In Japanese, this is “Gaina Dachi” (ガイナ立ち), and it refers to a pose that often appears in Gainax anime. In the Gainax Stance, the character stands with folded arms.

Meanwhile, the still frame of the “death pose” after Yamcha’s fatal battle has gained an unforgettable tag in pop culture. The new DC Studios boss, James Gunn, is no stranger to the anime ...