Final Fantasy Legend III / SaGa 3: Jikuu no Hasha
Translation Differences FAQ
By Gouki of Borg
Table of Contents:
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I. Introduction
II. Version History
III. General Differences
a. Gameplay changes
b. Graphical Changes
c. Key terms
IV. Name Changes
a. Characters
b. Character Classes
c. Places
d. Items
e. Units
f. Weapons
g. Spells
h. Armor
i. Monsters
j. Talents
V. Closing Remarks
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I. Introduction
In December 1991, Square released an RPG for the Game Boy titled SaGa 3:
Jikuu no Hasha (SaGa 3: Master of Space-Time). SaGa 3 was developed by
a different team than its predecessors (Makaitoushi SaGa and SaGa 2:
Hihou Densetsu) because the original staff was working on Romancing
SaGa for the Super Famicom. As a result, SaGa 3 is something of an odd
duck among the Game Boy trilogy, featuring more traditional JRPG
gameplay elements.
It was not until nearly two years later, in September 1993, that SaGa 3
was released in North America as Final Fantasy Legend III - perhaps due
to the game's comparatively poor reception in Japan. It was initially
uncertain whether the game would make it to the NA market at all.
The more "Final Fantasy-like" gameplay of FFL3, however, caused it to
be much better received on this side of the Pacific. In its translation
and localization, many interesting changes were made. Of the three
Game Boy SaGas, 3 appears to have been changed the most for the North
American release. This FAQ will document the many differences.
Possibly interesting side note: The team that worked on SaGa 3
later went on to develop Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest. You'll notice some
similarities between the two games, such as the inclusion of jumping and
push puzzles.
Some translations have accompanying notes; do a CTRL+F with the tag
following the translation to jump to the corrosponding notes.
II. Version History
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Version 1.0 (8/18/09)
First release; the FAQ should be complete other than a few uncertain
translations.
III. General Differences
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-Because it is possible to write more in less space in the Japanese writing
system, item names are written out and there are no icons telling you what
type of item it is.
a. Gameplay Changes
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-In the original, magic is set up much like it is in Final Fantasy III. There
are eight spell levels, and characters can learn up to three spells per
level. In the NA version, characters can learn as many spells as you wish.
b. Graphical Changes
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-Now this is strange. Several monsters had their sprites changed for the NA
version. The trixter-type enemies were originally mechanical clowns, the
big-lipped tattlers were demonic, syringe-wielding nurses, and the Loonyguy-
types were evil doctors. Common belief is that these were "too scary" for
Western audiences. You can see a side-by-side comparison here:
http://xb_lim.at.infoseek.co.jp/gbffl3/monsuta-mei.htm
-Not technically a graphical change, since her sprite is the same in both
versions, but it's worth mentioning that Faye/Nemesis is supposed to be
dressed in a nun's habit. This isn't exactly clear until you see her
Japanese version manual art. This explains how she's the only one able
to draw the holy sword Excalibur. The English version manual, on the other
hand, just has her drawn as a generic "sassy amazon".
c. Key Terms
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FFL3 SaGa 3 Trans
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GP KERO Kero
Talon SUTESUROSU Steslos
Pureland Entity Ijigen no Mizugame Waterjug of Another Dimension
Pureland Ijigen Another Dimension
Masters Kamigami Gods
Mystic Sword Seiken Holy Sword
IV. Name Changes
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a. Characters
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FFL3 SaGa 3 Trans
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Arthur DYUUN Dune
Curtis PORUNAREFU Polnareff
Gloria MIRUFII Milfi
Sharon SHIRYUU Sireugh [char1]
Myron MERUROOZU Melrose
Lara FUREIYA Freya
Dion DIOORU Dior
Faye NEMESHISU Nemesis
Borgin BORAAJIUU Vorlage
Elder GIRU Gill
Cronos KURONOSU Cronos
Granny Oobabasama Grandmother
Pulcer PARUSAA Pulsar
Eitar EITAARU Eitar
Belski BORUFESU Borfes
Quacer KUEESAA Quasar
Buzi BARUZAI Balzsay
Shar SHYARURU Sharl
Juba ZUKAUBA Zukauba
Masa Masamune Masamune
Clamin KURENESU Krennes
Jupiah JYUPITAA Jupiter
[char1]: I'm not entirely sure how to localize Sharon's original name.
