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* ''Webcomic/Aurora2019'': Kendal [[https://comicaurora.com/aurora/1-15-25/ assumes this pose]] while delivering a TheReasonYouSuckSpeech to a tyrannical god.
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* This is one of the signature poses of WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls. Especially with Buttercup, which means she's either very irritated or she's ready to rumble.
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* Hotsuma in the UsefulNotes/{{P|layStation2}}S2 ''VideoGame/Shinobi2002'' folds his arms when standing or walking. As does his successor in ''VideoGame/Nightshade2003'', Hibana.
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* Hotsuma in the UsefulNotes/{{P|layStation2}}S2 Platform/{{P|layStation2}}S2 ''VideoGame/Shinobi2002'' folds his arms when standing or walking. As does his successor in ''VideoGame/Nightshade2003'', Hibana.
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** In it's sequel, Diebuster, Buster Machine 7 combines the Gunbuster Pose with MoreDakka, in that [[spoiler:Nono]] just stands there, arms folded, with her IdiotHair directing a massive swarm of attacks. And later, with Diebuster, she's straddling literal ''planets'' with her Gunbuster Poses.
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** [[spoiler:{{Exaggerated|Trope}} in the finale with the entire cast pulling this as Simon saves Nia from the Anti-Spiral. Then in the second movie: this is the pose first assumed by the Super Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (a HumongousMecha just over half the size of the universe) in the film's climax.]]
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** [[spoiler:{{Exaggerated|Trope}} in the finale with the entire cast pulling this as Simon saves Nia from the Anti-Spiral. Then in the second movie: this is the pose first assumed by the Super Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (a HumongousMecha just over half the size of the universe) in the film's climax.]]climax]], managing to top the above action by Diebuster when it manages a Gunbuster Pose that straddles ''galaxies''.
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See also ReverseArmFold (this pose's more laid-back cousin) and DynamicAkimbo. Sometimes combined with DramaticHighPerching. Often leads to RebelRelaxation, but this [[SisterTrope is when they aren't leaning]]. Among {{Anime}} fans, this is known as the "Gainax Pose" because so many badass Gainax characters used it (including the page image).
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See also ReverseArmFold (this pose's more laid-back cousin) and DynamicAkimbo. Sometimes combined with DramaticHighPerching. Often leads to RebelRelaxation, but this [[SisterTrope is when they aren't leaning]]. Among {{Anime}} fans, this is known as the "Gainax Pose" because so many badass Gainax Creator/StudioGainax characters used it (including the page image).
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* {{Space Pirate|s}} ''Anime/CaptainHarlock'' does this from time to time, especially when he's behind the Arcadia's ship's wheel.
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* Izumi and Sig Curtis from ''Manga/FullmetalAlchemist.''
** Ed does it a few times when he's sulking, but he's still just as badass as the others.
** Special mention goes to Greed/Ling (Greed being dominant) while he descents slowly in the elevator of the government's central building; about to destroy the Amestris' soldiers below.
** Ed does it a few times when he's sulking, but he's still just as badass as the others.
** Special mention goes to Greed/Ling (Greed being dominant) while he descents slowly in the elevator of the government's central building; about to destroy the Amestris' soldiers below.
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* Izumi and Sig Curtis from ''Manga/FullmetalAlchemist.''
**'' Ed does it a few times when he's sulking, but he's still just as badass as the others.
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* Two more Words: [[Anime/MobileFighterGGundam Master Asia]]. And the ''actual'' King of Hearts that appeared [[spoiler: as part of the ''[[HeartBeatdown Sekhia Love-Love Tenkyoken]]'']] in the finale. Who cares what it was, it rocked all the same.
* ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' has a habit of doing this when he's feeling particularly confident, or after having accomplished a BigDamnHeroes moment.
* ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' has a habit of doing this when he's feeling particularly confident, or after having accomplished a BigDamnHeroes moment.
