Table of Contents:
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I. Introduction

II. Version History

III. General Differences

IV. Name Changes
a. Characters
b. Character Classes
c. Items
d. MAGI/Hihou
e. Weapons
f. Spells
g. Armor
h. Monsters
i. Monster/Esper skills
j. Jukebox Tracks

V. Closing Remarks
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I. Introduction
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In December 1990, Squaresoft released an RPG for the Gameboy titled
"SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu", which roughly translates to "SaGa 2: Legend of
the Relics". This was the sequel to Makaitoushi SaGa ("Demon World Tower
SaGa), released on Gameboy a year earlier in 1989. Later releases in the
series include the Japan-only Romancing SaGas (Super Nintendo),
SaGa Frontier and SaGa Frontier 2 for Playstation, and Unlimited SaGa
for Playstation 2. SaGa 2 came to US shores in October 1991, but under a
different title. Like its predecessor, it was renamed, becoming "Final
Fantasy Legend II" to cash in on the more well-known Final Fantasy title.
This explains why the FFL games are so different in gameplay from the
mainstream FF series-they weren't FF games to begin with. And as is usually
the case with the translation of games from Japanese to English, the US
version ended up with some subtle but interesting differences from the
original Japanese. This FAQ is here to document those differences.

A remake of SaGa 2 for the Nintendo DS is slated for release in September
2009.

For translations of some key scenes from the game, check out Niahak's
excellent walkthrough FAQ.

But first, a word of warning: I strongly recommend you complete the
game before reading on, as there are blatant spoilers ahead. Then again, the
game is
over 13 years old, and I'm pretty sure most of the people interested in this
kind of information have already beaten the game multiple times. I thought
I'd mention it just in case.

II. Version History
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Version 1.0 (4/10/04)

First release. Other than a few names I couldn't translate and the
Monster/Esper skill list, the FAQ is complete. One or two updates will
probably be forthcoming after that if I get any new information, or if
anyone can help me out with the few translations I was stuck on.

Version 1.5 (7/27/09)

Bit of a time gap there, eh? Added everything missing from the
initial release, most notably Esper/Monster skills. Made some important
additions and corrections. Changed the format a bit so notes get their own
column for easy reference. Now this thing is actually finished.

Version 2.0 (8/4/09)

The "extra column for notes" format ends up making the file too wide,
so I've gone back to footnotes. The good news is, tags are provided so
you can jump right to the corrosponding note with CTRL+F. A number of
romanization errors were brought to my attention, and those have also
been fixed. A few additions/corrections, including the enemy Moaner
originally being "Mourn Blade" and background information for the enemy
Storm Bringer.

III. General Differences
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Gameplay-wise, SaGa 2 and FFL2 are identical. If there are any
differences in that area, I have yet to find them. The only differences
are a few graphic changes and a ton of character/item/enemy name changes.
Some general differences:

-MAGI is called Hihou, or Relics.

-GP is called Kero

-The Cafes are called Pubs, and the Cafe's coffee cup sign is instead a
simple sign that reads 'PUB'. Note that this is the same sign found on the
Pubs in FFL.

-Because the Japanese writing system allows you to write more in less space
(for example, Katana takes only three characters to write in Japanese but six
in English), the full names for items are written out and there are no icons
telling you what type of item it is.

-What little swearing existed in the Japanese version was removed in
translation.

-The whole plot with Dad and Lynn was oddly translated in FFL2. The reason
your hero is upset upon finding Dad at Lynn's house after defeating Dunatis
is because (s)he overhears Lynn's mother referring to Lynn as "your daughter"
when talking to Dad. Your character concludes that Dad had simply walked
out on your mother all those years ago, and the real reason he couldn't come
home was
because he was having an affair with Lynn's mother. Of course, we later find
out that Dad was just acting as Lynn's father while her real dad was away
on a mission. This explains the main character's awkward silence when you
find Dad in the Guardian's base, and why Dad says, "...we'll talk about it
later" when you hit the B button with him in your party. The main character's
guilt following Dad's apparent death ("I was so harsh to him...") is over
the fact that (s)he doubted his/her father's integrity. It seems like they
tried to convey all this in the US version, but due to the awkward
translation job and Nintendo's desire to avoid the whole 'affair' aspect,
that subplot comes off as unclear in the version we got.

-Taro/Ronin is portrayed as a man of few words in the Japanese version,
particularly before he reveals that he is a Guardian. (He talks in brief
sentences...with many ellipses...)

-Remember the student in Taro/Ronin's classroom in Edo who says something
like "HELLO, I AM LEARNING TO SPEAK ENGLISH"? In the Japanese version,
he says "Purisu donto purei disu geimu" in katakana, which means, if you
say it aloud, "Please don't play this game" in English. Reverse psychology,
perhaps?