I've seen this translation on certain Japanese sites, so strange as it
looks I'm going with it for now.
b. Character Classes
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FFL3 SaGa3 Trans
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Human Ningen Human
Mutant ESUPAA Esper
Beast Jyuujin Therianthrope
Monster MONSUTAA Monster
Cyborg SAIBOOGU Cyborg
Robot ROBOTTO Robot
c. Places
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FFL3 SaGa3 Trans
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Dharm DAAMU Dharm
Elan IREMU Irem/Ilem
Lae REI Lei
Muu MUU Muu
Viper BAIPAA Viper
Floatland Fuyuu Tairiku Floating Continent
[Floatland Town] YADISU Yadis [plac1]
[Eitar's Towm] HAAMITTO Hermit [plac1]
Darius DARIUSU Darius
Knaya KINAIA Knaya
Mt. Hasid HASHIDO Yama Hasid Mountain
Talonsburg SUTESUROSU no Chou Steslos Town
Zhakal ZAKARION Zakarion
Cirrus KURAUDO Cloud
Porle POOTORU Portal
Donmac KOMANDO no Chou Commando Town [plac1]
Mt. Goht GOOTO Yama Goht Mountain
[plac1]: These 3 names are not mentioned in-game but are used on a number
of Japanese sites, leading me to believe they're official. It's possible
that they're used on the Japanese version's in-box game map, though I
can't confirm this.
d. Items
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FFL3 SaGa 3 Trans
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Cure1 Kizugusuri Salve
Cure2 POOSHON Potion
Cure3 H POOSHON H(i) Potion
Soft Kin no Hari Gold Needle
Throat Nodoame Lozenge
Eyedrop Megusuri Eyedrop
Antedot Gedokuzai Antidote
Relax Gin no Hari Silver Needle
Awake KOOFII Coffee
Relax Tonkachi Hammer
Elixir ERIKUSAA Elixer
Tent KOTEEJI Cottage
[None] DOA Door [item1]
Magic Maryoku no Mi Magic Seed
Attack Pill Kougeki P Attack P(ill)
Defense Pill Bougyo P Defense P(ill)
Speed Pill Subayasa P Speed P(ill)
Earth Stone Daichi no Ishi Earth Stone
Water Stone Mizu no Ishi Water Stone
Fire Stone Honoo no Ishi Flame Stone
Air Stone Kaze no Ishi Wind Stone
Dark Stone Yami no Ishi Darkness Stone
Light Stone Hikari no Ishi Light Stone
Radar REEDAA Radar
Remote RIMOKON Remote Control
Rocket ROKETTOBERUTO Rocket Belt
Radio Tsuushinki Communicator
Tower Key Tou no Kagi Tower Key
Chaos Key KAOS no Kagi Chaos Key
Ifram Seed IFURAMU no Tane Ifram Seed
[None] Aikotoba Password [item1]
Tablet Mamono no Mukuro Monster Corpse [item2]
[None] Ijigen KEESU Another Dimension Case
Katana Tsurugi Sword [item3]
Emblem Magatama Magatama [item3]
Crystal Kagami Mirror [item3]
Metal Chougoukin Super Alloy [item4]
Oil Seinaru OIRU Sacrifying Oil
Catnip Matatabi Catnip
[None] PUROTONIUMU Plutonium
[item1]: These are all dummy items that were removed completely from
the NA version. Even if you hack them into your inventory, they have no
purpose.
[item2]: Since Sharl has to study this item in order to break the Gods'
hold over the people from the Other Dimension, my best guess is that
he would do a necropsy of sorts to figure out how the Gods' magic works.
Skygor_II suggests this might be a reference to Lovecraft's Necronomicon.
In the NA version, he was just "uncursing a tablet".
[item3]: The "Sword" (Ame no Murakumo), the "Mirror" (Mizu no Kagami), and
the "Magatama" (a colon-shaped jewel) are Japan's Three Imperial Treasures.
[item4]: The "Super Alloy" is a fictitious metal that first appeared in the
"Mazinger Z" comic. It was later adopted for a line of die-cast metal robot
toys in Japan.
