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“Nakasone OFF” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Nakasone OFF refers to offline meetups organized by Japanese internet users to collectively recreate a funny music or comedy video associated with the name 'Nakasone'.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Nakasone OFF” meme, 2007

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Nakasone OFF” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22137 of the collection, and the 53rd 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 “Nakasone OFF” meme mean?

This project expresses a desire for concretization and social sharing around digital content. It transforms a virtual experience into a physical event, fostering group cohesion. The dominant emotion is one of collective play and curiosity towards the unknown, as the exact origin of the video remains unclear to many participants.

Where does the “Nakasone OFF” meme come from?

The term 'Nakasone OFF' refers to offline meetings (off-kai) initiated by users of Japanese platforms like mixi. A specific community was created on this social network on October 13, 2007. Preparatory meetings took place on October 20 and 27, followed by an outdoor shoot on December 15 and 16, 2007, in Chiba. The dedicated website confirms this precise local organization. However, the exact audiovisual origin—whether it is a TV show, a YouTube video, or a music clip—is not definitively identified by available sources. The platform Nico Nico Douga is often mentioned in this general context, but no direct evidence links the original video specifically to this platform in the available data. The meme thus relies more on the meeting mechanism than on the source content itself.

  1. 2007Creation of the community on mixi on October 13 and outdoor shoot in Chiba in December.

How to use the “Nakasone OFF” meme

  • Organize a meetup in a public park to reenact a cult scene from an obscure video.
  • Join a themed gathering where everyone plays a specific role defined by an original script.
  • Create a local community on a social network to coordinate schedules and locations for these recreations.

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The “Nakasone OFF” card in MyMemeCards

Nakasone OFF card
NumberNo. 22137
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 74
Fame64/100 · #53 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 74: 300 cards
  • Common25083%
  • Rare299.7%
  • Epic217.0%

How to get the “Nakasone OFF” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Nakasone OFF 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

What is Nakasone OFF?

It refers to offline meetups where Japanese people collectively recreate a funny music or comedy video outdoors.

What is the origin of the Nakasone video?

The exact origin of the source video remains unknown; no specific show or artist has been formally identified.

Where do Nakasone meetups take place?

Events are held mainly in public spaces, such as in Chiba, on specific dates announced in advance.

How do I get the Nakasone OFF meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Nakasone OFF” 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 Nakasone OFF card?

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

Sources: 中曽根OFF in CHIBA(千葉) TOPページ · 人気の「元ネタ」動画 347本 - ニコニコ動画 · ジャンルから探す - ニコニコ動画 · checked on October 16, 2026.

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