Final Fantasy Legend / Makaitoushi SaGa Translation Differences FAQ
By Gouki of Borg
Table of Contents:
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I. Introduction
II. Version History
III. General/Dialogue Differences
IV. Name Changes
a. Characters
b. Character Classes
c. Items
d. Weapons
e. Spells
f. Armor
g. Monsters
h. Monster/Esper Skills
V. Closing Remarks
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I. Introduction
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In December 1989, Square released one of the first RPGs for a handheld
system, titled Makaitoushi SaGa (Demon World Tower SaGa). The was the first
game in the SaGa series, which would later include two Game Boy sequels,
the Romancing SaGa trilogy on Super Famicom, SaGa Frontier 1 and 2 on
Playstation, and Unlimited SaGa on Playstation 2.
In September 1990, Makaitoushi SaGa was released in North America as The
Final Fantasy Legend, to cash in on the recent success of first Final
Fantasy's NA release. There were some interesting changes made in
translation, which this FAQ is here to document.
Makaitoushi SaGa received a remake for the Wonderswan Color in March 2002,
featuring updated graphics (roughly on par with the 16-bit FF games), and
fixes of the original's many bugs.
II. Version History
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Version 1.0 (7/29/09)
The first, and most likely final release. Everything should be here.
III. General/Dialogue Differences
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-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.
Gameplay:
The gameplay between SaGa and FFL is virtually the same, except for a few
differences which are more the result of programming errors than legitimate
changes. For example, you are only able to use the Glass Sword once in the
original, but it can be used 50 times in the NA version. Similarly, Excaliber
has infinite uses in the original but 50 in the NA version.
Key Terms:
FFL SaGa
---- -----
GP Kero
Sphere Crystal
Dialogue Changes:
-The FFL translation did the job well enough, although it was somewhat stiff
and lost some of the nuances of the original Japanese script. For example:
-King Armor's love is referred to as "the most beautiful girl in the
village" by her fellow townspeople, so naturally the heroes react with mild
surprise when they see that she looks exactly like everyone else in the
village (i.e., like FFL2's Mr. S).
-Ashura's four fiends are variously referred to as "four heavenly kings"
and "demons", depending on who is talking.
-The statue on the 7th floor that tells you "You may lose track of time
while in the Tower" originally says something closer to "Time flows
differently within the Tower".
-Probably the most fascinating text change deals with the row of bookcases
on the Tower's 20th floor. In the NA version, each bookcase featured a word
of the sentence "Ashura is controlled by..." with the final word being
unreadable. In the original Japanese, each bookcase featured a name,
a date, and a floor number.
"Arthur - ....11th 19-3-21"
"Kurou - .....13th 50-2-18"
"Haan - ......9th 72-6-14"
"Zeke - ......6th 24-2-12"
"Liz - .......12th 80-1-28"
"Chara 1: What is this record?"
"[Main Chara] - ......"
"Chara 2: We won't be defeated partway like these guys, just you
wait!"
This is made all the more eerie with the revelation at the end that
the Creator is using the Tower and all who challenge it for his own
amusement. To him, these are "high scores", a record of those who tried and
failed. Your party's entry is still unwritten. Spooky.
-The end credits are conspicuously missing from the NA version.
IV. Name Changes
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a. Characters
FFL SaGa Trans
--- ---- -----
King Sword Tsurugi no Ou King of Sword
King Shield Tate no Ou King of Shield
King Armor Yoroi no Ou King of Armor
Ryu-O Ryuuou Ryuuou [char1]
Charles SHYARURU Charles
Jeanne JYANNU Jeanne
Mileille MIREIYU Mireille [char2]
Bob Takashi Kun Takashi Kun [char3]
Zoku Zoku Zoku
So-Cho Sochou Sochou
Sayaka Sayaka Sayaka
[char1]: Literally, "Dragon King".
[char2]: Pronounced Mee-RAY.
