I am Impact (FULL VERSION)

[@louieshaw5122]

You cannot begin to imagine what it was like to be 8 years old in the 90s and playing this game having no exposure to Japanese culture, especially the Impact scene. Mind blown.

[@RosaMunwalker]

Same thought!

[@joeregan63]

I learned recently that the Japanese version was a lot less kid friendly (namely the wise man’s “car” magazines)

[@picklewart5382]

I can imagine, because that was me at one point. xD

[@hermanessences]

True !! I had the same experience! :D

[@rashid2898]

same i used to play this game so much as a kid i could finish it with one sitting without a save state,

[@samthesalmon4077]

Imagine watching a Smash direct and just when everyone think it's over, this song starts to play.

[@carlosdelgado3349]

SamtheStarman best comment I’ve ever read lmao

[@CowardlyQrow]

Just reading this I got so hype thinking about it

[@Pokarface7]

My body... is ready! To receive the IMPACT!!

[@retrogamermax8287]

I would die of hype.

[@ShadowDurza]

@@Pokarface7 Is that gonna hurt?

[@gryphonstern]

"What's your favorite genre of music?" "It's... complicated."

[@Alphadog220]

I'm listening. Plz take all the time you need to find the right words to describe your favorite genre of music

[@gryphonstern]

I would, but the words are in Japanese.

[@TheZombieCurryKid]

If you ever explain it they just say you're weird.

[@Alphadog220]

@@TheZombieCurryKid i wouldn't :(

[@pennywiseRJ]

90's JPOP

[@lTheDefilerl]

Sad to hear that the singer for this epic piece, Mizuki Ichiro, recently passed away this month. RIP legend

[@FreshTillDeath56]

awww :(

[@annabinkles]

ご冥福をお祈りします

[@bipple4588]

WTF

[@TheZerosteel]

im confused dont know if should thumb up or down for that info.

[@Zellig]

damn...

[@PapaTaric]

(DADA! DAASSHU!) Moeru taiyou, se ni ukete Yukuzo hasshin, MASHIN ga unaru Ore wa kikai da tetsujin da (HEI!) Ima, tokihanate yo, hagane no tamashii (Iku zee!) BREAKDOWN! Warui yatsura wo buchikowase Hissatsu hissatsu genkai PAWAA da hyakuretsu PANCHI Ore wa GORGEOUS Aa, IMPAKUTO (DADA! DAASSHU!) (DADA! DAASSHU!) Aoi unabara kakenukete Hashire, zenkai, kyodai ga sakebu Ore no HAATO wa DAINAMO da (HEI!) Ima, kagayakasero, KUURU na hitomi (Iku zee!) BREAKUP! Muragaru teki wo uchikudake Hissatsu hissatsu saikyou PAWAA da BOYOYON KIKKU! Ore wa CHARMING Aa, IMPAKUTO (DADA! DAASSHU!) Ai to yuuki no na ni kakete Naze ni tatakau chikara no kagiri Ore no karada wa chougoukin (HEI!) Ima, tachiagare yo, daichi wo kette (Iku zee!) BREAKUP Atsui chishio wo yobisamase Hissatsu hissatsu bakuhatsu PAWAA da hana kara koban Ore wa FUNKY Aa, IMPAKUTO (DADA! DAASSHU!)

[@tamsanh]

Goemon64 (Da-da Dash!) The burning sun glistens off of my shoulder. Here we go, the machine roars. I am a machine, a man of metal. (Hey!) Now, I'm letting lose my soul of steel. (Let's go!) Break down! I'm gonna trash all the bad guys. My one hundred punch power will bring certain death. I am gorgeous. Ah~ Impact! (Da-da Dash!) (Da-da Dash!) Running through the blue ocean, Run with all your power! Your family is crying. My heart is a dynamo. (Hey!) Now, brighten your cool eyes. (Let's go!) Break up! Smash the swarmining enemy. My boing boing kick power is the ultimate bringer of certain death. I am charming. Ah~ Impact! (Da-da Dash!) What comes from love and courage? Why do we have this power to fight for as long as possible? My body is a super alloy. Now I stand up, kicking off the earth. (Let's go!) Break up! Wake up your hot blood. My explosive coins will bring certain death. I am funky Ah~ Impact! (Da-da Dash!)