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* ''Anime/MobileFighterGGundam'': Two more Words: [[Anime/MobileFighterGGundam words: Master Asia]]. Asia. And the ''actual'' King of Hearts that appeared [[spoiler: as [[spoiler:as part of the ''[[HeartBeatdown ''[[HeartBeatDown Sekhia Love-Love Tenkyoken]]'']] in the finale. Who cares what it was, it rocked all the same.
*''Manga/{{Naruto}}'' ''Manga/{{Naruto}}'':
** Naruto has a habit of doing this when he's feeling particularly confident, or after having accomplished a BigDamnHeroes moment.
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** Naruto has a habit of doing this when he's feeling particularly confident, or after having accomplished a BigDamnHeroes moment.
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* Dynamis from ''[[Manga/NegimaMagisterNegiMagi Negima!]]'' ''fights'' in that position. He still has [[MultiArmedAndDangerous two hands free]], though.
* ''Franchise/OnePiece'': There is a reason why [[Manga/OnePiece Roronoa Zoro]] is the page image for MadeOfIron. [[spoiler:Imagine all of the pain from your captain was transferred to you while you were already clinging to Death's Door. Zoro [[MadeOfIron SURVIVED THAT]]. The armfold was the cherry on top.]]
* ''Webcomic/OnePunchMan'': This is King's default pose in battle, and many fear what would happen if he ever ''uncrossed'' his arms. [[spoiler:He's actually standing like this because with his arms crossed, it's easier for him not to flip out and run away.]]
* Kirino's pose on the cover of the first volume of ''Literature/{{Oreimo}}'' is more [[{{Tsundere}} tsun-tsun]] than badass, but it's enough to undergo MemeticMutation as seen [[http://danbooru.donmai.us/post?tags=can%27t_be_this_cute&searchDefault=Search here]] ({{N|otSafeForWork}}SFW).
* Treecko/Grovyle/Sceptile does this often in ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries' (and man is it badass).
* ''Franchise/OnePiece'': There is a reason why [[Manga/OnePiece Roronoa Zoro]] is the page image for MadeOfIron. [[spoiler:Imagine all of the pain from your captain was transferred to you while you were already clinging to Death's Door. Zoro [[MadeOfIron SURVIVED THAT]]. The armfold was the cherry on top.]]
* ''Webcomic/OnePunchMan'': This is King's default pose in battle, and many fear what would happen if he ever ''uncrossed'' his arms. [[spoiler:He's actually standing like this because with his arms crossed, it's easier for him not to flip out and run away.]]
* Kirino's pose on the cover of the first volume of ''Literature/{{Oreimo}}'' is more [[{{Tsundere}} tsun-tsun]] than badass, but it's enough to undergo MemeticMutation as seen [[http://danbooru.donmai.us/post?tags=can%27t_be_this_cute&searchDefault=Search here]] ({{N|otSafeForWork}}SFW).
* Treecko/Grovyle/Sceptile does this often in ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries' (and man is it badass).
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* Dynamis from ''[[Manga/NegimaMagisterNegiMagi Negima!]]'' ''Manga/NegimaMagisterNegiMagi'' ''fights'' in that this position. He still has [[MultiArmedAndDangerous two hands free]], though.
*''Franchise/OnePiece'': ''Manga/OnePiece'': There is a reason why [[Manga/OnePiece Roronoa Zoro]] Zoro is the page image for MadeOfIron. [[spoiler:Imagine all of the pain from your captain was transferred to you while you were already clinging to Death's Door. Zoro [[MadeOfIron SURVIVED THAT]].''survived that''. The armfold was the cherry on top.]]
*''Webcomic/OnePunchMan'': This is King's default pose in battle, and many fear what would happen if he ever ''uncrossed'' his arms. [[spoiler:He's actually standing like this because with his arms crossed, it's easier for him not to flip out and run away.]]
* Kirino's pose on the cover of the first volume of ''Literature/{{Oreimo}}'' is more [[{{Tsundere}} tsun-tsun]] than badass, but it's enough to undergo MemeticMutation as seen [[http://danbooru.donmai.us/post?tags=can%27t_be_this_cute&searchDefault=Search here]] ({{N|otSafeForWork}}SFW).
