Why is JP video game box art SO MUCH BETTER?!

[@Peebs]

Was this video just an excuse to show off my Japanese game collection? Yes. Hope you like it! Thanks for watching. :)

[@NancyLightboss001]

Hi peebs

[@maximiliankonecki5805]

And no one is complaining, keep them coming Peebs

[@Peebs]

@@NancyLightboss001 hi :)

[@NancyLightboss001]

@@Peebs :3

[@snuit4744]

Hi again, again Peebs

[@bluelfsuma]

Can't forget how a lot of box art in the US changes characters' expressions from happy to angry. Lotsa Kirby games come to mind, specifically.

[@emilyh7971]

Tbh that confuses me. Are happy faces less marketable or something?

[@paragonyoshi4237]

@@emilyh7971 I guess even back then, drama sold.

[@acid-angel]

@@emilyh7971 i think marketers just thought that angry faces were tough so if tough ppl ppl will buy, if smiley ppl ppl wont buy because they arent tough and badass, idk tho that's just me

[@chanhjohnnguyen1867]

Only a handful of them have angry faces. Most American Kirby boxes keep the smile

[@FlavioThepianist]

I guess they want Kirby to look cute over here

[@samuelkernsteffen5027]

Im glad peebs is celebrating Donkey Kong December like everyone should be

[@jfinle6283]

I can’t believe it’s monkey Kong december

[@polkadi]

Say he won't do it, he'll do it every day.

[@jfinle6283]

@@polkadi bubba Dubba dubba bubba dubba duh

[@Maspkad008]

Wait I thought it as donkey expand dong December 😔

[@daltonharmon1018]

As an smt fan ima have to disagree with you and state that it's demifiend december

[@weirdproq]

14:23 @Toasty He's singing "Welcome to Mario Land" from Mario Party 2. I'm surprised you don't recognize it.

[@captainjet-pack]

Gotta love how they gave megaman a gun in the US box art.

[@marinedragon]

GET EQUIPPED WITH GLOCK

[@Remember_Baker]

Only thing more american would be if they gave megaman a cheeseburger and fries.

[@thezombieonyourlawn3023]

@@Remember_Baker and also a gun

[@SgtSega]

Well to be fair, the name Mega Man makes no sense in the west with the original design of Mega Man, which is a kid. Heck in one version of concept art, he was gonna be called Rock Kid instead of Rock Man. So the art was beefed up to make him look more macho. BUT it's so poorly done and phoned in. My guess is Capcom wasn't taking it seriously enough in the US. Let's face it. The first Mega Man wasn't the best game in the series. Nobody even expected it to get sequels. Mega Man II actually had 2 different box arts in the US. That shows some more effort. It got better from MM3 onward.

[@Gaffonium]

I love that this video is just PBG justifying spending hundreds of dollars in boxed-in games. Like, I can imagine he saying to his wife "I ordered them for a video! It's for work! sheeeeeesh..."

[@Peebs]

Nah, I just have to buy her a Harvest Moon game here and there and she's fine with it. ;)

[@swswangel]

@@Peebs Your wife is just like me fr fr

[@totz_the_plaid9625]

While I prefer the Japanese box art for a lot of games, I actually like the logo-centric art for the Zelda series her in North America. It kinda feels like they're covers to books of ancient legend when the series follows that pattern.

[@weegaboo]

Might I also suggest throwing in a few PAL boxes? They aren't as good as the Japanese ones usually, but they're WAY different.

[@JoakimOtamaa]

Caddicarus made a comparison video between NTSC and PAL, it's pretty neat.

[@WJCTechyman]

Peebs, you can play Super Famicom games on your North American SNES. You just remove two pieces of plastic in the cart slot. The systems are identical, tech spec wise. It's a bit more complex between NTSC and PAL games though, since those ran two completely different resolutions, refresh rates and internal clock speeds.

[@mattb6522]

It is really interesting that a lot of Japanese box art during the NES through N64 era had a more artistic flair compared to the American versions. The American box art just seems like a by-the-numbers template (especially the back of the box) and doesn't have the same design punch as the Japanese ones.