[@PapaTaric]

Tamu Someone should make english vocal cover, because I would pay for that

[@DPedroBoh]

+Goemon64 "Ore wa GORGEOUS!" Godamn, that gotta be the best quote i've heard.

[@PapaTaric]

+Pedro Boh Goemon Impact is always gorgeous. If you didn't know, Ore wa stands for I am. so that's why we all love Goemon IMPACTOOO

[@gurvmlk]

+Goemon64 If an English version were to be made, the singer's voice had best be as wonderful as that in this version.

[@Lexyvil]

Upon listening to this as an adult, I realize how lucky I was to experience this game as a kid growing up. When I think about it, it's probably my top N64 game aside Ocarina of Time.

[@8bitenial313]

Ctrl + c Ctrl + v

[@Lexyvil]

@@8bitenial313 Haha yeah, but still awesome despite this one feeling a tad shorter.

[@8bitenial313]

@@Lexyvil Since I saw the 64 emulator on the Switch, I always think about the day I open it and see this game in it 💙

[@diogomedeiros4558]

Anyone who played this game back in the day knows the moment this song would come up was the most hype shit ever.

[@profanegaming2829]

Literally best part of the game

[@Jhylla81]

Goemon for Smash!

[@KozyNezumi]

Jhylla81 mos def

[@bbreimm]

Konami now has 2 reps though. They'll probably bring in Bill Rizer or some shit before Geomon, and that saddens me.

[@Absquatula]

Wish *half* granted!

[@bbreimm]

Buy the Goemon Smash costume people, let's bring this series back from the dead!

[@henrikaugustsson4041]

Hell yes!!!!

[@LocrianDorian]

I can't overstate what a huge deal it is to have Ichiro Mizuki on vocals for this. Just mind blowing performance, he is literal perfection for this type of theme.

[@Taneuma_563]

It's even more surprising that these songs were left in the English versions in the first place, it probably has to do with the fact that Nintendo didn't have an "everything including dialogue must be in English" policy like Sony did.

[@Rooz247]

the real question is when is IonianPhrygian or LydianAeolian going to comment on this thread

[@hypertailsamv9734]

RIP to the legend who made this song. He's reportedly passed away at age 74.

[@manat31790]

Ichirō Mizuki's a legend. He's everywhere whenever there's a giant robot.

[@fenrisilver]

GETTER! ONE! TWO! THREE! RIIIIIIIIIGGGHT~~~OOON!!!

[@匿名匿名2-x9k]

兄貴って英語圏でも愛されてたんだな… 遅ればせながら、ご冥福をお祈りします

[@nervaaugustus7089]

I love this song. Absolutely love it. It's everything to like in typical Super Robot stuff, but it's silly. Abjectly, irreverently, and unashamedly silly. It's simultaneously a parody and a love letter to everything Super Robot. Mizuki-san, you will be missed.

[@TheDaruma]

Translation: The burning sun shines on my back, Transmission engaged, the machine groans to life I am a machine, I am an iron man- Hey! Now! Release your steel spirit! Let's go! Breakdown! Blow away the bad guys! Killing move, full power! 100 punch barrage! I am gorgeous! Ah, IMPACT! (dada-dash!) Dada-Dash!

[@BlueFinch]

TheDaruma those lyrics are fire.

[@QuackSus]

IKUZE!!!!

[@korubi_eCSTatic]

damn that’s badass

[@kreftmaker]

Impact is GORGEOUS, CHARMING and FUNKY

[@mosesbrown4126]

I mean, how could you NOT feel pumped up for a giant Robot fight after this? Inspiring every time.

[@ThorDragnarok]

A lot of Tokusatsu, Sentai themes do that, or just Ichirou Mizuki performing I am Impact!

[@jigimon6674]

Lol, when I resently played metal gear 4 and there was boss fight with metal gear rex and this game came up in my mind, little bit like deja vu. I really miss this game, I still have n64, but the joystick is very worn off and n64 controller in general is kinda, non-ergonomic to say least. I hope some day this game will appear in nintendo store or even better there will be pc port of this classic.

