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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Shinra Tensei” is a rare card of the Anime Memes pack, number 55 of the collection, and the 1st best-known meme of its 66 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Shinra Tensei” meme mean?
The meme is used when someone or something gets blasted away, pushed aside, or overwhelmed by a forceful response. It can also turn a minor problem into a joke about catastrophic overreaction. The reference to Pain’s signature ability makes it a shorthand for spectacular repulsion, exaggerated power, or consequences wildly out of proportion to the original situation.
Where does the “Shinra Tensei” meme come from?
Shinra Tensei comes from Naruto and is a technique mainly associated with Pain. It repels objects and attacks through an invisible force; at its largest scale, it destroys the village of Konoha during the arc focused on Pain. The meme’s exact origin is unknown: the available sources do not identify its first appearance, platform, or date of spread. One documented early example is a YouTube video titled “Shinra Tensei v2.01 – REAL LIFE Naruto,” published by HitokageProduction on April 2, 2013. The parody presents the technique in a real-life setting and refers to Pain and Konoha’s destruction, but there is no evidence that it started the meme. Online, the reference is used for scenes of people being blasted away and for jokes about massively excessive destruction.
- April 2, 2013HitokageProduction publishes the live-action parody “Shinra Tensei v2.01 – REAL LIFE Naruto” on YouTube.
How to use the “Shinra Tensei” meme
- Caption a scene where a character gets thrown across the frame as an exaggerated knockback.
- Use it to portray a minor inconvenience as the trigger for a catastrophic response.
- Label an attack that clears everything in its path with Pain’s signature technique.
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The “Shinra Tensei” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Anime Memes pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #1 of 66 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @junod94 |
How to get the “Shinra Tensei” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Shinra Tensei comes out of the Anime Memes pack as a rare 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 10 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 does Shinra Tensei mean?
In Naruto, it is the name of a technique mainly used by Pain to repel objects and attacks. Sources give more than one translation of the name.
Who uses Shinra Tensei in Naruto?
Pain is the character mainly associated with the technique. It uses an invisible force to push away objects and attacks.
Where did the Shinra Tensei meme come from?
Its exact origin as a meme is unknown. A parody uploaded to YouTube on April 2, 2013, is an early documented example, but it has not been established as the first.
What is the Shinra Tensei meme used for?
It usually accompanies a scene where someone or something is forcefully pushed away, or where a response seems wildly excessive. The reference is to Pain’s technique in Naruto.
How do I get the Shinra Tensei meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Shinra Tensei” is a rare card of the Anime Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Shinra Tensei card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: This video is a humorous “villain origin story” meme that depicts a ... · Shinra Tensei v2.01 - REAL LIFE Naruto · 🪨Be gone demon! Shinra Tensei! ✋ https://youtube.com ... · checked on November 1, 2026.
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