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Karolia Tetsujin

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I always liked the Karolia

I always liked the Karolia Tetsujin colors. Also, does anyone know if this episode was one of the 52 episodes of Gigantor? And if so what was Karolia's english name?

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Posted by mrtrainfreak12 on 28 October, 2013 - 15:53
Yes, the Karolia episode was

Yes, the Karolia episode was transferred to Gigantor (as well as the doppelganger Tetsujin episode that took place right before that led up to the Karolia episode). They are episode 28 and 27, respectively, and you can watch them on Hulu for free (if you're weren't already aware).

The name used for the country of Karolia in Gigantor was Keenymeanie, as in the country of Keenymeanie.
I mean, they both start with "k," so. . .

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Posted by VIR on 28 October, 2013 - 16:42
Thank you! I saw the

Thank you! I saw the doppleganger episode once but not this one :)

also, I know this was a dub thing and as much as I love Fred Ladd for giving us American's our first taste in anime, might I ask why he renamed the Country Keenymeanie? I think the name Karolia is far cooler (but then again, he renamed Black Ox, Jackel or something like that, but at least that was somewhat cool along with the name Gigantor instead of Tetsujin 28)

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Posted by mrtrainfreak12 on 28 October, 2013 - 17:15
I'm sure it was among the

I'm sure it was among the same reasons that got us names like Dick Strong and Bob Brilliant.
That and it's possible that Keenymeanie sounded just goofy enough and fit the mouth movements to warrant the replacement; I mean, it was then an American kids' cartoon, so things had to sound silly and fun.

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Posted by VIR on 28 October, 2013 - 18:04
I suppose so. Maybe because

I suppose so. Maybe because I'm spoiled from watching Johnny Sokko where the nations names sounded realistic but I guess whimsical is fun too

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Posted by mrtrainfreak12 on 28 October, 2013 - 21:55