Lap 04 - Calling On Samurai Goroh/4Kids English Dub Changes

The F-Zero Legend of Falcon / F-Zero Farukon Densetsu anime is known as F-Zero GP Legend in the 4Kids English Dub version. This page refers to a list of changes made in the 4Kids English Dub version of the 4th episode, known as "The Samurai's Secret" In the original JP version, it is Lap 4, "Calling On Samurai Goroh" The 4Kids version of the series also cuts out pilot/machine eyecatches, Jack and Ryu's original banter during the preview for the next episode, as well as Bart's F-Zero Classroom segments.

## 4Kids English Dub Changes

* The planet Cryton has been changed to Clyton. Additionally, a travel advisory is issued for the planet due to “ongoing criminal activity.”
* Rick makes a remark about seeing the faces of the planet’s inhabitants on wanted posters.
	+ Originally, Ryu says that the “place is a dump” and that it’s no wonder that the Galaxy Police didn’t want to stick around.
* After Rick slips on a banana peel, the bartender says that Rick should watch his step. When Rick and Reina ask about Samurai Goroh, the bartender tells them “Look all ya want, but ya won’t find Goroh.”
	+ Originally, the bartender asks the person at the counter for their order. After Ryu and Reina approach the bartender to ask about Goroh, the bartender tells them that ”Samurai Goroh” isn’t served at the bar.
* Bibiribitch’s name has been changed to Biribichi, but it won’t be revealed until later in the episode. In the flashback, he does not announce that he is Samurai Goroh, but still demands that the transport ship surrender all of its belongings to him, and that it would be unwise for anyone to oppose him.
	+ Originally, Bibiribitch announces that he is Samurai Goroh, declaring that he will be seizing all belongings onboard, and for his crew to kill anyone that resists.
* After the flashback, Rick says “Goroh was after money and jewels, but his gang grabbed everything on that transport, including a rare medicine that a little boy I met in the hospital needs to survive!”
	+ The rare medicine required by more than one sick child has been changed to serve only for Alias, whose name has been changed to Tim in the 4Kids version. Tim’s name is first mentioned in the 9th episode, which is actually Lap 10.
	+ Ryu says that the pirate not only stole gold, but also the children’s medicine and a rare diamond.
* Reina’s rare diamond from her mother has been changed to a ring from her grandmother.
* The 4Kids dub excludes the mention of the source of the medicine, which is the planet Wondo.
* During the sequence where Rick asks Clyton’s inhabitants about Samurai Goroh, they are given dialogue when the sequence was originally wordless.
* The 4Kids dub changes the dialogue between Rick and the Clyton delinquents to include puns. The delinquent with the daggers tells Rick that the latter’s visit will be ‘cut short,’ and Rick says that he doesn’t get the other’s ‘point.’ The other three delinquents then ask Rick ‘if he wants to stay,’ offering him to be a ‘permanent resident,’ and that when they’re done with him, ‘he won’t be able to move.’
	+ Originally, the delinquent with the daggers asks if Ryu wants to know where Samurai Goroh is. Ryu says that it would be a big help, and the other delinquents offer to tell him, but only if he can beat them all.
* During the sequence where Dr. Clash originally installs his latest boost capability improvement invention into his own machine, the Crazy Bear, the 4Kids version changes the machine to Jack’s Astro Robin. Jack’s anger towards Clash is also changed to reflect on damaging the Astro Robin, when he originally angrily asked Dr. Clash how many times the latter will trick them into believing that he has finally made a breakthrough.
	+ Originally, Dr. Clash also tells Jack, Dr. Stewart, and Mr. EAD that the invention is his secret.
* Lucy tells Jody that Rick “didn’t have a choice” when he went to Clyton in search of Samurai Goroh. She is also given an entire monologue over the sequences that show her and Rick visiting Tim in the hospital. “You see, Rick and I went to visit a little boy named Tim in the hospital. His mom wrote to us because he watches all the races, and he’s a big fan of Rick and the Dragon Bird. She told us he cheers Rick on no matter how sick he feels. You should’ve seen how he lit up when I gave him a model of an F-Zero machine. His mom said it was the best day he’d had in a long time. It was worth the trip, just to see the smile on his face.”
