The History of Nyan Cat

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On April 2nd, 2011, one of the most iconic and viral memes of all time was created, Nyan Cat. This video, made in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the iconic Pop-Tart Cat, covers the creation of the meme and several key moments in its history. Nyan Cat is a relic from the early days of the internet, but that doesn’t mean it’s no longer relevant. In fact, there is reason to believe that now, after a decade of existence, it is more relevant than ever. I hope you enjoy this special video in commemoration of a special part of internet culture.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:37 The History of Nyan Cat
9:51 Outro
Music
Nyanyanyanyanyanyanya! (Original): • Hatsune Miku - NyaNyaN...
Nyanyanyanyanyanyanya! (Nyan Cat): • Video
Keyboard Cat on Music Box: • Keyboard Cat (on a mus...
Keyboard Cat on Electric Guitar: • Keyboard Cat on Electr...
Nyan Cat Electronic Remix: • [Electronic] Nyan Cat ...
Sources
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyan_Cat
knowyourmeme.com/memes/nyan-cat
knowyourmeme.com/memes/nyanya...
knowyourmeme.com/editorials/i...
Ya know, if you think about it Nyan Cat should be called “Nya Cat” because the song that plays in the background goes “nya nya nya”, not “nyan nyan nyan”. Anyways, if you enjoy this video, and are feeling particularly reckless with your life choices, feel free to subscribe.

[@mikansyndrome]

It’s a sad thing how the cat that Chris Torres owned when he made Nyan cat passed away at 2012, but he’ll always be remember as the amazing worldwide meme

[@HazyNature]

Nyan cat was based on a real cat?

[@CosmicPelt]

@@HazyNature Bro did you not even watch the video

[@parkerturner9766]

the cat died at 2012 years old???

[@CosmicPelt]

@@parkerturner9766 If that ain't sarcasm, then they just did a small typing error, they meant to say it passed in 2012.

[@HazyNature]

@@CosmicPelt I probably didn't hear that bit

[@asc333nded]

Fun fact, I loved Nyan cat so much (years ago) that my dad painted a Nyan Cat mural on one of my walls. We’ve since moved, but I hope it’s still out there somewhere.

[@bennet2315]

thats super wholesome

[@technighostvods6728]

This event will honestly forever stand as a big part of Vocaloid and Utau history.
It’s honestly amazing how such a simple thing was turned into such a beloved Internet icon!

[@AAAA-fl5md]

finally someone recognizes the utau and vocaloid part lol

[@technighostvods6728]

@@AAAA-fl5md
I’m deep in the Voca/Utau community, and I can never pass up a moment to shout out Momo. :)

[@chills_tiny_mom]

Fr I think this means technically this is the most popular vocaloid song ever made

[@derpedfox]

​@@technighostvods6728Momo deserved better

[@hypnosismicrophone]

Original nyanyanyanya is Hatsune Miku's singing & the version present in the poptart cat video is Momone Momo's singing. It's not a "synthesized remix", it's just another virtual voice bank. A cover with a different voice, if you will.
Both produced by daniwellP.
The reason it could have been uploaded on different accounts is most likely because the two original videos were uploaded to Niconico, or any other streaming platform, and a CZcams user decided to upload reprints onto CZcams. So daniwell uploaded Miku's version but didn't upload Momo's version, therefore someone else did it.
But both songs were by daniwell (as of now, daniwell has indeed uploaded Momo's version).

[@tudoraragornofgreyscot8482]

Nyan Cat needs more lore! He deserves official comics and complex games!

[@metar9006]

Agreed

[@sjebsstuff1354]

I think he does have at least 1 game on the App Store. I don't know if it is official or not, but it exists!

[@ducksongfans]

yeah there could be like diffrent charectors like nyan dodge coin

[@metar9006]

@@sjebsstuff1354 it still isn't lore heavy

[@kitttskingdom2622]

Yes

[@hamadcheats]

*_It's really good to remember it being uploaded originally 10 years ago. I always loved the year when the meme itself was spread all across the internet._*
*_Happy 10th year anniversary, Nyan Cat._*

[@Pwud1ngKwitty]

Yes

[@countcontessa8238]

Rip marty, the original nyan cat...always in our hearts

[@evilgroovydominoes5285]

11th anniversary

[@DesGTS]

Wow didnt knew Chris Torres so fking greedy and only thinks about money

[@meremastered1976]

as an early nyan cat fan, i can only say its amazing that someone finally remembered this legend

[@TheStudioArchitect]

Do you know what the first Nyan Cat game was? I know there are several video games about it. But what was the original?

