Cartoon Clipshow: 99 - The Mysterious Cities of Gold
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- My review of the classic 80s cartoon The Mysterious Cities of Gold.
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A serial series of this quality blew my young mind in the 80s where almost every show, cartoon or otherwise, was episodic. Actual character development and getting emotionally connected to the characters. Didn't find anything else to match this until I discovered anime a decade later.
This Anime was the Avatar: The Last Airbender of its day. Very memorable for it being a kids show that treated its watchers like they weren't kids. And the Character development and set designs were great too. Definitely a must watch for those who think the 1980's were a wasteland full of nothing but toy ads disguised as entertainment.
The English dub of the original series was done in Montreal where A) the Canadian accents were viewed by the producers as a compromise between American and British accents, and B) the adult and children voice actors (the three main kids are voiced by actual kids) would have already have seen the French language version of the show they were dubbing into English.
I look after a 50 year old chap with learning disabilities and I put this on you tube today and his face :D. I'm 50 as well so i also loved this show.
Now that Seasons 3 and 4 have come out and the series has officially ended, we can take a look back with a broader view on this whole cartoon.
Honestly the fact they even got there at all was surprising, especially since they had obvious budget issues that resulted in them squishing three cities into a single season, but the whole thing still holds up pretty well. Obviously with years of uncertain hiatus between seasons it's difficult to maintain narrative cohesion and build series-long arcs, but I'm glad we got the closure we were waiting for. I know a lot of people outright stop at Season 1 because Seasons 2+ are different, but I recommend you give them a chance anyway. They've got lots of good ideas, some of the new characters are memorable, and the soundtrack is still rich. And the visuals are just gorgeous.
Wait, when did the season came out?
@@nathanblevins158 Season 4 came out in late 2020. Didn't get an English dub due to covid so fansubs are the only option.
@@sandentwins how old is the show again. Because it amazing show. And I’m glad we got a season 3 and 4
@@nathanblevins158 first season came out in the 80s. Season 2 was around 2012, and season 3 a few years after.
@@sandentwins wow.
I wonder why they brought back the series.
This show opened me to history, hidden history and conspiracies before I was 10.
30 years later, I'm grateful for it.
Jean Chalopin was an animated cartoon monster: The Mysterious Cities of Gold, Heathcliff and The Catillac Cats, Inspector Gadget, Ulysses 31, The Littles, Pole Position, The Care Bears, Jayce and The Wheeled Warriors, Dennis the Menace, Popples, MASK , Conan the Adventurer, King Arthur & the Knights of Justice......
What I love about your channel is you don't pander to the popular titles. It's great to see some cartoons that I've never heard of!
I love that I'm familiar with most cartoons Rob looks at through youtube compilations of cartoon intros, but never really had a chance to dive into the actual shows and through Rob's videos I get to know the shows themselves better. So I get what you're saying.
I always thought Mendoza was trying to stifle down something when he is hearing Zia's father speaking of a great treasure on his deathbed.
When Mendoza is eavesdropping I think he is actually touched by the moment of seeing Zia losing her father after being separated so long. It seems like Mendoza is trying to deny to himself that he was moved and sad and whatnot but trying to disguise his vulnerability there with bitterness and cynicism "The only treasure that interests me is the GOLD." He then goes off to look at the lake at night which I always interpreted as him seeking a moment of privacy to not show "weakness or sensitivity". Kindof like a "no! I'm not crying!!!! I don't care, I just care about gold! Definitely not crying!"
That was my favorite Mendoza moment actually and solidified in my mind that Mendoza was a complex character and changed throughout the show after he bonded with the kids.
It's heartwarming to know that this series got a second chance. I didn't know there was a continuation. The theme song is what grabbed me about the show and dang it is good. Levi and Saban were such a duo in the 80s. So many top tapping tunes from them. Estaban's original voice was off to me at first but then I realized it's a young boy. I am so used to stuff like Hey Arnold and Recess where they did get young boys for authenticity but they were close to 10 or 11. Those boys sounded young but not squeaky young if that makes sense except for Gus but he was depicted as a weakling so it didn't bother me as much. Estaban reminded me of the Adventure Time Pilot where Finn was definitely pre-pubescent. Anyway hopefully the new series won't shy away too much from the harsh realities of South American history. Kids need to know that in the pursuit of adventure and fame there was misery and betrayal...Goodbye.