e. Units
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FFL3 SaGa3 Trans
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Past Kako WAAPU Past Warp
Future Mirai WAAPU Future Warp
X-Plane Jikuu WAAPU Space-Time Warp
Rover Kudou ENJIN Drive Engine
Hover HOBAAENJIN Hover Engine
Soar Hikou ENJIN Flight Engine
Flushex Jouka MASHIN Purification Machine
Berth KAPUSERUHOTERU Capsule Hotel
Shield SUTERUSUBARIA Stealth Barrier
Cannon Hadou Hou Wave Cannon
Missile MEEZAA Hou Maser Cannon
Laser TAKION Hou Tachyon Cannon
E-Ray MEBIUSU Hou Moebius Cannon
[None] WAAPU2 Warp 2
f. Weapons
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FFL3 SaGa3 Trans
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Long Sword RONGUSOODO Long Sword
Battle Sword Seiryuu Tou Seiryuu Sword
Silver Sword Katana Katana
Gold Sword MISURIRUSOODO Mithril Sword
Laser Sword RAITOSEEBAA Lightsaber
Psi Sword SAIKOSOODO Psycho Sword
Defence Sword DIFENDAA Defender
Drain Sword BURADDOSOODO Blood Sword
Emperor Sword Kusanagi no Ken Kusanagi Sword [weap1]
Xcalibr EKUSUKARIBAA Excalibur
Durend SOROMONSOODO Solomon Sword [weap2]
Masmune Masamune Masamune
Muramas MURAMASA Muramasa
X-Plane Sword Jikuu no Tsurugi Space-Time Sword
Dragon Sword DORAGONSOODO Dragon Sword
Sun Sword Haja no Tsurugi Haja Sword [weap3]
Adamant Knife ORIHARUKON Orichalcum
Psi Knife SAIKODAGAA Psycho Dagger
Iron Nunchucks NUNCHAKU Nunchaku
Gold Nunchucks Sansetsukon Three-Part Staff
Rune Axe Masakari Broadaxe
Tomhawk TOMAHOOKU Tomahawk
Battle Axe BATORUAKUSU Battle Axe
Para Axe GIROCHINAKUSU Guillotine Axe
CatClaw NEKO no Tsume Cat Claw
Poison Claw FUREDI no Tsume Freddy's Claw [weap4]
Petrify Hammer Gennou Bushhammer
Gungnir Spear GUNGUNIRU Gungnir
White Spear HORIIRANSU Holy Lance
Thunder Staff Ikadzuchi no Tsue Thunder Staff
X-Plane Staff Jikuu no Tsue Space-Time Staff
Gold Staff MISURIRUROODO Mithril Rod
Bronze Staff BURONZUROODO Bronze Rod
Fire Staff Madoushi no Tsue Wizard's Staff
Fast Staff Shakujou Khakkhara [weap5]
X-Fire Staff Kenja no Tsue Sage's Staff
Wall Staff MEBIUS no Tsue Moebius Staff
Razor Whip 2maiba 2-Blade
B-Jack Harisen Harisen [weap6]
Blitz Whip Dengeki MUCHI Electric Shock Whip
Saw CHEENSOO Chainsaw
Boomrng BUUMERAN Boomerang
Ninja Boomerang Shuriken Shuriken
Poison Gun BACHIRUSUGAN Baccilus Gun
Magnum 44MAGUNAMU .44 Magnum
SMG SABUMASHINGAN Submachine Gun
Laser Gun BIIMURAIFURU Beam Rifle
Psi Gun SAIKOGAN Psycho Gun
Fire Kaenhoushaka Flamethrower
Punch Karate CHOPPU Karate Chop
Kick DOROPPUKIKKU Drop Kick
Headbut Enzuigiri Enzuigiri [weap7]
X-Kick AKUSUBONBAA Axe Bomber [weap7]
Smother KOBURATUISUTO Cobra Twist [weap7]
Kneebut BURENBASUTAA Brain Buster [weap7]
Jyudo PAIRUDORAIBA Piledriver
Karate Manji Gatame Manji Hold [weap7]
Long Bow Yumi Bow
Gold Bow MISURIRU no Yumi Mithril Bow
Elven Bow KUROSUBOU Crossbow
Samurai Bow Yoichi no Yumi Yoichi's Bow
TearGas Sairui GASU Tear Gas
Star Shoumeidan Flare
Nuke Kakubakudan Nuclear Bomb
TNT DAINAMAITO Dynamite
Grenade Shuryuudan Hand Grenade
ATM BAZUUKA Bazooka
Missile ROKETTO Hou Rocket Cannon
Vulkan BARUKAN Hou Vulcan Cannon
Napalm Kaen BIN Molotov Cocktail
[weap1]: The Kusanagi Sword was a sword found in the fourth tail of the
Yamata no Orochi after it was slain by Susanoo. Originally called the "Ame
no Murakumo" (incidentally, the full name of the "Sword" used to forge this
weapon in SaGa 3), it is one of Japan's Imperial Treasures.
[weap2]: Durend is short for Durendal, a sword that once belonged
to Hector of Troy. It was later given to Roland, a paladin of Charlemagne.
Solomon's Sword is likely a reference to the Hebrew king.
[weap3]: "Haja" is the Buddhist concept of destroying evil and spreading
truth.
[weap4]: Certainly a reference to Freddy Krueger.
[weap5]: A Khakkhara is a ringed staff used by Buddhist monks. The jingling
of its rings is meant to scare away dangerous animals or to alert others
that there is a monk nearby. It can also be used as a weapon.
[weap6]: A harisen is a folding paper fan used as a slapstick in Japanese
comedy. B-Jack is short for Blackjack, an easily concealed leather club for
self-defense.
[weap7]: Most of the techniques are named after professional wrestling
moves.
-Enzuigiri: Generally, any strike to the back of the head.
-Axe Bomber: A crooked-arm clothesline.
-Cobra Twist: Also called the Cobra Clutch or Abdominal Stretch,
a certain type of submission hold.