[@joetrotter2072]

Long time fan, but this is my first peebs video, you’ve done such a good job of mixing the styles of the old community with your classic style. Much love!

[@LasagnaTheArtist]

I absolutely adore the editing in this video. It makes it so much more entertaining, mad props to the editor!

[@Espen5145]

I think F-Zero X’s box art is night and day. The Japanese box art is superior in every way

[@Chachi97]

I love watching people show their collections, especially games, animation and movies! I'd love to see more of your collection! I never thought about collecting Japanese game copies, but I might pick that up once I've filled out more of my current game collection

[@shutupsprinkles]

1:56 LOL THE FREAKING BLUE SKY THUMBNAILS oh my gosh ahahaha

[@ZereWasTaken]

The holographic look of the OG Widneaker box is crazy good. I’m so glad they brought that into the launch screen of HD on the Wii U. I didn’t even know the OG box had that pinkish-blue cover for the longest time and that it was introduced with HD, but man. Really wish we got that box instead of the really weird gold one.

[@nookybar]

it's interesting to me the different design senses and aesthetic between japanese and western graphic designers. western box art is more nostalgic to me, but a lot of the japanese box art looks a lot more thought out to me and aesthetically pleasing to older me? Like, I actually prefer the windwaker gold box art because it's maybe my favourite childhood gamecube game and looking at the cover sparks fuzzy nostalgia feels within me when i see it.

[@leonbabic7185]

I do like the western art as well, and not just because of nostalgia. But I like the japanese Wind Waker box art just way more. It perfectly encapsulates the design of the game, and it elevates the emotional impact that game has on me when I see it.

[@missingindy]

6:29 OH MY GOD, ITS SLIMECICLE!

[@snuit4744]

14:26 I think this is welcome to Mario land from Mario party 2. How couldn’t you hear that Toasty? That singing is beautiful!

[@Logandroid]

Seeing the back of the Majora’s Mask box unlocked a core memory of sitting in the car as a kid and pouring over the screenshots again and again, my imagination running wild as I wondered what the hell the context could possibly be. Especially for the screaming Zora Link face.

[@cmmiles000]

Chrono Trigger has to be one of the best examples of this. The Japanese art is just the whole crew looking great in their Toriyama style. The American art, while very iconic, is completely wrong in that Marle uses water magic, not fire. That art came from an original demo screenshot when Marle was seen using fire instead of ice. Also, the Japanese box is another pure white background.

[@wesnohathas1993]

It's not entirely inaccurate as Marle's magic actually does look more like fire in-game when using the triple tech that is illustrated on the box art.

[@Feurns]

One of my favourite bits you made was referencing Ramon Sessions in your Hey You Pikachu video. I always thought that was a hilariously obscure NBA player to bring up that would fly right over 99.9% of peoples heads, but for the 0.1% like me who caught it, it was just fantastic. I actually got a signed Ramon Sessions 8x10 really just because of that moment.

[@inukaiya1509]

So true, many Japanese box art are so much cooler then ours.

[@vtlovely2423]

yeah

[@lucinae8512]

Especially the NES, where Japanese and many PAL covers had colorful anime style covers, while North American covers were often so 'Merica (Hammerin' Harry) or just plain weird (Mega Man). During the 5th generation Western companies demanded everything be 3D in and out of the game, causing most to age poorly, while Japan continued the trend of great 2D covers that I still love to this day.

[@astrowolvez]

And Europe, so many of there’s are so much better.

[@hwebsite4720]

@@astrowolvez could you give me some examples?

[@devindavis8405]

Don't forget that horrible classic mega man waster box art it's terrible

[@vaethia8908]

6:29 charlie caught me so off guard- please add a jumpscare warning

[@DemiTrusdale3]

All I know is that in America.., Kirby is angry. While in Japan, he’s happy. Understandable.

