[JAS] OPENING&ENDING - The Mysterious Cities of Gold

[@analemos2327]

In Portugal, back in the 80's, we had the French version (subtitled in Portuguese) and it was such a huge hit that even today, there isn't a single soul from that time who doesn't remember the intro. It was that powerful. I came here to listen to the original and see if they had butchered something even better... but quite honestly, I am glad they chose to do an alternate version. This a good song, but sounds like a generic music from the 80's. The French version sounds timeless. It hasn't aged at all. It remains one of the coolest, most epic songs created for an anime series.

[@roses_are_kisses2960]

Ana Lemos French and japanese are the original one

[@TokyoXtreme]

The Japanese music tracks sound like temporary placeholder content, whereas the French / English music is an amazing collection of ethnic and delay-heavy synths and quite possibly one of the very best anime soundtracks of all time. What a shame that the entire Japanese market didn't get to hear all those great compositions.

[@boycottnok1466]

I don't think so.

[@channelname8152]

Translation of Opening & Ending theme: Boukensha tachi (The adventurers) If your heart loses its wings, The word "dream" will disappear. You won't find the word impossible in your dictionary of youth, You might make mistakes sometimes though. The horizon is spreading endlessly, Seagulls will be your guide. Try my best. Go to the east, to the west, to the south, and to the north. Try my best. Everyone is an adventurer. When your body forgets the wild, Your world becomes narrower. Miracles won't come to you if you just wait. Nothing happens just by praying. The horizon that floats on the mirage is, The map of future that swells in hope. Try my best. Go to the east, to the west, to the south, and to the north. Try my best. Everyone is an adventurer. Itsuka dokoka de anata ni atta (I met you someday somewhere) I felt that I've met you someday somewhere. That impression might be a dream or misunderstanding. However when I saw you for the first time, that kind of thought spread all over my heart. friend oh! oh! my friend friend my friend You're such a good friend, so are you. I won't tell you such things though. Perhaps, I won't let go of your hands, Even if the wind blows enough to tear it off. friend I felt that I've met you someday somewhere. People sometimes feel the excitement of their hearts like a destiny, With the joy of basking in the light of dawn. friend oh! oh! my friend friend my friend You're such a good friend, so are you. I won't tell you such things though. My hot passion doesn't change, even if the rain is freezing cold. friend friend

[@HeavyMetal95]

The Mysterious Cities of Gold is animated by Studio Pierrot this series came out in Japan in 1982 around the same time as Urusei Yatsura, The Kabocha Wine, Space Adventure Cobra and Super Dimension Fortress Macross

[@steveouk90126]

"Try my best!" Somehow, that seems an understatement considering the stakes of crossing the ocean and entering a world of danger in an unexplored land against nature, natives, disease, natural disaster, and the myriad ways of winding up dead. :-D

[@carolk3289]

Sorry, but the French and/or English versions of this opening song are way better and more suited to the ethnicity of the characters and the overall sense of adventure.

[@sukenji5133]

no.

[@lobstrosity7163]

@Seraphi Grimaldi It was a joint French/Japanese project. Both counts as the original. Americans chose to cover the French one. Your weeaboo persecution complex is misplaced.

[@malalalalala2985]

Wrong

[@malalalalala2985]

@@lobstrosity7163 Nah he's right. It doesn't make someone a weeb to prefer the original

[@shippuden2011]

I really like both the English and the Japanese version, but the English version really does set the tone for the show.

[@darkangel2347]

The failure of MCOG in the US was due to the fact that Nickleodeon was an unknown cable channel in the 1980's with few people watching it. In England and Australia, it was shown on national TV broadcasters in prime slots for kids to watch and was a huge hit. Had MCOG been on NBC, CBS, etc it would of been a huge hit. Back in 1966, Kimba The White Lion (japanese cartoon) was shown on NBC and was loved by everyone.

[@OtakuNoUchi]

holy shit, the french version is so much better its sad xD

[@user-pu1bs9eh7v]

first time the do something right. they usually fuck up OPs

[@TheBoyFromAngelsEgg]

@@user-pu1bs9eh7v yeah, just look at the dragon ball intros.

