Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dive into Dark Aspects of the official MOTHER 2/EarthBound novel by author Saori Kumi, as presented by Shigesato Itoi! Learn the reason behind Ness' father being absent from his life, how Giygas takes Pokey as a host, and why Lucas & Jeff might want to attend group therapy together in this [hawk]eye-opening analysis!
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Sources & further reading:
Translation
⍟ Nyaasu Nekoban's website
nyaasunobouken.com
Fan art
► "No blue song wanted", "Russian Roulette", & "Reconciliation" by BluegirlWoomy
deviantart.com/bluegirlwoomy
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► Ness left in the dust by kenisu
► Hotel Threed neon sign by HAK2
► Pokey car sprite by Pigmask Private
web.archive.org/web/20131115090526/http://novel.fobby.net/fanart
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► Illustrate the MOTHER 2 Novel contribution by Aangie
► Hotel Thread postcard by AnnK
► Tendas, Pokey drifting, Hotel Threed mural, and Jeff in hyper wheelchair by Lukas17
► Pokey taunting Ness from car by Mattesp
web.archive.org/web/20130817012105/http://forum.starmen.net/forum/Fan/Forum/OPEN-PROJECT-Illustrate-the-Official-MOTHER-2-Novel
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► Trash Burger by ethereal-kohaku reddit.com/r/earthbound/comments/akyj3e/im_not_the_greatest_artist_but_i_tried_to_draw
► Ness’ Mom by Echoperson
reddit.com/r/earthbound/comments/87jd9t/i_drew_nesss_mom
► Ness & Lucas comic by FizTheAncient
deviantart.com/fiztheancient/art/Trash-Burgers-85436233
► Mani Mani by プンチョ
pixiv.net/en/artworks/67022922
► "Gear" Inktober by Nyaasu
twitter.com/NyaasuNekoban/status/1586886196638220288
Images
⍟ MOTHER 2 Enix gamebook scans by Orange & Echoes of Mother Forever
mother4ever.net/art-mother2
⍟ EarthBound sprites ripped by Bacon, Depressed Mario, M. Bison, Random Talking Bush, Matheus123, SmithyGCN, and Tonberry2k for the Spriters Resource
spriters-resource.com/snes/earthbound
⍟ Ness's Adventure Memoirs manga translated by kenisu, scans by Satsy (on a long hiatus)
tumblr.com/mothermangascans
⍟ Chef's hat
itempics-tigerchef.netdna-ssl.com/Chef-Works-CHAT-Poly-Cotton-White-Chef-Hat-168804_medium.jpg
⍟ IRL Meteorite Car
craighill01.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/oct-09-peekskill-meteor-car.jpg
⍟ Eiffel 65 cover art
discogs.com/ko/release/3188319-Eiffel-65-Blue
⍟ Leg bracers
pool.hesperian.org/w/images/a/ab/DVC_Ch58_Page_543-6.png
⍟ Lion & cub
pexels.com/photo/animal-cute-fur-africa-40803
⍟ All other stock photos used are free for commercial use via Pixabay
pixabay.com
⍟ Mani Mani Hobonichi merch photos by ずぼらいたーゆいきのずぼらマガジン and こむっとさん
yukwi.com/mother-4-20210720
mobile.twitter.com/Goldeen_Lv29/status/1519986687564156929
⍟ Playground vault bar
freeoutdoorfitness.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Riverdale-Park-101221.jpg
Footage
⍟ MOTHER 4 teaser archived by Ryan Jordan
youtube.com/watch?v=c5X3OQm08MA