-Brain Buster: A type of vertical suplex that lands the opponent on
their head.
-Manji Hold: Another type of submission hold in which the user
stretches out the opponent's right arm with both hands.
g. Spells
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Note: Many of the spells in the Japanese version use Final Fantasy spell-
name conventions. I've used the familiar, localized FF names for
clarity; Firaga for example would be directly translated as "Figa",
and Esuna should really be "S-na" (-na in FF games tends to indicate that
it heals that status, and since Esuna heals everything, it would be
status-na). I just stuck with the familiar names to keep things simple.
FFL3 SaGa3 Trans
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Cure1 KEARU Cure
Shell PUROTESU Protect
Aero ARO Aero
Spark SUPAAKU Spark
Cure2 KEARURA Cura
Conf BUREIN Brain
Quake KUEIKU Quake
Stone SUTOON Stone
Cure3 KEARUGA Curaga
Fast HEISUTO Haste
Weak TORUNEDO Tornado
Heal ESUNA Esuna
Life REIZU Raise
Wall RIFUREKU Reflect
Magma MAGUMA Magma
White HOORII Holy
Ice 1 BURIZADO Blizzard
Sleep SURIPURU Sleepel
Fire 1 FAIA Fire
Venom POIZUN Poison
Lit 1 SANDAA Thunder
Para PARADI Paradi
Ice 2 BURIZAGA Blizzaga
Mute SAIRESU Silence
Fire 2 FAIGA Firaga
Erase IREESU Erase
Lit 2 SANDAGA Thundaga
Exit TEREPO Teleport
Virus BAIO Bio
Drain DOREIN Drain
Nuke FUREA Flare
Fatal DESU Death
Dive SAMON Samon
Float MUON Muon
Pure HYUPUNO Hypno
CureA HIIRU Heal
Flood HARIKEN Hurricane
Morph METAMORU Metamor
CureB HIIRAA Heala
Wind TAKION Tachyon
FireX OORA Aura
Cycle DAMIAN Damian
Shake METEO Meteor
LifeA KAOSU Chaos
Exit2 DOGURA Dogra
Lit X MEZA Maser
LifeB MIROKU Maitreya
Flare ASHURA Ashura
h. Armor
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FFL3 SaGa3 Trans
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Bronze Shield BURONZU no Tate Bronze Shield
Silver Shield GOORUDO no Tate Gold Shield
Gold Shield MISURIRU no Tate Mithril Shield
Speed Shield MEBIUS no Tate Moebius Shield
X-Plane Shield Jikuu no Tate Space-Time Shield
Dragon Shield DAIYA no Tate Diamond Shield
Fire Shield Honoo no Tate Flame Shield
Ice Shield AISUSHIIRUDO Ice Shield
Diamond Shield DORAGON no Tate Dragon Shield
Mirror Shield MIRAASHIIRUDO Mirror Shield
Samurai Shield Genji no Tate Genji's Shield
Aegis Shield IIJISU no Tate Aegis Shield
Bronze Helmet BURONZU Kabuto Bronze Helmet
Silver Helmet GOORUDO Kabuto Gold Helmet
Gold Helmet MISURIRU Kabuto Mithril Helmet
Leather Helmet Kawa no Boushi Leather Hat
X-Plane Helmet Jikuu no Kabuto Space-Time Helmet
Dragon Helmet DAIYA no Kabuto Diamond Helmet
Speed Helmet SAIBAAHERUMU Cyber Helm
SandMan Helmet BEREE Bou Beret Hat
Diamond Helmet DORAGONHERUMU Dragon Helm
Mirror Helmet MIRAAHERUMU Mirror Helm
Samurai Helmet Genji no Kabuto Genji's Helmet
Hecate Helmet MEBIUSUMASUKU Moebius Mask
Leather Armor REZAAAMAA Leather Armor
Bronze Armor BURONZUMEIRU Bronze Mail
Silver Armor GOORUDOMEIRU Gold Mail
Gold Armor MISURIRUMEIRU Mithril Mail
Psi Armor SAIKOAAMAA Psycho Armor
Fur Armor MINKU no KOOTO Mink Coat
Speed Armor SAIBAASUUTSU Cyber Suit
Battle Armor BATORUSUUTSU Battle Suit
Mage Armor Madoushi no Fuku Wizard's Clothes
Dragon Armor DAIYAMEIRU Diamond Mail