Didn't the boy band, Menudo, sing the theme song for the English language version?
Never seen it and I have been waiting forever. Wish Netflix would but it and show it forever.
Rob reviewing one of my top favorites from early childhood. AWWW YEAH.
I think I found my new favorite show to watch The Mysterious Cities of Gold
Wow, I didn't know about the cartoon of The Mysterious Cities of Gold, and after 30 years, they made a sequel? And another one is in the making? That is gotta be an achievement right there.
I gotta admit we live in a very troubling times, so I am really going to enjoy your next review, VERY.
neptuniafan Yes, they made a sequel, and IT SUCKED !
*anime
@@gonhunter3994 it's a cartoon
Old classic! Loved this when I was younger👌
I loved this show. This was one of my favorite show as a child
I swear the music was so good, it's one of not many shows which soundtracks I like to listen to on a daily basis. With many soundtracks I still get chills when they start or while listening. One thing I like in my favorites is how the authors managed to make the voice sound like one of the instruments, a very weird comparing to others, but a beautifull instrument setting the tone of the moment and making it a peak experience.
But I'm very young and I have never met anyone my age who would recall this show to ever exist...
I love the intro theme right up there with other 80's and 90's classics like Thundercats, Ulysses 31, Jayce and the wheeled warriors, C.O.P.S., Ducktales, G Force Battle of the Planets, X- Men, Robotech, Gummie Bears, Defenders of the Earth, MASK, Galaxy Rangers, Teenage Mutant ninja turtles, Astroboy, Voltron, He- Man and She-Ra, Transformers G1 season 1 to 3, GI Joe, The Real Ghostbusters, Dragon Ball and Z, Samuari Pizza Cats and Winnie the Pooh
Can't wait for the samurai pizza cats review...
The theme for SilverHawks is pretty badass too.
Swat Katz has a great intro too.
11:17 You didn't let me down. 😆
ABSOLUTELY LOVED this show as a kid and recorded it faithfully on Nickelodeon before school. Bought the DVD on my 40th birthday. Zia's Theme music is awesome.
I have fond memories of this show, this was the first cartoon I watched with a continuous story arc
In 1986, I would come home from Kindergarten, eat corn dogs, and watch this show.
OMG?!?!?!?! Thunder Cats?! HELL FUCKING YES! So many memories with that show. Can't wait for Ep 100!
The worst part is that TTG has now lasted much longer than TT.
I thought about this show randomly today. I was a child in the 80s. So, Obviously, I've been watching youtube content about it.
My point is, thank you for your youtube content.
I was 10 in 1985
The mysterious cities of Gold was the BEST cartoon...2nd in line was He Man. I loved MCG. I think it ran 2 seasons. I really grieved that cartoon when it was off the air
I have to agree that most shows today aren't that ground breaking.
Something else I love about this show is the diverse synth background theme. It adds such an atmosphere to the show that I've never encountered anywhere else.
What a great review! I just randomly found this. I’ve watched the second season in French and those voices are much better.
If you like this you might also be interested in the anime series Fantastic Children or Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water. Both have similar mystery and adventure aspects mixed with science fiction elements.
Would be nice if you would review Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers at some point. The neat thing is that the DVD has extra features that might actually help you with your review.
i never even thought about a toyline for this show until you mentioned it. after all, roleplaying and fantasy can only go so far before going too far.
The Kings Fifth : 🖒🖒👌👌
MCoG : 😵😵😭😠
That intro music absolutely slaps, to this day. The new one is pretty good too, first time hearing it
Canadian voice actors? Did not know. Love this crtoon. So much. Aussie. Nostalgia blast.
wow thanks for this.. I haven't seen this series since the 80s and I remember getting into it!
I wish you could keep that narrative for the rest of the Cartoon Clipshow. I can't wait for your Thundercats review.
these cartoons helped me reading portuguese, because we got the original version the french and we had subtitles in portuguese back at the time, nowadays all cartoons are dubbed in portuguese instead of subtitled. And I loved the story so much as the much and characters that I started to read the subtitles I was 5 years old, i became the best in the classroom on reading and writing.
Mysterious Cities of Gold was the favorite show of The Werefrog growing up. Now, The Werefrog know there are 3 additional seasons, and The Werefrog can't get them to watch them.
