AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Unsheathing the Sword' meme, also known as 'Kamina's Sword,' originates from the anime series 'Gurren Lagann.' It features a close-up image of the character Kamina as he draws his katana from its sheath. This image is widely used online as an exploitable template for creating memes that often feature misleading or humorous alterations.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme originated from a scene in the third episode of the 'Gurren Lagann' anime series, which first aired on April 8th, 2007 in Japan. The particular scene involves the character Kamina unsheathing his katana to confront his opponent, Viral. The iconic moment captured in the meme can be seen in a clip from the episode.^[1]

Origin: 2019