[@DesGTS]

Wow didnt knew Chris Torres so fking greedy and only thinks about money

[@Fr0gg37]

Nyan Cat the actual game is so nostalgic. I used to play it all the time when I was little :)
I can never forget the melody, an never will!

[@saturnql]

same, me and my cousin would play it all the time on my ipad

[@e_kedi]

you mean nyan cat lost in space?

[@AppStateWaifu]

I love Nyan Cat so much. Since my post high school years. My sister was the one to discover it, likely off of Facebook asking “what tf is this pop tart cat farting rainbows?” And it just stuck. My sister has since left this earth in 2013, but I always attribute the discovery of Nyan Cat to her. We did dig that looped song that drives people insane 😂 I came across a nice Nyan Cat wallpaper for my dual monitors and it made me wanna take a trip down memory lane.

[@edjjr7512]

Holy shit.
You deserve way more attention.
This is such a good video.

[@Elwin123]

Yes

[@windowsmoviemaker9876]

I' m literally crying rn to know people remember this poptart cat.

[@utamari]

Nyan cat still has a running game
I don’t remeber if it’s on ruffle or not but it is certainly still running as of a few months ago when I played it and wondered why Nyan cat hated veggies

[@Vt_Yokai]

Daniwell deserves more recognition
(And also Momone Momo X'D)

[@I_eat_pankakes]

Yeah

[@thatonenoob7167]

I've never seen a more underrated channel ever

[@Damian_is_Delusional]

do i hate nfts? yes absolutely. but my love for Nyan Cat overrules this hatred and I’m so happy that its still around and clearly thriving, its good to know some things don't change :)

[@Vantant]

This dude only has less than 1k subs and he DEFINITLY deserves more subs

[@AirComma]

They sold my man as an NFT 💀

[@JamesonMods]

Nyan Cat will forever be my absolute favourite meme. May it be relevant till the end of time!

[@tacosconcremab0i278]

damn you deserve more credit

[@TheBlockDocs]

Thanks!

[@MadEirikr]

It is so sad Nyan Cat turned into a NFT.

[@veronicagonzalez2889]

The meme has exploded in popularity, nyan cat is the god of poptarts and meme popularity of 2011. Among the help of the creator of keyboard cat, still continueing to be viral.

[@lucyrandomness6795]

When he started to mention Scribblenauts I literally was like “Me and my brother played scribblenauts showdown on the switch” and I was so surprised. Knowing Nyan Cat was on Unlimited, I wasn’t surprised that much

[@davi_b1158]

THIS IS A OUTRAGE THIS SHOULD BE ON TRENDING #1

[@CRealCreator]

This is really well put together. Also I too also enjoy Nyan Cat.

[@Setakem]

Your channel is so underrated. When I clicked on this video I thought you would have thousands of subscribers at least, but you only have 773 at the moment. You should have so many more subscribers.
Also, unrelated to what I just said, one time when I was younger I tried to sing along to nyan cat and somehow ended up singing faster than nyan cat-

[@superbroy1239]

Pog

[@TheThunderRabbit]

Mangle profile pic,
Noice.

[@ThatElmoGuy22]

This video was so informative! Thanks for making this video!

[@fahrenheit9742]

It will never die it will always keep going

[@jocelynkoh4307]

Nyan cat has been saying nyan for 10 years

[@herberthowardjones9982]

A fantastic and interesting video. Seriously I was almost in tears at the end that something so sweet and innocent was so warmly embraced by the internet community.

[@scorpionthesandwing2872]

No-so-fun fact: Marty, the original Nyan Cat died due to a sickness. People did everything they could to help him but he eventually died. Rest In Peace Marty..

[@loe7167]

dude 400 subs were going to get u up to 5K this stuff is so hard working u deserve to be famous

[@seanotron4559]

ThAnx! That was totally & thoroughly interesting, and to tell you the truth i started watching it on accident but was immediately pulled in. Awesome! Love it!😻

[@WolfArtizan]

This channel is so underrated so far!

[@EpicGuy_Epik]

How do you only have 851 subs? you are legendary man

[@ptdfloppa5715]

Its so sad to think and realize that the keyboard cat is dead now.

