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| − | *Why is the Mach 5 numbered "5"? In [[Japan]]ese, "Go" is how you pronounce the number 5. Since the Japanese title is "Mach Go Go", the Mach 5's number is actually a pun on the word "Go" (which is used in the English sense in the title). | + | *Why is the Mach 5 numbered "5"? In [[Japan]]ese, "Go" is how you pronounce the number 5. Since the Japanese title is "Mach Go! Go! Go!", the Mach 5's number is actually a pun on the word "Go" (which is used in the English sense in the title). |
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Revision as of 01:53, 10 October 2015
Here he comes, here comes Speed Racer! He's a demon on wheels...
Description
Speed Racer is an anime series made by Tatsunoko in the '60s, that made its way to the United States (which was, at the time, a rarity). Stateside, Speed Racer would prove to be highly popular, to the point where it would become a pop culture icon, with toys, games, and various merchandise, and even a film adaptation in the Noughties.
The English dub is well-known for its fast dialogue, which was originally done in order to synchronize with the lip movements of the characters (who were originally animated with Japanese in mind).
Media Information
- TV Show
- Various adaptations also exist.
Made By
- Tatsunoko
- Trans-Lux (dub)
Country of Origin
- Japan
- United States (Dub)
Date
- 1966 (Japan)
- 1967 (United States)
Characters
- Speed Racer
- Spritle
- Chim-Chim
- Pops
- Racer X
- Trixie
Used in Poop By
Further Information
Main Source for Poopers
Most of the episodes are available on YouTube
Trivia
- Ironically, Speed Racer was more popular in the United States than in Japan.
- In Germany, the show was pulled after 3 episodes due to complaints about violence.
- In the '90s, the show rebounded in popularity after a re-airing on cable.
- Partly inspired the visual style of the Matrix series.
- Why is the Mach 5 numbered "5"? In Japanese, "Go" is how you pronounce the number 5. Since the Japanese title is "Mach Go! Go! Go!", the Mach 5's number is actually a pun on the word "Go" (which is used in the English sense in the title).