⍟ The Giftman Chronicles (EB hack) footage by Rowe Reviews
youtu.be/1Lczx_LQWHE
⍟ POLLYANNA: An Animated Earthbound Tribute by SaganYee
youtube.com/watch?v=-hVuv7mDNqM&t=195s&ab_channel=SaganYee
⍟ Chewy livestream (EarthBound Bash) by Fangamer
youtu.be/HaQLqrSxM40
⍟ "Wendy's Grill Skills"
archive.org/details/Wendys.Grill.Skills.1989.Other.Xvid-CG
⍟ Ferrari on Fire by Jordi Gumbau Ciurana
youtube.com/watch?v=vMRPNNCrqjA
⍟ "Goodnight SpongeBob" uploaded by Times 2005
youtube.com/watch?v=eVIBFFNhbuM
⍟ Wii Unfit by Poofesure
youtu.be/RrG4nopGsOo
⍟ Fish chasing hot dog by Village FishingTube
youtu.be/UJhC-p6r7NQ
⍟ Tying a sailor’s knot by NightHawkInLight
youtube.com/watch?v=Q9NqGd7464U
⍟ Wicked Witch melting uploaded by Eagle Burger
youtube.com/watch?v=6n0wMeOdpg4
⍟ Kirby Right Back At Ya opening uploaded by The Technical Miracle
youtube.com/watch?v=bI0BfuNmUVY
⍟ "Bionic Burger" clip by KGPT-26
youtube.com/watch?v=RYmolJ90lQQ
⍟ "Bio Burger" clip by October
youtube.com/watch?v=-xo0xSDfzQc
⍟ The Hobbit melting statue uploaded by DOGHEIST
youtube.com/watch?v=O9nD5sBojhA
⍟ Smash Bros. Dungeon Man clip by Masahiro Sakurai
youtu.be/NBXt-Uq7dHg
⍟ Barney parade float uploaded by DelhiTheCat
youtube.com/watch?v=epgXuMB1sF8
⍟ The Exorcist clip uploaded by Movie Clip Microcosm
youtube.com/watch?v=prNBJb6aWCg
⍟ Mario Sluggers clip uploaded by New Challenger
youtube.com/watch?v=dbbU9X5Jg0I
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#mother2 #earthbound #supernintendo
Dive into Dark Aspects of the official MOTHER 2/EarthBound novel by author Saori Kumi, as presented by Shigesato Itoi! Learn the reason behind Ness' father being absent from his life, how Giygas takes Pokey as a host, and why Lucas & Jeff might want to attend group therapy together in this [hawk]eye-opening analysis!
⍟ Subscribe: youtube.com/c/ThaneGaming?sub_confirmation=1
Consider supporting me on Patreon! You'll receive a special shout-out in the credits, and access to exclusive behind-the-scenes stuff! patreon.com/ThaneGaming
Sources & further reading:
Translation
⍟ Nyaasu Nekoban's website
nyaasunobouken.com
Fan art
► "No blue song wanted", "Russian Roulette", & "Reconciliation" by BluegirlWoomy
deviantart.com/bluegirlwoomy
_
► Ness left in the dust by kenisu
► Hotel Threed neon sign by HAK2
► Pokey car sprite by Pigmask Private
web.archive.org/web/20131115090526/http://novel.fobby.net/fanart
_
► Illustrate the MOTHER 2 Novel contribution by Aangie
► Hotel Thread postcard by AnnK
► Tendas, Pokey drifting, Hotel Threed mural, and Jeff in hyper wheelchair by Lukas17
► Pokey taunting Ness from car by Mattesp
web.archive.org/web/20130817012105/http://forum.starmen.net/forum/Fan/Forum/OPEN-PROJECT-Illustrate-the-Official-MOTHER-2-Novel
_
► Trash Burger by ethereal-kohaku reddit.com/r/earthbound/comments/akyj3e/im_not_the_greatest_artist_but_i_tried_to_draw
► Ness’ Mom by Echoperson
reddit.com/r/earthbound/comments/87jd9t/i_drew_nesss_mom
► Ness & Lucas comic by FizTheAncient