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** Treecko/Grovyle/Sceptile does this often in ''Anime/PokemonTheSeries' (and man is it badass).
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* Kirino's pose on the cover of the first volume of ''Literature/{{Oreimo}}'' is more [[{{Tsundere}} tsun-tsun]] than badass, but it's enough to undergo MemeticMutation as seen [[http://danbooru.donmai.us/post?tags=can%27t_be_this_cute&searchDefault=Search here]] ({{N|otSafeForWork}}SFW).
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* ''Manga/SaintSeiya'': Taurus Aldebaran in the original series and the ''Manga/SaintSeiyaTheLostCanvas'' spin-off. He even [[ExaggeratedTrope fights multiple opponents (and wins!) in this position]].
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** Taurus Aldebaran in [[Manga/SaintSeiya the originalseries series]] and the ''Manga/SaintSeiyaTheLostCanvas'' spin-off. He even [[ExaggeratedTrope fights multiple opponents (and wins!) in this position]].
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* The Franchise/{{Batman}}'s first in-story appearance (Detective #27) had him on a rooftop with this pose confronting baddies in the middle of a break-in. One of the most luminary first entrances in comic fiction.
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* The Franchise/{{Batman}}'s ComicBook/{{Batman}}'s first in-story appearance (Detective #27) (''ComicBook/DetectiveComicsNumber27'') had him on a rooftop with this pose confronting baddies in the middle of a break-in. One of the most luminary first entrances in comic fiction.
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* ComicBook/BlackAdam uses this all the time. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis All. The. Time.]] Normally while hovering a few inches off the ground. Alexander Luthor one time called him on it, saying that his constant hovering was creeping people out.
* Slight variation with ComicBook/{{Darkseid}}, as the Lord of Apokolips tends to fold his arms behind his back.
* ''ComicBook/DoctorDoom'' does this all the time.
* Franchise/GreenLantern Guy Gardner complains that he isn't able to do to this when [[GenderBender he is turned into a woman]] ([[MostCommonSuperPower with a physical trait common with most comic superheroines]]) in an issue of ''Guy Gardner: Warrior''.
* Slight variation with ComicBook/{{Darkseid}}, as the Lord of Apokolips tends to fold his arms behind his back.
* ''ComicBook/DoctorDoom'' does this all the time.
* Franchise/GreenLantern Guy Gardner complains that he isn't able to do to this when [[GenderBender he is turned into a woman]] ([[MostCommonSuperPower with a physical trait common with most comic superheroines]]) in an issue of ''Guy Gardner: Warrior''.
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* ComicBook/BlackAdam uses this all the time. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis All. The. Time.]] Normally while hovering a few inches off the ground. Alexander Luthor one time called him on it, saying that his constant hovering was creeping people out.
* Slight variation with ComicBook/{{Darkseid}}, as the Lord of Apokolips tends to fold his arms behind his back.
* ''ComicBook/DoctorDoom''''ComicBook/FantasticFour'':
** Doctor Doom does this all the time.
** Mr. Fantastic, being a RubberMan, is able to do this ''and'' DynamicAkimbo [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fantastic.jpg at the same time.]]
*Franchise/GreenLantern ''ComicBook/GreenLantern'': Guy Gardner complains that he isn't able to do to this when [[GenderBender he is turned into a woman]] ([[MostCommonSuperPower with a physical trait common with most comic superheroines]]) in an issue of ''Guy Gardner: Warrior''.
* Slight variation with ComicBook/{{Darkseid}}, as the Lord of Apokolips tends to fold his arms behind his back.
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** Doctor Doom does this all the time.
** Mr. Fantastic, being a RubberMan, is able to do this ''and'' DynamicAkimbo [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fantastic.jpg at the same time.]]
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* ''ComicBook/NewGods'': Slight variation with Darkseid, as the Lord of Apokolips tends to fold his arms behind his back.