-I'm sure everyone saw this one coming. The bananas being smuggled into Edo
were originally opium. Further proof that Nintendo's censorship can produce
some strange results. The translators apparently intended for this to be
ridiculous, since one townsperson in Edo actually wonders why Bananas would
be illegal.

-In the ending of the NA version, the hero and family set out to find the
Lost Ark. In the original, they went searching for the Three Imperial
Treasures (the sword, the mirror, and the jewel). An appropriate bit of
localization, given Dad's has-to-be-intentional resemblance to Indiana Jones.
Their cameo therefore makes more sense in the Japanese SaGa 3, where the
three items needed to forge the Kusanagi Sword (translated as Emperor Sword
in FFL3) are the Three Imperial Treasures (they give you the "sword").

IV. Name Changes
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a. Characters

FFL2 SaGa 2 Trans
----- ------- ------

Mr. S Sensei Teacher

Ki KAI Kai

Mask Fukumen Mask

Lynn RIN Lynn/Lin

Dad Chichioya Dad

Hana Otama Otama

Taro ROONIN Ronin

Isis Megami Goddess

Flora ORIBIA Olivia

Nills YURIUSU Julius

Leon ANTONII Antony

Kame Denpachi Denpachi

b. Character Classes

FFL2 SaGa 2 Trans
------ ------ ------

Human M Ningen Otoko Human Man

Human F Ningen Onna Human Woman

Mutant M ESUPAABOI Esper Boy

Mutant F ESUPAAGYAARU Esper Girl

Robot MEKA Mech

Slime SURAIMU Slime

Baby-D MINIDORAGON Minidragon

Imp Tsukaima Servant Demon/Familiar

c. Items

FFL2 SaGa 2 Trans
----- ------ ------

Cure POOSHON Potion

X-Cure HAIPOOSHON Hi Potion

Elixier ERIKUSAA Elixer

Eyedrop Megusuri Eyedrop

Curse Juujika Cross

Soft Kin no Hari Gold Needle

Body Karada no Moto Body Source

Power Chikara no Moto Power Source

Speed Subayasa no Moto Agility Source

Magic Maryoku no Moto Magic Source

Door DOA Door

Selfix Jikoshuufuku Self Repair

Speedup Kasokussouchi Accelerator

Tent KOTEJI Cottage

Micron Chiisakunaare "Let's Become Small" [Credit: Niahak]

Key Gesui no Kagi Sewer Key

d. MAGI/Hihou

FFL2 SaGa 2 Trans
----- ------- ------

Power Chikara no MAGI Power Magi

Speed Tsubayasa no MAGI Agility Magi

Mana Maryoku no MAGI Magic Magi

Defense Bougyo no MAGI Defense Magi

Fire Honoo no MAGI Flame Magi

Thunder Inadzuma no MAGI Thunder Magi

Ice Kaori no MAGI Ice Magi

Poison Doku no MAGI Poison Magi

Prism Seirei no Kagami Spirit Mirror

TrueEye Shinjitsu no Me Eye of Truth

Aegis IIJISU no Tate Aegis Shield

Pegasus Tenshi no Tsubasa Angel's Wings

Masamune MASAMUNE Masamune

Heart Megami no Shinzou Goddess' Heart

e. Weapons

FFL2 SaGa 2 Trans
----- ------- -------

Long Sword RONGUSOODO Long Sword

Rapier REIPIA Rapier

Battle Sword Seiryu Tou Seiryu Sword

Katana Katana Katana

Sabre SAABERU Saber

Gold Sword MISURIRUSOODO Mithril Sword

Laser Sword RAITOSEEBA Lightsaber

Flame Sword FUREIMUSOODO Flame Sword

Ice Sword AISUBURANDO Ice Brand

Coral Sword Sango no Tsurugi Coral Sword

Dragon Sword DORAGONSOODO Dragon Sword

Defend Sword DEIFENDAA Defender

Sun Sword SANBUREIDO Sun Blade

Xcaliber EKUSUKARIBAA Excaliber

Glass Sword GURASUSOODO Glass Sword

Muramas Muramasa Muramasa [weap1]

Revenge Sword Urami no Tsurugi Grudge Sword

Vampic Sword BURADOSOODO Blood Sword

Seven Sword Shichishi Tou Seven-Branched Sword [weap2]

