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Legends of Localization: Passport to MOTHER 2

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A companion piece to Legends of Localization Book 2: EarthBound, the Passport to MOTHER 2 is packed with all the information you need to experience MOTHER 2 (the Japanese version of EarthBound) for yourself!

This handy booklet features:

  • Lessons on how to read two Japanese writing systems (hiragana & katakana)
  • Character charts
  • Basic Japanese grammar rules
  • Dictionary of important words and phrases in MOTHER 2
  • Map and walkthrough of the Monkey Caves
  • Unusual tips and tricks for MOTHER 2
  • Tips on how to search for MOTHER 2 merchandise and info on Japanese websites
  • "Skill checks" - you'll be reading, pronouncing, and translating actual phrases from the game

Clyde "Tomato" Mandelin designed the Passport to MOTHER 2 as a guide to help ease beginners into the Japanese language, provide useful information to students already studying Japanese, and to give EarthBound fans a new way to experience the game!

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Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Eli ★★★★★

The side-by-side translation notes for MOTHER 2 are the whole reason I bought this, and they don't disappoint — seeing exactly what got changed for the English release is fascinating. It's a slim companion, but it's dense with detail and pairs perfectly with the main EarthBound book.

Edward ★★★★★

I picked this up after finishing the EarthBound companion book, and it's the perfect way to finally dig into MOTHER 2 in Japanese. The side-by-side comparisons of the original script versus the localization choices are genuinely eye-opening, especially for the naming changes I never noticed.

Carter C. ★★★☆☆

It's a decent companion if you're already deep into MOTHER 2, but honestly it leans too hard on the original EarthBound book. I wanted more standalone context on the Japanese version and got a lot of cross-referencing instead. The translation comparisons are solid, just not enough on their own.

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