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It's such a missed opportunity that Culex/Crystaller never showed up in 3D form in a Paper Mario game. Imagine him finally returning to fight his 3D rival after spending years gaining the power to take on a 3D form himself... only to find that now Mario is 2D. It would have been a perfect punchline. Edit: Also the 'omoroido' gag is a reference to a marketing slogan that was used in Japan for Metroid 2. "Metroid... omoroido!"

Luigi does appear in the game, he leads the parade at the very end. I hate that I know this off the top of my head.

Some additional info: 12:13 The correct password is “すいぞくかん” (aquarium), but the options given for each letters are set up so that you can also spell “かいぞくせん” (pirate ship) which makes more sense in the context. So it’s kind of a trick question: if you only uncover some of the letters up to “○いぞく○ん” and try to guess the rest, you’ll probably get it wrong. 16:17 Red Yoshi extract (especially with its render) is probably a reference to red mamushi tonic, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine (Kampō). Try googling “赤マムシエキス”. 17:50 “メトロイド オモロイド” (Metoroido, omoroido; Metroid, it’s fun) is a phrase used in promotions starting from Metroid 2. It’s a silly play on words incorporating the Kansai dialectal form of omoshiroi, omoroi, and the joke is that the phrase is delivered in a very dark, serious manner in promotional materials.

About the Guerrilla, the joke in the name is that Donkey Kong is ドンキーコング and "Doskey Yung" is ドソキーユング . It's meant to be a bootleg that looks like the original at first glance

Culex joking about how flat he is is something we NEED to see in the remake lol

Here's a fun fact: at 19:18, the Japanese name ドソキーユング (Dosoki Yung) is actually an intentional misspelling of ドンキーコング (Donkey Kong). Both names use very similar characters that are easily confused. Both names for comparison: ドソキーユング (Dosoki Yung) ドンキーコング (Donkey Kong)

The likely reason why they didn't bother making renders for Luigi in the manual is because he's "Sir Not Appearing In This Game."

the "i'm just a look out" line is used because it uses a "straight" guy answer which is a common comedy type in japan

The Japanese quote for Samus is actually referencing an old commercial for Metroid II, which literally says "METOROIDO, OMOROIDO", a pun meaning "Metroid is fun".

11:11 What's even funnier about this part, is if you speak to him earlier in the game (before Mallow is introduced) he brags about how he never lets anything suspicious get by him.

The Culex bit in Japan is such a good parody of the Final Fantasy games of that era. So Culex is pondering something existential, but it's a video game existentialism of 3D/pre-rendered graphics compared to being 2D.

Guerilla's Japanese name is an excellent visual gag - phonetically it's "dosoki yungu", but the Japanese characters "so" and "yu" look a lot like the ones for "n" and "ko". Switch them out, and you get "donki kongu"! It would be like if the enemy was named something like "Domkey Konq" in English!

it would be funny if culex looked like an octopath enemy in the remake

It'd be cool if, in the remake, Culex obtained a powered-up 3D form, like he alluded to in the original Japanese version.

15:46 Hopefully, the English version will expand the dialogue from "Perhaps in another time, another game..." to "We've reached this new age, in another but similar game..." That would be really cool :P

I love that Geno's Japanese real name just casually ends with the Indigo Lantern symbol.

14:07 not only does Culex use the four crystals that were common in older Final Fantasy games, but the fight also directly uses the boss battle theme from Final Fantasy IV!

There's something super weird to be said that even the secret boss Culex, in the original script was like: Why are you guys all 3D? Referencing the pre-rendered nature of the game. _And then the following sequels to this game is literally the Paper Mario series._

So unbelievably excited for the Super Mario RPG remake. Had no idea it was coming, but paying as much love and tribute to the original in the meanwhile while we wait! Thanks for this video, Shesez!

Surprised you didn't mention that in the Japanese version a lot of the enemy dialogue when you read their minds are actually anime references. An few examples would be how one martial artist themed enemy thinks "you're already dead", and another enemy , who's prone to running mid fight, thinks "I mustn't run away". It makes sense why these were changed when this was originally localized, but I hope most of these are restored in the remake since these references would be better understood now than in 96.

I personally felt the censorship of the scene where Birdo gets "plunged" was unnecessary.

JB standing for Jugemu Bus sounds accurate, but in japan the subway system is called JR (Japan Rail) so there is that, maybe it's a double nod

I know it seems completely silly to even care but I envy those colored in-game buttons in the Japanese version.