Axe BATORUAKUSU Battle Axe

Ogre Axe OOGAKIRAA Ogre Killer

Thunder Axe SANDAAAKUSU Thunder Axe

Rune Axe RUUNAKUSU Rune Axe

Psi Sword SAIKOSOODO Psycho Sword

Whip MUCHI Whip

Blitz Whip Dengiki MUCHI Electric Shock Whip

Psi Dagger SAIKODAGAA Psycho Dagger

Catclaw NEKO no TSUME Cat Claw

Bow Yumi Bow

Gold Bow MISURIRU no Yumi Mithril Bow

Samurai Bow Yoichi no Yumi Yoichi's Bow

Colt DERINJA Derringer

Stungun SUTANGAN Stungun

Musket Hinawaju Matchlock

SMG SABUMACHINGAN Submachine Gun

Magnum 44MAGUNAMU .44 Magnum

Fire Gun Kaenhoushaki Flamethrower

Psi Gun SAIKOGAN Psycho GUn

Laser Gun BIIMURAIFURU Beam Rifle

Bazooka BAZUUKA Bazooka

Tank REPARUTO2 Leopard 2 [weap3]

Vulcan Cannon BARUKAN Hou Vulcan Cannon

Missile MISAIRU Missile

Hyper Cannon Hadou Hou Wave Cannon

Gungnir Spear GANGUNIRU no YARI Gungnir Spear

Hammer BATORUHAMAA Battle Hammer

Sypha Jitte Jitte [weap4]

Abacus Aku no Soroban Abacus of Evil

Chainsaw CHEENSOO Chainsaw

Rocket ROKKETOPANCHI Rocket Punch

Coin Nagesen Coin Throw [weap5]

Grenade Shuryuudan Hand Grenade

NukeBomb Kakubakudan Nuclear Bomb

Punch PANCHI Punch

Kick KIKKU Kick

Headbut Sandanduki Triple Strike

Counter KUROSUKAUNTAA Cross Counter

Temptat Nagashime Flirtatious Glance

X-Kick Tobihizageri Jumping Knee Kick

Jyudo YAMAARASHI Yama Arashi [weap6]

Karate Jigoku Guruma Jigoku Guruma [weap7]

Mage Staff Majutsu no Tsue Sorcery Staff

Wizard Staff Madoushi no Tsue Wizard's Staff

Heal Staff Iyashi no Tsue Healing Staff

[weap1]: The Muramasa is a sword forged by a skilled but insane
blacksmith. His bloodlust is said to have been imparted to the sword.

[weap2]: The Seven-Branched sword is a Japanese national treasure. It is
a sword with six branch-like protrusions from the main blade, most likely
used for ceremonial purposes. It is currently housed in the Isonokami Shrine
in the Nara Prefucture.

[weap3]: Leopard 2 is a type of German tank.

[weap4]: A jitte is a truncheon-like weapon used by police in the Edo
period. In this case it is a reference to fictional Edo detective Zenigata
Heiji, who used such a weapon. The coins that appear in its attack animation
are also a Zenigata reference - see below.

[weap5]: The coin throw is a reference to fictional Edo detective Zenigata
Heiji, who caught criminals by throwing coins at them.

[weap6]: Lit. "Mountain Storm", a shoulder throw in Judo.

[weap7]: Lit. "Hell Wheel", a Judo throw in which one grabs the opponent,
rolls onto their back, and throws. Ryu and Ken use this in Street Fighter.

f. Spells

FFL2 SaGa 2 Trans
----- ------- ------

Fire Book FAIA no Sho Fire Book

Thunder Book SANDAA no Sho Thunder Book

Ice Book BURIZADO no Sho Blizzard Book

Fog Book KURAUDA no Sho Clouder Book

Sleep Book SURIPU no Sho Sleepel Book

Prayer Book Nenbutsu no Hon Prayer Book

Stone Book BUREIKU no Sho Break Book

Death Book DESU no Sho Death Book

Cure Book KEARU no Sho Cure Book

Flare Book FUREA no Sho Flare Book

g. Armor

FFL2 SaGa 2 Trans
---- ------ -----

Bronze Helm BURONZU Kabuto Bronze Helmet

Silver Helm GOORUDO Kabuto Gold Helmet

Gold Helm MISURIRU Kabuto Mithril Helmet

Army Helm ARAI no METTO Arai Helm [arm1]

Giant Helm Kyojin no Kabuto Giant's Helmet

Dragon Helm SAAKURETTO Circlet

Bronze Armor BURONZUAAMAA Bronze Armor

Silver Armor GOORUDOAAMAA Gold Armor

Gold Armor MISURIRUAAMAA Mithril Armor

Kimono Kimono Kimono

Army Armor AAMAABESUTO Armor Vest

Giant Armor Kyojin AAMAA Giant Armor

Battle Armor BATORUSUUTSU Battle Suit

Arthur Armor Kanu no Yoroi Guan Yu's Armor [arm2]