[@Brubarov]

Sorry but for once, the french version is really better...

[@luluhp599]

MERCI !

[@oldskoolGfunk]

I agree!

[@steveouk90126]

As always, the American version is best of all. :-D

[@benigmaygmay4698]

Wiii

[@TipsyFrenchGuy]

OUI BIEN SUR PUTAIN

[@luluhp599]

Wow, par rapport au générique en français, qui bouge et tout, là il est ultra calme c'est bizarre comme contraste x)

[@dwa7199]

La partie française de la réal avait tiqué sur l'ensemble des musiques proposées, ils voulaient quelque chose de plus badass et moins moderne

[@おきのはるか]

大好きだった！影響されて小学校のマヤインカ系の本を漁った思い出

[@JohannesKotze]

Wow saw this in South America on TV when i was a little ^_^

[@fatfoxclown]

@coreallan Hi from America so your an anime junkie too huh? well since it never came to your country I have an idea why. Part of it was done in France as a joint venture then dubbed into english sent to england than america via Dic (though I never saw a logo) maybe at the time Dic didnt have a deal in your area or stations weren't impressed with it for some reason like it not being action oriented enough.

[@fatigue1789]

@darkangel2347 You said it. Mind share depends on how to broadcast. Sad but some programs is behind kids eyes even if thats great.

[@benv5798]

1:27 lol. Was this really part of the intro? What were they thinking?

[@adriantrela]

I am glad french version is free of this abomination. But I like the original unused part where they run (1:42-1:48)

[@LosInmamablespodcast]

@fatfoxclown Thanks for the reply! And if I also like the anime of yesteryear. So get to these videos. Well it is still interesting how many American companies co-produced TV shows with Japanese studies.The story behind the production of many TV shows of the DIC companny, is even more interesting :D

[@riasuzume7438]

The best version is french

[@MrAer85]

The titles say Estoban? Can't read the top.

[@tesinhumo]

does anyone know where I can find this in japanese with subs?

[@junker1192]

sounds more like an op for a sports/romcom anime

[@harrison6me]

TRY MY BEST!!!

[@BOCANGELP1967]

Machupicchu????????

[@koalabrownie]

Oh man music fail Japan.

[@Ryokuchaboy]

koalabrownie Just like the japanese antheme XD

[@LosInmamablespodcast]

Greetings from Mexico. At the moment, I am seeking partnerships with companies western Japanese animation. Checking information about Ulysse 31 I found this "anime. " In my country was not transmitted, so it was a pleasant surprise. Thanks for uploading this video :D

[@fidaavn7195]

Je préfère nettement la version en français il y a plus de punch je trouve

[@MonjeBedeiah]

The American and French versions are more fitting to the subject matter.

[@SuperLepere]

skide

[@itchytastyurr]

omg this would put the kids to sleep- usually japanese do the beter job- wonder what starfleet sounded like...

[@dimsiml3182]

French and english are great, but really, how is this one this bad? it's as good.

[@remucafe9138]

Worst version. French supremacy.

[@derekbates4316]

Eh, I like the American version, better.

[@sowande1562]

It's one of the only ones where the opening song is BETTER in English.

[@derekbates4316]

@@sowande1562 tru, tru.

[@Panzermeiller]

*French

[@Panzermeiller]

@@sowande1562 the American one is just the French version

[@derekbates4316]

@@Panzermeiller no it's not, because it's in English!

[@Lurker1979]

Weird! Leave it up to the Japanese to do their own thing. I guess.

[@muzeack9700]

Lurker1979 actually original I 🤔 think

[@JohnNoun82]

Dreadful.

[@JohnPrepuce]

Nope. This is garbage. Especially compared to the real version.

[@boycottnok1466]

This is real version.

[@tomf3150]

Souradeep Sarkar W.B. Not really, both the japanese and french versions are originals.

[@muzeack9700]

Tom F it’s the real version this show didn’t get released to America and the French til later

[@roses_are_kisses2960]

Muze Ack no french and japanese are the original for sure

[@muzeack9700]

AdriKhaos japan then French then America . Yup that’s kinda what’s I meant. 🙃