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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Senkōsha” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21808 of the collection, and the 187th 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 “Senkōsha” meme mean?
The meme symbolizes the sharp contrast between grandiose state marketing and an obviously flawed or archaic product. It is deployed to mock nationalistic hubris, unrealistic tech announcements, and retro-futuristic failures through bizarre, deadpan mockery.
Where does the “Senkōsha” meme come from?
The meme originated on March 3, 2001, on the Japanese text-based site Samurai Damashii through an article headlined “Cutting-Edge Robot Technology.” The post took aim at Xianxingzhe, a bipedal automaton developed by China's National University of Defense Technology. Playfully mocking it as the peak of thousands of years of science, the author placed its crude aesthetics next to advanced Japanese prototypes like Honda’s ASIMO and Sony’s SDR-3X. The parody famously invented the fictional “Chinese Cannon” weapon attached to its pelvis. Soon after, an online creator known as Yū designed an animated GIF of the machine, sparking a wave of Flash animations, fan games, and online derivative works across early Japanese cyberculture.
- March 3, 2001Samurai Damashii publishes the satirical article about Xianxingzhe, introducing the crotch cannon parody.
How to use the “Senkōsha” meme
- Mocking a heavily hyped gadget that turns out to look clumsy or hopelessly outdated.
- Laughing at exaggerated national pride surrounding mediocre technological achievements.
- Reminiscing about early 2000s Japanese Flash animation culture and classic Internet humor.
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The “Senkōsha” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 63/100 · #187 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Senkōsha” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Senkōsha comes out of the Memes World series 73 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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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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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 the Senkōsha meme?
Senkōsha is an early Japanese Internet meme that caricatured Xianxingzhe, a Chinese bipedal robot. Satirists famously reimagined it with a ridiculous crotch-mounted cannon to parody nationalist chest-thumping.
Where does the name Senkōsha come from?
It is the Japanese reading of the kanji characters for Xianxingzhe, which roughly translates to “pioneer” or “forerunner.”
What is the Chinese Cannon?
It is the fictional, absurd pelvis weapon invented by the Samurai Damashii website to turn the robot’s basic hardware into a satirical cartoon warrior.
How do I get the Senkōsha meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Senkōsha” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Senkōsha card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Xianxingzhe - Wikipedia · 先行者 - Wikipedia · <font color="orange">ROBOT WITH A ROCKET-FIRING CROTCH</font> · checked on October 15, 2026.
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