But while the Vocaloid’s song constantly repeats nya, the sound of a cat meowing in Japanese, McDonald’s cat girl video replaces the original lyrics with “shakashaka,” the onomatopoeia of shaking up or rattling something.
…and there’s even a third Shaka Cat, this one from pixel artist Birdman.
That’s because McDonald’s recently added a new salty plum and seaweed Shaka Shaka Fries flavor, as well as a garlic, black pepper, and mayonnaise one.
Now, McDonald’s has a new animated ad that’s squarely aimed at otaku, but which ditches the cozy, laidback vibes for something just a tad more energetic.