* ''ComicBook/{{Shazam}}'': Black Adam uses this all the time. [[PunctuatedForEmphasis All. The. Time.]] Normally while hovering a few inches off the ground. Alexander Luthor one time called him on it, saying that his constant hovering was creeping people out.
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* Commonly done by Franchise/{{Superman}}, who stands and/or floats with arms crossed with a derisive look on his face after his opponent's attacks have failed to even make him flinch. Also done whenever he's chiding a crook for acting like a {{Jerkass}}, usually with a "I'm not mad, I'm just ''disappointed''" attitude. Being [[NiceGuy Superman]], this is [[ShamingTheMob really effective]].
* ''ComicBook/{{Supergirl}}'' does this every so often.
* ''ComicBook/{{Supergirl}}'' does this every so often.
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* Commonly done by Franchise/{{Superman}}, who stands and/or floats with arms crossed with a derisive look on his face after his opponent's attacks have failed to even make him flinch. Also done whenever he's chiding a crook for acting like a {{Jerkass}}, usually with a "I'm not mad, I'm just ''disappointed''" attitude. Being [[NiceGuy Superman]], this is [[ShamingTheMob really effective]].
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** In ''ComicBook/ElseworldsFinestSupergirlAndBatgirl'', Supergirl crossed her arms across her chest when she confronted ''Comicbook/{{Batgirl}}'' for first time. Captain Marvel and Big Barda also do this when they argue with Batgirl after arriving on Gotham.
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** In ''ComicBook/ElseworldsFinestSupergirlAndBatgirl'', Supergirl crossed crosses her arms across her chest when she confronted ''Comicbook/{{Batgirl}}'' confronts ComicBook/{{Batgirl}} for first time. Captain Marvel and Big Barda also do this when they argue with Batgirl after arriving on Gotham.
* Commonly done by ComicBook/{{Superman}}, who stands and/or floats with arms crossed with a derisive look on his face after his opponent's attacks have failed to even make him flinch. Also done whenever he's chiding a crook for acting like a {{Jerkass}}, usually with a "I'm not mad, I'm just ''disappointed''" attitude. Being [[NiceGuy Superman]], this is [[ShamingTheMob really effective]].
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** ComicBook/{{Cyclops}} is prone to this when he's doing the Team Leader bit. Also, he has that "impressive muscles" part down to an absurd degree.
** The genocidal supervillain ComicBook/{{Apocalypse}} can often be seen looking superior in this pose.
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** ComicBook/{{Cyclops}} Cyclops is prone to this when he's doing the Team Leader bit. Also, he has that "impressive muscles" part down to an absurd degree.
** The genocidal supervillainComicBook/{{Apocalypse}} Apocalypse can often be seen looking superior in this pose.
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* Inspector Javert's default pose in ''Literature/LesMiserables''. When he stops doing it [[DrivenToSuicide he's in trouble...]]
* Visser Three from ''Literature/{{Animorphs}}'' makes use of this on the cover of [[VillainEpisode VISSER]].
* Visser Three from ''Literature/{{Animorphs}}'' makes use of this on the cover of [[VillainEpisode VISSER]].
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* Inspector Javert's default pose in ''Literature/LesMiserables''. When he stops doing it, [[DrivenToSuicide he's in trouble]]...
* Kirino's pose on the cover of the first volume of ''Literature/{{Oreimo}}'' is more [[{{Tsundere}} tsun-tsun]] than badass, but it's enough to undergo MemeticMutation as seen [[http://danbooru.donmai.us/post?tags=can%27t_be_this_cute&searchDefault=Search here]] ({{N|otSafeForWork}}SFW).
* Kirino's pose on the cover of the first volume of ''Literature/{{Oreimo}}'' is more [[{{Tsundere}} tsun-tsun]] than badass, but it's enough to undergo MemeticMutation as seen [[http://danbooru.donmai.us/post?tags=can%27t_be_this_cute&searchDefault=Search here]] ({{N|otSafeForWork}}SFW).
