Kirby & the Amazing Mirror/Regional Differences

This is a sub-page of Kirby & the Amazing Mirror.

This game isn't too crazy about changing certain aspects for the international releases, but there are still some things to go over.

Level Names

The Japanese version of the games uses English to display the level names. The European version translated these names into all supported languages.

Japanese & English	French	German	Italian	Spanish
RAINBOW ROUTE	ROUTE ARC-EN-CIEL	REGENBOGENROUTE	SENTIERO ARCOBALENO	RUTA ARCO-IRIS
MOONLIGHT MANSION	MANOIR DE LUNE	MONDSCHEINVILLA	DIMORA SELENE	MANSIÓN LUZ DE LUNA
CABBAGE CAVERN	CAVERNE DES CHOUX	KOHLKAVERNE	CAVERNA DE' CAVOLETTI	GRUTA DEL REPOLLO
MUSTARD MOUNTAIN	MONT MOUTARDE	SENFMASSIV	MONTE MOSTARDA	MONTAÑA MOSTAZA
CARROT CASTLE	CHATEAU CARROTE	KARROTENKASTEL	CASTELLO CAROTA	CASTILLO ZANAHORIA
OLIVE OCEAN	OCEAN OLIVE	OLIVENOZEAN	OCEANO OLIVA	MAR DEL OLIVO
PEPPERMINT PALACE	PALAIS MENTHE	PFEFFERMINZPALAST	PALAZZO MENTA	PALACIO DE LA MENTA
RADISH RUINS	RUINE RADIS	RETTICHRUINEN	ROVINE DEL RADICCHIO	RUINAS DEL RÁBANO
CANDY CONSTELLATION	ETOILES BONBON	HONIGGALAXIE	STELLE BONBON	GALAXIA PASTEL

Enemy Names

Unlike every other game in the series, this game sports names on top of enemy health-bars. The names got changed quite a bit when translated from Japanese.

