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“Ciallo” meme: meaning, origin and rare card

Ciallo is a fictional greeting from a Japanese visual novel that went viral on Chinese social media around 2023.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Ciallo” meme, 2016

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Ciallo” is a rare card of the Memes World series 77, number 22859 of the collection, and the 45th best-known meme of its 139 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Ciallo” meme mean?

This meme captures exaggerated kindness. Using it means adopting an overly enthusiastic tone, where benevolence becomes almost aggressive. It serves to break the ice with absurdity, tease friends gently, or signal an insistent but harmless presence. The formula transforms a simple hello into a social act loaded with humor and forced warmth.

Where does the “Ciallo” meme come from?

The term Ciallo first appeared in the Yuzusoft visual novel Sanoba Witch (Sabbat of the Witch), released in Japan on February 27, 2015. It was created by the character Inaba Meguru as a fanciful blend of Italian 'ciao' and English 'hello'. Although often mistakenly linked to Murasame from Senren * Banka (2016), reliable sources attribute it to Meguru. The meme saw a major resurgence around July 2023 in China, particularly following the July 21, 2023 release of the Chinese version of Sanoba Witch. Internet users began incorporating 'Ciallo~(∠・ω< )⌒★' into ACG community comments to greet each other in a quirky manner.

How to use the “Ciallo” meme

  • Greet an online group by adding the emoticon '(∠・ω< )⌒★' after every message to show excessive joy.
  • Reply to a simple question with 'Ciallo' to diffuse potential tension through absurdity.
  • Use the term as an insider code among fans of Japanese visual novels during community events.

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The “Ciallo” card in MyMemeCards

Ciallo card
NumberNo. 22859
RarityRare
CollectionMemes World series 77
Fame68/100 · #45 of 139
Recycle value10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 77: 139 cards
  • Common4734%
  • Rare3626%
  • Epic3827%
  • Legendary1410%
  • Mythic42.9%

How to get the “Ciallo” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Ciallo comes out of the Memes World series 77 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 game is Ciallo from?

Ciallo originates from the character Inaba Meguru in the Yuzusoft visual novel Sanoba Witch, released in 2015. It is frequently mistaken for being from Senren * Banka.

What does Ciallo mean?

It is a portmanteau combining the Italian 'ciao' and the English 'hello'. It is a fanciful greeting used within the context of the video game.

Why did Ciallo become a meme?

The term resurfaced on Chinese social media around 2023 due to the release of the Chinese version of Sanoba Witch. Its quirky usage and associated emoticon were adopted by the ACG community.

What is the official emoticon?

The full phrase usually includes '~(∠・ω< )⌒★', depicting a stylized, joyful face typical of Japanese visual novel aesthetics.

How do I get the Ciallo meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Ciallo” is a rare card of the Memes World series 77. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Ciallo card?

It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: 丛雨Ciallo~(∠・ω< )⌒★立体装饰牌无料- 跟我一起重拳出鸡 · ciallo - Wiktionary, the free dictionary · Murasame - Codex Gamicus - Fandom · checked on October 29, 2026.

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