Diamond Armor DORAGONMEIRU Dragon Mail
Mirror Armor MIRAAAMAA Mirror Armor
Wizard Armor Kenja no Fuku Sage's Clothes
Samurai Armor Genji no Yoroi Genji's Armor
Power Armor PAWAADOSUUTSU Powered Suit
Light Armor MEBIUS no Fuku Moebius Clothes
Leather Glove Kawa no Kote Leather Gauntlet
Iron Glove GANTORETTO Gauntlet
Silver Glove GOORUDO no Kote Gold Gauntlet
Gold Glove MISURIRU Udewa Mithril Bracelet
Bronze Glove BURONZU no Kote Bronze Gauntlet
Dragon Glove DAIYA no Kote Diamond Gauntlet
Diamond Glove DORAGONRISUTO Dragon Wrist
Mirror Glove MIRAAGUROOBU Mirror Glove
Samurai Glove Genji no Kote Genji's Gauntlet
Power Glove MEBIUSU no Kote Moebius Gauntlet
Leather Boots SUNIIKAA Sneaker
Iron Boots METARUBUUTSU Metal Boots
Gold Boots MISURIRU no Kutsu Mithril Shoes
Bronze Boots BURONZU no Kutsu Bronze Shoes
Speed Boots Koumei no Kutsu Kong Ming's Shoes [arm1]
Dragon Boots DAIYA no Geta Diamond Geta
Geta Boots SAIBAABUUTSU Cyber Boots
Diamond Boots DORAGONBUUTSU Dragon Boots
Hecate Boots MIRAABUUTSU Mirror Boots
Hermes Boots MEBIUSU no Kutsu Moebius Shoes
Scarf SAAKURETTO Circlet
Ribbon RIBON Ribbon
Bangle ONIKUSURINGU Onyx Ring
Armlet Dokuro no Yubiwa Skull Ring
Belt BANDANA Bandanna
Pendant PENDANTO Pendant
Plume KOSAAJU Corsage
Brooch BUROOCHI Brooch
Earring PIASU Earring
Shades SANGURASU Sunglasses
Cool Taika MANTO Fireproof Cape
Warm Boukan MANTO Arctic Cape
[arm1]: 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]
i. Monsters
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FFL3 SaGa 3 Trans
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Fungus WARAIDAKE Poisonous Mushroom
Mushroom ASHIDOMASSHU Acid Mush
Starfish Doku Hitode Poison Starfish
Pentagon PENTAGON Pentagon
F-Drake Hi TOKAGE Fire Lizard
F-Liz. BARUKAN Vulcan
Salamand SARAMANDAA Salamander
Raven SHISOCHOU Archeoptryx
Amprex SHIIMURUGU Shimurgh
Griffon GURIFON Griffin
Worm Imomushi Caterpillar
LandWorm RANDOUOOMU Land Worm
GigaWorm KINGUUOOMU King Worm
Turtle Umigame Sea Turtle
Adamant ADAMANTAIMAI Adamant Shell
Igasaur AAKERON Acheron [mons1]
Wisper Onibi Will O'Wisp
Fireball HERUUISUPU Hell Wisp
Big Eye Oomedama Big Eye
Evil Eye IIBURUAI Evil Eye
BlackCat Bakeneko Bakeneko [mons2]
MummyCat MAMIIKYATTO Mummy Cat
Squid YARIIKA Spear Squid
Amoeba BEREMUNAITO Belemnite
Tire Hi no Kuruma Fire Wheel
Wheel Unmei no Wa Wheel of Fortune
FireFan Enma Guruma Devil Wheel
BabyWyrm YOKURYUU Pterosaur
Wyrm Kid RAMUFORINKUSU Ramphoryncus
Wyrm PUTERANODON Pteranodon
Wolf Teoi OOKAMI Wounded Wolf
GreyWolf HAUNDODOGGU Hound Dog
Romulus KERUBEROSU Cerberus
Ray AbareEI Rayge [mons3]
DrainRay BURADDOREI Blood Ray
BoltRay BORUTOREI Bolt Ray
D. Bone Kaseki Ryuu Fossil Dragon
D. Fossil SUKARUREKKUSU Skull Rex
Typhoon Kamaitachi Kamaitachi [mons4]
Tempest HARIKEEN Hurricane
Scorpion SASORI Scorpion
Hunter DEZAATOHANTAA Desert Hunter
Angler Shinkaigyo Deep-Sea Fish
BulbFish DEBIRUANGURAA Devil Angler
DualMask SHIROKURO Kamen Black & White Mask
EvilMask DESUMASUKU Death Mask
Ghost GOOSUTO Ghost
Specter SUPEKUTAA Specter
Snake Daija Serpent
Serpent YAMATANOOROCHI Yamata no Orochi [mons5]
Hydra HIDORA Hydra
Octopus Odori DAKO Dancing Octopus
Ammonite Oumugai Nautilus
Kraken KURAAKEN Kraken
