Japanese Kirby Games are VERY Different - Region Break

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[@Cliffordlonghead]

😅😅

[@Cliffordlonghead]

First

[@Cliffordlonghead]

Awesome video

[@DataDrain02]

So... I gotta ask people reading the comments.... IS Buyee actually decent? Because not gonna lie. From what I understand, things like amiibo are WAY cheaper in Japan than the West.... (And well, nerdy merch in general.) Anyone try it? And if so... was it decent? Or are they one of those more shady sponsors?

[@alancalvillo6756]

Sweet

[@Blanco8x8]

I don't remember where I heard it from. But I believe that the Japanese box art for Kirby Super Star uses a wood texture because it is Japanese tradition to serve a high-quality product in a wooden box.

[@Sientir]

Now that you mention it, I recall hearing that somewhere, too. Maybe it was Sakurai-san's channel?

[@moonman4307]

​@Sientir i believe that information was also provided in the kirby super star interview of 2017 when the snes mini came out. I donut remember if that was a part of the video on sakurais channel tho

[@Nintenrock]

@@Sientir Yep, he talked about the fancy wooden box in his episode about marketing called "Paint an Accurate Picture of Your Game". He mentioned the idea for the box art was suggested by Shigesato Itoi too. He didn't go into too much details about why they went with the fancy wooden box, as it was obvious for the Japanese audience. However, one of the top comments in the English version of that episode explains that it resembles a Paulownia box, which in Japan is used for expensive gifts.

[@leaftune4427]

The Kirby 20th Anniversary Dream Collection also explains it, as the game case also uses the wooden box look.

[@ReiDaTecnologia]

Wood do be expensive homie

[@jamesprumos7775]

I'd love to see a dive into Japan only games!

[@Borialis]

I second that motion!

[@thegreatvalamir]

I vote in agreement!

[@TeruteruBozusama]

Agreed! They're an important part of Nintendo's history!

[@1xsandrax1]

That would be awesome! 😊

[@starmaster65]

I seventy-sixth this notion

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

America's cool and aggressive attitude that contrasted with Japan's all-loving, cutesy nature has always been a tradition for Kirby cover arts.

[@KairuHakubi]

i assume these days they bully them into changing it ahead of time

[@TheVicarstownSentinel]

KIRBY'S FUCKIN PISSED

[@LeviathanRX]

@@TheVicarstownSentinel and he finally got a gun

[@troywright359]

It hasn't ALWAYS been a tradition. Only since early 2000s. No SNES/NES/GB/N64 boxes show an angry Kirby. And in fact, angry Kirby was universal on 3DS with planet robobot and triple deluxe. And some games like Kirby Fighters 2

[@Shiromochimochi]

13:03 This is a traditional Japanese paulownia box (桐箱 Kiribako) A box that mainly stores important items and luxury items.

[@MarshallBanana-fh1qm]

It was a suggestion by Shigesato Itoi to match the whole "deluxe" theme on the name of the game! Sakurai mentioned this in one of his videos.

[@jonothanthrace1530]

"Please enjoy this Kirby Super Deluxe game cartridge, and also this bottle of Kirby Super Deluxe wine, 1996 vintage."

[@NathanielBarlam]

The Japanese box for Kirby Super Star is particularly cool because the wood design is meant to evoke a traditional high quality gift and it was designed by Shigesato Itoi (creator of Mother/Earthbound).

[@yellohammer8571]

Ah, I guess that would explain the minimalist design.

[@shinyagumon7015]

I think it's hilarious that they went through the trouble of changing the logo on the pixelated controller. 😂 You can't even read it, but it was important to them that this pixel mush *looked like* it would say Super Nintendo and not Super Famicom. That's dedication to details! Also, I would love to see you cover Japanese-exclusive NES games.

[@Smaxx]

I guess they had to change the buttons, so someone went all the way and do the rest, too.