[@mosesbrown4126]

@@jigimon6674 It's probably because I just got used to it, but I really like the N64 controller- particularly more than the GameCube (which I understand also has it's fans). I've been saying for years, the first hiphop artist to get their hands on the beats from this game will have at least one hit song.

[@silent1823]

This game needs to make a come back!!!!!!!

[@aaron75fy]

@@silent1823 either original or remastered I'm not fussy

[@therockcims4166]

Rest in peace Japanese mister, you have given me one of the best songs I remember from my childhood. How I wish I could go back to those afternoons when I opened my N64 emulator and enjoyed those titles on the crt monitor, with no worries.

[@linkurosawa1711]

Rest in piece Mizuki Ichiro.

[@henriray1440]

RIP Ichiro Mizuki, the man, the myth, the freaking hotblooded legend.

[@El_Mexicutioner666]

I just want to congratulate everyone here and remind how lucky we are to have known this gem. Imagine having never played this game or heard this song. That would be a tragedy.

[@Xeogran]

RIP to this Absolute Legend ;__; This song was a part of my childhood.

[@CaptainDoomsday]

It doesn't have to be Smash, but BRING BACK GOEMON. Kids today need singing giant robots with doofy pizza mascot faces to witness.

[@Watch_over_us]

True story Cap'n. I'd kill for a modern goemon game

[@SpecterVonBaren]

Rich CEO: What's that? You want a game where you play as giant fighting robot versions of Five Nights At Freddy's characters?

[@lordadorable1140]

@@SpecterVonBaren Impact came long before Freddy

[@SpecterVonBaren]

@@lordadorable1140 ...? Yeah? I know?

[@Spongeygirl14]

The gorgeous, charming, and funky robot that is Impact! AWESOME GAME!

[@replicantMK2]

im surprised how you people ccan figure out what he is saying xD

[@AbbyCrocM]

Rest easy, Mizuki. 🙏

[@Xifihas]

My brother rented this game several times, eventually beating it thanks to a walkthrough he downloaded. I was too young to really appreciate it.

[@ultimaT]

Resit in peace Ichirou Mizuki you legend, we will never forget the wonderful songs you left us with. I'm here to pay homage to the first song child me ever heard you sing, idnd't even know what japanese was back then. DASH DASH DASH

[@luis_punisher9045]

is amazing how this song is so silly but epic at the same time part. i always played this scene over and over, there is something about this song that gives me chills

[@magnusburzgul6302]

This song brings back so many memories from when I was super young, I remember being like 6 years old and playing this game for the first time. Listening to this song makes me crack up laughing and almost break down crying.

[@anondev5679]

Rest in Peace, Ichirou Mizuki (1948 - December 6, 2022)

[@akumaten]

Godspeed Aniki. This is the song where I first heard of him.

[@Maci7]

So happy that Sakurai made a Goemon costume for smash ultimate

[@Eirikasacredstones]

Better than nothing but..... ida fucking loved to have goemon as an actual character and his final smash being impact giving an oraoraora beatdown or lazer blast. THAT would've blown my lady balls into orbit faster than mega mans final smash but oh well..... sorrynotsorry just wanted to bitch. :/

[@xshobux]

@@Eirikasacredstones don't be sorry, he definitely deserves to be a character. I love that he gets some representation but it just reminds me how Konami is sitting on goemon doing nothing with him other than pachislot machines.

[@bon7029]

@@xshobux Pachislot is the graveyard of once successful video game franchises.

[@mspeter97]

And that this moment you realize that it's going to be one hell of a game

[@jamiemaster101]

nothing like feudal japan gundams

[@princetbug]

I am GORGEOUS... I am CHARMING... I am ~**FUNKY**~... Ah, IMPAKUTO!

[@OldClassicGamer]

Play the game and you will see english lyrics with japanese voices because this game was awesome enough not to waste money on shitty dub. They decided to keep original Japanese voices and just translate text. That is how every game should do

[@Goodguy33]

Impact: Everyone's favorite Gorgeous, Charming and Funky robot!!