[char3]: A pun on the word for "tides", fitting since this is the guy who
caused the lake to overflow.
b. Character Classes
FFL SaGa Trans
---- ----- -----
Human M Ningen Otoko Human Man
Human F Ningen Onna Human Woman
Mutant M ESUPAAMAN Esper Man
Mutant F ESUPAAGYARU Esper Girl
c. Items
FFL SaGa Trans
---- ----- ------
Potion POOSHON Potion
XPotion HAIPOOSHON Hi Potion
Rod Iyashi no Tsue Healing Staff
Needle Kin no Hari Gold Needle
Symbol Juujika Cross
Eyedrop Megusuri Eyedrop
Antdote Dokukeshi Antidote
Bell Mezame no Kane Bell of Waking
Pan FURAIPAN Frying Pan
Shocker MAHI Dome Anti-Paralysis [item1]
Revive Ikikaeri Soul Return
Elixir ERIKUSAA Elixer
[Heart] [Heart] [Heart]
Arcane Kenja no Ishi Philosopher's Stone
Door DOA Door
Strong Chikara no Moto Strength Source
Agility Subayasa no Moto Agility Source
HP200 HP200 HP200
HP400 HP400 HP400
HP600 HP600 HP600
Airseed Kuuki no Mi Air Seed
Red Orb Aka Dama Red Orb
Blue Orb Ao Dama Blue Orb
Erase99 IREISAA99 Eraser99
Bluekey Ryuu no Kagi Dragon Key
Jailkey Rouya no Kagi Jail Key
Whitkey Tora no Kagi Tiger Key
ROM ROMU ROM
Board AISHIIBOODO IC Board
[item1]: -dome is a suffix put after a word to indicate it is a
stopper/preventer of that thing, often used in names of medicines.
I thought Anti-Paralysis would fit.
d. Weapons
FFL SaGa Trans
--- ----- ------
Hammer BATORUHANMAA Battle Hammer
Long Sword RONGUSOODO Long Sword
Axe BATORUAKUSU Battle Axe
King Sword KINGU no Tsurugi King's Sword
Battle Sword Seiryuu Tou Seiryuu Sword
Katana Katana Katana
Silver Sword MISURIRUSOODO Mithril Sword
Coral Sword Sango no Tsurugi Coral Sword
Ogre Sword OOGAKIRAA Ogre Killer
Dragon Sword DORAGONSOODO Dragon Sword
Sun Sword SANBUREEDO Sun Blade
Flame Sword FUREEMUSOODO Flame Sword
Ice Sword AISUBURANDO Ice Brand
Elec Sword SANDAAAKUSU Thunder Axe
Rapier REIPIA Rapier
Saber SAABERU Saber
L-Saber RAITOSEEBAA Lightsaber
Catcraw NEKO no TSUME Cat Claw
P-Knife SAIKODAGAA Psycho Dagger
P-Sword SAIKOSOODO Psycho Sword
Revenge Sword Urami no Tsurugi Grudge Sword
Vampic Sword BURADDOSOODO Blood Sword
Defend Sword DIFENDAA Defender
Rune Sword RUUNAKUSU Rune Axe
Xclbr EKUSUKARIBAA Excaliber
Glass Sword GARASU no Tsurugi Glass Sword
Masamune Masamune Masamune
Bow Yumi Yumi
Longbow Yoichi no Yumi Yoichi's Bow
Gr. Bow APORON no Yumi Apollo's Bow
Rock Iwa Rock
Colt DERINJAA Derringer
Musket Hinawajuu Matchlock
Magnum 44MAGUNAMU .44 Magnum
Whip MUCHI Whip
E-Whip Dengeki MUCHI Electric Shock Whip
Saw CHEENSOO Chainsaw
SMG SABUMASHINGAN Submachine Gun
Grenade Shuryuudan Hand Grenade
Bazooka BAZUUKA Bazooka
Balkan BARUKAN Hou Vulcan Cannon
Missile MISAIRU Missile
N. Bomb Kakubakudan Nuclear Bomb
Laser BIIMURAIFURU Beam Rifle
Hyper Hadou Hou Wave Cannon
Punch PANCHI Punch
Kick KIKKU Kick
Butt Sandanzuki Triple Strike
X-Kick Tobihigeri Jumping Knee Kick
Judo YAMA ARASHI Yama Arashi [weap1]
Karate JIGOKU GURUMA Jigoku Guruma [weap2]
Tempter Nagashime Flirtatious Glance
Counter KUROSUKAUNTA Cross Counter
Wand Majutsu no Tsue Sorcery Staff
Staff Madoushi no Tsue Wizard's Staff
[weap1]: Lit. "Mountain Storm", a shoulder throw in Judo.