[@ThunderToast97]

11:41 I’m fairly certain that is a Crepe! ^u^/ Both Crepe and Dango (the food it’s replacing) are starchy and sweet handheld snacks, both usually sold at carts or festivals! ^.^ *Furthermore, it’s in a fancy paper wrapping cone. That’s why it looks so colorful.

[@austincrook5304]

13:01 The Kirby 25th anniversary collection on the Wii came with a booklet that has a page explaining that the wooden box aesthetic was chosen because valuables are often stored in a wooden box like that in Japan-the same reason the anniversary collection’s box is styled that way, too.

[@RobertJW]

I would love to see some deep dives into Japan exclusive releases! Especially explanations of Famicom games that ended up in the English Switch Online NES?

[@esmooth919]

I actually appreciate some of those exclusive releases, because I never would have been able to play them otherwise...like that top down Zelda-looking game with the samurai

[@Pyr1t]

Another point on the differences of the controller art @ 10:26 : The US is the only controller with the concave X/Y buttons, and if you look closely, they colored the buttons specifically with lighting accents that show the convex A/B buttons and concave X/Y buttons. Additionally, the Japanese and Euro versions both have lighting accents showing they're all convex.

[@meetsnarf9051]

nice detail! thanks for pointing it out

[@YanntastischGER]

14:20 Also the European name of Kirby's Return To Dreamland is "Kirby's Adventure Wii".

[@wilkobadberg5272]

The Name is a great touch to the original NES Game "Kirbys Adventure". But its so sad that the Switch Remake in Europe is named after the US Version "Kirbys Return to Dream Land deluxe"... even though, the original Game in Europe was never called "Return to Dream Land". It should have been "Kirbys Adventure Wii deluxe". But it looks like they dont wanted to have the Word "Wii" in a Switch Game. Its even more sad because the japanese Game of this Remake DOES feature the Word "Wii" in its Name. "Hoshi no Kirby Wii deluxe".

[@BasementStudi0s]

so glad these are coming out even when yt is terrible at recommending stuff

[@GabePuratekuta]

YT: "You watched this already. How about watching it again?"

[@BasementStudi0s]

so true@@GabePuratekuta

[@VkngVd]

10:04 Not only did Shesez use screenshots showing Kirby disapproving of the U.S. controller, but doing the Rock Eyebrow too.

[@jugsyarts]

Something I didn't hear brought up here is that the JP (and PAL region) boxart for Triple Deluxe has a shotzo firing a projectile at the veiwer in the background that was removed in the USA boxart. Also PAL regions use the same boxart for Return to Dreamland that Japan has (game was also simply Kirby Adventure Wii in PAL regions)

[@JJMcCullough]

You should totally do more videos on Japan-only games. Talking about references to Japanese games present in US editions of other games would be very interesting as well. Like, I remember the character seen at 8:36 has a trophy in Smash Bros for GameCube.

[@YanntastischGER]

I love this format so much! It's so magical to see these regional differences since they are so rarely documented. Also because no game does this nowadays thanks to the internet (except china cencoring but that's a different story).

[@HybridAngelZero]

I always really enjoy Region Break! I also love that you got the EU versions of some of these, too. It's wild the attention to detail they went into in Super Star/Fun Pack. And I, personally, would love to see a video on Japan-only Nintendo published games

[@Gestrid]

I'd love to see some Japan-exclusive games!

[@fernando98322]

That entire segment for Yuyuki was incredible, I've never heard of it before. And I never made the connection that her appearance in DL3 was a reference to Journey to the West. That's why the "girl" Gooey has never reappeared in Kirby games, a franchise where anything and everything gets referenced years after. Astounding!

[@micheal7932]

I would love it if you covered more Japan-only games on this show. We missed out on so much growing up. I especially want to see the Ganbare Goemon series. Most of those games never made it out of Japan.