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* ''Webcomic/BasicInstructions:'' Though most of the comic's original run, resident superhero Rocket Hat silently appears in the [[LazyArtist same]] not-very-heroic pose with all of his [[ComicallyInvincibleHero effortless beatdowns]] of the Moon Men's Emperor occuring [[OffscreenMomentOfAwesome off-camera]]. Toward the end, he finally adapts this trope's pose.
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* ''Webcomic/BasicInstructions:'' ''Webcomic/BasicInstructions'': Though most of the comic's original run, resident superhero Rocket Hat silently appears in the [[LazyArtist same]] not-very-heroic pose with all of his [[ComicallyInvincibleHero effortless beatdowns]] of the Moon Men's Emperor occuring [[OffscreenMomentOfAwesome off-camera]]. Toward the end, he finally adapts this trope's pose.
* ''Webcomic/OnePunchMan'': This is King's default pose in battle, and many fear what would happen if he ever ''uncrossed'' his arms. [[spoiler:He's actually standing like this because with his arms crossed, it's easier for him not to flip out and run away.]]
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* Firebrand pulls it at the end of the 11/11/12 livestream video in ''WebVideo/TribeTwelve''. [[spoiler: "YOU'RE FUCKING WELCOME."]]
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* Firebrand pulls it at the end of the 11/11/12 livestream video in ''WebVideo/TribeTwelve''. [[spoiler: "YOU'RE [[spoiler:"YOU'RE FUCKING WELCOME."]]
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* In ''VideoGame/GenshinImpact'', Zhongli's [[LimitBreak Elemental Burst]] ''Planet Befall'' has him [[https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/gensin-impact/images/5/59/Planet_Befall_Preview.gif/revision/latest?cb=20210605000339 do this]] as a [[MeteorSummoningAttack giant metorite falls on his opponents]].
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* As might be expected from the large number of badasses in the franchise, ''VideoGame/FistOfTheNorthStarKensRage'' has quite a few of its characters do this, especially after [[LimitBreak Musou attacks]]. Most notable is [[SpellMyNameWithAnS Souther/Thouzer]], whose Badass Arm Fold and EvilLaugh are both weaponized as part of his Nanto abilities.
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* As might be expected from the large number of badasses in the franchise, ''VideoGame/FistOfTheNorthStarKensRage'' has quite a few of its characters do this, especially after [[LimitBreak Musou attacks]]. Most notable is [[SpellMyNameWithAnS Souther/Thouzer]], Souther, whose Badass Arm Fold and EvilLaugh are both weaponized as part of his Nanto abilities.
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* Robin and Cyborg from ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans2003'' do this from time to time.
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* Robin and Cyborg from ''WesternAnimation/TeenTitans2003'' ''WesternAnimation/{{Teen Titans|2003}}'' do this from time to time.
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* [[VideoGame/StarFox Falco]] in the ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' games.
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* Hotsuma in the UsefulNotes/{{P|layStation2}}S2 ''[[VideoGame/Shinobi2002 Shinobi]]'' folds his arms when standing or walking. As does his successor, [[VideoGame/NightshadeKunoichi Hibana]].
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* Hotsuma in the UsefulNotes/{{P|layStation2}}S2 ''[[VideoGame/Shinobi2002 Shinobi]]'' ''VideoGame/Shinobi2002'' folds his arms when standing or walking. As does his successor, [[VideoGame/NightshadeKunoichi Hibana]].successor in ''VideoGame/Nightshade2003'', Hibana.
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* ''Manga/StarStrikeItRich'': During her introduction at the start Valkyria's firt tournament, Riko has her arms crossed across her chest, emphasizing her muscules and showing that she is confident in her chances of winning.
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* Sonic, Knuckles and especially Shadow from the ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog'' series fold their arms on a regular basis.
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* Sonic, Knuckles and especially Shadow from the ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog'' ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' series fold their arms on a regular basis.basis in cutscenes, official artwork, or idle animations.