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“JoJo's Pose” meme: meaning, origin and epic card

The 'JoJo’s Pose' refers to the dramatic and exaggerated stances taken by characters in the anime and manga *JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure*.

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The “JoJo's Pose” meme, 2003

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “JoJo's Pose” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70, number 20821 of the collection, and the 20th best-known meme of its 243 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “JoJo's Pose” meme mean?

This meme embodies boldness, assumed ridiculousness, and passionate devotion to a cult work. Using this pose allows one to transform a mundane situation into an epic, or even absurd, moment. The underlying emotion is one of self-transcendence pushed to the extreme. It is used to show that one takes something very seriously, or ironically to highlight excessive behavior. It serves as a badge of belonging to the fan community, celebrating the unique style of author Hirohiko Araki.

Where does the “JoJo's Pose” meme come from?

The documented origin of this phenomenon dates back to the launch of the 'JoJo’s Posing School' (*JoJo Dachi Kyōshitsu*) project on the Japanese community site Bungei Junkie Paradise on April 9, 2003. This initiative invited fans to reproduce poses from the manga, photograph themselves, and publish their results online. The movement's popularity quickly exceeded the digital realm, leading to physical meetups in Japan in 2003. Photos and videos from these gatherings subsequently circulated massively on platforms like Nico Nico Douga and YouTube, especially after the official events ended in 2004. The term thus refers both to the artistic style of Hirohiko Araki and to this fan-driven participatory practice.

  1. 2003Launch of the 'JoJo’s Posing School' project on Bungei Junkie Paradise on April 9.
  2. 2003Organization of first physical fan meetups in Japan to mimic the poses.
  3. 2004End of official meetups, but massive spread of content on Nico Nico Douga and YouTube.

How to use the “JoJo's Pose” meme

  • Post a photo of yourself in a mundane location striking a rigid, intense posture to create a humorous contrast.
  • Caption a dance or sports video with this term to highlight the theatrical and stylized nature of the movements performed.
  • Create a visual parody by replacing a famous character with a friend who meticulously mimics the signature gestures of the series.

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The “JoJo's Pose” card in MyMemeCards

JoJo's Pose card
NumberNo. 20821
RarityEpic
CollectionMemes World series 70
Fame81/100 · #20 of 243
Recycle value20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 70: 243 cards
  • Common197.8%
  • Rare197.8%
  • Epic19580%
  • Legendary62.5%
  • Mythic41.6%

How to get the “JoJo's Pose” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; JoJo's Pose comes out of the Memes World series 70 as an epic 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 20 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's Pose?

It refers to the dramatic and exaggerated stances of characters in the anime and manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, which have become a major cultural phenomenon.

JoJo Dachi meaning?

This Japanese term specifically denotes the act of posing like JoJo characters, emphasizing the rigidity and dynamism of the body.

Who invented JoJo's Pose?

The poses are created by author Hirohiko Araki for his manga. The organized fan movement was initiated by the site Bungei Junkie Paradise in 2003.

Where does the JoJo meme come from?

The viral phenomenon finds its official source in the 'JoJo’s Posing School' project launched in April 2003 in Japan, before gaining traction on YouTube and Nico Nico Douga.

How do I get the JoJo's Pose meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “JoJo's Pose” is an epic card of the Memes World series 70. 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 Pose card?

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

Sources: JoJo's Pose · JoJo's Pose · JOJO off meeting "Posing" - Know Your Meme · checked on October 31, 2026.

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