[@MadamFoogie]

Man, Peebs. I was reluctant to watch this one, because the subject seemed a little dull. But I swear, your energy and editing skills can make pretty much anything interesting. You and Brutalmoose share this weird talent.

[@hmuphilly9129]

Casual gamer spotted

[@Belphegirl]

The editing is done by SirToasty, give him the credit not Austin

[@MadamFoogie]

@@Belphegirl My bad. All hail SirToasty for his editing prowess!

[@MadamFoogie]

@@hmuphilly9129 Don't be mean, I'm trying to give compliments. TT~TT

[@ethanrabbitts9906]

The US Mario Party box art always confuses me cause the die being near the logo always makes me think it's Mario Party 3

[@SgtSega]

Same here. lol

[@watermelonking04]

I don't know who edits this but they're doing amazing

[@Kaboodie]

Hi Peebs! Love your videos!

[@banshee46]

Probably someone's said it over the past year, but in SMBRPG the sword's name isn't Smithy. The TV commercial referred to it as "Smithy the Sword" but Smithy was the name of the final boss. The sword's name is Exor

[@shadowschneetheotakugamer]

Man I love the editing. Nice work Toasty.

[@ConLinArts]

There is actually an alternate cover for Japanese Majoras Mask, it does not have the all red square at the bottom and it has Link Riding Epona with all the forms Link has through the game along with the bosses in the rainbow color style in the background! I think that one looks slightly better!

[@leonbabic7185]

I just wrote a way to long comment explaining that as well, lol

[@hackymchackerman]

DUDE i would love to see more of this i enjoy your enjoyment

[@jjones2850]

I think the box art here is the way it is because of the thought that people like simplistic art and screenshots

[@nonimportant]

14:27 Toasty, he’s doing the main menu music from Mario Party 2 where Toad is asking you what you want to do. Peebs is doing it slightly fast

[@Sylveonismyicon]

Wow, Toasty going in raw with the edits on this vid, I love it.

[@itsjustr0wan]

3:09 really good box art, this is top tier stuff

[@itsjustr0wan]

0:10 AAAAAh the clips!!! 😍

[@tristongodwin5845]

Game box art is really interesting I respect you for dedicating a whole video to it 👍

[@InvaderIceStrike]

2:36 I believe KK is saying “Hitori yori Futari” which, according to Google translate, means “Two is better than one”. Considering Hitori and Futari literally mean one person and two people respectively, it’s probably referring to multiplayer being added in the GameCube version.

[@J4keJ]

“I don’t see anything about wind waker that says gold” What about the triforce lmao

[@c-puff]

Glad I’m not the only person who has had the Donkey Kong December song stuck in their head for days now.

[@db_524]

I also like collecting myself, I have a collection of teddy bears. I also like box arts, album covers, and art in general.

[@JoltJackelope]

I like to collect troll dolls

[@SuperWHIIITE]

This was super fun to watch. I'm already hype for a part 2 soon. 👍

[@watcherfox9698]

I think the back facing pikachu is seeing the other side of the pikachu on the front. Which I think is kinda neat.

[@Draco7811]

I believe that's the menu music from mario party 2 he's singing. Pretty clear to anyone who's heard it I feel like

[@MrHdog111]

My favorite youtuber!

[@justcallmepeas]

Just slimcicle just in the background as Cornelius Cornwall got me

[@DB-sy4zo]

The triforce is the thing in wind waker that screams gold.

[@aaronharris8251]

Time to watch Hey You Pikachu again

[@AirDeRienMontreal]

He is singing the selection menu at the start of mario party 2 "Welcome to mario land"

[@lowzibojine]

The use of doctor princess has given me much joy

[@chocov1233]

I haven't watched a Peanut Butter Gamer video in many years. But I am glad I watched thia, it was entertaining and reminded me of when I used to watch your content back in the day. Thanks for reading my comment and God bless you. :^)

[@GalaxyWisp]

Toasty really worked overtime on the editing for this one 👍

[@leonbabic7185]