[weap2]: 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.
e. Spells
FFL SaGa Trans
---- ----- ------
Fire Book FAIA no Sho Fire Book
Ice Book BURIZADO no Sho Blizzard Book
Elec Book SANDAA no Sho Thunder Book
Fog Book KURAUDA no Sho Clouder Book
Flare Book FUREA no Sho Flare Book
Sleep Book SURIPURU no Sho Sleepel Book
Stone Book BUREIKU no Sho Break Book
Death Book DESU no Sho Death Book
Book Nenbutsu no Hon Prayer Book
f. Armor
FFL SaGa Trans
---- ----- ------
Bronze Armor BURONZUMEIRU Bronze Mail
Gold Armor GOORUDOMEIRU Gold Mail
Silver Armor MISURIRUMEIRU Mithril Mail
King Armor KINGU no Yoroi King's Armor
Dragon Armor DORAGONMEIRU Dragon Mail
Suit BATORUSUUTSU Battle Suit
Power Armor PAWAADOSUUTSU Powered Suit
Arthur Armor Kanu no Yoroi Guan Yu's Armor [arm1]
Bronze Shield BURONZU no Tate Bronze Shield
Gold Shield GOORUDO no Tate Gold Shield
Silver Shield MISURIRU no Tate Mithril Shield
King Shield KINGU no Tate King's Shield
Flame Shield Honoo no Tate Flame Shield
Ice Shield AISUSHIIRUDO Ice Shield
Dragon Shield DORAGON no Tate Dragon Shield
Aezis Shield IIJISU no Tate Aegis Shield
Bronze Helm BURONZU Kabuto Bronze Helmet
Gold Helm GOORUDO Kabuto Gold Helmet
Silver Helm MISURIRU Kabuto Mithril Helmet
Army Helm ARAI no METTO Arai Helm [arm2]
Band Helm ZOKU no Hachimaki Zoku's Headband
Dragon Helm SAAKURETTO Circlet
Bronze Glove BURONZU no Kote Bronze Gauntlet
Gold Glove GOORUDO no Kote Gold Gauntlet
Silver Glove MISURIRU no Kote Mithril Gauntlet
Giant Glove Kyojin no Kote Giant's Gauntlet
Ninja Glove Genji no Kote Genji's Gauntlet
Hermes Shoes ERUMESU no Kutsu Hermes' Shoes
Geta Shoes Tetsu Geta Iron Geta [arm3]
[Shoes] Koumei no Kutsu Kong Ming's Shoes [arm4]
[arm1]: 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]
[arm2]: Arai is a brand of Japanese motorcycle helmet.
[arm3]: Geta are those large wooden Japanese sandals.
[arm4]: 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]
g. Monsters
FFL SaGa Trans
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Fly HAE Otoko Fly Man
Dragonfly DORAGONFURAI Dragonfly
Hornet HACHI Onna Bee Woman
Mosquito MOSUKIITO Mosquito
Cicada SEMI Ningen Human Cicada
Mantis MANTISUKINGU Mantis King
Barracud BARAKUUDA Barracuda
Piranha PIRANIA Piranha
Shark HANMAAHEDDO Hammerhead
Gunfish GANFISSHU Gunfish
Elec Eel EREKI Unagi Electric Eel
Leviathn RIBAIASAN Leviathan
Cactus Aruku SABOTEN Walking Cactus
P-Flower Doku no Hana Poison Flower
Garlic JANBO Ninniku Jumbo Garlic
Thorn Kyuuketsu Kazura Bloodsucking Vine
F-Flower FAIAFURAWAA Fire Flower
Darkrose BURAKKUROOZU Black Rose
Clipper Oo HASAMI Mushi Big Earwig
Beetle Nokogiri BIITORU Saw Beetle
Ant Lion ARI Jigoku Antlion
Scorpion Ijigen SASORI Other Dimension Scorpion
Scarab SUKARABE Scarab
Shrimp EBIRU Evil Shrimp [mons1]
Atomcrab Genshi Gani Atom Crab
Crab Shiomane KUIIN Fiddler Crab Queen [mons2]