18:00 - from the Metroid Wiki; "Metroid... Omoroido!" (メトロイドオモロイド Metoroido Omoroido?) is a recurring tagline for the Metroid series in Japanese media. "Omoroido" is a play on the Japanese word "omoroi" (おもろい?), which means fun or exciting, thus the phrase roughly translates to "Metroid Funroid!". So basically Samus is referencing Japanese ads for the Metroid games' tagline. Obviously translating it directly would've gone over all our heads back then.

Jugemu actually makes sense for Lakitu's Japanese name, as the cloud item in Super Mario Bros. 3 is known as Jugem's Cloud.

I love how Culex in the remix uses a combination of the OG Japanese and English versions of his speech. Keeps his backstory of being a Dark Knight of Vanda, but changes it to talk about Mario and the others being 3D whilst he is 2D. Makes the contrast between his 2D sprite and the 3D models work even better than it did in the orginal

Culex in Japan: 2D joke Culex in USA: The Legendary and Mysterious Crossover Event of Super Mario and Final Fantasy Guess which one I like better

I sincerely hope that in the remake, Culex is *still* 2-D, with his dialogue shifted to be like the original. Specifically, I hope he’s now depicted in the HD-2D style that’s been used for things like Octopath Traveller, Live-A-Live, and certain parts of the FF pixel remasters.

Bowser and Inkling's arm pose. In Japan: 😊 In the rest of the world: 💀 P.S. 1:12 In the 2023 remake, Peach is no longer referred as "Princess Toadstool" in English.

Perhaps the B'tub ring comes from a mistranslation of "raburabu." The description makes it clear that it's supposed to be Love Love, but could also be read as "Rub Rub." Like you're rubbing yourself clean in a bathtub. So they named it after a bathtub.

fun fact: luigi actually appears in the end credits, he's the very front of the parade!

"I forgot my bazooka at home" - Book of Toad's greatest quotes of all time

ドソキーユング "Dosokey Yung" ドンキーコング "Donkey Kong" Its literally the same name but scuffed up a little in that special OC do not steal "legally distinct donkey kong at home" way.

Bowser doing the bird arm gesture is pretty hilarious. Kinda fits into his personality. 🤣

For marketing, they should come out with Mallow shaped Marshmallows and have an image on the package saying it's Belome Approved.

The Japanese version of SMRPG feels like a massive sh*tpost at times. The amount of odd references and goofy lines that didn't really translate all too well (even though Ted Woolsey is an absolute legend.) There's multiple references to Eva in the game as well as Phantom Blood of all things.

They actually went and added the Donkey Kong joke in the remake.

Here in Brazil this gesture isn't really that bad. It's what little children do before they learn about giving the middle finger, so it's actually seen as a cute silly gesture. We also call it "banana for you"

16:28 - i love the "cameo" by ThaBeast...

I'm suddenly wondering if "b'tub" is meant to be a weird shorthand of "betrothed" but someone else suggested it could be a heartbeat sound. I can see either being the case

The "she says" and "Johnny" bits really got me! But if there's one thing I'm really hoping for, it's that the remake gives us an best of both worlds kinda script where we have original game text based on however it was localized in various languages, and then a new unified one that mixes any fun jokes and stuff. Realizing that Japan missed out on Bruce Lee and we missed out on Doskey Yung is kinda wild.

0:55 it seems like less of a font issue and more of a language difference. Japanese words tend to be fairly short, especially if they're made of kanji. Whereas English words can be 6+ letters long. "Barrel [6] Volcano [7]", for example, wouldn't fit horizontally in the original format (squarish quadrants). The font is different in the English release because it's an RPG and you're gonna be reading text for the whole game. English text-- in the JP release of a game-- is for UI and not much else.

I love how the beginning animation used the 3D models from the old promotional art for the game. Such a wonderful callback.

It never really dawned on me until this video that Culex is the only "flat" sprite enemy in the game. Not that I thought he was 3D before, just never thought about it. That JP dialogue definitely makes it far more noticeable as an important aspect of his character. So glad this remake is coming, bringing awesome fresh SMRPG related video content like this along with it, thank you Shesez! 🙂

My favorite RPG! LET'S GO!😊

While I do prefer a faithful translation - I want the bazooka line to still be in the remake.

