This was aired on TV Tokyo during the 70s as part of a block called Manga no Kuni 『漫画の国』(Kingdom of Manga), which had several Hanna-Barbera cartoons, that all were dubbed into Japanese with names being changed into ones that appealed more to Japanese audiences , as well as having an opening song produced for it, if it lacked one with Japanese lyrics as well. Most of the shows didn't do well (from what I understand) with the exception of Wacky Races, which became so popular with Japanese audiences that it began to become a part of Japanese pop culture.
@frankiegoodson1700
6 ай бұрын
@aphronadeshiko Wacky Races was first aired on TV Asahi (Formerly Net TV) in 1970, then was later broadcast on TV Tokyo (Formerly Tokyo 12 Channel) in 1977, and the block program was マンガのくに (Manga's Country). ❤❤❤❤
@ultraflamz64
Жыл бұрын
I find it interesting that this is the most popular and famous Hanna Barbara show in Japan (similar to how Top Cat is the most beloved Hanna Barbara show in Mexico). Also interesting that Japanese game developer Atlus ( the devs behind Persona, Friday the 13 and Shin magame tensei) made a Wacky races video game for NES. There was also a Japanese exclusives Wacky races game released for the 3DO
@rolf_hidalgo_1999
Жыл бұрын
I am from Mexican and I confirm, Top Cat is popular here, well it's a cult icon
@pixelcrunch300
6 ай бұрын
I would have thought Flintstones or The Jetsons would have been the most popular!
@frankiegoodson1700
4 ай бұрын
@ultraflamz64 and don't forget Yogi Bear is also popular in Japan too.
@Taneuma_563
3 ай бұрын
@pixelcrunch300 The Flintstones and Jetsons were aired in Japan on NET (now TV Asahi), but failed to get the success that Wacky Races and Tom and Jerry have in Japan. The Flintstones, when in it was originally aired in Japan, had it's name changed to 強い妻天国 (Tsuyoi Tsuma Tengoku) "Strong Housewife Heaven", and wouldn't be called by a name similar to the original show 原始家族フリントストーン (Genshi Kazoku Furinsuton) "Primitive Family Flintstone" until years later when the concept of VHS rentals became a thing. The Jetsons however, always had a name that was similar to the original from the start. The series was broadcast on Japanese TV during the 60s as 宇宙家族ジェットソン (Uchuu Kazoku Jettoson) "Space Family Jetson". Despite not being very popular in Japan, the Flintstones characters were used in the 80s in Japan for the company Honobono who was a moving service/travel agency. Original commercials were produced with the Flintstones characters and merchandise that had them on it was also produced. Both series were eventually broadcast on Cartoon Network in Japan.
@bruxinhaass
11 жыл бұрын
cool fact: Chikao Ōtsuka (the same person that voiced Dick Dastardly in this cartoon) is also famous for voicing characters in every media such as Tao Pai Pai from the original Dragon Ball Anime, Apocalymon from Digimon Adventure, Wario in some commercials, Captain Hook from Walt Disney's Peter Pan, Jinpachi Mishima from the Tekken franchises and he even voiced Charles Bonson and Richard Widmark as an official dubbing artist!
@hugh0221
7 жыл бұрын
And let's not forget Goemon Ishikawa from Lupin the Third Part I (1971-2).
@penelopeham19
7 жыл бұрын
And don't forget that he's the former Japanese voice actor of Dr. Eggman from the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
@firecrakerj3312
6 жыл бұрын
He was also Xehanort in Kingdom Hearts! Also, his son voiced Solid Snake in the Metal Gear series!
@4spd2365
3 жыл бұрын
Wacky Races Wacky Races Fierce race! Watch out for the bomb! Chiki Chiki Chiki Chiki Fierce race! Hit it! interference! It's a curve of flame Speed up! Whether in the fire or in the water Go it! Overtake! Fierce race! I will definitely win! Eleven cars aiming for the goal The proud machine is full of scratches I'll ask you, cute companion! (Partner!) racing, the world would be heaven. Where do you go by holding the steering wheel? Chiki Chiki Chiki Chiki Fierce race!
@Sponandi
8 жыл бұрын
Finally found the waluigi anime.
@CesarDavidSuarezMieres
4 ай бұрын
Lol
@garcialaul9005
5 жыл бұрын
I'm japanese. While I'm watching this video I remember when I'm 5 years old😄 I wanna come back this these days LOl...
@中年おっさん-u2f
3 жыл бұрын
懐かしいな。私も、カートゥーンネットワークで見ました。
@kitsuneursavision1988
6 жыл бұрын
I mean to be fair Speed Racer came out around the same time so it was probaby popular becuase there was also a very popular racing anime around the same time.
@badideabearcub2747
4 жыл бұрын
No, they came out in about the same time but they were imported to Japan decades later, together with a lot of western cartoons, like the pink panther, that's why they became popular, because they look different, and thank goodness, they came later otherwise they would have had a bigger influence on Japanese animation and we would not have many of their animated gems.
@nd-ok2ws
Ай бұрын
げっ懐かしい。冒頭チキチキマシーン猛レースのところ以外全て記憶の彼方に消し飛んじゃってた。
@Donathon-f6f
Ай бұрын
Never seen this before... Thanks
@TheNingyosui
11 жыл бұрын
In much anime of Hanna-Barbera Productions, this is the most famous in Japan.