Baby-D DORAGONPAPII Dragon Puppy
Young-D SHIISAAPENTO Sea Serpent
Sei-Ryu BURAKKUDORAGON Black Dragon
Gargoyle GAAGOIRU Gargoyle
Remora BURADDOSAKAA Bloodsucker
Garuda PAZUZU Pazuzu
Silver KUREEJIIHOOSU Crazy Horse
Kelpie SUTARION Stallion
Mustang MUSUTANGU Mustang
Centaur KENTAUROSU Centaur
Nitemare NAITOMEA Nightmare
Orc-Orc PIGGUMAN Pig Man
Mad Boar OOKU Orc
Pirate PAIREETSU Pirate
Werepig UOOPIGGU War Pig
Viking BAIKINGU Viking
Diviner JIPUSHII Gypsy
Broomer Uranai Obaba Divining Granny
Witch UICCHI Witch
Magician NEKUROMANSAA Necromancer
Wizard UIZAADO Wizard
Sprite BATAFURAI Butterfly
Nymph NINFU Nymph
Fairy FEARII Faery
Pixie PIKUSHII Pixie
Sylph SHIRUFU Sylph
Medusa HEBI Onna Snake Woman
Lamia RAMIA Lamia
Naga EKIDONA Echidna
Scylla MEDYUUSA Medusa
Echidna NAAGA Naga
Fish Man Hangyojin Merman
Merman MAAMAN Merman
Nix NIKUSU Nix
Selkie SERUKII Selkie
Gill Man OANNESU Oannes
Watcher Kanrinin Manager
Hermit Kakure Sennin Hermit [mons6]
Mage MEIJI Mage
Sorceror SOOSARAA Sorcerer
Warlock WAAROKKU Warlock
Thanos TAKA Musume Hawkgirl
Soarx HAAPII Harpy
Siren SEIREEN Siren
Succubus SAKKYUBASU Succubus
Sphinx SUFINKUSU Sphinx
Fighter TOKAGE Heishi Lizard Soldier
Warrior RIZAADOMAN Lizard Man
Liz Man RIZAADONAITO Lizard Knight
Liz Duke RIZAADOPURINSU Lizard Prince
Liz King RIZAADOKINGU Lizard King
SeaMonk Umibouzu Sea Monster
SaltMonk SHIIMONKU Sea Monk
Brooder ROONMASUTAA Lone Master
Big Head SHIIBISHOPPU Sea Bishop
Dagon DAGON Dagon
Thoth TOOTO Thoth
Horus KUNUMU Khnum
Familiar REONARUDO Leonardo
Fiend SARUGATANASU Sargatanas [mons7]
Osiris OSHIRISU Osiris
Set SETO Set
Loki KUROURII Crowley [mons8]
Mephisto MEFISUTO Mephisto
Anubis ANUBISU Anubis
Aeshma RUKIFERU Lucifer
Hooligan Touzoku Thief
Thief CHINPIRA Hoodlum
Burgler GUREIBUSHIIFU Grave Thief
Brigand Shishigashira Lion Mask
Outlaw KABUKIMONO Kabukimono [mons9]
Quacky Yabuisha Quack
Stranger Kirisaki Otoko Cut-Loving Man
Imposter INTAAN Intern
LoonyGuy OPERANNAA Operanna
Cracker MADDODOKUTAA Mad Doctor
Soldier Mihari Hei Lookout Soldier
Terrorist SORUJAA Soldier
Commando KOMANDO Commando
HiredGun TERORISUTO Terrorist
SS GASUMASUKU Gas Mask
Ronin Hagure Bouzu Stray Priest
Samurai Komusou Komusou [mons10]
Hatamoto Onmitsu Spy
Daimyo KIRAAMONKU Killer Monk
Shogun ZENPURIISUTO Zen Priest
Talker Kangofu Nurse
Busybody SUKEBAN Sukeban [mons11]
Rumorer Hakui no Tenshi (Doctor's) Gown Angel
Tattler KARUTEKUIIN Karte Queen
Virago MADDONAASU Mad Nurse
Headless DYUUKU Duke
Duke BUROKKEN Brocken [mons12]
Dullahan DYURAHAN Dullahan
Brain HAIPAABUREIN Hyper Brain
Removed NOOMAJIIN Norma Jean
Orb Rat MAUSU Mouse
Tomtom JIIJO Gigio [mons13]
Jerrit JERII Jerry [mons13]
Maitie MAITII Mighty [mons13]
Spectrat MIKKII Mickey [mons13]
Flower BIIMUFURAWAA Beam Flower
Cosmos AMMUDOKOSUMOSU Armored Cosmos
IronRose AIANROOZU Iron Rose
Reaper SAIBAARIIPAA Cyber Reaper
Cactus KAKUTASU Cactus
Guard SUPAIDAA Spider
Keeper UOCCHAA Watcher
Monitor ZUUMU Zoom
Searcher SEKYURITII Security
Alert FOOKASU Focus
Bazooka Oodzutsu Cannon
75mm Taamayaa Tamaya [mons14]
105mm TSUINHEDDO Twin Head
150mm DABURURANCHAA Double Launcher
210mm KYANONHEDDO Cannon Head
Trixter CHINDON Chindon [mons15]
Con Man PIERO Clown (Fr.)
