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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Greetings Are Magic” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21776 of the collection, and the 120th 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 “Greetings Are Magic” meme mean?
This meme highlights the comedic absurdity of an overly cheerful message during a tragic period. It contrasts the cute mascots’ naive positivity with the harsh reality of the time. Users employ it to satirize out-of-touch optimism or inappropriate corporate cheerfulness in crises.
Where does the “Greetings Are Magic” meme come from?
The spot, titled Aisatsu no Mahō, was produced by Tokyu Agency Hokkaidō and Morning for AC Japan in 2010. It promoted greetings as magical words using animal mascots and a catchy "Popopopo~n" refrain. Airable from July 2010 to June 2011, it resurfaced intensely after the March 11, 2011 earthquake. Reduced commercial advertising made the spot ubiquitous. Its perceived naivety triggered online ridicule, transforming an educational campaign into a viral mockery object.
- 2010Production of the spot by Tokyu Agency and Morning for the AC Japan campaign.
- July 2010Start of national broadcast of the public service announcement on traditional media outlets.
- March 11, 2011The earthquake causes a reduction in commercial ads, making the spot highly frequent on TV.
- 2011Japanese and international internet users remix the spot for online mockery and humorous edits.
How to use the “Greetings Are Magic” meme
- Use this meme to criticize a corporate message that feels too positive during a social crisis.
- Share it to illustrate cultural confusion regarding content that is strangely joyful despite context.
- Employ it in a sarcastic comment about an advertisement deemed inappropriate for the current situation.
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The “Greetings Are Magic” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 65/100 · #120 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Greetings Are Magic” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Greetings Are Magic 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 Greetings Are Magic?
It is an old Japanese public service announcement that became a meme after heavy rebroadcasting following the 2011 earthquake.
Greetings Are Magic origin?
Produced in 2010 by Tokyu Agency for AC Japan, it promoted greetings featuring animated animal mascots.
Why is Greetings Are Magic a meme?
Its perceived optimism as out-of-touch after the March 2011 disaster triggered viral online mockery and remixes.
Who is Aisatsu-bōya?
He is the main character of the spot, a boy who says greetings accompanied by animated animal mascots.
How do I get the Greetings Are Magic meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Greetings Are Magic” 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 Greetings Are Magic 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「ぽぽぽぽーん」動画 1,021本 - ニコニコ動画 · Memes · Group - Message of Solidarity to the People of Japan (Michael ... · checked on October 15, 2026.
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