@Starkid1236offical
6 жыл бұрын
How is it more popular in Japan then speed racer ?!?!!
@AROBASPARK
6 жыл бұрын
I dunno, but I know Muttley has something to do with it.
@frootsaled1065
6 жыл бұрын
Master Farr Japan makes Hanna Barbera toys
@ironmaster6496
5 жыл бұрын
Its much better than Speed in my opinión
@theodorecarter6601
4 жыл бұрын
You think the Japanese checked out Penelope Pitstop? Which is funny considering she was created by the late Iwao Takamoto, a Japanese American.
@darkowl5138
4 жыл бұрын
@@ironmaster6496 Lighting Mcqueen wants his title back
@TheOriginalWakko
Жыл бұрын
I believe the NES intro to the game follows the same theme as this :)
@nathangitz2674
10 ай бұрын
Well, it WAS developed in Japan.
@elmundodeamanda1492
2 жыл бұрын
アマンダちゃんとナディアちゃんの大冒険 オープニングテーマソング
@fungo6631
3 жыл бұрын
This legit looks like an anime opening.
@slashermaster28
11 жыл бұрын
Aside from Muttley's Japanese laugh sounding a tad awkward, this is a pretty awesome opening. Wish the English version had a song too instead of just a character introduction. Granted, it made sense as the show was a take on sports entertainment... sort of... but still.
@Videomaker-pz4xm
Жыл бұрын
It didn't need a song, the intro was already perfection, it had the sports commentator and the hyped up intense music
@hamzarouri8454
Жыл бұрын
So this is where the nes game got the soundtrack lol
@Son.Gohan3
8 ай бұрын
cute opening
@AROBASPARK
6 жыл бұрын
I came to understand that Muttley is something of a fan favorite over there, is that correct?
@ironmaster6496
5 жыл бұрын
He is also very popular in latin america, mainly because of his Laugh (He is called Patan here)
@VDMX1549
5 жыл бұрын
@@ironmaster6496 Yeah, we call it Patan, it's like a kids insult for lazy. And Dick Dastardly is Pierre Nodoyuna (Pierre as a french name, and Nodoyuna are three words: No-Doy-Una, which would mean No-Sucess-One literally, since he fails in everything. It sounds wierd since spanish phrases order is very different, but for us sounds perfect).
@nicolasverdi
2 жыл бұрын
@@VDMX1549 "Pierno", como le decíamos en casa.
@namelessdork2256
Жыл бұрын
To the point of there being plushies and a subject of cross promotion with Mobil. Dastardly is also considered insanely popular. Seriously, they couldn't get enough of those two.
@chriskawaitori2003
7 жыл бұрын
0:48 i saw kawai in the lyrics
@ANDREI454SS
12 жыл бұрын
unfortunately I don't have any Japanese dub, this is the only one in japanese
@Tortwag
11 жыл бұрын
well, I must say I prefer the ambiant from the American version for once. But that is... relaxing. It's a funny ambiant for the opening :)
@planelord333
5 ай бұрын
the ohio laugh at the end got me dead ngl
@joanhill4666
2 жыл бұрын
This. Is. Way. Better. Than. The. Original. English Opening! 😀
@kingbolo4579
Жыл бұрын
Nonsense.
@Videomaker-pz4xm
Жыл бұрын
No it isn't you can't beat the original intro, this isn't as iconic.
@frootsaled1065
6 жыл бұрын
i wish speed racer and dick dastardly raced each other
@SmokeVHS
12 жыл бұрын
do you have an episode of this Japanese dub you could trade? I have a huge trade list of rare film, cartoons, tv series, anime, and more from all over the world.
@reychill91
8 жыл бұрын
why Japanese's opening is so much better than the American
@EWOODJ
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, no.
@Videomaker-pz4xm
Жыл бұрын
You can't beat the original intro, it was perfection, it had the narrator and the really wacky music which hyped you up
@bbo40
Жыл бұрын
I started to tap my feet
@muhammadkhairilfurqan3433
2 жыл бұрын
WARNER BROS Wacky Races MR BEAN TOM & JERRY Friends Galaxy MISS UNIVERSE WORLD
@alanstrong3295
2 жыл бұрын
I got back my.lost Muttley laugh.
@darkowl5138
4 жыл бұрын
Does it exist translated subtitles somwhere of this theme song?
@4spd2365
3 жыл бұрын
Wacky Races Wacky Races Fierce race! Watch out for the bomb! Chiki Chiki Chiki Chiki Fierce race! Hit it! interference! It's a curve of flame Speed up! Whether in the fire or in the water Go it! Overtake! Fierce race! I will definitely win! Eleven cars aiming for the goal The proud machine is full of scratches I'll ask you, cute companion! racing, the world would be heaven. Where do you go by holding the steering wheel? Chiki Chiki Chiki Chiki Fierce race!
@Snake-sg7yc
3 жыл бұрын
Hello :)
@joaquinalejandro2274
Жыл бұрын
Lol 😂😂
@Videomaker-pz4xm
Жыл бұрын
This theme song doesn't really fit the theme of the show
@Taneuma_563
Жыл бұрын
The Scooby Doo one is the weirdest of all, the opening gives off the impression that it's going to be a comedy about a useless cowardly dog and his friends in haunted house with ghosts instead of a mystery with slight comedic themes.
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