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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “4Kids Entertainment” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22550 of the collection, and the 44th best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “4Kids Entertainment” meme mean?
Mentioning 4Kids means recalling a time when Japanese cartoons reached American screens trimmed, rewritten and renamed. Today the name works as a nostalgic or mocking shorthand for any adaptation that strays from its source: Japanese dishes replaced with local food, scenes shortened, terminology rewritten. Anime fans use it to criticize excessive localization or to joke about how a favorite show would turn out “4Kids style.” For viewers who grew up with those versions, it also carries real childhood nostalgia, so the tone swings between affectionate memory and fond complaint depending on the audience.
Where does the “4Kids Entertainment” meme come from?
The company was founded in 1970 by Mike Germakian, co-creator of Thundercats, and Stan Weston, creator of G.I. Joe, as Leisure Concepts, a licensing agency. It handled licenses such as Star Wars and The Legend of Zelda before becoming 4Kids Entertainment in 1995. Its first big hit was the English adaptation of Pokémon for television, which led it to dub other series, including Yu-Gi-Oh! and One Piece. Fans complained about cuts and swaps, such as rice balls in Pokémon replaced with American food and the Marines in One Piece turned into Navy sailors. In October 2006 the video series “What If 4Kids Got X” imagined a Naruto adaptation, and in April 2011 the company declared bankruptcy. It was renamed 4Licensing Corporation on December 21, 2012.
- 1970The company is founded as Leisure Concepts.
- 1995It becomes 4Kids Entertainment.
- October 2006The first “What If 4Kids Got X” video appears on YouTube.
- April 2011The company declares bankruptcy.
- December 21, 2012It is renamed 4Licensing Corporation.
How to use the “4Kids Entertainment” meme
- Joke that an anime would be unrecognizable in its 4Kids version.
- Reminisce about childhood theme songs and dubs.
- Criticize a localization that swaps Japanese references for local ones.
- Share a side-by-side comparison of an original and its American edit.
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The “4Kids Entertainment” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 76 |
| Fame | 64/100 · #44 of 298 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “4Kids Entertainment” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; 4Kids Entertainment comes out of the Memes World series 76 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What is 4Kids Entertainment?
It is an American company that adapted and aired Japanese anime for English-language TV, including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and One Piece.
Why do fans criticize 4Kids?
Because its versions heavily altered the originals, with cut scenes, rewritten dialogue and Japanese elements replaced by American ones.
What happened to 4Kids Entertainment?
It declared bankruptcy in April 2011 and was renamed 4Licensing Corporation in December 2012.
Which shows did 4Kids adapt?
The main ones cited are Pokémon, One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh!.
How do I get the 4Kids Entertainment meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “4Kids Entertainment” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the 4Kids Entertainment card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Know Your Meme — 4Kids Entertainment · checked on October 18, 2026.
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