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“Dangerous Series” meme: meaning, origin and common card

The Dangerous Series is a tag for Japanese MAD videos.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 7 min read
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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Dangerous Series” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21718 of the collection, and the 31st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Dangerous Series” meme mean?

This format relies on comedic dissonance: an epic, dramatic soundtrack accompanies ordinary or absurd scenes. The goal is to mockingly elevate trivial content into heroic moments through musical intensity. It is used to inject irony and humor into everyday footage by contrasting visual banality with grandiose audio.

Where does the “Dangerous Series” meme come from?

The Dangerous Series refers to a tag applied to Japanese MAD videos using the track "Fight Against an Armed Boss" from Super Mario RPG. Sources attribute its documented origin to Niconico, but no creator, founding video, or exact date is confirmed. The year 2010 is cited without proof. A 2011 exchange already references the phenomenon and identifies the sound source, without specifying its precise origin. The principle remains simple: juxtapose this epic music with any scene, usually to produce a comedic contrast between the visual action and the gravity of the sound.

How to use the “Dangerous Series” meme

  • Layer the Super Mario RPG music over cat videos to make them appear heroic.
  • Use this tag in YouTube Poop montages to emphasize the absurdity of a mundane scene.
  • Include the "Fight Against an Armed Boss" track in funny clip compilations to create an ironic dramatic effect.

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The “Dangerous Series” card in MyMemeCards

Dangerous Series card
NumberNo. 21718
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 73
Fame66/100 · #31 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 73: 300 cards
  • Common20167%
  • Rare9933%

How to get the “Dangerous Series” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Dangerous Series comes out of the Memes World series 73 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 the Dangerous Series?

It is a tag for Japanese MAD videos that layers Super Mario RPG music over random images to create a humorous contrast.

What music does the Dangerous Series use?

It uses "Fight Against an Armed Boss," an intense track from the video game Super Mario RPG.

Where does the Dangerous Series come from?

The origin is attributed to Niconico, but no date, creator, or founding video is confirmed by available sources.

How do I get the Dangerous Series meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Dangerous Series” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Dangerous Series card?

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

Sources: 人気の「危険な○○シリーズ」動画 1,648本 - ニコニコ動画 · よくYoutubeに危険なというMADがあるじゃないですか · Memes · checked on October 15, 2026.

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