14:54 And that's how the Final Fantasy series jumped to 3D graphics in the 7th installment.😉

On the topic of Mario's jump, this was something I picked up on in English. It wasn't just those scenes, but there were other parts in the game where characters ask to see Mario jump and and comment on or react to how special that is. Actually it was Mario RPG that first put it in my head that Mario's main deal is that he can jump real high. So yeah, while I guess it is more explicit in the Japanese version, it definitely is there in the English, too.

I loved this game so much as a kid. Very witty writing, and a lot of memorable characters and some really great secrets giving it a lot of replay value. I had the official Nintendo Player's Guide, but then many years later I went to Japan and bought a Player's Guide there, and discovered that all the various items and clothing and things had "official" art as well that was never published in any American media. I see you show a couple pieces of that art here, like of the B'tub Ring. One thing I've always been curious about is the Hobgoblin enemy. He has such a weird-looking belt. I wonder what that's about.

14:26 He's poetically calling Mario fat.😅

I like those quick subtle drops like the thabeast721 and the samus “she says” joke with your animated logo popping in for a sec. Lots to love about your videos

10:30 That's a possible reference to Mario's original name "Jumpman" from 1981 Donkey Kong.😉

Fantastic video, jumping right into it and it’s 20 min of quality content

2:38 - I've some questions about Mallow's HP in the US version here. xD

Why am I getting Deja Vu, like this video has already come out before?

11:28 Also, in Paper Mario, there are two fighters in the Mushroom Dojo called Chan and Lee, clear references to Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee. Just like the pokemons Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan.😉🥋

15:37 I think it’s also possible for them to include a low poly Sephiroth that would talk about how detailed the other characters look in the remaster. Either way, this is really insightful and interesting!!

The Metroid translation would probably be like a bad pun, like "....amusetroid..."

Good episode! This really was the journey to showing off all of the regional SMRPG differences.

13:40 - It would be great if the remake put this boss "return". Like he said : "Perhaps in another time, another game..." 😙

Here in Brazil that gesture Bowser made means "Go F.... yourself " basically

CAN WE TALK ABOUT THAT AMAZING INTRO FOR A SEC

7:11 Luigi also appears during the credits leading the parade.

Been looking forward to this video, great work!

It's not that they spoiled the main antagonist in the US version, they intentionally tried to mislead players, even in that one commercial where "Smithy the sword" was said to be the main antagonist. But they didn't actually show Smithy, it was just Exor.

That Donkey Kong bit in the Japanese version is tremendous 😂

Oh this is a treat! My favourite show on KZfaq. Thanks!

This video made me really appreciate Mario. I never knew it had games with this many details. Thanks for sharing it!

Great video, as always, and for one of my favorite games to boot! For anyone confused by it, "B'Tub Ring" is an abbreviation of "Bathtub Ring." They probably didn't have enough characters for the whole word. A bathtub ring is what we call the accumulation of dirt and whatnot that encircles the inside of an unwashed bathtub. The joke is that the game is calling a literal ring a bathtub ring. Only Woolsey knows why he made a completely unrelated joke out of the original item, but it seems pretty clear he was going for the play on words. 😀

Heyyy! Love to see a good old Region Break!

Damn nice intro!! Love to see you still going!

I'm so tired seeing the "Bowser Victory Pose" and "Secret Code" all over the internet. 😅

0:33 : "bras d'honneur", [lit. "arm of honor"] is French (pronounced "bra" and not "brass" btw) but seems to have the same meaning in a lot of European countries. Basically flipping the bird (which in France we call "doigt d'honneur", lit. "finger of honor")

love your high production values and dedication :)

Just finished watching the Pikmin 4 discussion vid with Alro, and my goodness, if the intro is any indication to the quality of your content, I feel like I hit the jackpot. Subscribed! ^^

A couple of those changes seem like they may have been influenced by character limits, since English isn't as compact a language as Japanese. Namely I'm thinking of the Donkey Kong one.

I appreciate Shesez being family friendly. Which makes it all the weirder when I see him on unhinged Vinesauce streams.

Awsome I was hoping for a video on this after the announcement Awsome video shesez

The best guess I've heard for LoveLove Ring becoming B'Tub Ring is that someone read "Rabu Rabu Ringu" as "Rub Rub Ring" and took it as "rub a dub dub" but also nobody knows for sure

CONGRATS ON 1M!!! Well deserved, you have worked so hard for this!! Congrats man!!