Regular Enemies
Japanese	English	French	German	Italian	Spanish
Dockorn (ドッコーン)	Bang-Bang	Missilator	Torpedor	Rombo	Misilín
Batty (バッティー )	Batty	Darky	Dark Soul	Batty	Plecotus
Big Waddle Dee (ビッグワドルディ)	Big Waddle Dee	Gros Waddle Dee	Gr. Waddle Dee	Waddle Dee Grande	Gran Waddle Dee
Blipper (ブリッパー)	Blipper	Fugubul	Fugini	Glubglu	Fugur
Burokkun (ブロックン)	Blockin	Fobloc	Blocknor	Terizio	Bloker
Bomber (ボンバー)	Bomber	Bombinet	Bombio	Bomber
Desshī (デッシー)	Boxin	Pittbox	Boxin	Boxy	Kickboxi
Bronto Burt (ブロントバート)	Bronto Burt	Buzzy Brut	Rammse	Brontottero	Bronto
Chip (チップ)	Chip		Hoppsala	Cip	Bolita
Kokkun (コックン)	Cookin	Cuistoc	Pfannibal	Chef Volovan	Cocinillas
Annie (アニー)	Cupie	Cupidard	Amorion	Al Cupido	Cupi
Droppy (ドロッピー)	Droppy	Copigoutte	Droppin	Gocciola	Gotita
Flamer (フレイマー)	Flamer	Shuriflam	Glumine	Flamer
Foley (フォーリー)	Foley	Grenady	Fallnit	Granado	Fruma
Giant Rocky (ジャイアントロッキー)	Giant Rocky	Choiroc Géant	Grobstein	Giga Rocky	Gran Pedroso
Glunk (グランク)	Glunk	Crachémone	Spuckwat	Glunk	Anemonía
Galeb (ガレブ)	Golem	Tad'brik	Gragant	Golem	Galeb
Gordo (ゴルドー)	Gordo	Minérisson	Gordow	Bombospino	Gordo
Hari (ハリー)	Haley	Picdur	Pieksi	Alonda	Erina
Heavy Knight (ヘビーナイト)	Heavy Knight
Hot Head (ホットヘッド)	Hot Head	Brultête	Glutifer	Testacalda	Hot Head
Jack (ジャック)	Jack	Diabloty	Kanony	Jack	Mechus
Laser Ball (レーザーボール)	Laser Ball	Lasérator	Laser Ball	Palla Laser	Boláser
Lip (リープ)	Leap	Bisetout	Maulipp	Tirabaci	Muax
Metal Guardian (メタルガーディアン)	Metal Guardian	Gardien Métal	Stahlgarde	Metal Guardian
Mini (ミニー)	Minny	Minipec	Minimax	Minimini
Miran (ミラン )	Mirra	Mirargot	Spiegula	Pecchio	Spegula
Noddy (ノディ)	Noddy
Pengy (ペンギー)	Pengy
Prank (プランク)	Prank	Farsetaf	Dämonor	Taccolo	Deimon
Rocky (ロッキー )	Rocky	Choiroc	Feinstein	Rocky	Pedroso
Kororon (コロロン)	Roly-Poly	Roulboul	Rollnit	Ruzzolo	Girinus
Scarfy (スカーフィ)	Scarfy
Shooty (シューティ)	Shooty	Rafaly	Jetnik	Shooty	Voladrón
Shotzo (シャッツォ)	Shotzo		Kanonor	Shotzo
Sir Kibble (サーキブル)	Sir Kibble	Duc Hache Viande	Sir Kibble	Duc de' Zac	Sir Kibble
Biruge (ビルゲ)	Snooter	Morvux	Schluckwatt	Skizzy	Babosín
Soara (ソアラ)	Soarar	Picoplane	Jetsky	Ronzo	Soarar
Sparky (スパーキー)	Sparky	Eléctark	Brizzel	Gneis	Chispón
Squishy (スクイッシー)	Squishy
Sword Knight (ソードナイト)	Sword Knight	Edge Knight
Twister (ツイスター )	Twister	Tornicoton	Trombino	Twister	Vórtor
UFO (ユーフォー)	UFO	OVNI	U.F.O	UFO	Ovni
Waddle Dee (ワドルディ)	Waddle Dee
Waddle Doo (ワドルドゥ)	Waddle Doo
Wheelie (ウィリー)	Wheelie	Roulli	Wheelie	Ruotaccio	Wheelie
Special
Japanese	English	French	German	Italian	Spanish
Shadow Kirby (シャドーカービィ)	Shadow Kirby	Kirby Ombre	Shadow-Kirby	Kirby Ombra	Shadow Kirby
Stoppy (ストッピー)	Name entry is empty in international versions.
Mid-Bosses
Japanese	English	French	German	Italian	Spanish
Batafire (バタファイア)	Batafire	Chauve Quifeu	Lodermaus	Zampillo	Quirobat
Aerostar (エアロスター)	Bombar	Bombardur	Jetstar	Trop Gun	Aeburón
Bonkers (ボンカース)	Bonkers
Bau Fighter (バウファイター)	Box Boxer	Kung Fouah	Hau-Wau	Bauzer	Kan-Foo
Boxy (ボクシィ)	Boxy	Kadoboom	Schachtula	Donato	Regampa
Master Hand (マスターハンド)	Master Hand	Créa Main	Meister Hand	Master Hand
Mister Frosty (ミスター -フロスティ)	Mr. Flosty	Frigor Efik	Dr. Eisbart	Dadopagos	Sr. Mórzes
Phan Phan (ファンファン)	Phan Phan
Bosses
Japanese	English	French	German	Italian	Spanish
King Golem (キングゴーレム)	King Golem	Roi Golem	König Gragant	Re Golem	Rey Galeb
Moley (モーリィ)	Moley	El Topator	Talpar	Talpy	Talpator
Kracko (クラッコ)	Kracko
Mega Titan (メガタイタン)	Mega Titan	Méga Titan	Mega-Titan	Mega Titano	Mega Titan
Titan Head (タイタンヘッド)	Titan Head	Tête de Titan	Titanini	Testa di Titano	Titan Head
Gabriel (ガブリエル)	Gobbler	Moerfal	Pirator	Galeandro	Tiburino
Wiz (ウィズ)	Wiz	Magyx	Magico	Kissà Josè	Wiz
? ? ?
Crazy Hand (クレイジーハンド)	Crazy Hand	Dé-Mainiaque	Crazy Hand
Dark Meta Knight (ダークメタナイト)	Dark Meta Knight			Meta Knight Nero	Dark Meta Knight
Dark Mind (ダークマインド)	Dark Mind	Psychédiablik	Dark Mind