I loved TMCOG as a kid. This show was Avatar the Last Airbender before ATLA was even thought of. Great vid.
Thanks. I didn't think I'd be able to find that show I barely remember watching as a kid. I only had a few vague memories to use as reference
I loved the cities of gold! I can't believe there's a second season. I need to find it and watch it!
The music in the show is awesome.
Always loved the show, I've always watched it in French, just finished watching the end of the series today actually XD. But the best part of watching it in French is that not only was the original DUB great, they literally went out of their way to make almost every character sound the same in the newer seasons. The French really took good care of this series.
Liked this one a lot as a kid.
I loved this cartoon when I was a kid.
The first time I saw this cartoon in the UK (the first time it aired,) the penultimate episode was missed out. It skipped straight to the finale. So I find it funny that the episodes are out of order on your DVDs! It's good to see someone who appreciates the music as much as I do. Excellent review overall 👍 👍 👍
No Wonder I Loved this as a Kid It's SABAN, The same Guy that gave us The Power Rangers, And V.R. Troopers
My dad showed this to me when I was like 8, and I really loved it! Still one of my favourites to this day
Thank you for sharing this true gem! What other show returns 30 years after, with the same character design but furthering the story with updated technology?
AND CONGRATULATIONS ON EPISODE 100!!! It truly is fate, Rob. MENDOOOOZZZAAAA!!!
On the original MCOG season in the educational segments there was one that showed a chicken running around after its head was cut off. A kids show aired on Nickelodeon showed a live chicken getting its head cut off. Oh the 80s
I remember watching this when it aired. Thanks for doing this video, it was nostalgic for sure.
The golden age of high-concept anime. I remember watching this when I was an '80s kid in the '80s. There was nothing else like it.
You know what else needs a reboot? Sectaurs: Warriors of Symbion.
I loved this show!
Well This show is still going on so Japanese + french for the win
Really thats awesome
kingofatlantistv welll yes but acculy no
If i remember correct,y it is now just a french production after season 2
THANK YOU I was only 1 year old when this aired apparently but I remember loving the show. One of the earliest memories I have...
I love how you used thundercatz as you 100th review and the way how you introduced it here🤛🏾🤜🏾👊🏾💪🏾
dude, i love the opening theme!
I remember every time they found a city they destroyed it!
They also break the boat almost straight away. I think they kept the bird for a while.
One of my favorates when i was a kid along with thundercats and wheled wariors 👌 they to had amazing theme tunes 🤘
You should review the secret Saturdays it’s a extremely underrated gem
I remember you had to get up at, like, 5 A.M. to watch this show, back in the day. Great review, Rob!
Only show worth getting up at 5 am.
I like to joke about how nearly all the old artifacts the kids run into are destroyed within one or two episodes.
Estaban's dad, and how that story arc played out - that was a serious gut-punch. Brave story-telling in this series.
Still love it to this day, and shared it with my own son - he loved it too.
Also there is fighting in OK KO
I remember this from being in my great grandmothers house after school ... I loved the music but I don't think I ever watched the show ...
Watched this as a kid... And bought the dvd as an adult..... This show... Kicks..... Ass..
Thank you. For not only your in depth synopsis of MCOG but the THEME!!
I'm watching the series now, though seen it before, and the first time when it came out, still a very good, well written story.
Hello from the Arab world... I really enjoyed your review. You forgot to mention that the major difference between the original one and the new garbage is that the animators at that time were the same generation of Takahata and Miyazaki and actually the worked with them in many occasion and made our memory. At that time the animation used to be drawn and not computer generated. That what made them authentic an full of life unlike the new ones who seem to me alien and goofy.
This was one of my favorite cartoons to watch early in the morning hahaha! Watched every single episode.
This was one of my favorite cartoon series growing up. The writing was spectacular for it's time and the themes were mature and historical with a twist of sci fi.
That theme song was ❤
This cartoon was my absolute favourite from my childhood. I still have fond memories of watching it when it was shown on ITV in the UK. Of course I snapped up the DVD boxset when it was released :)
In France the show is still quite popular. It's weird to hear the opening theme in another language than French though, when the French version made my childhood.
Was just wondering if you're going to do one of these for Pirates of Dark Water which sadly doesn't have a true ending to it; one of the best of Hanna Barbara's cartoons, in my opinion.