Ice Crab AISUROBUSUTAA Ice Lobster
Kingcrab KINGUKURABU King Crab
Dagon DAGON Dagon [mons3]
Wolf URUFU Wolf
Jaguar JAGAA Jaguar
Sabercat SABERUTAIGAA Saber Tiger
Snowcat SUNOOKYATTO Snow Cat
Blackcat Kuro NEKO Black Cat
Fenswolf FENRIRUURUFU Fenrir Wolf
Redbull REDDOBURU Red Bull
Rhino RAINOSAURUSU Rhinocerous
Triceras TORAIKERATOPUSU Triceratops
Behemoth BEHIIMOSU Behemoth
Baku Baku Baku [mons4]
Ganesha GANEESHA Ganesha
Condor Hagetaka Otoko Condor Man
Raven REIBUN Raven
Harpy HAAPII Harpy
Ten-Gu Karasu Tengu Karasu Tengu [mons5]
Garuda GARUUDA Garuda
Nike NIKE Nike
Snake Aodaishou Japanese Rat Snake
Serpent SAIDOWAINDAA Sidewinder
Anaconda Orochi Orochi
Hydra HIDORA Hydra
Ko-Run Kouryuu Kouryuu [mons6]
Jorgandr YORUMUNGANDORU Jormungander
Octopus Odori DAKO Dancing Octopus
Clam Oumugai Nautilus
Amoeba Amefurashi Sea Hare
Ammonite ANMONAITSU Ammonite
Squid Daiou IKA Great King Squid
Kraken KURAAKEN Kraken
Worm Imomushi Hornworm
P-Worm Doku Kemushi Poison Caterpillar
Crawler KUROURAA Crawler
Lavaworm RAABAUOOMU Lava Worm
Sandworm SANDOUOOMU Sandworm
Gigaworm ABISUUOOUMU Abyss Worm
Lizard Sanshouuo Salamander
P-Frog Doku Gaeru Poison Frog
Gecko KOMODODORAGON Komodo Dragon
Dinosaur SUTEGOZAURUSU Stegosaurus
Salamand SARAMANDAA Salamander
Basilisk BASHIRISUKU Basilisk
Wererat Nezumi Otoko Rat Man
Werewolf UEAURUFU Werewolf
Catwoman Neko Musume Cat Girl
Minotaur MINOTAUROSU Minotaur
Rakshasa RAKUSHAASA Rakshasa [mons7]
Anubis ANUBISU Anubis
Goblin GOBURIN Goblin
Oni Oni Oni
Ogre OOGA Ogre
Giant GIGAASU Gigas
Titan TITAAN Titan
Susano-O Susanoo Susanoo [mons8]
Griffin GURIFON Griffin
Mantcore MANTIKOA Manticore
Chimera KIMERA Chimera
Nue Nue Nue [mons9]
Sphinx SUFINKUSU Sphinx
Ki-Rin Kirin Kirin
Big Eye Oo Medama Big Eye
Gazer GEIZAA Gazer
Seeker SHIIKAA Seeker
Watcher UOCCHAA Watcher
Evil Eye IIBURUAI Evil Eye
Beholder BIHOORUDAA Beholder
Skeleton Gaikotsu Skeleton
Red Bone REDDOBOON Red Bone
Dokuro Dokuron Dokuron [mons10]
Warrior Gaikotsu Senshi Skeleton Soldier
Boneking DESUNAITO Death Knight
Lich RICCHI Lich
Slime GURIINSURAMU Green Slime
Jelly IEROOJERII Yellow Jelly
Tororo Ao Tororo Blue Tororo [mons11]
Gummy REDDOMASHUMARO Red Marshmallow
Pudding BURAKKUPURIN Black Pudding
Hi-Slime SUUPAASURAIMU Super Slime
Gargoyle GAAGOIRU Gargoyle
Imp Koakuma Little Devil
Demon Akuma Devil
Demolord GURETTODEMON Great Demon
Demoking DEMONROODO Demon Lord
Athtalot ASUTAROOTO Astaroth
Medusa MEDYUUSA Medusa
Siren SEIREEN Siren
Lamia RAMIA Lamia
Naga NAAGA Naga
Scylla SUKYURA Scylla
Lilith MARIRISU Marilith
Zombie ZONBI Zombie
Ghoul GUURU Ghoul
Mou-Jya Mouja The Dead
Wight WAITO Wight
Ghast GASUTO Ghast
Revnant REBUNANTO Revenant
O-Bake Obake Ghost/Spirit
Phantom FANTOMU Phantom
Buruburu BURUBURU Buruburu [mons12]
Wraith REISU Wraith
Spector SUPEKUTAA Specter
Ghost GOOSUTO Ghost
Woodman Bokujin Woodman
Clayman Nendojin Clayman
