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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Declination Dance” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22199 of the collection, and the 221st 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 “Declination Dance” meme mean?
This format expresses playful creativity and a sense of community belonging within anime fandoms. It allows users to personalize a known icon by injecting their favorite universe into it. The dominant emotion is humorous sharing: people enjoy seeing unexpected characters performing precise movements to recognizable music. It is a way to celebrate the absurdity or beauty of a work by reinventing it collectively.
Where does the “Declination Dance” meme come from?
The anime *Humanity Has Declined* was first broadcast on July 1, 2012. Its opening theme, titled "Real World," is performed by the group nano.RIPE. The sequence features the series' characters dancing to this track. The meme emerged when fans decided to maintain this choreographed staging while replacing the original actors with figures from other works. They also modified the soundtrack or added chaotic visual elements. Although the principle of these substitutions is well-attested, available sources do not precisely identify who created the first remix named as such, nor the exact platform where the format initially gained traction. A reference dated 2015 points to a YouTube video of the opening, without confirming it as the sole source of the phenomenon.
- 2012Initial broadcast of the anime and release of the "Real World" theme by nano.RIPE.
How to use the “Declination Dance” meme
- Replace the anime protagonists with popular video game heroes to create an absurd comparison.
- Overlay the original choreography with clips from cult movies to highlight movement similarities.
- Use the visual structure of the theme as a template to integrate various textual memes or internet references.
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The “Declination Dance” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #221 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Declination Dance” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Declination Dance comes out of the Memes World series 74 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
Declination Dance meme meaning?
It refers to remixes of the opening dance from the anime *Humanity Has Declined*. Fans replace the characters and music while keeping the choreography.
Humanity Has Declined opening song?
The theme title is "Real World," sung by the group nano.RIPE. It accompanies the viral dance sequence.
Who is nano.RIPE?
nano.RIPE is a Japanese music group known for composing several anime themes, including the one cited here.
Declination Dance origin?
The format comes from fans who diverted the 2012 sequence. The precise history of the first remix remains limitedly documented.
How do I get the Declination Dance meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Declination Dance” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Declination Dance card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Memes · All Dance Entries - Know Your Meme · Know Your Meme (@knowyourmeme) / X · checked on October 17, 2026.
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