There's actually another version of the Japanese Majora's Mask box. The one Peebs has is actually the later revised one. Originally, the game was released in japan as two versions, a Limited big box version with an expansion pak included, and a regular one. Both had different box art. (The big box actually just contained the normal box, plus an expansion pak, so you actually got both pieces of art.) The bundle version had the same art as the revised regular edition that Peebs has, but without the giant expansion pak disclaimer. The original regular edition had Link riding on Epona instead. Later on, they stopped printing the bundle version, and they changed the regular box art to the bundle versions' instead. Also, both original boxes just had a tiny expansion pak disclaimer in a corner on the front. When Nintendo changed the art for later print runs, they added that GIANT disclaimer for clarity. Majora's Mask was the most, and the only really popular expansion pak game in Japan. Nintendo probably got more than a few complaints at the time from customers who didn't realize they needed the pak until they got home and tried to play the game. So they added that new and improved impossible to overlook disclaimer banner. Made the box uglier though.

[@mapleman95]

This is a really cool video idea. Loved it and the humour you brought.

[@PaperWorldManShoji]

Funny you mention that. In JakeEye’s newest episode of 50 Ways to die in Minecraft, one death is American Video Game Box Arts

[@ninjaneb1]

1:53 *Looks at thumbnail of the video* Yup, checks out.

[@MegaPokeman1]

@Toasty 14:24 Peebs is singing the theme from the Mario Party 2 main menu (or main lobby if you prefer)

[@Kaden216]

The Hey You, Pikachu video on PBG's main channel is actually one of my favorite videos he's ever done, so I have to confess that probably at least like 50 views on it are from me alone. xD

[@Tacomaz125]

Am i the only one that heard him call it a "Thumbnail" at 15:35?? 😂

[@musicgirl224]

What K.K. is saying on the front of the Japanese Animal Crossing box is related to the general theme of the front of the box, which is pushing the added (multiplayer) features. I'm assuming this is because in Japan this was technically the second release of the original Animal Crossing game, the first being on the N64. K.K. is saying "two people are better than one", which is the first line of the text above his head, which reads "Two people are better than one, four people are better than two, a lot are better than four." The text over Kapp'n's head basically said "All sorts of things were added in the plus version."

[@atmmachine11]

Out of the Harvest Moon games, I only ever owned Magical Melody as a kid for gamecube. Ann was the character I chose to marry so I'm glad Peebs has finally come around. :')

[@o_oo_o1812]

i just picture that he gives the editor footage from three different cameras an hour long each and says "make video good"

[@unfortunatealpaca]

Kk slider says something like「from 1 person to 2 people.」The text above him also says「from 1 person to 2 people, from 2 people to 4 people, from 4 people to... a lot」 It might be talking about villagers but I havent played animal crossing so I dont know

[@ShieldRetro]

6:01 I like to think peebs smoked a joint or something before recording, and this was the exact moment he realized he’s mangled

[@GlutenFreeStudios]

One day I hope to posses a game collection as big as yours

[@aurafox1]

He was singing the menu theme in MP2.

[@Harry-mb4cs]

So in Australia (and I guess Europe) we have the Japanese cover for Wind WakerHD but with English text. So it's not always the Western covers being bad, it's also just America being America by changing everything for the sake of being different

[@Xatzimi]

The PAL curse is getting the better box art in exchange for pointless name changes (and sometimes worse builds)

[@Painocus]

@@Xatzimi I mean we also sometimes get better builds because we usually get the games last. On the other hand we also tend to get it after it has been through all the weird censorship restrictions of both Japan and the US. On the other, other hand at-least we got France to make up for that.

[@GalaxyWisp]

7:05 Actually the sword's name is officially Exor apparently, he's basically a imposing figure that Smithy resides within in his own personal factory of a world (also the mouth is named Neosquid for literally who-knows-what-reason). 14:23 It's the main menu of Mario Party 2

[@Xandir47]

7:05 No Peebs, the sword's name is Exor. Smithy is the diabolical Santa Claus-looking guy at the end of the game.