Stoneman SUTOONGOOREMU Stone Golem
Ironman Tetsu Kyojin Iron Giant
Fireman Honoo no Kyojin Flame Giant
Mazin Daimajin Daimajin [mons13]
Albatros ARUBATOROSU Albatross
Eagle DAIBUIIGURU Dive Eagle
Thunder SANDAABAADO Thunder Bird
Cocatris KOKATORISU Cockatrice
Rock ROKKU Chou Roc
Phoenix FENIKKUSU Phoenix
Dragon 1 BEBIIDORAGON Baby Dragon
Dragon 2 DORAGONKIDDO Dragon Kid
Dragon 3 YANGUDORAGON Young Dragon
Dragon 4 GUREETODORAGON Great Dragon
Dragon 5 DORAGONPURINSU Dragon Prince
Tiamat TIAMATTO Tiamat
Karateka Butouka Grappler
Pirate Kaizoku Pirate
Wrestler Sumou RESURAA Sumo Wrestler
Keller Satsujinki Killer
Gang BONBAAZU Bombers
Asigaru Samurai Samurai [mons14]
Samurai Shinsengumi Shinsengumi [mons15]
Ninja Ninja Ninja
Soldier SAIKOSORUJAA Psycho Soldier
Musasi MUSASHI Musashi [mons16]
Kingswrd Tsurugi no Ou King of Sword
Magician Majutsu Minari Magic Apprentice
Conjurer Majutsushi Magician
Sorcerer Madoushi Wizard
Wizard Daimadoushi Great Wizard
Vampire Kizoku Noble
Steward Daijin Minister
Guard Eihei Palace Guard
Hunter MANHANTAA Manhunter
Robot 28 Gou Number 28
Trooper Kidou Hohei Mechanized Infantry
Armor MOBIRUSUUTSU Mobile Suit
Machine DESUMASHIIN Death Machine
Gen-Bu Genbu Genbu [mons17]
Sei-Ryu Seiryuu Seiryuu [mons17]
Byak-Ko Byakko Byakko [mons17]
Su-Zaku Suzaku Suzaku [mons17]
Ashura ASHURA Ashura
Creator Kami God
[mons1]: A pun; "Ebi" means shrimp, "Ebiru" means evil. I couldn't think of
a way to work this into English.
[mons2]: A pun; "Shiomaniki" means fiddler crab. Again, couldn't think of
a way to make this work in English.
[mons3]: One interpretation of the Semitic god Dagon portrays him as a
fish god, partly because of the Hebrew word "dag" - fish.
[mons4]: A Baku is a Japanese chimera that eats nightmares. It has an
elephant's trunk, a rhino's eyes, and tiger paws.
[mons5]: Karasu (Crow) Tengu specifically refers to the bird-like variety of
Tengu, as they are portrayed in a variety of different forms.
[mons6]: Kouryuu is the "Yellow/Gold Dragon" who sits at the center of the
four Ssu-Ling - Genbu, Seiryuu, Byakko, and Suzaku.
[mons7]: Rakshasa are demons in Hindu mythology, appearing in the Ramayana.
[mons8]: Susanoo is the hot-blooded brother of Amaterasu, and the slayer of
the eight-headed serpent, Yamata no Orochi.
[mons9]: A Nue is a Japanese chimera with a monkey's head, a tanuki's body,
a tiger's legs, and a snake tail. It brings disease and misfortune.
[mons10]: "Dokuro" is Japanese for skull.
[mons11]: Tororo is a dish of pureed yams.
[mons12]: "Buruburu" is the sound of shivering.
[mons13]: Daimajin is a golem-like living statue from Kimiyoshi Yasuda's
"Daimajin" movie trilogy.
[mons14]: Ashigaru were the Shogun's personal army in Japan's Muromachi
period.
[mons15]: Shinsengumi were special police in the late Shogunate period.
[mons16]: Miyamoto Musashi was a famed Japanese swordsman.