[@cencil6497]

8:37 Absolutely I would be interested in videos dedicated to games exclusively released on the Famicon that we didn't get on the NES. I had one of those 200 in 1 bootleg NES cartridges growing up that I played often, and many of the games on there were actually Famicon exclusives which I didn't realize until many years later. So I'm actually familiar with many of them, such as The Goonies 1, loved that game (we only received The Goonies 2 on NES)

[@DefinitivNichtSascha]

11:40 I think that's candy corn. I've always interpreted it as such, at least. 13:12 It's not supposed to be primitive looking. Quite the opposite, in fact. Sake and silverware often comes in these boxes made of paulownia wood, so the design is made to evoke a feeling of a prescious and high-quality product. Super Deluxe, if you will.

[@thecoldmage_]

I think exploring Japanese only games is a great idea. And I would say don't even limit yourself to just Nintendo games, there are plenty of JP exclusives from the 80's and 90's that would great to see some deeper coverage of. Also if you're looking for some more region break stuff, I think Seiken Densetsu 3/ Trials of Mana would be a good one. With Visions of Mana coming out this year, it would be cool to see some content on that.

[@BasVoet]

8:35 Yes! I’d LOVE to see that!!

[@gavinwigg8057]

YES

[@JoelTheParrot]

lumping in pink, aqua, and orange with "blues and pinks" is wild 9:54 REDDISH?!

[@Dariothehungry]

Your episodes are always dope. Great region break episode!

[@airyokama]

I love your Region Break segments. :D So glad to see one after a good while.

[@MelkiorMonster]

I'm always up for Kirby videos! :D A region exclusive video sounds cool too!

[@tedioustotoro4885]

Return to Dreamland also had a different name in Europe, it was called Kirby’s Adventure Wii. The remake was called Return to Dreamland though.

[@Alex-95-Gaming]

Playing four hours of an obscure game to get footage of one scene in a different game for something very minor is the kind of dedication I enjoy seeing on this channel. Yes, I'd like to see more of the Japanese games, too!

[@Alistuart]

I'm pretty sure the UK release of Kirby's Return To Dreamland used the Japanese artwork and the same name, just being called Kirby Wii, but I don't have my copy to hand to be able to double check.

[@lpfan4491]

It's called Adventure Wii.

[@Jinaria101]

That little green and yellow symbol was worn by Tamama in sgt frog and knowing what it means now it totally makes a lot of sense

[@CrystalxKyuubi]

Very happy to see the series again -- and with Kirbo!

[@UseTheBoost3D]

I thought I had decent knowledge about stuff like this with this series in particular, but I learned a lot! Great video

[@lyandraangel]

I primarly watch your Region Break series (I've only watched like one or two Boundery Breaks), so a Region Break subseries on region specific games is definitely something I'd be interested in.

[@tothedregs]

region breaks are some of my favourite videos ! so happy to see this one :)

[@Jerotero]

8:43 YES I always love learning about games and consoles from other regions I find it interesting how things like technology develops in different regions

[@meetsnarf9051]

great episode! I love these for older games like this

[@StormeTheCat]

I'd love to see some Japan exclusive videos featured on this channel! Breaking down everything like you do here to explain what's going on and the cultural differences to a western audience would be great! Especially Yuyuki, which sounds really interesting. I'd never heard of it before, but if it's another adaptation of Journey to the West then I'm curious to see how it plays out

[@MikeOShay]

Very fun! Nice work doing the extra research on that Journey to the West game. I'd love a video focusing on Japan-only games!

[@Srcsqwrn]

Always love your videos Shesez! I would be very happy to see things about games we didn't get in NA! I always love seeing game information. It really helps me. c:

[@evenoddprime]

@12:00 Thank you for explaining what the beginner driver sign is (Shoshinsha). I am going to buy one for my brother's 40th birthday. I feel like I have seen it elsewhere too but I can't think of where...

[@Kevinsyel]

Yes I am interested in dives into more Japanese exclusive Nintendo games. Also thanks for the explanation around Chow and Goku in Kirby's Dreamland 3.. I've always felt that mission had more lore than was let onto

[@goattrain]

This was a lot of fun! Thanks for showing off some neat differences :>

[@BasVoet]

Thanks Shesez! Love region break, this is going to be good!

