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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Shift-JIS Arts” is a rare card of the Memes World series 72, number 21447 of the collection, and the 72nd 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 “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Shift-JIS Arts” meme mean?
These works express dramatic attitudes or emotions specific to the manga's characters. They function as ready-made visual replies. Their bizarre and exaggerated style adds theatricality to digital exchanges, often replacing text with a static, meaningful image.
Where does the “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Shift-JIS Arts” meme come from?
This phenomenon originated on 2channel, a famous Japanese text forum, around 2005. Anonymous users utilized the Shift JIS encoding to compose detailed portraits using full-width symbols. The manga *JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure* provided the main visual inspiration. These creations spread quickly as reaction memes. No single creator has been identified. The practice relies on reusing these images as fixed facial expressions. Japanese forums integrated these faces into daily conversations.
How to use the “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Shift-JIS Arts” meme
- Use a Bruno Bucciarati figure to mark an awkward silence during an online debate.
- Insert a Noriaki Kakyoin portrait to highlight an unexpected revelation in a technical discussion.
- Employ these Shift-JIS characters as a humorous signature in specialized forum comments.
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The “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Shift-JIS Arts” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 72 |
| Fame | 69/100 · #72 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Shift-JIS Arts” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Shift-JIS Arts 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
What is JoJo Shift-JIS Art?
It refers to ASCII art using specific Japanese characters, inspired by the *JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure* manga. These images serve as visual reactions in forums.
Who created JoJo Shift-JIS Arts?
No specific creator is known. These works are the result of anonymous users from the 2channel forum since around 2005.
Where can I find these memes today?
They are mainly found in archives of Japanese forums and among communities passionate about manga who appreciate this vintage style.
How do I get the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Shift-JIS Arts meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Shift-JIS Arts” 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 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Shift-JIS Arts card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: S----JIS Art: This Is The Taste Of A Liar · Shift-JIS art: I dare say | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Shift-JIS Arts · Shift_JIS art - Wikipedia · checked on October 13, 2026.
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