[mons17]: The four fiends 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
h. Monster/Esper Skills
FFL SaGa Trans
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Nail Tsume Claw/Nail
Tusk Kiba Fang/Tusk
Head Zutsuki Headbutt
Nose Hana Flower
Pincer HASAMI Pincer
Beak Kuchibashi Beak
Tentacle Shokushu Tentacle
Punch PANCHI Punch
Kick KIKKU Kick
Bite Kamitsuki Bite
Fin Hire Fin
Horn Tsuno Horn
Tail Shippo Tail
Bone Hone Bone
Bash Taiatari Body Blow/Ramming
Sword Tsurugi Sword
Axe Ono Axe
Saw Nokogiri Saw
2Pincer 2hon no HASAMI Double Pincers
4Heads 4tsu no Atama 4 Heads
8Legs Shokushu 8tsu 8 Tentacles
2Tusks 2hon no Kiba 2 Tusks
4Horns 3bon no Tsuno 3 Horns
2Swords 2touryuu 2 Sword Style
6Arms 6pon no Ude 6 Punch Arms
3Heads 3tsu no Atama 3 Heads
Honey Mitsu Honey
Cure KEARU Cure
Heal HIIRINGU Healing
Revive Fukkatsu Revive
Care Chiryou Medical Treatment
Raise REIZU Raise
Telepor TEREPOOTO Teleport
Left Kami no Hidarite God's Left Hand
Right Kami no Migite God's Right Hand
Hari-Te Hari Te Hari Te [skil1]
Poison Dokubari Stinger
Poison Doku no Kiba Poison Fang
P-Fangs MAHI Dzume Poison Claw
Strict Makitsuku ll
Petrify Sekika Kuchhell
i Stell Kara ni Hairu Retract into
Shell
Drink Chiwosuu Bloodsuck
Chill owep Nemurigusuri Sleep Powder
Blind Metsubushi Blinder [skil2]
Flash FURASSHUAI Flash Eye
Ink Sumi Ink
Gaze Noroi no Me Curse Eye
Gaze Yuuwaku no Me Seduction Eye
Riddle Nazonazo Riddle
Sing Utagoe Singing Voice
Gaze Sekika Nirami Stone Gaze
Gaze DESU Nirami Death Gaze
Drain Chikara wo Ubau Power Snatch
Stench Akushuu Stench
Sand Suna Jigoku Sand Hell
Tremble Furueru Tremble/Shiver
Electro Dengeki Electric Shock
Bother Matowaritsuku Coil Around
Web Ito Thread
Touch DOREINTACCHI Drain Touch
Kiss DOREINKISSU Drain Kiss
Flame Honoo Flame
Ice Reiki Cold Air
Thunder Inadzuma Lightning
Gas Dokugiri Poison Mist
Acid San Acid
Whirl Uzushio Whirling Tides
Steal Nusumi Steal
D-Beam Satsujin BIIMU Killer Beam
Fire FAIA Fire
Ice BURIZADO Blizzard
Elec SANDAA Thunder
Flare FUREA Flare
Stop DESU Death
Sleep SURIPURU Sleepel
S-Skin Sawaru to Seikika Touch and Stone
P-Skin Sawaru to MAHI Touch and Paralysis
P-Skin Sawaru to Doku Touch and Poison
Burning Sawaru to Yakedo Touch and Burn
Explode Jibaku Explode/Self-Destruct
Light Hikari Are Light Storm
Stone BUREIKU Break
Shell Kamegoura Turtle Shell
Shell Kara ni Hairu Retract into Shell
Drink Chiwosuu Bloodsuck
Chill Tsumetai Te Cold Hand
Pollen Doku Kafun Poison Pollen
Rocket ROKETTOPANCHI Rocket Punch
Beam Hakaikousen Destruction Beam
Melt Tokasu Melt/Dissolve
Sphere KURISUTARU Crystal
Mirror Kagebunshin Kagebunshin [skil3]
Kinesis TEREKINESHISU Telekinesis
P-Blast SAIKOBURASUTO Psycho Blast
Leech RAIFURIICHI Life Leech
Uncurse Joubutsu Rest in Peace [skil4]
ESP TEREPASHII Telepathy
Hypnos HYUPUNOSHISU Hypnosis
Barrier SAIKOBARIA Psycho Barrier
Mirror SAIKOMIRAA Psycho Mirror
Power SUUPAAPAWAA Super Power
Armor BODIAAMAA Body Armor
Gaze MAHI Nirami Paralysis Gaze
Stealth Fuiuchi Surprise Attack
Warning Keikai Vigilance
Forseen Yochinouryoku Precognition
[skil1]: Harite is an open-palm strike used by sumo wrestlers.
[skil2]: I.e., something like sand thrown in the opponent's eyes to blind
them.
[skil3]: Lit. "Shadow Double", a ninja technique of creating copies of
onesself.
[skil4]: Or "Enter Nirvana".
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]
Makaitoushi SaGa, Final Fantasy Legend, and all related names are
copyright 1989/1990 Squaresoft. This document is copyright 2009
Frank Force, aka Gouki of Borg.
