The Toei Spider-Man meme originates from the 1978 Japanese tokusatsu television series produced by Toei Company. Starring Takuya Yamashiro, this version of the web-slinger is famous for his dramatic martial arts poses, his giant robot Leopardon, and his iconic self-introduction as 'The Emissary from Hell.' The internet embraced the character, often phonetically referred to as 'Spy Darma,' due to the stark contrast between his high-energy, campy action and the Western version of the hero. Today, the meme is used to highlight absurdly heroic entrances, niche retro culture, or to mock overly serious superhero tropes with 70s Japanese flair.