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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Initial D” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21484 of the collection, and the 153rd 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 “Initial D” meme mean?
This humorous format features objects, animals, or people performing fast, sliding, or unexpected motions. Adding eurobeat creates a comedic contrast between daily reality and the dramatic intensity of a drift race. Users highlight absurdity or surprising skill through rhythmic montage.
Where does the “Initial D” meme come from?
The phenomenon relies on the Initial D manga, launched November 6, 1995, celebrating illegal street racing in Japan. The anime produced from 1998 popularized the eurobeat soundtrack. The video meme emerges without an identified author, but two YouTube uploads mark its history: Naaquh’s on April 18, 2016, and MashAllPotatoes’ on June 11, 2016. The latter is often cited as codifying the loop synchronized with the chorus of “Deja Vu,” fixing the visual and sonic style of the current viral format.
- 1995Launch of the Initial D manga on November 6, laying the automotive cultural foundations.
- 1998Broadcast of the anime, widely spreading the eurobeat culture associated with racing.
- April 18, 2016Upload by Naaquh of a YouTube compilation initiating the visual trend.
- June 11, 2016Upload by MashAllPotatoes of a video codifying the loop format over the chorus.
How to use the “Initial D” meme
- Add the song “Running in the 90’s” to a video of a cat slipping on a smooth floor to simulate a drift.
- Edit a clip showing a vehicle braking sharply while overlaying the text “Eurobeat intensifies” to emphasize the action.
- Use the chorus of “Deja Vu” when sharing an unexpected dance move or an accidental fall in a sports context.
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The “Initial D” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 68/100 · #153 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Initial D” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Initial D comes out of the Memes World series 72 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
Initial D meme meaning?
It involves pairing a fast or sliding movement with intense eurobeat music. This transforms an ordinary action into a dramatic and humorous car racing scene.
Initial D meme origin?
The video format comes from the Initial D manga (1995) and its anime (1998). The specific meme version structured around YouTube uploads in 2016, notably those by Naaquh and MashAllPotatoes.
Who is Naaquh Initial D?
Naaquh is a YouTube user who uploaded a key compilation on April 18, 2016. This video was one of the first to document and popularize the specific video editing style of the Initial D meme.
Initial D meme real or fake?
The meme is not a show or a real person. It refers to a video editing format using the Initial D manga soundtrack to accompany drifting scenes or sudden movements.
How do I get the Initial D meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Initial D” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Initial D card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Initial D · Initial D · Memes (internet term) - NamuWiki · checked on October 14, 2026.
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