I'm willing to bet that the people making the sequel to Mysterious Cities of Gold didn't even mention the Portuguese, who were very active in the area at that time. Because we don't exist. The first Europeans to visit east Asia were apparently English and Dutch.
I always loved the music in this show too. Appentanly Shuki Levy was inspired by Jeff Waynes War of The Worlds when he was producing the soundtrack and a fan made an McoG-inspired version of Eve of The War track: le-grand-heritage.com/musiques/the_war_of_the_worlds.mp3
cant hear it
@@teknolad416 Sorry but the website doesn't exist anymore I don't think
I loved this show so much when I was a kid.
The theme song came to me today randomly. Searched for it on CZcams and found this gem of a review. I LOVED this cartoon! Most 80s kids look at me crazy when I mention it. The early days of Nickelodeon gave us all sorts of great international animated gems. Thanks for this!
Hmm, I hate when people are surprised to see dark elements in shows for children. As if they couldn't handle dark stuff like that. If anything, it prepares them to face the world which is still as dark and dangerous now as it was back in the 16th century. Sugarcoating things for them is like trapping them in a bubble, it can't be a good thing.
dude, my mom got me the whole series 4 christmas 2 years ago
I'm not watching the new Thundercats show.
Agreed.
What utter crap.
I've got the boxed set of season one. All episodes in order. I have season two on DVD, and was appauled by the voice changes, especially Tao's. I've only been able to see about half of season three, but had to watch them in French, making it a bit more difficult for me to follow, though it didn't deter me one bit.
Grew up watching this in French and holy crap Estaban's English voice threw me off hahaha my man sounding like Duckie from The Land Before Time!!
Thnx for the explanation, this cartoon means to me so important since my childhood
I can't recommend this show enough, to both kids and adults. So glad it's now widely available (though one episode *is* censored mildly, but the cut footage is included as an extra).
There's a lot of shows I loved as a kid that are still fun today, but MCOG, Ulysses 31 and Astro Boy are the three I think all kids should have as part of their childhoods. Shows like those, along with Star Blazers and Robotech, taught me about life, love, honor, loyalty, compassion, cruelty, and even death.
MCOG is just fantastic storytelling that doesn't treat the audience as infants and tells a sprawling story with a satisfying ending. Unlike many other shows of the era, it's clearly not trying to sell toys or anything either. I learned a ton of stuff from MCOG's educational segments, too.
so, what about SPARTIKUS AND THE SUN BENEATH THE SEA?
I was a Kid from comunistic country (Poland) it blew mine mind well despite of all it gave as a glimps of Freedom
Truly great cartoon that few in the USA without Nickelodeon knew anything about. I highly recommend it!
Nice review. I remember seeing the intro for The Mysterious Cities of Gold back in the 80s but strangly remember next to nothing otherwise.
This start re rolling back in the 90's,....goog gods I feel old
Thundercats?! I'll be there!
Princess Star is great ❣️
The Mysterious Cities of Gold was animated by Studio Pierrot whichis known for other anime such as Urusei Yatsura, Kimagure Orange Road, Pastel Yumi, Key the metal Idol, Fushigi Yuugi the Mysterious Play and Yu Yu Hakusho this series premiered in japan originally in Japanese dub the same year as Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Tokimeki tonight, The Kabocha Wine, Urusei Yatsura and Space Adventure Cobra
Can't believe you left out Bleach and Naruto. Their arguably most popular shows.
Next is Thunderacats Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!
Thanks for this. I fondly remember the theme song from the 1980s, but never watched the show. I intended sometime to watch all the way through or at least learn whether they ever did find the city.
Funny thing Oda was a child when this series was airing in Japan so he used this series in mind to create One Piece at age 18 😅
@AJ-lq3jz bingo it's so good 👍
A second series 30 years later? I was *so* thrilled! As for who does that... ask George Lucas. :)
But seriously, doing a proper sequel and not a lazy "reboot" is something a lot of properties could learn from, both animated and live-action. Not gonna mention any names, but I'm sure we can all think of some...
You should do Thundar the Barbarian, Goldie Gold, The Puppy's Adventures, the animated Teen Wolf cartoon.
I loved this episode. One of my favorite series from the 80s and one of my favorite theme songs of all time.
Your reactions at the end were priceless. Nearly identical to my own (Even the Steven looking like you part). I cannot wait to see what you have for the next video. It's a well deserved series to discuss.