	+ Originally, Lucy tells Jody that Ryu said he would not let the children down. The sequence that shows Lucy and Ryu visiting Alias in the hospital remains, but it is Ryu who speaks. Ryu recalls his own personal experience with staying in hospitals, sympathizing with the sick children as well as their feelings of loneliness and fear.
* When the sequence ends and Rick is seen on Clyton again, he says “Hang on. I’ll get that medicine somehow, Tim. Just hang on.”
	+ Originally, Ryu says that even though he believes that Alias could be an F-Zero pilot some day, he is uncertain, considering the boy’s condition and the consequence that will follow if the stolen medicine isn’t recovered.
* Goroh wakes Rick up and points out the moving trucks as the fake Goroh’s gang.
	+ Originally, Goroh wakes Ryu up. Ryu notices the armored truck passing through the area, commenting “That’s all? Well…” Goroh tells Ryu to have patience, and that “Samurai Goroh” isn’t in any of the trucks passing by, but that the truck will lead them to him.
* As Biribichi’s men question why they’re stealing fruit from a warehouse, one of the members remarks how embarrassing it is to take orders “from a girl.” The 4Kids addition is interesting, considering that Baba’s original misogynistic comments towards Lucy in the previous episode were altered entirely.
	+ Originally, Bibiribitch’s crew members discuss why they’re stealing fruit from a warehouse in the same method as the real Samurai Goroh (without killing), which is due to playing along with Reina until they get what they want from her. One of the members then says “This doesn’t feel right, bro.”
* The bar from earlier is referred to as the Snake Shack.
* One of Biribichi's men notes that the rusty crank operating the turret makes it difficult to aim.
	+ One of Bibiribitch's men originally mentions that they don't have auto targeting due to the traditionally built turret and because of a lack of money.
* The Biribichi crew member in the passenger seat tells the driver to take the turn on the curve ahead, and then the driver says that he is losing control.
	+ Bibiribitch's men originally just panic over the situation as they make the turn on a curve while being pursued. The passenger pirate remarks that he can’t believe he has wasted so many shots, and the driver tells the others to hold on while they navigate the curve.
* Rick points out the rockslide.
	+ Originally, Ryu exclaims “No way!”
* The pirates point out the teargas in the truck.
* Originally, the pirates exclaim “Damn it!”
* Goroh tells Rick to hit his reverse thrusters to avoid the missile.
	+ Originally, Goroh tells Ryu to look behind him, as Ryu reverses to avoid the missile.
* When backup arrives for Biribichi’s crew, the driver of the arriving truck says “Hang in there, boys! Your buddies are on the way!” and “Those two started off with the wrong crew, and now I’m gonna finish ‘em!”
	+ Originally, the driver of the arriving truck asks why the other group would fight in such a place, and says that “Samurai Goroh” will be angry with the others. The driver then says to leave the rest to them.
* Goroh’s Adventurous Flow Technique is not uttered in the 4Kids dub.
* When Reina asks if “Samurai Goroh” will really trade the ring for all her gold and jewelry, Biribichi says “I suppose I shouldn’t, but you’re such a charming young girl, and I am such a sentimental fellow. How could I say no? Let’s all hop on my ship so you can lead us home and hand over all your valuables.”
	+ Originally, Bibiribitch agrees to help Reina, and talks about “Goroh’s” creed being to help others in need.
* One of Biribichi’s men calls out his real name before saying “We’ve got trouble!”
	+ Originally, the pirate tells Bibiribitch to wait, saying “S-Something happened, Bibiribitch!“
* Biribichi continues to claim that his name is Samurai Goroh, but adds that “Biribichi” is like a nickname for him. Goroh sarcastically remarks that he likes “Samurai Goroh” better, and that it fits the latter.