[@what9681]

@ 0:42 "She sucks, he sucks, gay gun power!"

[@flatcapman]

the rough translation is Im am gomen double my power

[@flatcapman]

DGneoseeker1 you WONT like how I hearing it then "breakdown I am the futre of human centipede I AM MARTIN Double my power the double impacts on its way

[@DGneoseeker1]

Lloyd Duff Wha... what...

[@flatcapman]

DGneoseeker1 I compare Laurence R Harvey to Konami games

[@ShunGuan]

I've always heard "Gengar Power". Blame verylowsodium. :P

[@FoxyPercival714]

To anyone wondering. The guy singing is also the same guy who sang the OP for Kamen Rider Stronger.

[@JustCallMeRezu]

It's been 14 years. Still the best song in video game history Imo

[@anumbranprincess210]

I loved this game so much as a small child, I have this song fully memorized even now. I don't know a lick of japanese normally, just this song. xD Goemon was my life back then. ...Which obviously confused alot of my gamer friends, considering this game was kinda obscure lol

[@ShizoMoses]

At 02:42, it is supposed to be "Ore wa FUNKY Ah Impakuto" - I do not believe that for a second. He says "Ore wa FUCKING Ah Impakuto" and noone can convince me otherwise.

[@GSS1Sirius]

That's because you have a dirty mind.

[@TheBaltimoreDude]

wow remember the actual intro part in the video game, it dosen't get any more Japanese than this shit, love it. Man, I can't help but start giggling when the kids start singing too

[@TheBaltimoreDude]

This shit and PLASSSSMMMAAAA!!! just made my day here on KZbin (P.S. I havent seen or heard anything about this game since i rented it [twice in a row, had to finish it xD] over 10 years ago) Nostalgia Nuke!

[@serigneo]

My cousin and I just finished this game yesterday night, in his N64. Epic nonsense adventure!!

[@LandLand7228]

played this in the late 2000s and the early 2010s cuz I didn't get any of the recent game consoles and stuff, hell not even internet and this is a huge part of my childhood. I spend alot of time thinking about it. I wish it would get a remake or get more traction and attention in the west it's just a brilliant piece of media overall

[@Rafaelmoura5028]

Thank you, Mr. Ichirō Mizuki, for making my childhood happier! Deep respect! RIP

[@ILLRICARDO]

When I first heard this when playing the game, it blew me away, it reminded me of the old giant robot cartoons like grandizer, starvengers, gai king. This were the days, when konami used to be a good company.

[@thefroknight3149]

They should remake this on 3DS.

[@TheMasterOfOmni1900]

I'd spend a full 40 dollars on it.

[@darrionreed83]

+Terrell Williams or 4 the Wii U

[@TheMasterOfOmni1900]

I dont haz Wii U but I haz 3ds. I d agree that they shouls just re-release this on all current nintendo platforms. You could get an n64 emulator.

[@res123190gamer]

Yes please I want this on 3ds

[@ChaudTheGamer]

YES!!! :D

[@ultimaT]

i have never heard japanese before this song and it was insane as hell back then to realize there is more languages then english

[@ActiveAdvocate1]

I'm here courtesy of my friend Good Old Days Gaming. He just did a Let's Play of this game and it's very good. Very happy he introduced me to the full version: before yesterday, I didn't know this existed! Fantastic game.

[@nicobambino191]

The theme of my childhood

[@GoodOldDaysGaming]

2:37 "She sucks, he sucks, butt fuck power, while I'm a gotta poop on me...only one, FUCKING, AHHHH IMPACTOOOO!"

[@Eirikasacredstones]

This song always gives me the chills when I get to the impact parts. :')

[@Eirikasacredstones]

Hi there, 17 year old me. Same here.

[@chris_schoff]

I remember when this game first came out and was like holy shite what is happening?! At the impact part 😮👍😃👍

[@chaudspieler]

Memories!! I love this game and this is one of my all time favorite themes from this game!

[@TrollOmnipotence]

RIP ICHIRO MIZUKI !! Came here to remember my fav song from him !