Title Screen

Aside from receiving a major logo redesign, the international versions change the copyright text's color from dark blue to pure black, and replace the "registered" symbol on the logo to a "trademark" symbol. The European version of the game also added the ability to switch between different languages, so the "PRESS START" graphics had to be removed. In addition, the color of the green stars on the ground were changed to yellow for the international versions. Finally, the "PRESS START" text was moved down in the American version to make space for the new logo.

Japan	US	Europe

Japan	International

The change to the palette of the stars didn't carry over to any other background or place that uses the cloudy tileset.

Lastly, the flashing cycles of the logo were also altered to be slower in the international versions. The Japanese version's cycle happens very quickly, while there's a pause in between flashes in the international versions.

Japan	US	Europe

Missile Damage

The Missile ability deals different amounts of damage depending on the game version. It deals 6 (direct hit) and 2 (explosion) on the Japanese version, versus 4 (direct hit) and 1 (explosion) on the International versions.

Screen Freeze Glitch

In the Japanese version, if you use the mobile phone right before dying from falling into a pit or by touching dangerous surfaces (such as spikes or fire), the game will lock up. Instead of using the mobile phone, getting an ability roulette (when one of the other Kirbys uses Magic and the outcome is that everyone gets an ability roulette) will work the same way. This glitch was fixed in the International versions.

Multiplayer Order

In the Japanese version of the game, the multiplayer file select displayed the players with a number followed by a "P". In International English releases, the order was reversed, as now the P comes before the number.

Japan	International

The graphics displayed while linking consoles have the same change.

Japan	International

Collection Room Graphics

Some graphics for the Collection Room were changed from the Japanese version.

Firstly, the "A" button animation frames displayed when trying to change Kirby's color were changed. The first frame had its outline modified for the International releases to make it darker, while the second frame has different shades of blue altogether between versions.

Japan	International

Then, the text that's displayed when changing colors was changed from "COLOR" to "CHANGE COLOR" in International English versions.

Japan	International

Pause Screen Buttons

In the Japanese and American versions of the game, the pause menu buttons have small dots on each side. These were removed in the European version.

Japan	US	Europe

The same thing happened to the empty buttons.

US/Japan	Europe

Map Names

For whatever reason, the Area names on the world maps that had the letters "B" and "R" were altered to replace the dark gray pixels from the Japanese version with pure black pixels in International English versions. This change is barely noticeable, and it is unknown why this was done.

Japan	International

Ability Icons

Stone

Stone Kirby's icon was slightly altered from the Japanese version to the international releases of Amazing Mirror. The first drop of sweat from Waddle Dee was redrawn.

Japan	International

Elemental Damage

In the Japanese version, whenever Kirby gets hit by an elemental attack, his "NORMAL" icon changes to display different text that better suits the kind of damage he's suffering. His icon displays ビリビリ! (romanized as "Biribiri!" and translates to "Shocked!") when hit by an electric attack, ひゃっ!! (romanized as "Hya-!!" and translates to "Cold!!") when hit by an ice attack, and あちっ!! (romanized as "Achi-!!" and translates to "Hot!!") when scorched by a fire attack.

This cute detail was sadly removed from the localized versions, although graphics for the different languages of the European version were worked on but left unused. Instead of having unique text for every effect, the normal damage graphic is reused, just in different colors. There's no graphic for electric damage, but a mock-up is shown below alongside the unused ice and fire damage icons.

English	German	French	Italian	Spanish

These elemental damage icons are also present in Kirby Squeak Squad, another game developed by Flagship, and this time, they are used in all regions!