Parasuit PAWAADOSUUTSU Powered Suit

Bronze Glove BURONZU no Kote Bronze Gauntlet

Silver Glove GOORUDO no Kote Gold Gauntlet

Gold Glove MISURIRU no Kote Mithril Gauntlet

Giant Glove Kyojin no Kote Giant's Gauntlet

Ninja Glove Genji no Kote Genji's Gauntlet

Bronze Shield BURONZU no Tate Bronze Shield

Silver Shield GOORUDO no Tate Gold Shield

Gold Shield MISURIRU no Tate Mithril Shield

Flame Shield Honoo no Tate Flame Shield

Ice Shield AISUSHIIRUDO Ice Shield

Samurai Shld Shirahadori Shirahadori [arm3]

Dragon Shield DORAGON no Tate Dragon Shield

Geta Shoes Tetsu Geta Iron Geta [arm4]

Hermes Shoes ERUMESU no Kutsu Hermes' Shoes

Hecate Shoes Koumei no Kutsu Kong Ming's Shoes [arm5]

[arm1]: Arai is a brand of Japanese motorcycle helmet.

[arm2]: Guan Yu was a general in China's Three Kingdoms period, and a
paragon of strength and virtue. The comparison to King Arthur is therefore
appropriate. [Credit: Alex Jackson & Niahak]

[arm3]: Shiradori is a technique in which one catches the opponent's blade
between their hands.

[arm4]: Geta are large wooden Japanese sandals.

[arm5]: AKA Zhuge Liang, Kong Ming was another figure from the Three
Kingdoms period. Folklore associates him with Taoism-based magic powers,
such as summoning the wind. He is roughly analagous to Merlin.
[Credit: Alex Jackson & Niahak] Hecate, on the other hand, was a Greek
"mother goddess" who is considered in modern times to be a goddess of
witches.

h. Monsters

FFL2 SaGa 2 Trans
---- ------- ------

Fungus Enokimodoki Enokimodoki [mons1]

Mushroom Shiitakemodoki Shiitake

Champgno Shimejimodoki Shimejimodoki

Shiitake Maitakemodoki Maitakemodoki

Toadstol Matsutakemodoki Matsutakemodoki

Flower Jinmenka Jinmenka [mons2]

P-Flower Doku no Hana Poison Flower

F-Flower FAIAFURAWA Fire Flower

Sunplant SANFURAWA Sunflower

DarkRose BURAKKUROOZU Black Rose

MapleMan RAIBUOOKU Live Oak

LiveOrk SEKOIA Sequoia

EvilPine TORENTO Treant

MadCedar Joumonsugi Joumon Cedar [mons3]

Treant YUGUDORASHIRU Yggdrasil

Pebble PEBURU Pebble

Cobble SUTOON Stone

Boulder ROKKU Rock

Rock BOORUDAA Boulder

Earth AASU Earth

Woodman Bokujin Woodman

Clayman Nendojin Clayman

Stoneman SUTOONGOOREMU Stone Golem

Ironman Tetsujin Iron Man

Mazin Daimajin Daimajin [mons4]

Hofud DURANDAARU Durandal [mons5]

Gae Bolg KARADOBORUGU Caladbolg [mons5]

Answerer ANSARAA Answerer [mons5]

Moaner MOONBUREEDO Mourn Blade [mons5]

Kusanagi SUTOOMBURINGU Storm Bring [mons5]

Slime GURIINSURAIMU Green Slime

Jelly IEROOJERII Yellow Jelly

Tororo Ao Tororo Blue Tororo [mons6]

Pudding BURAKKUPURIN Black Pudding

SlimeGod SUUPAASURAIMU Super Slime

Worm MIMIZU Earthworm

P-Worm Doku MIMIZU Poison Earthworm

LavaWorm RAABAUOOMU Lava Worm

Sandworm SANDOUOOMU Sand Worm

Giga Worm ABISUUOUMU Abyss Worm

Big Eye Oo Medama Big Eye

Gazer GEIZAA Gazer

Watcher UOCHYA Watcher

Evil Eye IIBURUAI Evil Eye

Beholder BIHOORUDAA Beholder

Spider Ashinagagumo Orb Weaver

P-Spider Doku Gumo Poison SPider

Tarantla TARANCHURA Tarantula

F-Spider Gyuuki Gyuuki [mons7]

Arachne ARAKUNI Arachne

Beetle Oo Kabutomushi Big Beetle

Chafer Koganemushi Scarab Beetle

Antlion ARI Jigoku Antlion

C-Fisher Makai KUWAGATA Demonworld Stag Beetle

Scarab SUKARABE Scarab

Moth Dokuga Poison Moth

Swallow Kyuuketsu Ogheha Bloodsucking Swallowtail

FireMoth FAIAMOSU Fire Moth

Gloom Meikai no Chou Hades Butterfly

Madame MADAMUBATAFURAI Madame Butterfly [mons8]