[@FreshTillDeath56]

RIP to the singer. What a tune. DASH DASH DASH!!!

[@andrewj9929]

thab sent me here

[@SupremeAlienBen]

Ok, this is my new jam, hands down!

[@MrDesteel]

@BarnyDakota The name of that song is "Double Impact!", this is "I am Impact!". As was said before me, "Double Impact!" is the name of of the Impact theme from Goemon's Great Adventure.

[@Xeogran]

Goemon Impact for Super Robot Wars!!

[@TiroDvD]

Too OP.

[@raffaeleparente7971]

A lot of years later you realize how this is a big parody of classic japanese super robot such as Mazinger and Jeeg

[@NobStrong1986]

Brings back memories I had to play the game WITHOUT a memory card fun times.

[@Gitarookefka]

verse 2 n 3 run through the blue sea Run, fully open, giant shouts My heart is a dynamo (hey!) Shine now, cool eyes (Let's go!) BREAKUP! Destroy swarming enemies Boyoyon kick, the strongest power! I'm CHARMING Ah, impact (Daddy! Dash!) In the name of love and courage As far as the power to fight My body is a superalloy (Hey!) Get up now, kick the earth (Let's go!) BREAKUP Awaken the hot blood It ’s a deadly explosive power. I'm FUNKY Ah, impact

[@Hecpa]

This game is so underrated, easily one of the best titles for the N64

[@TheMcGuga]

my childhood in a song, good n old times playing this game and breaking my head over the puzzles man how i miss those days

[@Kaabii_Doan]

My head had been very clear until I read some comments... ._. This song is epic, how dare you... ? ;-;

[@mlwy45]

Besides Dragon Ball on TV this was the first real Japan experince I had as a kid on the 64. Just running through Japan then all of a sudden BOOM Giant Robots.

[@tsubasakimura2558]

No matter how old i get but this song keeps pumping me full with adrenalin and vigor!

[@adrianofontinelle3311]

primeiro impacto com esse jogo na época, era sensacional, e ainda é, realmente era uma sensação boa esta estar andando por dentro do Japão,

[@JoJoRama]

It still baffles me that MIZUKI ICHIROU, the man himself who sang the Mazinger Z theme song, is the singer to this music

[@larafern6966]

JoJo Rama! :D

[@JoJoRama]

@@larafern6966 COÉ

[@larafern6966]

@@JoJoRama YAH YAH HOMIE, WHAT'S UP???

[@JoJoRama]

@@larafern6966 Playing NEO TWEWY right now. DOPE AF

[@larafern6966]

@@JoJoRama Ohh! That's pretty cool! Recently i been playing Ganbare Goemon 3 from SNES thanks to a english translation. I love this franchise.

[@kurisu7885]

This song just made you feel fucking awesome.

[@doct1400]

Didn't it though? I mean that song is clearly for the most badass person evah!

[@kurisu7885]

Sean Renaud As much as I dislike Power Rangers, it's a big like the metal riffs from that during the transformation sequence, it got you pumped for the coming battle.

[@poohbear01x48]

This and Futurama were my introduction to Japanese culture. Love the dichotomy of such serious people having such silly entertainment. Love it.

[@Cahejo]

Still slappin' over 20 years later!

[@JackyRogue]

Yes man!

[@rockogambi]

Rest in peace. Mizuki sensei. I will never forget the moment I heard this I was like "This sounds like Mizuki-Aniki himself."

[@icolley]

Truly amazing. Loved the game, loved the tunes even more :).

[@jordanorvis9737]

Few songs in my life have ever made me this happy

[@emanueltinoco9649]

man i just beat this game yesterday for the second time kn the N64. sooo much fun. love it

[@Hive5mind]

The only way to break into the new year of twenty twelve was to have this song playing during the new year countdown!

[@Sorenthaz]

This and the intro song were like my gateway drugs into mecha and the musical talent of Ichiro Mizuki + Hironobu Kageyama. Found it hilarious when I first made the connection while watching Getter Robo Armageddon, which features both of them each doing an opening song for that show.