(Source: Vyroz)

Speed Eaters

Speed Eaters' preview images had some gray pixels in their corners in the Japanese version of the game. This was fixed for all other versions.

Japan	International

Additionally, the button in its title screen had its colors altered in the international releases.

Japan	International

Crackity Hack

The button in Crackity Hack's title screen was changed in international versions to be the same as Speed Eaters' international button.

Japan	International

Also in the title screen, the reticle was edited and re-colored to resemble the reticle used in actual Crackity Hack gameplay, but only in the European version of the game. In both the Japanese and American versions, the reticle was orange and lacked some details, which was inconsistent with the design of the actual reticle.

US/Japan	Europe

The dot in Crackity Hack's timer is changed to a comma when playing in French settings.

International	French

Also, the A Button in-gameplay in the Japanese version has an orange palette with a green flash, while in every other version, the button is blue with an orange flash.

Japan	International

Kirby Wave Ride

Like the other sub-games before it, the button in the title screen was adjusted in international versions.

Japan	International

The second title screen preview had one pixel edited in Kirby's eyes in international releases so they look more natural instead of red. In the European version, this only applies to the English locale of the game, as using any other languages causes the graphic to revert back to its Japanese iteration.

Japan	International

Additionally, some elements of the title screen were adjusted in international version of the game. Mainly, the previews, text, and arrow on the left side of the screen were moved closer to the right, and the blue bar at the bottom was edited to include a 1 pixel tall horizontal line at its top in a lighter shade of blue.

Japan	International

The Ls in the "EXCELLENT!" graphic in the Japanese version of the game are stylized as if they were in lowercase. The international English versions appropriately use capital Ls.

Japan	International

Boss Endurance

The text on the victory screen in Boss Endurance differs between the Japanese and English versions.

Japan	International

Game Over

The graphic that is displayed when a player loses in a Multiplayer Boss Endurance match is the same in every language, EXCEPT French. In French settings, the Game Over graphic is translated to "PERDU", which means "LOST".

International	French

Credits Font

The font used in the credits sequence of the game was altered in the American and European versions of the game to include the top halves of the letters Ë, Í, Ú, and Ö, as the names of the European localization staff have names and surnames that have those letters. Despite being in the American version of the game, these go unused since the European localization staff isn't credited there.

Japan	US/Europe

Text Localization Differences

Intro Cut-Scene

Some of the text in the intro cut-scene is a little different in the localized releases compared to the Japanese original script. Most notably, the localizations mention that a shadowy figure has invaded the Mirror World, while the Japanese version simply states there's trouble. Keep in mind that Dream Land and the Mirror World are known as "Pupupu Land" and "Mirror Land" in Japanese.

Japanese (Original)	Japanese (Direct translation)	English
プププランドのそらのうえ！かがみのくにがだいピンチ！	Above the skies of Pupupu Land! The Mirror Land is in a big pinch!	High above the skies of Dream Land, the mirror world needs help!
いきなり　はじまっただいぼうそう！	Disaster struck all of a sudden!	A shadowy figure is unleashing chaos on the peaceful world!

The rest of the lines are pretty much the same in localizations.

Ending Cut-Scene

The first paragraph of the ending cut-scene in English was slightly modified from the original Japanese script. It includes a pun on mirrors shattering not present in any other version of the game.

Japanese (Original)	Japanese (Direct translation)	English
カガミのくにからすべをしはいしようとしたダークマインドはたおされました	Dark Mind, who tried to take over the Mirror Land, was defeated.	And so, Dark Mind was defeated, and his dream of conquering the mirror world was shattered.

This pun wouldn't work very well with any other language Amazing Mirror supports, so it's understandable why it wasn't included in the other localizations.

Additionally, the ending received minor touch-ups in localization.