Octupus Odori TAKO Dancing Octopus

Amoeba Amefurashi Sea Hare

Ammonite ANMONAITSU Ammonite

Squid Daiou IKA Great King Squid

Kraken KURAAKEN Kraken

Barracud BARAKUUDA Barracuda

Piranha PIRANIA Piranha

Shark HANMAAHEDDO Hammerhead

Gunfish GANFISSHU Gunfish

Leviathn RIBAIASAN Leviathan

Crab Yashi GANI Coconut Crab

Hermit Yadokarin Hermit Crab

Ice Crab AISUROBUSUTAA Ice Lobster

KingCrab KINGUKURABU King Crab

Dagon DAGON Dagon [mons9]

Toad Gama Toad

P-Toad Doku Gaeru Poison Frog

Hugetoad Shiroku no Gama Black & White Toad [mons10]

GianToad CHINWASEN Qing Wa Shen [mons11]

KingToad HEKATO Hequet [mons12]

Snake Aodaishou Japanese Rat Snake

Serpent SAIDOWAINDA Sidewinder

Anaconda Orochi Orochi [mons13]

Hydra HIDORA Hydra

Jorgandr YORUMUNGANDARU Jormungander [mons14]

Tortoise Kame Turtle

Turtle RANDOTAATORU Land Turtle

Adamant ADAMANTAIMAI Adamant Shell

D-Turtle DORAGONTAATORU Dragon Turtle

Gen-Bu Genbu Genbu [mons15]

Lizard Sanshouuo Salamander

Cameleon KAMEREON Chameleon

Komodo KOMODODORAGON Komodo Dragon

Salamand SARAMANDAA Salamander

Basilisk BASHIRISUKU Basilisk

Rhino RAINOSAURUSU Rhinoceros

Triceras TORAIKERATOPUSU Triceratops

Dinosaur SUTEGOSAURUSU Stegosaurus

T Rex TIRANOSAURUSU Tyrannosaurus

Behemoth BEHIIMOSU Behemoth

Baby-D BEBIIDORAGON Baby Dragon

Young-D DORAGONKIDDO Dragon Kid

Dragon YANGUDORAGON Young Dragon

Great-D GUREETODORAGON Great Dragon

Sei-Ryu Seiryuu Seiryuu [mons15]

Babywyrm RAMUFORINKUSU Ramphoryncus [mons16]

WyrmKid PUTERANODON Pteranodon

Wyvern WAIBAAN Wyvern

Wyrm UIRUMU Wyrm

FengLung FENRUN Feng Lung [mons17]

Eagle DAIBUIIGURU Dive Eagle

Thunder SANDAABAADO Thunder Bird

Cocatris KOKATORISU Cockatrice

Roc ROKKU Chou Roc

Su-Zaku Suzaku Suzaku [mons15]

Raven REIBUN Raven

Harpy HAAPII Harpy

Ten-Gu Karasu Tengu Karasu Tengu [mons18]

Garuda GARUUDA Garuda

Nike NIKE Nike

Jaguar JAGAA Jaguar

SaberCat SAABERUTAIGAA Saber Tiger

SnowCat SUNOOKATTO Snow Cat

BlackCat Kuro Neko Black Cat

Byak-Ko Byakko Byakko [mons15]

Silver SHIRUBAA Silver

Kelpie AHA ISHUKE Each Uisge [mons19]

Nitemare NAITOMEA Nightmare

Sleipnir SUREIPUNIRU Sleipnir

Unicorn YUNIKOON Unicorn

Griffon GURIFON Griffin

Mantcore MANTIKOA Manticore

Chimera KIMERA Chimera

Sphinx SUFINKUSU Sphinx

Kirin Kirin Kirin

Fly HAE Otoko Fly Man

Hornet HACHI Onna Bee Woman

Mosquito MOSUKIITO Mosquito

Cicada SEMI Ningen Human Cicada

Mantis MANTISKINGU Mantis King

Wererat Nezumi Otoko Rat Man

Werewolf WEAUORUFU Werewolf

Catwoman NEKO Musume Cat Girl

Rakshasa RAKUSHAASA Rakshasa

Anubis ANUBISU Anubis

Medusa MEDUUSA Medusa

Lamia RAMIA Lamia

Naga NAAGA Naga

Scylla SUKIRAA Scylla

Lilith MARIRISU Marilith

Goblin GOBURIN Goblin

Oni Oni Oni

Ogre OOGA Ogre

Giant Kyojin Giant

Susano-O Susanoo Susanoo [mons20]