[@KoyotoShadow]

I think I still have this game laying around somewhere. I rented it on a whim and didn't even recognize the characters even though I had played another of the Goemon games during the SNES days (Another rental), and didn't realize till after. This game got rented many a time, and I kept playing it over ...Mainly so I could see Yae over and over.

[@CapnRetro]

i grew up with this game, and now i listen to this.. brings a tear to my eye 8P. when i played this in the past i was learning english (i'm french) and for the little english i knew, i could make out some of it.. what i understood was funny. (good times) i am just wandering when they will bring it back.. and if anyone knows a way to play it besides rom, it would be great. i tried the wii shop, not there, i tried the psn, didn't find it. and even the 360, nothing.. guess i will go with the rom...

[@SpynalToad]

After all these years, and i only learn TODAY that there's a full song. Damn.

[@ToshiroMafuni]

Me and the groomsmen are speeding to the wedding that starts within the hour blasting this song.. We just bought his ring

[@SquishyZoran]

I know it’s 6 years later but how did it all go?

[@ToshiroMafuni]

​@@SquishyZoran I know its been six months since you asked but it went quite well! I ended up cutting my hand trying to open the champagne with a lighter, it made the best man speech much more interesting. Cheers to ya!

[@shirleyjenlion187]

As a kid i used to say "ORE WA CHARMING" so much, it was my catchphrase

[@AlWikowonkavitz]

BREAK DOWN! Wahoo reaction, now a Gucci Cola sale. He sucks, she sucks, Gengar power, gotta lather barroom cheese! Obi-Wan, coaches, I AM IMPAAAACTOOOOO!

[@RandomMajin]

DAD DAD DASH!

[@kentabenno]

i laughed so hard, thank you

[@AlWikowonkavitz]

***** It's from an old Internet animation that used this song, but thanks. :)

[@ivanramos1809]

AlWikowonkavitz Is there a link you can share?

[@AlWikowonkavitz]

Ivan Ramos www.animutationportal.com/modules/debaser/player.php?id=137

[@ConnorElzaim]

Oh god...the nostalgia, the beautiful nostalgia! I loved the game this was from...and the songs catchy.

[@korriken]

Now that I did a half assed translation and gave it some thought, its amazing how arrogant Impact really is. lol

[@TenchinMogutso]

I loved this game when I was little. The song brings back such nostalgia!

[@HydraCatGaming]

I remember playing this part for the first time so long ago and gettin so pumped from this music lol 😂 great N64 memories

[@aaronlacasse9433]

I remember few things for this era, but the horror when the robot face is show in x-ray will remain forever.

[@henrikaugustsson4041]

God, I loved that weird game, and this absolutely awesome song!

[@BryanatGameStop]

Who else looked this up after watching Thabeast?

[@hajkie]

Of course. :P

[@AJTComicsBrand]

So glad I'd picked this and the 2Nd game from Gamestop long ago for cheap. Still have these games!

[@heathernicol3026]

So. My brother and I don’t hear “funky” for that last chorus bit. And to this day, we also randomly shout “PURASUMAAAAA!” at each other, when the need for great power arises.

[@nomad91910]

I used to play this game when I was like 8 (before youtube) and replayed all the first part of the game just to get to the impact part so i could listen to this song 😁

[@lordgenerias]

Impact for Super Robot Wars! Hearing this, he'd be my main unit in every possible mission! Just so I could enjoy seeing some old favorite moves.

[@AmberD]

This game made childhood special. What a hype sequence.

[@lordcrunch2592]

GOEMON IN SMAAAAAAAAAAASH

[@terrificTBO]

I lived inside this song and the sonic CD intro as a child nostalgia blast

[@korriken]

1 person's house got ran over by Impact and lived to dislike his video... next time i'll aim a little more to the left.

[@druidcitycomic5426]

2:44 Fuuuuuuuuucking....aaaaaaaaahhhh Immm-paku-tooo

[@Lonewolf00Kaishu]

OH MY GOOD GOD... NOSTALGIA first off but seriously some of the comments bout the lyrics made me ROFLMAO X'D Amazing game ♡ XD Ty for the upload~!!