* Originally, Bibiribitch continues to claim that his name is Samurai Goroh and tells Reina not to be silly. The real Goroh sarcastically remarks that the fake Goroh has an interesting name, and then calls him by his real name, “Bibiribitch.”
* Biribichi remarks that “this meeting is private!” and one of his men asks Rick and Goroh why they followed the pirates to their current location.
	+ Originally, Bibiribitch asks Goroh and Ryu who they are, and one of his men remarks that they should be dead.
* As Rick and Goroh end up in cages, Biribichi remarks that wild animals should be caged up, and that if they’ll excuse him, he has “important business” to attend to. He is then cut off.
	+ Originally, Bibiribitch says that they should’ve just walked away, and that he will now leave and move onto the next job. He is then cut off.
* Reina says that the real Goroh should be able to get out of her whip’s grasp. Biribichi then demands that she let him go.
	+ Originally, Reina says that Bibiribitch’s days as a false Goroh are over. Bibiribitch then responds with “What?”
* Sasuke removes her Reina disguise as she tells Biribichi that Goroh’s crew has been tracking him for weeks. She also says that since he stole Goroh’s name, he’ll have to pay. One of Biribichi’s men remarks that he knew that there was “something weird” about Reina.
	+ Originally, Sasuke states that now that the real Goroh has freed himself, she no longer needs her Reina disguise. One of Bibiribitch’s men remarks that they were tricked.
* Goroh tells Biribichi that in order to be called “Samurai,” Biribichi has to earn the name. As such, Goroh challenges him to a duel, giving him a chance to earn the title. Biribichi says in response “I’m afraid you won’t be around long enough for that.”
	+ Originally, Goroh asks Bibiribitch if he dares to do as he pleases with the name of “Goroh,” before saying “Then I’m sure you won’t mind taking it from me, Bibiribitch!” Bibiribitch responds that “if that’s the case” then he’ll pay Goroh back “3 times over.”
* Biribichi angrily refers to his crew as “blockheads” due to them setting off the fortress explosion too early.
	+ Originally, as the fortress crumbles around them, Bibiribitch asks what happened, before one of the crew members admits to pressing the self-destruct button. Another member calls the previous one an idiot.
* Biribichi is given dialogue during the shot of him and his crew on their ship. He says “Goroh! I must be going, and I’m taking the cargo with me! But don’t worry, when you’re gone, I’ll carry on your name!” before laughing.
	+ Originally, there is no dialogue during that shot. Bibiribitch speaks during a closeup shot, where he says “Goodbye! Now I am the only Samurai Goroh!”]
* Sasuke’s rocket launcher is changed to a purple color in the 4Kids version.
* In the 4Kids dub, Goroh’s Broken Sword Technique isn’t uttered.
* The 4Kids dub removes Sasuke’s original dialogue where she originally tells Ryu that the rope around him will loosen when she and Goroh leave the area.
	+ As said in the 4Kids version of Lap 1, CGI models of machines are used in every scene instead of being hand drawn, even if they were originally hand drawn in the JP version. The Dragon Bird uses a CGI model, as Ryu watches the truck drive away.
* As Tim stands from his wheelchair with the help of his mother, Lucy’s original dialogue is cut. Rick instead says “See, Jody? Everything worked out. And who knows? Someday, he might join the Galaxy Police and help us clean up the F-Zero circuit.” Jody, however, responds with “Funny that you should mention that, Rick. Since you went off without asking my permission, you’ll be doing some cleaning up yourself.”
	+ Originally, Lucy, Ryu, and Jody watch Alias stand from his wheelchair with the help of his mother. Lucy says that it’s wonderful, and Ryu agrees, but Jody notes that Ryu disobeyed her orders and punishes him by making him do cleaning chores.
* Clash commends Rick for getting the floor cleaned so quickly. Rick thanks him before saying “I may not be the best janitor, but I’m the fastest.”
	+ Originally, Clash tells Ryu to hurry, and that he missed a spot. Ryu laments that he wouldn’t be cleaning up if he was a pirate.