Fiend Koakuma Little Devil

Mephisto Akuma Devil

Demon Daiakuma Great Devil

Demoload DEMONROODO Demon Lord

Athtalot ASUTAROOTO Astaroth

Sprite SUPURAITO Sprite

Fairy FEARII Faery

Nymph NINFU Nymph

Sylph SHIRUFU Sylph

Titania TAITANIA Titania

Skeleton Gaikotsu Skeleton

Red Bone REDDOBOON Red Bone

Warrior Gaikotsu Senshi Skeleton Soldier

BoneKing DESUNAITO Death Knight

Lich RICCHI Lich

Zombie ZONBI Zombie

Ghoul GUURU Ghoul

Ghast GASUTO Ghast

Wight WAITO Wight

Revnant REBUNANTO Revenant

O-Bake Obake Spirit/Ghost

Phantom FANTOMU Phantom

Wraith REISU Wraith

Spector SUPEKUTAA Specter

Ghost GOOSUTO Ghost

Asigaru Ashigaru Ashigaru [mons21]

Samurai Samurai Samurai

Ninja Ninja Ninja

Musashi Musashi Musashi [mons22]

Hatamoto Tenchuu Gumi Heaven's Wrath Gang

Gang Goutou Robber

Wh. Belt Karateka Karateka

Killer Satsujinki Killer

Bl. Belt Tsukumo Tsukumo [mons23]

TianLung TIENRUN Tien Lung [mons24]

Trooper GAADO Guard

Guard NAITO Knight

Knight PARADIN Paladin

Paladin ZIIKUFURIITO Siegfried

Fenrir FENRISUUORUFU Fenris Wolf

Terorist TERORISUTO Terrorist

Mercenar Youhei Mercenary

Commando KOMANDOO Commando

SS Shinetai Bodyguard

Echigoya Echigoya Echigoya

Conjurer Majutsu Minarai Magic Apprentice

Magician Majutsushi Magician

Sorcerer Madoushi Wizard

Wizard GANDARUFU Gandalf

ROBO-28 28 Gou Number 28

ROBO-Z ZETTO Zed

Ridean RAIDEN Raiden

G-7 JIISEBUN G-7

Dunatis Yama no Kami Mountain God

MechBug BIITORU Beetle

Hawk SHUPIIGERU Spiegel

Falcon HOOKU Hawk

Intercept INTAASEPUTAA Interceptor

Plasma Hakkekkyuu White Blood Cell

Phagocygt MAKUROFAAJI Macrophage

Corpuscl KYANSAASERU Cancer Cell

Cancer Hitokui AMEEBA Flesh-Eating Ameba

Grippe HONKON Biigata Hong Kong Type B [mons25]

Virus Naze no Byouki Mystery Disease

Pathogen Kyodai UIRUSU Huge Virus

Plague SAIBAAUIRUSU Cyber Virus

Haniwa Haniwa Haniwa [mons26]

Dolphin Shachihoko Shachihoko [mons27]

OdinCrow OODIN Karasu Odin Crow [mons28]

Warmach DESUMASHIIN Death Machine

Ashura ASHURA Ashura

Venus BIINASU Venus

Sho-Gun Shogun Shogun

Magnate Oogosho Magnate

Odin OODIN Odin

Minion APORON no Shimobe Servant of Apollo

Apollo APORON Apollo [mons28]

Arsenal Bouei SHISTEMU Defense System

[mons1]: Each of the mushroom-type enemies are named after various varieties
of Japanese mushroom in the Japanese version. I won't bore you with the
specifics, you can look up images if you're curious.

[mons2]: Jinmenka is a fruit with a human face.

[mons3]: Joumonsugi is a giant, millenias-old tree on the Japanese island
of Yakushima.

[mons4]: Daimajin is a golem-like living statue from Kimiyoshi Yasuda's
"Daimajin" movie trilogy.

[mons5]: The sword-type enemies are all named after legendary swords from
mythology/literature:

-Hofud: Sword of Heimdal (Norse)
-Durandal: Sword of Roland (Song of Roland)
-Gae Bolg: Spear of Cuchulainn (Celtic)
-Caladbolg: Sword of Fergus Mac Roich (Celtic)
-Answerer: Aka Fragarach, sword of Manannan Mac Lir (Irish)
-Mourn Blade: Yrkoon's demonic sword, counterpart of Storm Bringer
(Michael Moorcock's books)
-Kusanagi: One of Japan's Imperial Treasures, a sword found in the
fourth tail of Yamata no Orochi when it was slain by Susanoo.
-Storm Bring: Aka Storm Bringer, a demon in the form of a huge
black sword. Wielded by Elric of Melnibone.
(Michael Moorcock's books)

[mons6]: Tororo is a dish of pureed yams.

[mons7]: Gyuuki is a Japanese demon sometimes depicted as having the body
of a spider.

[mons8]: A reference to the opera by Giacamo Puccini.

[mons9]: One interpretation of the Semitic god Dagon portrays him as a
fish god, partly because of the Hebrew word "dag", which means "fish".

[mons10]: A particular type of Japanese toad with four toes on its front
feet and six on its back feet. [Credit: Pokeeiyu]

[mons11]: Qing Wa Shen is "Frog God" in Chinese.

