Of course, 'Mr. 111'- the Japanese "stereotypes" would have to be eliminated, or replaced by more realistic depictions....and the music would have to be more up-to-date, with a little "techo-pop" mixed in....and perhaps Cyndi Lauper would "fill" Betty's voice adequately. You wouldn't have the same warmth this cartoon has, though- but that's the price you'd have to pay for being, "hip", "cutting edge" and "giving the audience what it wants"....
And very inspirational to a certain little runt named Osamu Tezuka, who would have been only seven years old when this was made. Wonder if he saw this one?
On deviantART thinking Betty Boop was not a Japanese anime unlike the old balck and white anime called Dororo, GeGeGe no Kitaro and others, so while I was on deviantArt looking if there pics of her as an anime, but then I found an animation of Betty Boop singing in Japanese and I was surprised hearing Betty Boop sing well in Japanese and after finishing her song and said Arigatoo to the crowed, but sounds like she's saying aringgatou didn't sound right and clear.
Originally released by Paramount in July 1935, and Betty's last appearance in her trademark skirt and garter. This was her penultimate performance (and last hurrah before she was "cleaned up", because of the stringent Hollywood "Production Code")- she'd never quite match it again. The delightful music score was written and conducted by Sammy Timberg. And, of course, Mae Questel is "Betty".
@MsGeek703 I didn't pay overly close attention to her lyrics and her Japanese has a bit of an odd intonation at times, but she seems to be singing roughly the same thing she sang in English, but in Japanese!
There might be some differences, but I was never very good at picking out words in songs. ^^;
Hard to believe that this was made before those racist cartoons of the World War II era but the British and Japanese Empires were still allies in those early years and Japan was still respected in the west at that time.
I just watched this on a DVD my dad rented and was amazed at the non-ethnically racist although culturally stereotyped portrayal of the Japanese in this toon.
I am in the process of getting the lyrics to this song...including a translation of the Japanese. My daughter is thinking about singing it at a talent show and we live in Japan. so what better way to get a translation. I have read that part of this translate as: Come to bed with me and wil Bee boop bee boop. I thought that was really funny.
日本語上手！
tetsu098 4 weeks ago
a surprisingly enjoyable episode.
oh well, it's pre-ww2...
Mysticsloth 3 months ago
What a difference 6 years makes...
fosterslover 1 year ago
Betty boop So cute when sing japanese!!
TheHotshots2000 1 year ago
Of course, 'Mr. 111'- the Japanese "stereotypes" would have to be eliminated, or replaced by more realistic depictions....and the music would have to be more up-to-date, with a little "techo-pop" mixed in....and perhaps Cyndi Lauper would "fill" Betty's voice adequately. You wouldn't have the same warmth this cartoon has, though- but that's the price you'd have to pay for being, "hip", "cutting edge" and "giving the audience what it wants"....
fromthesidelines 1 year ago
stereotypical but still a fave
TheHollyweirdFiles 1 year ago
BB was a thundering success in pre-war Japan, which probably led to the this "thank you" cartoon being made.
diddymuck 1 year ago
@diddymuck
And very inspirational to a certain little runt named Osamu Tezuka, who would have been only seven years old when this was made. Wonder if he saw this one?
Marbles471 7 months ago
Sorry, I mistaken black wrong, it's black and white, sorry about that.
Kawayoporu 1 year ago
On deviantART thinking Betty Boop was not a Japanese anime unlike the old balck and white anime called Dororo, GeGeGe no Kitaro and others, so while I was on deviantArt looking if there pics of her as an anime, but then I found an animation of Betty Boop singing in Japanese and I was surprised hearing Betty Boop sing well in Japanese and after finishing her song and said Arigatoo to the crowed, but sounds like she's saying aringgatou didn't sound right and clear.
Kawayoporu 1 year ago
@Kawayoporu Speaking of Dororo, the godfather of modern anime and manga Osamu Tezuka's style was very much inspired by Fleischer and Disney animation!
Cute how it all comes full circle, huh?
pinokosthewife 5 months ago
Love it! So cute!!! Betty's singing in japanese is so 'kawaii'
erastignac 1 year ago
Originally released by Paramount in July 1935, and Betty's last appearance in her trademark skirt and garter. This was her penultimate performance (and last hurrah before she was "cleaned up", because of the stringent Hollywood "Production Code")- she'd never quite match it again. The delightful music score was written and conducted by Sammy Timberg. And, of course, Mae Questel is "Betty".
fromthesidelines 1 year ago
@fromthesidelines : Thanks for the excellent background info!
Toestubber 1 year ago
@fromthesidelines If this cartoon were made today, would there be any changes made? Who would be the voice of Ms. Boop now?
Mr111989 1 year ago
Wonderful short!!! Betty Boop is the best!
alfingew 2 years ago
cute.
striderhiryu2 3 years ago
i REALLY doubt anyone would draw her plane so close to the statue of liberty today!! haha
ioet 3 years ago
Anyone have the translation on the lyrics? Subtitled version, kudasai?
MsGeek703 3 years ago
@MsGeek703 I didn't pay overly close attention to her lyrics and her Japanese has a bit of an odd intonation at times, but she seems to be singing roughly the same thing she sang in English, but in Japanese!
There might be some differences, but I was never very good at picking out words in songs. ^^;
pinokosthewife 5 months ago
lol love this
sophiemir 3 years ago
Hard to believe that this was made before those racist cartoons of the World War II era but the British and Japanese Empires were still allies in those early years and Japan was still respected in the west at that time.
Jusen 4 years ago 2
The rumours go that Anime exists BECAUSE of Betty Boop, so that makes this cartoon doubly special methinks
CPuff8D 4 years ago
@CPuff8D awesome. did you know betty boop was modeled after clara bow? if you don't know who she is look her up, she was gorgeous
zitalee2 2 years ago
notice this is one rare moment where a minority is shown with dignity and without stereotypical exaggeration.
The audience members are drawn almost naturalistic!
diddymuck 4 years ago 3
I just watched this on a DVD my dad rented and was amazed at the non-ethnically racist although culturally stereotyped portrayal of the Japanese in this toon.
Arguman 3 years ago
@diddymuck That is rare, indeed, for that time.. a pity..
zipper179 1 year ago
Amazing! Betty sings Japanese song!
But I found some expressions which is not used in present Japan in the song.
Gizubo 4 years ago
Never knew til now that Betty was role model for Jane Fonda and Dixie Chix.
utkonos313 4 years ago
I am in the process of getting the lyrics to this song...including a translation of the Japanese. My daughter is thinking about singing it at a talent show and we live in Japan. so what better way to get a translation. I have read that part of this translate as: Come to bed with me and wil Bee boop bee boop. I thought that was really funny.
kansasinjapan 5 years ago 3
I absolutely LOVE this cartoon
KatieWagnerFan 5 years ago 3
this is my fav betty cartoon. wish they still aired it
emilysquared 5 years ago
So many stereotypes. =D
litenogsot 5 years ago
Nowhere near as many stereotypes as when WW2 started,
Betty is a goodwill ambassador in this going to a foreign country that most americans knew nothing about,
I like the use of the Japanese language in this.
cha5 5 years ago 4
I love that high pitched thing she does when she sings or is surprised.
rickyd425 5 years ago
oooh!
sultanamonkey 5 years ago
ha ha ha like it
lizzlizlizz 5 years ago