[@P-P-Panda]

8:50 the way he hit that back 😭

[@steveluvscows2490]

Nightmare in Dream Land's boxart is also where the US releases started to use the more standardized logo first seen in Kirby: Right Back At Ya! and still used nowadays.

[@Keitoded]

The wooden look of the original Super Star box was actually referenced in the Kirby Dream Collection box art, specifically the game box versus the big box that had the game and the manual. It has the same wood look!

[@Dr_Mel]

The one vs two flowers in that level intro scene is definitely a sakurai perfectionism thing lol

[@slapmegaming3280]

Great vid my man!

[@onetnecghoti3473]

the peas in a pod is edamame(steamed soy beans)

[@JacktheRacoon]

I would definitely be interested in more Famicom exclusive games!! Great video!! Always love these Region Break videos!

[@The1Overmind]

Ty Shesez for the wonderful video and congrats on the sponsor!! 😊

[@andrewwood8056]

Great video man! And yes, I would be down to see Japan exclusive Famicom games!

[@KahnSig]

Hell yes! Let's see those deep dives!

[@ExeloMinish]

I'm also almost certain that west!Nightmare in Dream Land's cover is Right Back at Ya art instead of original game art, which is certainly an unique choice

[@1xsandrax1]

Would love to see you talk about different games and deep dive into them too, games from japan would be fun to see and learn more about! Now I want to play Yu Yuki! A region break episode would be awesome about that sort of stuff!

[@angelriverasantana7755]

A video series about Japan only games and series would be a great companion piece to this!! Go forth, Shesez!!

[@guguig9746]

I thought I knew quite a lot about region differences from Kirby. I was wrong. Thanks for an amazing work!

[@jorgedanielaguiar2936]

Love this series!

[@Dewani90]

I dunno if you noticed this, maybe it was a very subtle reference, but in Kirby64 they referenced both Chao and the pink goey girl with the hairdoes of the fairy queen and the fairy that goes with you on adventures.

[@uncledot1868]

Great video! I had no idea they had switched out Chao with the she-blob for the U.S. version of Kirby's Dreamland 2! And I like the idea of tackling Nintendo games that never left Japan!

[@kirbappealcast]

So many cool differences and details!! You could absolutely do an entire video on the localization differences in Kirby: Star Allies...

[@WhispyWoods.]

Appreciate the time and dedication it took to realize all these differences and the references to a separate game!

[@Pownchao]

YES! I ALWAYS WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GAMES LIKE YUYUKI! Thanks for the short lesson!🙏

[@catluvr2]

I love Kirby, and I'd love to see whatever you want to make for videos.

[@PLAYER42_ready]

I absolutely would love you to cover Japanese only games maybe even a few that do have English releases but either came out later or have multiple distinct versions of the same game

[@thedoiseinyourwalls]

I was hoping you would do this game! Thank you!

[@CanoliDealer]

Always interested to see some region exclusive games explored

[@Sientir]

Kirby's great! My first encounter with him was actually in Smash 64 (where he was my main), with my first Kirby game being Crystal Shards. It was a surprise when I played other Kirby games that power combining wasn't the norm!

[@nate567987]

or powers in the case for the first game

[@Sientir]

@@nate567987Yeah! It's wild to think that something so iconic for Kirby wasn't actually in the first Kirby game.

[@Insertgenericusernamehere809]

0:19 For anyone wondering, that existed in Japanese version 1.0, but was later patched in a Japanese exclusive Cartridge revision.

[@1WolfFan]

"Region Stretch" - Where we basically play a game that never made it out of a specific region... but it was entertaining enough that a wider audience might appreciate it too. ;)

[@JerryLantz]

Would love to see Japan exclusive games. Also, I spent so much time playing Super Star with my brother when we were kids. Milky Way Wishes was definitely our favorite. I remember finding the secret levels for the first time

[@crossproduct42]

I love Region Break! Thanks for the upload ❤ Any chance of doing Mother vs EarthBound Zero vs EarthBound Beginnings?