Japanese (Original)	Japanese (Direct translation)	English
これでかがみのくにのぼうそうもとまるでしょう	This will end the disaster in the Mirror Land.	Now, at last, peace will return to the mirror world...
しかし　ゆだんはできません	However, we can't relax too much.	But they remain on guard...
わるいこころをもったものがふたたびおらわれるかもしれせんから⋯	Because another being with an evil heart may show up again...	After all, who knows when another evil might arise?
でもあんしんしてください	But please rest assured.	Don't worry, though...
これからはかがみのくにのカービィがへいわをまもってくれるでしょう	Kirby of the Mirror Land will be the one to keep the peace.	Mirror-world Kirby will be there to keep them all safe!

The Japanese ending also appears to give shadow Kirby a "title", that being "Kirby of the Mirror Land" (かがみのくにのカービィ), seemingly to tie in with Kirby's own title in Japan, being "Kirby of the Stars" (星ほしのカービィ). Since that title is dropped overseas, this got somewhat lost in translation.

German Ending Cut-Scene

The German localization changes the last line of the ending cut-scene to state that Kirby keeps the peace in the Mirror World instead of Shadow Kirby.

German (Original)	German (Direct translation)	English
Aber seid beruhigt...	But stay calm...	Don't worry, though...
Kirby bewahrt den Frieden auch in der Spiegelwelt!	Kirby keeps the peace in the Mirror World as well!	Mirror-world Kirby will be there to keep them all safe!

Italian Ending Cut-Scene

The Italian localization does more or less the same thing as the German localization, but avoids mentioning the Mirror World, although it's still somewhat implied.

Italian (Original)	Italian (Direct translation)	English
Anche se...	Although...	Don't worry, though...
con Kirby nei paraggi, non hai nulla da temere!	with Kirby around, there's nothing to fear!	Mirror-world Kirby will be there to keep them all safe!

Spanish Ending Cut-Scene

The Spanish localization changes the final line of the ending cut-scene to avoid any mentions of Shadow Kirby and the Mirror World, instead stating that Kirby is protecting Dream Land, for some reason.

Spanish (Original)	Spanish (Direct translation)	English
Aunque...,	Although...,	Don't worry, though...
con Kirby protegiendo Dream Land, no hay nada que temer.	with Kirby protecting Dream Land, there's nothing to fear.	Mirror-world Kirby will be there to keep them all safe!

The localizers really seem to hate Shadow Kirby...

English Localization Differences

The American and European versions of the game have nearly identical versions of the same localization. However, there are some specific examples that still managed to differ between versions.

Single/Multi-Pak Multiplayer

When highlighting the multiplayer option in the sub-games menu, the white text on the blue bar at the bottom of the screen shows a different layout depending on the version. While the text is the same, the words have better spacing in the European English localization.

American English	European English
"SINGLE/MULTI-PAK: 2-4PLAYERS"	"SINGLE/MULTI-PAK: 2-4 PLAYERS"

Multiplayer Connection Screen

The multiplayer connection screen has mostly the same text when the game is awaiting connection. However, the American English localization uses the ® registered symbol when highlighting the hardware to be used, while the European English localization uses the ™ trademark symbol. The American English localization prefers to use the ® symbol after "Game Boy", while the European English localization uses the ™ symbol after "Advance". In addition, the European English localization omits a ™ symbol after the last mention of the console.

American English	European English
"Please connect the Game Boy® Advance Game Link® cable to your Game Boy® Advance and turn the power ON."	"Please connect the Game Boy Advance™ Game Link™ cable to your Game Boy Advance and turn the power ON."

Pause Screen Differences

The pause screens were heavily modified when developing the English localization. The Japanese version's wacky and creative screens were significantly toned down. Since every other localization uses the English one as a base, the changes documented below mostly apply for them as well.