[@sakaaa649]

This is um GOOD

[@TheBlockDocs]

Thank you Nyan Cat

[@sakaaa649]

@@TheBlockDocs NP and btw Hello!

[@Avery-wo2dh]

bro i remember watching that as a kid with my brother i was so obessed with it, nostalgia overload.

[@Okokokokoklalalalala0]

This is an epic anniversary, It will be 11 Anniversary. i like the part of...... 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[@abox6814]

BRUH

[@skellybird8697]

Anyanyanyanyany any BEANZ for me?

[@littlewarp]

Omg me too

[@welpiguess]

rest in peace Marty

[@silversaccount9499]

Cats rule the internet. *You cannot change my mind.*

[@rianhunt5920]

Awesome job!

[@jvk35]

awesome man appreciate the effort

[@sjebsstuff1354]

One word:
Underrated.

[@nyanm1ku]

Fact: did you know that the nyan song is originally from a vocaloid called miku, someone did a cover with Momone a Utauloid and it became popular

[@TheBlockDocs]

Cherry Pop-Tarts are actually really delicious.

[@TurbowHero]

Cinnamon pop tarts are overrated cherry is where it's at

[@Elwin123]

Think about it

[@jarvis6253]

7713*

[@splitsee2526]

Did you really have to promote crap nfts

[@somerobloxdude3699]

oh no its an nft

[@maggiesworld2418]

It’s honestly nostalgic like the gummi bear video

[@maggiesworld2418]

And don’t mention crazy frog. We don’t talk about crazy frog

[@e_kedi]

weird but fun times of internet

[@calvinkerr2198]

How the hell did I end up here on the 11th anniversary of Nyan cat.

[@VY_FLBB]

I have the original un-updated version of nyan cat.

[@RickthePhanlay]

Nyan cat is not only THE first meme that i ever seen but also THE first music that i ever heard and i was born in 2007 and this meme is the first music that i ever heard tell How much i love this simple, cute and nostalgia meme

[@trekster7777]

I do not understand the appeal of it and not funny as some say, and the music is very annoying.

[@TailsDollYt]

Man this channel is underrated as hell

[@Ymch809]

When the piano cat song started playing I started crying so cute

[@rueialgk]

I actually thought this guy has idk 20K or something
BUT BRO HE NEEDS MORE ATTENTION!!!

[@themangomanjuice]

Forever a childhood classic meme of mine, takes me back to being 11 in 2011 surfing the internet and playing my Nintendo DSi.

[@neerg8612]

Marty the nyan cat might be in heaven but he will forever live in our hearts

[@akkukseli]

Thanks, that's was interesting!

[@Bixen_Bings]

Christ this is taking me back so many years

[@Grande_Mocha_From_Starbucks]

not 1000$, not, 2000$, not 5000$, not even over half a dollar...

[@IkaroJesse]

What a good video! I didn't knew that!

[@Etriland]

The meme was the first to blast off,as such, will never die

[@leebauer6431]

I REALLY love Nyan Cat! I love how fast his nya's are said! Keep her popularity up, boi!

[@vamolord]

You deserve to get over 1 million subs :D

[@ijo-pali]

I got a pop tart ad in the middle of this

[@redstoneshiny463]

So awesome man :,)

[@AmourPlastique0]

I needed a refresher on the poptart cat as i loved the meme in 2015 and 2016 as i didn't know about it until then and wow...what a journey for this cat and legends say he's still flying away with rainbows tailing the cat.

[@whydidtheballooneatthefox282]

It’s all coming back the time of skinny jeans the time when I was young omg Nyan cat I Remeber 2011.

[@OstblockLatina]

In 2013 in Warsaw there was an art installation in the shape of a rainbow in one of the very recognizable Warsaw squares. Very shortly after its installation, it became to be targeted by the local extreme right organizations and hooligans and was set on fire, burning completely. That repeated a few times every time after it had been rebuilt. Shortly after one of the incidents, a group of Varsovians started a petition to give that rainbow its own Nyancat, and indeed prompted the people in it to successfully install a cardboard cutout fashioned to look like the Nyancat to be installed on top of the burned arched, which by the time had also been adorned with flowers at its based brought by anonymous citizens, and one or two local celebrities, who all risked a fine of crossing the street encircling the patch of green in the middle of which the rainbow was installed.