Beguiler JOOKAA Joker
Swindler Kuidaore Kuidaore [mons16]
Hustler Yoshimoto Yoshimoto [mons17]
AirMaid NIKE Nike
IronLady AFURODAI Aphrodite
Valkyrie BARUKIRII Valkyrie
Iken SHIRUBAAMEIDEN Silver Maiden
Venus TORANSUREDI Trance Lady
WaterHag SAHAGIN Sahagin
Dwelg MOZUMA Mozuma [mons18]
Jorgandr YORUMUNGANDO Jormungand
Ashura ASHURA Ashura
Dogra DOGURA Dogra [mons18]
Chaos KAOSU Chaos
Maitreya MIROKU Maitreya
Fenrir FENRIRU Fenrir
Guha BERIARU Belial
Dahak PAGOSU Pagos [mons18]
Agron BORUBOKKU Volvokk [mons18]
Ballor TIIRU Tyr
Sol SOORU Sol
Xagor RAGUNA Raguna [mons19]
[mons1]: Acheron is one of the five rivers in Hades in Greek mythology.
[mons2]: Bakeneko, lit. "Ghost Cat", is a prominent creature in Japanese
myth. It is generally a cat with supernatural abilities. A cat can become
a Bakeneko either by living a long time, growing to a certain size, or being
allowed to keep its long tail.
[mons3]: AbarEI is a pun; "Abarekurou" is to rage, while "Rei" means "Ray".
I thought "Rayge" would be the closest way to capture the intent of the
original.
[mons4]: Kamaitachi is a spirit in Japanese mythology depicted as three
weasels with razor-sharp claws riding on a gust of wind, whirling about
and cutting unsuspecting victims' legs.
[mons5]: Yamata no Orochi is an eight-headed serpent in Japanese mythology,
slain by Susanoo.
[mons6]: Hermit basically works; the original translates to "Hidden Sennin",
"Sennin" being an immortal Taoist mountain wizard.
[mons7]: A Sargatanas demon is a brigadier major of Hell.
[Mons8]: Probably a reference to Aleister Crowley, a famed English occultist
writer.
[mons9]: A kabukimono is the early 17th-century equivalent of the modern
Yakuza. They were Edo-period eccentrics who gained the public's attention
with their flashy clothes, unusual hairstyles, and weird behavior.
[mons10]: A komusou is a begging Zen priest of the Fuke sect.
[mons11]: A sukeban is the leader of a female gang/group of delinquent
girls.
[mons12]: Brocken (and its enemy sprite) is based on Count Brocken from
the comic Mazinger Z. [Credit: Zoogelio]
[mons13]: Most of the mouse-type monsters are named after animated mice:
-Gigio: Apparently a cartoon mouse in Japan; all I have to go on
is a DVD cover I found via Google image search.
-Jerry: From Tom and Jerry.
-Mighty: Mighty Mouse.
-Mickey: Mickey Mouse.
[mons14]: Tamaya is a Japanese fireworks company dating back to the Edo
period. It is customary even today to shout "Tamaya" during a fireworks
show.
[mons15]: Chindon is a traditional Japanese marching band of sandwich board
advertisers.
[mons16]: Kuiadore is a mechanical drum-playing clown that stood outside
the now-defunct Kuiadore restaurant in Osaka.
[mons17]: Yoshimoto is a Japanese comedy corporation.
[mons18]: The names of several Gods/Masters appear to be references to
monsters from Japanese TV series. [Credit: Zoogelio]
-Dogra: Actually from a 1935 surrealist novel.
-Mozuma: Henshin Ninja Arashi
-Pagos: Ultra Q
-Volvok: A 70's series whose name is often garbled by translators?
[mons19]: The All Sounds of SaGa OST translates the final boss' name as
Laguna; I've translated it as Raguna because a connection to the Norse
"Ragnarok" is more likely.