[@King_Tuft]

Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks have amazing Japanese box art

[@Tacomaz125]

Best way to relax after a stressful day at work 🖤 i love when peebs talks about stuff from japan. In my top 3 video types from this particular channel

[@wildheartrazorfang6]

Ok but the Slimecicle reference tho. Hilarious. Good job Toasty

[@Vintagesonic1]

0:17 You have a Maison Ikkoku poster. I see... You're a man of culture as well. *_Such an underrated anime from the 80s. Rumiko the GOAT._*

[@kyiore]

Peebs....the Hey You, Pikachu box from Japan..... On the back, Pikachu is facing away because you turned the box around. On the front, it is facing you, so it is as if you are holding Pikachu (the box) and turned them around! It is a great design, in my opinion. A small detail but a great one nonetheless!

[@dimitribottjen2495]

14:23 He's singing an off-key, fast remix of the title theme from Mario Party 2

[@TalosParoxi]

peebs, the dark gold color on the zelda games is supposed to be the triforce colour

[@shutupsprinkles]

0:11 The inclusion of this clip absolutely made my day better

[@eckitronix]

Peach's Birthday Cake...Mario Party and New Super Mario Bros. Wii...how old is Princess Peach?

[@virgiliocastanhonegrao265]

You should see Symphony of the Night's box art difference... Is screaming

[@gagankaur6982]

Never thought I'd see my two favourite youtubers in the same video 6:28. This is truly a blessed day

[@Belphegirl]

“On the thumbnail” You know you’ve been a KZbinr for too long when

[@linkis20]

14:27 Mario Party 2 - Welcome to Mario Land

[@trentsticles6198]

11:57 I wonder what DK said that was so bad it had to be censored

[@YBlackThunderY]

i literally can't think of anything in the game that is gold. um how about the triforce?

[@benknight6516]

You keep bringing up hey you pikachu.... would definitely enjoy a let's play of it lol

[@Vic_Coco]

Harvest Moon music is triggering since Peebs hasn’t played in awhile

[@marinedragon]

Japanese Kirby is shaped like a friend. North American Kirby woke up and chose violence this morning.

[@doommustard8818]

Peebs said "vhs" without feeling the need to explain what that is and it triggered my PTSD

[@Matt-Hazel]

Come here for peebs, stay for toasty's editing.

[@AceTrainerX3]

16:33 Eh, don't worry Danté; it's a big fat warning that the game needs the N64 Memory Expansion pack. Peebs' copy was the non-bundle version of Majora's Mask, after all.

[@col.choros3966]

I think we threw all the our N64 boxes away because they got too torn up. Sadge

[@yoshikoopa9545]

14:27 Pretty sure he’s singing the Got an item theme from the game

[@johnnymind4151]

Nice collection of Japanese games Peebs! I managed to get some myself, especially Gamecube (I have Wind Waker too) and Wii ones and yes, the box art is usually way better! I also saw some of those on my Japanese guide books. 2:34 It says "Better two people than one", which is written even above him with additional lines "Better two people than one, better four than two, better a lot than four", it's apparently Animal Crossing's Japanese ad slogan. Please do ask if you're curious about more things written in Japanese, box art or not! 7:03 Exor, Smithy is the final boss. 7:53 It's sadly region locked at least for us in Europe, I've tried with some Japanese cartridges I somehow got (I think two were Sailor Moon games and one Captain Tsubasa?). 14:24 Should be part of the music that plays during the intro sequence!

[@itsjustr0wan]

1:50 oh trust me we know you like the blue sky with the clouds peebs xD

[@AstralHammer]

I like Japan's rectangular boxes lol. They also used to box alot of games o.o some of those Japanese PC games have wild art.

[@Kapputmacher]

well, since you said it, hey you pikachu literally brought me to your channel xD so props for that i guess

[@mariosefthimiades7509]

Please make a part 2

[@biryaniboy7587]

@ 14:23, he’s singing one of the board game maps from Mario Party 2… I forget which one though.