A book containing all the words that appeared in the three "MOTHER" series is now on sale! HOBONICHI MOTHER PROJECT" also launched!

A book containing all the words of the "MOTHER" series, a role-playing game designed by Shigesato Itoi and released by Nintendo in 1989, is currently in production for release at the end of the year.

MOTHER" is a role-playing game designed by Shigesato Itoi and released by Nintendo in 1989, followed by "MOTHER2" in 1994 and "MOTHER3" in 2006.

It was announced that a book containing all the words from the "MOTHER" series will be released at the end of the year.

Also announced was the launch of the "HOBONICHI MOTHER PROJECT" to deliver news that will make "MOTHER" fans happy. For further information on this project, including contents and goods, please sign up for e-mail on the official website.

A video about the project has also been released, which we hope you will watch.


HOBONICHI MOTHER PROJECT" introduction video

Introduction of the "MOTHER" game series

MOTHER
Released on July 27, 1989 for Nintendo Family Computer.
Don't cry until the ending.
The first in the series of RPGs for which Shigesato Itoi planned, set, and wrote all the scenarios. Set in a modern world similar to the U.S., the main characters and their friends go on an adventure while collecting eight melodies. The music is composed by Keiichi Suzuki of Moonriders. The unique dialogue and worldview continue to attract many game fans.

MOTHER 2: GIG Strikes Back
Released on August 27, 1994 for the Nintendo Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
A game for adults, children, and ladies alike.
This is the second RPG by Shigesato Itoi , which has been enhanced in every aspect since the previous title in response to the evolution of hardware. New characters representing the "MOTHER" series, such as Porky and Dosei-san, make their appearance. Satoshi Iwata , who later became president of Nintendo, participated in the final stages of development when the project nearly collapsed due to the size of the project. In the U.S., the game was released as "EarthBound" in 1995.

MOTHER3
Game Boy Advance software released by Nintendo on April 20, 2006.
It is "strange, interesting, and sad. Strange, funny, and sad.
Originally developed for the NINTENDO 64, development was discontinued in 2000. Development was later resumed for the Game Boy Advance and the game was released. Although the setting and worldview have changed slightly from the previous two games, the essence of the game that Shigesato Itoi put into it is still there . This is a story of family love in which twin siblings, Luca and Klaus, follow strange fates.