[mons12]: Hequet is a frog-headed goddess of fertility in Egyptian
mythology.

[mons13]: Or Yamato no Orochi, an eight-headed serpent of Japanese myth,
slain by Susanoo.

[mons14]: Jormundander, aka Midgardsormr, is a gigantic serpent that coils
the world. He is a son of Loki.

[mons15]: These four monsters are a reference to the Ssu-Ling of Chinese
astrology.

-Genbu: The Black Tortise, represents North/Water/Winter

-Seiryuu: The Azure Dragon, represents East/Wood/Spring

-Byakko: The White Tiger, represents West/Metal/Autumn

-Suzaku: The Vermillion Bird, represents South/Fire/Summer

[mons16]: A ramphoryncus is a prehistoric creature similar to a pterodactyl
with a spade-shaped tail.

[mons17]: Feng Lung means "Wind Dragon" in Chinese.

[mons18]: Karasu (Crow) Tengu specifically refers to the bird-like variety of
Tengu, as they are portrayed in a variety of different forms.

[mons19]: Both Kelpie and Each Uisge are "water horses" from Celtic myth.
Basically, they trick people into climbing onto them; the victim sticks to
the horse's back and drowns when it runs into a river or lake.

[mons20]: Susanoo is the hot-blooded brother of Amaterasu, and the slayer of
the eight-headed serpent, Yamata no Orochi.

[mons21]: Ashigaru were the Shogun's personal army in Japan's Muromachi
period.

[mons22]: Miyamoto Musashi was a famed Japanese swordsman.

[mons23]: Tsukumo is the only references I'm not sure about. Pokeeiyuu
suggests it might mean "many wins".

[mons24]: Tien Lung means "Heavenly Dragon" in Chinese.

[mons25]: Grippe means flu in Spanish/German. Hong Kong Type B is a
particular strain of influenza.

[mons26]: Haniwa are clay figures often placed on tombs in Japan's Kofun
period. Cactuars from the Final Fantasy series are also modeled after
haniwa.

[mons27]: Shachihoko are mythical Japanese creatures with the head of a
tiger and the body of a carp, featured on the tops of many temples and
castles in the hope that they will bring rain.

[mons28]: For the record, Odin's two crows are named Huugin (Thought) and
Muugin (Memory).

[mons29]: Although APORON is the Japanese spelling of the Greco-Roman god
Apollo, it's been suggested that it may refer to the fallen angel Apollyon.

i. Monster/Esper Skills

FFL2 SaGa2 Trans
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Tusk Kiba Fang/Tusk

Nail Tsume claw/Nail

Bash Taiatari Body Blow/Ramming

Tongue Shita Tongue

Punch PANCHI Punch

Kick KIKKU Kick

Horn Tsuno Horn

Thorn Ibara Thorn

Sword Tsurugi Sword

Head Zutsuki Heabutt

Tail Shippo Tail

Pincer HASAMI Pincer

Fin Hire Fin

Tentacl Shokusu Tentacle

W-Pincer 2tsu no Hasami Double Pincer

W-Attack 2kai Kougeki Double Attack

4-Heads 4tsu no Kubi 4 Heads

8-Legs Shokushu8 8 Tentacles

Touch DOREINTACCHI Drain Touch

Saw Nokogiri Saw

Dissolve Tokasu Dissolve/Melt

Absorb Chiwosuu Bloodsuck

Cure KEARU Cure

Defense Bougyo Defense

Shell Kamegoura Shell

Shell Kara ni Hairu Retract into Shell

Mirror SAIKOMIRAA Psycho Mirror

Counter KAUNTAA Counter

Burning Sawaru to Yakedo Touch and Burn

2-Swords 2touryuu 2 Sword Style

2-Tusks 2hon no Kiba 2 Fangs

3-Heads 3tsu no Atama 3 Heads

3-Horns 3bon no Tsuno 3 Horns

6-Arms 6pon no Ude 6 Punch Arms

Critical KURITIKARU Critical

Axe ONO Axe

Honey Mitsu Honey

Heal Kaifukurinpun Recovery Scales

Life Potion Seimei no Shizuku Life Drop (of water)

