequently parodied in other anime series and redrawn by fans using various characters to recreate the iconic sparkly aesthetic. In internet culture, the meme is often used to emphasize a character's attempt at being cute, sometimes used sincerely and other times ironically to subvert expectations.