[@PurpleReaperPX]

bruh Nyan cat has been here ever since i was on this planet

[@Dat-Real-Meta-Knight]

Why did this video literally make me cry 😭 ✨Bootautiful✨

[@jihrexz666]

🥾 autiful

[@thegamingrepository5363]

Nyan cat takes me back to better times when they world still made some sense, and we could all just have a laugh and enjoy life.

[@Darrentime]

This is THE video. I will never forget this i will show my kids for sure haha

[@pumpkinpirat]

This guy deserves more subscribers

[@jadenaquino6246]

THANK YOU THAT YOU ACTUALLY CREDITED THE PRODUCER OF THE SONG!!! Most people would just be like "oh this is by Hatsune miku" even though she did nothing but SING the lyrics.

[@andrzejpakistan3200]

"Its NYAN CAT not NEON CAT"
Me: Neon cat is funni

[@bubblesmedia]

Can't believe it's been 11 years since Nyan Cat was introduced to the internet. I remember when Nyan Cat was out for a month!

[@FunnyThingDuh757]

Can you make more videos like this? I NEED MORE NOSTALGIA

[@bennet2315]

UNDERRATED PERSON. ALERT ALERT UNDERRATED PERSON I SUBBED TO YOU YOU ARE THE BEST

[@thegrinreaper9175]

Didn't know nostalgia of a poptart cat could somehow make my heart hurt, I do now though.

[@YellowAlex16]

This isn't 2016 but this is like behind the meme but 10x times better

[@seeexy]

thanks u for creating this video 😮❤

[@lazartlol]

underrated video lmao

[@Mr.Pie93]

Amazing, just amazing

[@dioneloyolap4007]

Wow 10 years already that’s crazy

[@leafyztar]

Actually, "Nyan" is the Japanese word for "Meow," and the omg was created using Hatsune Miku, a Japanese vocaloid, so its very likely supposed to be pronounced nee-ahhn.
Anyway, Nyan Cat is legendary. :)

[@utamari]

Nya is an actual sound that miku can make, but it’s not miku who sang the song.
The singers name is momo momone, an utauloid who has a softer voice than miku.
And the nya phoneme is rather standard on utaus nowadays.

[@taxidriver877]

@@utamarimiku is the original and momo was a cover

[@Hannah-rt8lw]

@@utamari it is. The one that got 200M views is a synthesized cover from momo momone, a cover of the *original* hatsune miku Song.

[@user-ks3yc4sy9m]

You made my day

[@ludvigtheowopaladin]

I HAVE MISSED SO MUCH IN THE HISTORY OF INTERNET

[@Comgames08]

I love your content

[@Ziel..]

This guy saying "Nya" is 😙👌

[@kelog5446]

My first reaction was oh ship it's a 10 year version...and then reality and logic kicked in

[@davidtribble3612]

I feel so happy listening to it I love nyanza cat

[@kiloksidk4482]

Needs more attention

[@satin360]

Here when it was 2 months

[@kevintusinski8500]

This is so iconic that if I were to give aliens or our descendants one peice of the internet for history, it would this

[@Um-jh7xf]

I'm a dog person but this meme will NEVER get old

[@NijikaAirConditioner]

Just saying this but the Hatsune Miku version (the original version) is also synthesized vocals

[@Myoo263]

what are you talking about miku is a real person

[@AspenLund]

Back when I was a lil kid, I would always ask my dad to pull up “poptart cat.” I loved it sm. Nyan cat will always hold a place in my heart

[@veronicagonzalez2889]

Poptart cat to nyan cat. Why nyan cat? Because of miku's song nyanyanyanya, it has been used on the meme.

[@AzraaTerror]

it'll be hard for you to remember us when you become famous, but please try your best!💕

[@aha1336]

damn i feel bad that nyan cat had to farting rainbow in the space for 10 years non-stop

[@Davidevgen]

yep i remember when this was posted and the flood of stuff that came after it lol. even i got sucked into making a few videos related to nyan cat using cheat codes and texture hacks on mkds. it has aged well imo. but.... i would never pay half a million for a nft.

[@johnglover3403]

I discovered Nyan Cat in 2012 I think, and I still watch/listen to it.

[@cloudy6200]

Happy 10th anniversary Nyan Cat.