If you are using this sound in video editing, pair the initial high-frequency chime with a sudden color inversion or zoom effect to replicate the jarring impact intended by Studio MAPPA.

One particularly popular version referenced the from the Shibuya Incident arc (later adapted in Season 2). This ultra‑brief activation—used by Mahito to evade Sukuna’s counterattack—became a meme format in itself, with creators editing the sound into increasingly absurd contexts where something happens in a fraction of a second.

Beyond the memes, 2021 saw a rise in the appreciation of the sound effect within the ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) community.

there is no official "academic paper" specifically dedicated to the sound design of Mahito's Domain Expansion

: The "hand-folding" and "clasping" sounds that define Mahito's expansion often utilize manipulated natural sounds. For instance, some sound designers have achieved similar results by reversing and stretching thunder and lightning samples to create a deep, folding sound. Wet/Slime Textures

: Enthusiasts on platforms like Reddit's Sound Design community and TikTok have published their own interpretations, focusing on improving voice quality and layering unique environmental effects.