j. Talents
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FFL3 SaGa 3 Trans
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Nail Tsume Claw/Nail
Tusk Kiba Fang/Tusk
Tongue Shita Tongue
Horn Tsuno Horn
Beak Kuchibashi Beak
Tail Shippo Tail
Fin Hire Fin
Tentacle Shokushu Tentacle
Acid Ensaneki Hydrochloric Fluid
Sunburst SANBAASUTO Sunburst
D-Beam Satsujin BIIMU Killer Beam
P-Blast SAIKOBURASUTO Psycho Blast
Rocket ROKETTOPANCHI Rocket Punch
Drill PAWAADORIRU Power Drill
Slicer MEGAKATTAA Mega Cutter
SpinCut SUPINBUREEDO Spin Blade
Laser RINGUREEZA Ring Laser
Beam Hakai Kousen Destruction Beam
Punch PANCHI Punch
Kick KIKKU Kick
Upper APPAA Upper
Stab Tsuki Stab
Headbut Zutsuki Headbutt
WindUp Makitsuki Entwine
Crash Noshikakaru Body Press
Bash Taiatari Body Blow/Ramming
Dive Kyuukouka Dive
Breath Hanaiki Nasal Breath/Snort
Bite Kamitsuki Bite
Sneer Buki Minawari Eerie Smile
Dispel Joubutsu Rest in Peace
Scream HISUTERII Hysteria
Knife Shujutsu Surgery
Dash BODIATTAKKU Body Attack
LowKick JETTOKIKKU Jet Kick
Drop SUKAIATAKKU Sky Attack
Freeze AISUBURESU Ice Breath
Dance Koroshino no DANSU Murder Dance
Tromp PACHIPACHIPANCHI Pop-Pop Punch
W-Attack 2kai Kougeki Double Attack
2-Sword 2tou Ryuu 2 Sword Style
2X-Kick DABURUKIKKU Double Kick
2-Tusks 2hon no Kiba 2 Fangs
3-Heads 3tsu no Atama 3 Heads
4-Heads 4tsu no Kubi 4 Heads
6-Arms 6pon no Ude 6 Punch Arms
8-Legs Shokushu8 8 Tentacles
Twice 2renpatsu 2 Rapid Fire
6times 6renpatsu 6 Rapid Fire
Quake Jishin Quake
Squirt Mizu Deppou Squirt Gun
Frost Reiki Cold Air
Whirl Uzushio Whirling Tides
Flame Honoo Flame
Burning Sawaru to Yakedo Touch and Burn
Glow Honoo no Mai Flame Dance
Storm Tatsumaki Tornado
Cyclone Daisenpuu Great Whirlwind
Thunder Inazuma Thunder
Explode Jibaku Explode/Self-Destruct
Barrier MEBIUSUBARIA Moebius Barrier
Swallow Nomikomu Swallow
Dk-Virus Yami no UIRUSU Dark virus
Dk-Force Yami no Hadou Dark Wave/Energy
Fluid Kuroi Eneki Black Fluid
Touch DOREINTACCHI Drain Touch
Dissolv Tokasu Melt/Dissolve
Absorb Chi wo Suu Blood Suck
Drain DOREINAI Drain Eye
Remedy Chiryou Medical Treatment
Remedy Chuusa Injection
X-Powder Shi no Kona Death Powder
X-Gaze DESU Nirami Death Gaze
X-Flash DESUFURASSHU Death Flash
X-Heat Houshanou Radioactivity
StonSkin Sawaru to Sekika Touch and Stone
StonGaze Sekika Nirami Stone Gaze
StoneGas Sekika GASU Stone Gas
Petrify GYAGU Kousen Gag Beam
Mute Chinmoku Silence
Silence Jumon Fuuji Spell Sealing
Blind Metsubushi Blinder [skil1]
Ink Sumi Ink
Flash FURASSHUAI Flash Eye
Poison Doku Poison
Poison Doku no Kona Poison Powder
P-Skin Sawaru to Doku Touch and Poison
Gaze Noroi no Me Curse Eye
CursSong Noroi no Uta Curse Song
ParaSkin Sawaru to MAHI Touch and Paralysis
ParaNail MAHI Dzume Paralysis Claw
Gaze MAHI Nirami Paralysis Gaze
Paralyze Chouonpa Ultrasonic Waves
Lullaby Komori Uta Lullaby
SpeepGas Nemuri no Kona Sleep Powder
Hypnosis Saiminjutsu Hypnosis
Sleep ARUFAA Ha Alpha Wave
Decoy Yuuwaku Temptation/Seduction
Riddle Nazonazo Riddle
Charm Nagashime Flirtatious Glance
Psych Dengeki Electric Shock
Numb Chikara wo Ubau Power Snatch
Stench Akushuu Stench
Sand Suna Jigoku Sand Hell
Blitz SANDAATASUKU Thunder Task
Soften AIANNEIRU Iron Nail
Multiply Zoushoku Multiply
Steal Nusumu Steal
Avenge Hangeki Counterattack
Counter KAUNTAA Counter
Repair MENTENANSU Maintenance
Selfix Jokoshuufuku Self-Repair
[skil1]: I.e., something like sand thrown in the opponent's eyes to blind
them.
V. Closing Remarks
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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 comparison of
SaGa and FFL, 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.
http://www.towerreversed.org/dump
Text dumps of item/enemy names for all three Gameboy SaGas, allowing me to
check my romanizations and provide quick lists for translation.
Questions? Comments? Contributions? E-mail me:
[email protected]
SaGa 3, Final Fantasy Legend III, and all related names are
copyright 1991/1993 Squaresoft. This document is copyright 2009
Frank Force, aka Gouki of Borg.
