EarthBound / MOTHER 2 Translation Comparison: Names

Character Names

A number of characters had their names changed during the localization process. Here’s a list of them. There’s so much text in the game that this list may not be 100% complete.

Also note that some of these changes were done intentionally, but others weren’t.

Japanese Version (basic translation)English Translation
GyiygGiygas
PorkyPokey
ChibiKing
Lier HorandoLier X. Agerate
BunbuunBuzz Buzz
Anburami MinchAloysius Minch
G.H. PirkleB.H. Pirkle
Itako DogRuffini
TonchikiEverdred
Tonzura BrothersRunaway Five
Mr. DogfoodMr. Poochyfud
Mani Mani DevilMani Mani Statue
TassieTessie
GaussMaxwell
Balloon MonkeyBubble Monkey
Tarai JabuTalah Rama
Petenella GiovanniPenetella Giovanni
Ooshio HeihachirouTomas Jefferson
Monomotchi MonotolyGeldegarde Monotoli
Mr. RicebowlMr. Spoon
Shouji MochiiGeorge Montague
Chuuji MochiiGerardo Montague
SarudonnaMonkanna
Yamada SaruoMan K. Man
EtsukoElectra
Reso’cha RichmondRisosha Richmonde
Rum RaisinRam Raisin
Yi-Si-QiPoo’s master / no name
Mr. ChopstickMr. Fork
Spear ManNoble Warrior
Return of BelchMaster Barf
Gumi TribeTenda Tribe
E-go SutekkiAy-go Stikke
(not named)Nico
Mr. ColormanMr. Prettyman

Place Names

A number of locations had their names changed as well. Here’s a list of them.

Japanese Version (basic translation)English Translation
Nusutto ParkBurglin Park
Boris’ BarJackie’s Cafe
PankuPunk-Sure
Grateful Dead ValleyPeaceful Rest Valley
ThreekThreed
Lake TassLake Tess
Topollo TheaterTopolla Theater
Ranma / RammaDalaam
ScarabiScaraba
Lumine HallLumine Hole (sometimes)
Continent in the Depths of the EarthLost Underworld
Lunatics for LifeThe Lazy Cowpoke Stop’n Go

Other Names

Some other stuff was changed too:

Japanese Version (basic translation)English Translation
Cheese SandwichFuzzy Pickles
Super Ultra Sambo Mambo martial artsSuper Ultra Mambo-Tango-Foxtrot martial arts
Twoson TribuneTwoson Today
Parental Care CommitteeP.O.O.P (Parents Opposing Obsession Plan)
Zombie WorldZombie Herald
Instant Energy MachineInstant Revitalizing Device
MOTHER 3EarthBound 2
Katsuman (restaurant in Tokyo)(edited out)
Monopoly(edited out)
Tokyo OndoTake Me Out to the Ballgame
Space TunnelPhase Distorter
Apple of WisdomApple of Enlightenment
Gunma PrefectureDakota
Substance XYZZexonyte