W-Kick DABURUKIKKU Double Kick

ParaNail MAHI Tsume Paralysis Claw

WindUp Katamitsuku Coil Around

Tie Up Makitsuku Entwine

Breath Hanaiki Nose Breath

Poison Dokubari Stinger

Poison Doku no Kiba Poison Fang

P-Skin Sawaru to Doku Touch and Poison

ParaSkin Sawaru to Sekika Touch and Stone

Thunder SANDAA Thunder

Fire FAIA Fire

Flame Honoo Flame

Gas Dokugiri Poison Mist

Blizzard Reiki Cold air

Lightning Inadzuma Lightning

Beam Hakai Kousen Destruction Beam

P-Blast SAIKOBURASUTO Psycho Blast

Dispel Joubutsu Rest in Peace

D-Beam Sastujin BIIMU Killer Beam

Heat Netsu Fever

ComVirus SHISUTEMU Hakai System Destruction

Squirt Mizudeppou Squirt Gun

SunBurst SANBAASUTO Sunburst

SleepGas Nemuri no Kona Sleep Powder

Sleep SURIPURU Sleepel

StonGaze Sekika Nirami Stone Gaze

Stone BUREIKU Break

StoneGas Sekika GASU Stone Gas

FatalGas DESU no Kona Death Powder

X-Gaze DESU Nirami Death Gaze

Erase DESU Death

Blind Metsubushi Blinder [skil1]

Flash FURASSHUAI Flash Eye

Ink Sumi Ink

Poison Doku no Kona Poison Powder

Gaze Noroi no Me Curse Eye

Charm Yuuwaku Temptation/Seduction

Hypnosis HYUPUNOSHISU Hypnosis

Sand Sunajigoku Sand Hell

Cobweb Kumo Ito Spider Thread

Blitz Dengeki Electric Shock

Drain Chikawa wo Ubau Power Snatch

Stench Akushuu Stench

Mirror Kagebunshin Kagebunshin [skil2]

Tornado Tatsumaki Tornado

Quake Jishin Quake

Whirl Uzushio Whirling Tides

Flare FUREA Flare

Steal Nusumu Steal

Explode Jibaku Explode/Self-Destruct

Acid Sanseiu Acid Rain

Riddle Nazonazo Riddle

CursSong Noroi no Uta Curse Song

MadSong Yuuwaku no Uta Seduction Song

Surprise Fuiuchi Surprise Attack

Warning Keikai Vigilance

Multiply Zoushoku Multiply

Teleport TEREPOOTO Teleport

Heal Chiryou Medical Treatment

Poison Dokuso Toxin

Smasher! MEGASUMASSHU Mega Smash

Smasher! SUTAASUMASHHIA Star Smasher

[skil1]: I.e., something like sand thrown in the opponent's eyes to blind
them.

[skil2]: Lit. "Shadow Double", a ninja technique of creating copies of
onesself.

j. Jukebox Tracks

Note: The Japanese version's song names are the same as the ones used on the
"All Sounds of SaGa" soundtrack.

FFL2 SaGa 2 Trans
---- ------ ------
Burning Blood Moeru Chishio Burning Blood

Eat the Meat! IITO ZA MIITO Eat the Meat

Watch Out! Aa!! Ah!!

Let it Begin Densetsu ha Hajimaru The Legend Begins

Another World Ten no Hashira Pillar of Sky

Wandering Shadow Samayoeru Tamashii Wandering Spirit

Aspiration Atarashikikami no TEMA Theme of the New God

Heroic Tune Yuusha no TEMA Hero Theme

Mother Earth Yasuragi no Daichi Peaceful Earth

Don't Give up! NEBAA GIBUAPPU Never Give Up

The Legacy Hihou wa Motomete Searching for the Secret Treasure

Mysterious Thing Hihou no Naze Mystery of the Secret Treasure

Deep in the Dark Yami no Hazamade Valley of Darkness

Heartful Tears Namida wa Fuite Dry Those Tears

Critical Hit!! Hissatsu no Ichigeki Lethal Strike

Dreadful Fight Shitou no Hateni To the End of the Battle to the
Death

Save the World SEIBU ZA WOORUDO Save the World

V. Closing Remarks
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I hope you've enjoyed this FAQ. The SaGa series unfortunately does not get the
attention it deserves, but it has a small cult following that might find this
information interesting. As I said before, any help on the translations marked
with an asterik (*) would be greatly appreciated. I encourage you to spread
this data around; you can reproduce it anywhere you want as long as I am
credited.

Some links I found incredibly useful:

http://www.solon.org/cgi-bin/j-e/

Jeffrey's Japanese-English Dictionary Server: This is the best Japanese
translation site I've come across on the web so far. I could not have done
these translations without it.

http://xb_lim.at.infoseek.co.jp/

Pledge of Bahamut: A Japanese site providing a side-by-side comparison of SaGa
2 and FFL2, for Japanese players who are curious about the English version. Its
listings of the Japanese names made my job infinitely easier. There are also
comparisons for the other two Gameboy SaGas and Seiken Densetsu/Final Fantasy
Adventure. I may do similar translation FAQs for those games in good time.

Thanks go to the FFL2 board on Gamefaqs, who provided much-appreciated input
and support.

Questions? Comments? Contributions? E-mail me: [email protected]

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SaGa 2, Final Fantasy Legend II, and all related names are copyright 1990/1991
Squaresoft. This document is copyright 2004 Frank Force, aka Gouki of Borg.