[@piratebear3126]

I have the Kirby 25th anniversary collection for Wii and it has the same burnt wood cover art as JP Kirby Superstar on the internal Wii case. Cool to see that it originated from my favorite game of the series.

[@Tukaro]

13:12 lol as you were showing the box differences I thought "I wonder when he started getting angry for America" and then you immediately went into the subject. Well done! 14:33 whoa, TerminalMontage is a member, that's v. cool!

[@VTRcomics]

Seeing content that covers Japan only games would be incredible because it's still breaking the boundaries of a region's borders, and giving us all at home a chance to look at how different stuff is in Japan. Also, the history of the girl Gooey like shocked me. Sure sprites aren't character models but I could never imagine something like that happening even on the N64, let alone today. Your videos never disappoint, Shesez!

[@TommyDeonauthsArchives]

No joke, i was thinking about an eventual Region Break on Kirby games such as Super Star Duluxe Fun Pak the other day, and lo and behold, we finally got one!

[@NacZR]

I noticed on the part where you mention the fact that the game mentions the purple buttons on the UK version that they also kept the American spelling of “gray” where for the UK it should be “grey”.

[@Scott-un7lc]

Hell yes mate, I would love to see other games I may have missed that never got a western release

[@thaMANSTA]

You missed one really cool thing about the NES game: they also released a French Canadian version, with all of the in game text changed.

[@ArcRay20]

its always interesting to see somebody take an inquisitive dive into games we never got here.

[@MrShotgunWaffles]

7:45 100% hands down convinced he said "Hirby" instead of "Kirby" here lol 😤😤

[@NovaBalbuena]

I love your content, keep up the good work (also I would Love to see the japan exclusives)

[@nortellireon1905]

yes, I'd love to see more Japan only releases

[@spicysquire3521]

This video was really fun! I'm 100% down for videos on Japan exclusive games as well!

[@silverarch0633]

Would love a boundary break on forgotten land tbh, especially since you have apparently never covered Kirby before!

[@TigirlakaLaserwolf6]

1. YES i would love japanese-only games! Definitely a huge interest of mine 2. but i think another neat idea might be covering games based on Journey to the West. miiiiight be a bit more niche of an audience, though. i have some sort of fascination with it. It's like if in the west, there were like 50 shows/books/games that were all just really really weird adaptations of The Odyssey/The Illiad

[@FoxMan_FF]

Yes, _absolutely._ Please talk more about the HAL Labs/Nintendo games we never got, because a lot of them are actually super interesting to learn about!

[@NonisLuck]

I love these ❤ Hope your channel is doing better

[@akaeureka_]

in regards to japanese only games, or any region locked game for that matter, i'd love to see some things dedicated to documenting them! i was actually curious what your thoughts were on Yuyuki while you were describing it!

[@NuevaBestia]

6:20 The Famicom Disk System wasn't the equivalent of the NES in Japan. The Famicom was. We never got to see the equivalent of the Famicom Disk System in Japan because it failed before it could localize for international audiences like America.

[@Jo65747]

Really interesting video, great content. Well done! 👍

[@confkins]

Great video Shesez!

[@faelich]

Yes! A dive into Japan only games would be awesome!

[@MegaPuffycat]

Awesome vid, woah! “Wooden” boxart is absolutely dope

[@jacquelineliu2641]

6:20 FDS is not the equivalent of NES lol. It's an addon to the actual equivalent of the NES, the Famicom.

[@Shadow2237]

13:58 There is still a difference in the Triple Deluxe box art because if you look in the japanese version you'll notice there's a cannon on the left side of the screen but in the US screen it was removed

[@SlobbyMcSlob]

Oh man Shesez, you will never guess! I actually came across a copy of that Wukong game in a convention floor for a simple $8. No shipping, no Buyee, no needing to use your shilling codes. Within hours, it was sitting with my other Famicom games. Life is coincidental.