B'Tub ring = Bride-To-Be ring Also, quartz is a type of crystal, so, I feel Quartz Charm still works.

I absolutely loved the intro!! Whoever made the animation needs to do A LOT of Super Mario RPG (unofficial) promo animations for the remake

"Why do you possess thickness?" is not a line I ever expected to come out of Culex.

Cannot wait to watch this!

I never knew Culex name was Crystaller in Japan. Thats cool. Id about guarantee he will be in 2D like the original. Probably will look like he’s lifted out of a Paper Mario game.

loved this video and so excited for the remake!!

FYI the Japan's Bowser gesture would also be offensive in USA and UK.

As a European I'm so excited to finally play this classic with the remake.

3:46 Not gonna mention how that the hiragana is removed entirely in the remake? 16:07 No, she does *not* hold a margarita. A margarita contains lime juice with a lime slice on the rim, while Valentina's drink in the SNES version contains a cherry. This was, again, fixed in the remake.

16:28 I did not expect to see Thab in this episode. I still can’t understand why he was shown here, it seems so random. Ah, I think it’s a reference to his N64 series intro where he says “and I mean all of them.” Gotcha.

Congrats on hitting 1 million followers!

The playful changes of the dialogue like the Bazooka or the Bruce Lee line remind me of the original German version of Link's Awakening that had some really creative localizations and even raunchy text hidden in the game. When you spread magic powder on the Buzz Blob to turn them into Cukeman it would say stuff like "Give me your juice, I'll give you mine" which was a very popular innuendo at the time or even shout "NEVER WITHOUT A CONDOM!" in all caps. That stuff was already removed in the DX version and never returned.

Wait... You guys never had the coloured buttons on the controller!? That's like, the defining feature of the SNES 🤯

Similarities between Mario RPG and Chris Jericho: -Longevity: Both Mario RPG and Chris Jericho have stood the test of time, remaining relevant and beloved by fans for many years. -Iconic Characters: Both have iconic characters that have become household names - Mario, Luigi, and Bowser in the game, and Chris Jericho, Y2J, and The Ayatollah of Rock 'n' Rolla in wrestling. -Versatility: They both have demonstrated remarkable versatility in their respective fields. Mario RPG masterfully combines elements of platforming and RPG gameplay, while Chris Jericho has excelled in various wrestling promotions and is also a successful author and musician. -Appeal to All Ages: Both have a wide appeal, attracting fans of all ages. Mario RPG's family-friendly gameplay and humor resonate with players of different generations, while Chris Jericho's charisma and talent have earned him a dedicated fanbase across various demographics. -Cultural Impact: Both have had a significant cultural impact - Mario RPG played a pivotal role in popularizing the RPG genre, and Chris Jericho's contributions to professional wrestling have influenced many performers in the industry. Differences between Mario RPG and Chris Jericho: -Medium: The most apparent difference is the medium they exist in - Mario RPG is a video game franchise, whereas Chris Jericho is a real-life professional wrestler. -Interactive vs. Spectator: Mario RPG provides an interactive experience where players control the characters' actions, while Chris Jericho's performances are meant to entertain spectators. -Fictional World vs. Real World: Mario RPG is set in a fictional, fantastical world, whereas Chris Jericho operates in the real world of professional wrestling. -Character Ownership: The ownership of the characters differs - Mario RPG is owned by Nintendo, whereas Chris Jericho's wrestling persona is the creation of Chris Jericho himself. -Physicality: Mario RPG relies on strategic gameplay, while Chris Jericho's performances involve physical athleticism, acting, and storytelling. In summary, Mario RPG and Chris Jericho share some common elements, such as longevity, iconic characters, and versatility, but they differ fundamentally due to their respective mediums, interactivity, settings, ownership, and nature of performances.

14:10 He also uses the boss music from Final Fantasy 4

As a brazilian I didn't know about Bowser's victory pose censorship, and imo it is kinda dumb, considering that almost nobody uses that as an offense anymore, but more as a direct provocation. It's the kind of gesture that can get you in serious trouble in the middle of a discussion with a stranger, but without context it is pretty inoffensive. It actually means "I don't care" or "that's bs", instead of meaning something else like "f*** off". Idk about Italy tho.

Didn’t know it was very different in USA and Japan!

Always knocking it out of the park, Shesez!

Here’s an Easter Egg: You can control the background in the menus by holding L & R while pressing directions. Realized this way back when the game was released. :)