Talk:Kamen Rider The First

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[edit] Let's Go! Kamen Rider!

Are there any citations for this change? The only reference I have that mentions it (Anime News Network, which isn't infalllible, but is usually pretty accurate when it comes to these things) says that it was the Fujioka version. Note that Japanese-language sources are perfectly acceptable, and indeed, in this case, probably preferred. Thanks.--SB | T 22:00, 19 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Source: my own ears

Having seen the movie and knowing very well the difference between actor Fujioka's deeper and flatter vocals as opposed to classically trained Masato Shimon/Kyouichi Fuji's in key and higher voice. Most people don't even know there were two versions of the song (Shimon/Fuji's played the majority of the series after Fujioka's accident, so it's the most well known version), which is probably where led to the confusion on Anime News Network's site.

There's also the little fact that the song is called "Let's Go, Rider Kick!" and not "Let's Go Kamen Rider!"

--DappuDappu 15:03, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

I admit that I got the name of the song wrong, my apologies. However, "[your] own ears" are not a reliable source. Using yourself as a source also violates Wikipedia's prohibition on original research. As I said, I have one citation that supports my version. If you are correct, all you have to do is provide a citation that supports your's. Thanks.--SB | T 23:03, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

Here's a Japanese blog that references it: http://yagisawa.blog.ocn.ne.jp/mari/the_first/

"When I heard the original theme (Let's Go Rider Kick) by Masato Shimon play, I had goosebumps."

But I suppose that wouldn't be good enough for you, although I trust anything from a Japanese fan rather than a slapped together page at Anime News Network, especially when tokusatsu isn't the site's focus. You can go listen to each version of it yourself -- it's quite easy to hear how distinctive the voices are.

It's such a minute thing for you to be hung up on, when there's so many actual inaccurate bits on Wikipedia that go ignored. I think I'm through with contributing to this site because of instances like this.

--DappuDappu 17:33, 7 July 2006 (UTC)