Ability	Japanese	English	Notes
Normal	Swallow an enemy, duck down, and you're able to copy their ability! If you do your best and keep inhaling, you can swallow big enemies!	Swallow enemies and squat to copy their abilities! If you try hard, you can swallow large enemies, too!	The English pause screen is fairly similar to the original Japanese one. However, the red and blue highlights on the text were changed to be black like the rest of the text.
Beam	The beam that bends like a whip! Anyway, beam! Beam! Beam! BEEEAM!	This Beam's like a whip! Whaa - pssssshh! Beam it!	The English version of this screen replaces the "Anyway, beam!" part from the Japanese version with what's most likely an onomatopoeia of the Beam in-game, and changes the last three Beams to be one simple "Beam it!".
Bomb	Take it! THROW!! BOOM!!	Use B to pull out a bomb, and press B again to throw it. Move the + Control Pad to change where to throw it.	The Japanese version of the game goes straight to the point about Bomb's business with a very colorful graphic. The English version prefers to plainly explain the controls to the player. The bombs from the original Japanese version are removed.
Burning	A tackle wrapped in flames! Can't stop! Won't stop!	Flaming tackle time! Who's gonna stop me?	In the original Japanese screen for Burning, Kirby indicates that he won't stop his flaming tackle. The English version instead has Kirby daringly asking who's gonna stop him. It also lacks the prohibition signs.
Cook	Meal→ Cook something good for your body. ※Only once	Cook your enemies into a nutritous and delicious snack. This trick only works once before it goes away!	The Japanese screen indicates that you can cook enemies with a large kanji pointing to various sprites of common enemies. The English version prefers to explain the ability with more text, but it surprisingly keeps the plate and cutlery in the background.
Crash	ULTIMATE WEAPON, HANDLE WITH CARE	Warning! Use only as a last resort!	The Japanese screen is much more dramatic with its big, impactful kanji. The English version prefers to warn the player as only using the ability as a last resort option in a regular way.
Cupid	Shoot arrows that hurt when hitting. Press and release and arrows fly. It's like a devilish angel.	Fire a pointy arrow. Press and release B to fire the arrow. Change where you aim with the + Control Pad.	The message stayed more or less the same in the English localization, although it also indicated what buttons to press and how to aim Kirby's bow. The Japanese version highlights the kanji for "arrow" in red, as well as "アクマ" (demon), and "テンシ" (angel) with blue. The last message from the Japanese version was omitted, but the wings and feathers from the background were kept.
Cutter		Throw the Cutter farther by holding B. Aim up or down with the + Control Pad.	This is one of the bigger changes made in localization, as while the English screen has instructions pertaining to Cutter's usage, the original Japanese screen had no text at all! It instead opted to convey its message via a simple drawing of the cutters and the Control Panel alongside the B Button. The cutters and the white impact graphic remained in the English screen.
Fighter	(タメる) (Only text in the screen. Translates to "charge".)	(Charge)	The screen for fighter stayed shockingly similar to the original. Aside from the text being translated, the parentheses were adjusted to look better at their bottom.
Fire	FIIIRE!! Hot! This is so hot.	Fire!! Hot! So hot! Too hot to touch!	The English version isn't stylized like the Japanese version, but it adds an extra line at the end.
Hammer	DEADLY! Of course, you can hit stakes.	Flatten your foes with these superspecial moves:	The original japanese version uses stylized kanji and opts to show the moves via simple images, while also telling the player they can hit stakes. The English version keeps the images but only indicates the player that they can use these special moves.
Ice	Freeze enemies and fling them away! Ahh, COLD.	First I'll freeze 'em, then I'll kick 'em along! Brrrr!	The message in the English version stayed somewhat the same, but there are no colored highlights on the words and nothing that resembles the big "COLD" part from the original Japanese screen.
Laser	Optical weapon loaded There's a rumor that if you hit a slope, the direction changes.	-Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiaton- And it ricochets off hills, too!	The message in the English version uses the original acronym for the word laser as the opening sentence. The Japanese screen implies that the ricocheting lasers are a rumor, but the English version straight up states it as a fact.
Magic	I don't understand it. Can only do it once.	No telling what will happen when you use it, but... once you use it, you lose it!	The message in the original Japanese screen is pretty vague. The English gives the description a bit more mystery. Both versions have the doves and confetti.