deviantart.com/fiztheancient/art/Trash-Burgers-85436233
► Mani Mani by プンチョ
pixiv.net/en/artworks/67022922
► "Gear" Inktober by Nyaasu
twitter.com/NyaasuNekoban/status/1586886196638220288
Images
⍟ MOTHER 2 Enix gamebook scans by Orange & Echoes of Mother Forever
mother4ever.net/art-mother2
⍟ EarthBound sprites ripped by Bacon, Depressed Mario, M. Bison, Random Talking Bush, Matheus123, SmithyGCN, and Tonberry2k for the Spriters Resource
spriters-resource.com/snes/earthbound
⍟ Ness's Adventure Memoirs manga translated by kenisu, scans by Satsy (on a long hiatus)
tumblr.com/mothermangascans
⍟ Chef's hat
itempics-tigerchef.netdna-ssl.com/Chef-Works-CHAT-Poly-Cotton-White-Chef-Hat-168804_medium.jpg
⍟ IRL Meteorite Car
craighill01.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/oct-09-peekskill-meteor-car.jpg
⍟ Eiffel 65 cover art
discogs.com/ko/release/3188319-Eiffel-65-Blue
⍟ Leg bracers
pool.hesperian.org/w/images/a/ab/DVC_Ch58_Page_543-6.png
⍟ Lion & cub
pexels.com/photo/animal-cute-fur-africa-40803
⍟ All other stock photos used are free for commercial use via Pixabay
pixabay.com
⍟ Mani Mani Hobonichi merch photos by ずぼらいたーゆいきのずぼらマガジン and こむっとさん
yukwi.com/mother-4-20210720
mobile.twitter.com/Goldeen_Lv29/status/1519986687564156929
⍟ Playground vault bar
freeoutdoorfitness.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Riverdale-Park-101221.jpg
Footage
⍟ MOTHER 4 teaser archived by Ryan Jordan
youtube.com/watch?v=c5X3OQm08MA
⍟ The Giftman Chronicles (EB hack) footage by Rowe Reviews
youtu.be/1Lczx_LQWHE
⍟ POLLYANNA: An Animated Earthbound Tribute by SaganYee
youtube.com/watch?v=-hVuv7mDNqM&t=195s&ab_channel=SaganYee
⍟ Chewy livestream (EarthBound Bash) by Fangamer
youtu.be/HaQLqrSxM40
⍟ "Wendy's Grill Skills"
archive.org/details/Wendys.Grill.Skills.1989.Other.Xvid-CG
⍟ Ferrari on Fire by Jordi Gumbau Ciurana
youtube.com/watch?v=vMRPNNCrqjA
⍟ "Goodnight SpongeBob" uploaded by Times 2005
youtube.com/watch?v=eVIBFFNhbuM
⍟ Wii Unfit by Poofesure
youtu.be/RrG4nopGsOo
⍟ Fish chasing hot dog by Village FishingTube
youtu.be/UJhC-p6r7NQ
⍟ Tying a sailor’s knot by NightHawkInLight
youtube.com/watch?v=Q9NqGd7464U
⍟ Wicked Witch melting uploaded by Eagle Burger
youtube.com/watch?v=6n0wMeOdpg4
⍟ Kirby Right Back At Ya opening uploaded by The Technical Miracle
youtube.com/watch?v=bI0BfuNmUVY
⍟ "Bionic Burger" clip by KGPT-26
youtube.com/watch?v=RYmolJ90lQQ
⍟ "Bio Burger" clip by October
youtube.com/watch?v=-xo0xSDfzQc
⍟ The Hobbit melting statue uploaded by DOGHEIST
youtube.com/watch?v=O9nD5sBojhA
⍟ Smash Bros. Dungeon Man clip by Masahiro Sakurai
youtu.be/NBXt-Uq7dHg
⍟ Barney parade float uploaded by DelhiTheCat
youtube.com/watch?v=epgXuMB1sF8
⍟ The Exorcist clip uploaded by Movie Clip Microcosm
youtube.com/watch?v=prNBJb6aWCg
⍟ Mario Sluggers clip uploaded by New Challenger
youtube.com/watch?v=dbbU9X5Jg0I
___
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► Instagram - instagram.com/thanegaming
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