Master	ALL-PURPOSE SWORD Everything can be destroyed.	Almighty Sword! It can be used on all puzzles!	The original Japanese screen is much more dramatic with its stylized kanji and kana, telling the player that the sword will obliterate anything. The English version prefers to tell the player that it can be used on all puzzles (except this is a lie, since it can't do puzzles that require Mini or Wheel). The English screen keeps the lightning strike graphic.
Mini	SMALL! TOO SMALL!	Shrink down to tiny size so you can fit through tight passageways.	The original Japanese screen emphazises on the tinyness of the ability by having an arrow point towards a minuscule Kirby. The English screen prefers to explain the ability.
Missile	Even in the fire or in the water, I'll chase you everywhere. Ah, but fire's no good...	Transform into a missile and fly through the sky. Watch out: you'll blow up if you hit an enemy or a wall.	Similarly to the Mini screen, the Japanese screen is more playful with its description, while the English screen explains what the ability does and keeps the smoke clouds in the background.
Parasol	The sun shines The parasol thrusts Go for a walk Protect from enemies Float as you fall	The sun shines on this Parasol of mine. Where I walk, enemies balk, and I float gently down...	The Japanese screen is written like a Haiku, a form of short poetry from Japan. さして is used as a pun, as this verb is for the beams of the sun shining down, and for poking or thrusting with the Parasol. The English version adapts this into a short, regular poem that retains most of the haiku's meaning.
Sleep	-DO NOT DISTURB- Please do not wake me up.	-DO NOT DISTURB- I need my beauty rest.	This screen also stayed pretty similar to its original Japanese counterpart. Kirby asks not to wake him up in the Japanese version, while in the English version he states that this is his beauty rest. The textbox also got widened a little in the English version thanks to the text being longer, and the "I", "R", and "B" letters in "DO NOT DISTURB" had a few pixels altered or added to look better.
Smash	DEADLY! SMASH BROS. FIST!!	Attack with... familiar fighting moves. Press B with the + Control Pad for different smashing attacks.	The original Japanese screen references "スマブラ拳!!" ("Smash Bros. Fist!!", localized as "Smash Bros. DOJO!!"), the titles of the official Smash Bros. websites from 64 until Brawl. The English screen instead explains what the ability does while noting the familiarity of the moves.
Spark	Ah, this! BZZT BZZT BZZT BZZT BZZT BZZT BZZT BZZT BZZT BZZT BZZT BZZT BZZT BZZT BZZT BZZT	BZZT! BRRRRZZZT! BRRRZZPPP! ZZZT!	Both screens use onomatopoeias for electrick shocks, but the Japanese screen is much more chaotic.
Stone	Rolling Rolling Rolling Rolling Rolling on a slope. You can also smash the road.	Turn into an invincible stone block and crush your foes. Roll down slopes to pulvierze everyone you hit!	The Japanese screen is nothing but utter chaos, with onomatopoeias of something rolling and Stone Kirby himself roaming around the background. At least it tells you that you can roll down slopes and smash everything you find. The English replaces everything with a generic description of the ability, but it oddly calls Stone Kirby a "block" despite it being more of an oval shape. Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land did feature a more blocky Stone Kirby, but it had a different pause screen description in that game.
Sword	CUT	Cut	Similar to Fighter, this screen is mostly the same between versions. The sprites had to be separated a little bit more to make space for the new "Cut" graphic.
Throw	Try throwing the enemy immediately! Change the throwing direction!	Try throwing enemies straight! Aim up or down to change the direction!	The English screen was localized faithfully, but it removed the extra graphics of the arrow and Control Pad.
Tornado	Spin. Spin. Spin spin spin spin Uwaaa!!	Spin spin spin spin spin Spinspinspinspin Spinspinspin AAAAAUGGHH!	Both screens convey the same spinning desires, but the Japanese screen, like others before it, is much more chaotic.
U.F.O	You are lucky to have been able to copy this! Learn to use four abilities that are based on how long you hold the button!	Wow! I'm so lucky I copied a UFO! I can do four different moves. It all depends on how long you can hold B!	The English screen, like Throw, is also localized faithfully, but it no longer emphazises on the word "lucky" as much and it removes the confetti.
Wheel	Ride like the wind out on the circuit. Fast. Way too fast!	I ride like the wind! Fast! Too fast!	The text from the English screen stayed nearly the same, but the stylization of the characters from the Japanese version didn't carry over.