MZM Art

[ChozoBoy]

Hey, I wasn't sure if you guys had gotten a look at these pieces from the Japanese MZM site. I'd seen them years ago and forgot where they were. In addition, I was wondering if there was any information that was particually interesting in the text:

http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/File:Gallery1_1_05.jpg
http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/File:Gallery1_1_06.gif
http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/File:Gallery1_2_05.jpg
http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/File:Gallery1_2_07.PNG

http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/File:ZSSMZM.PNG
http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/File:MZMZSS.PNG

The rest are largely without text. I'd assembled all of these today from segmented files, and figured I'd share.
http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/File:Gall ... _01-1-.PNG
http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/File:Ridleymzm.PNG

[CapCom]

1_05 - Different Tribes of the Ancient Chozo Race

Small Type
Normal Type
Large Type

2_05 - Chozo Warrior


2_07
This tube extending from the mouth of the chozo is equipped when
the Chozo Warrior is in battle.
The bit portion that goes into the tube leads to a skin pouch.

Various aromatic herbs and stimulating seeds are put inside the
pouch; when the Chozo smells these, they will enhance his
fighting mood.


MZM1
Samus Aran Face Concept
MZM2
Samus Aran Body Suit Concept

The images are such low resolution, it is impossible to make out anything unless you can read without having to pull a dictionary. The images seem self-explanatory, but if you know any native Japanese interested in at least transcribing the text, this would make it easier.

Kraid Lab Sketch
Ridley Lab Sketch

More translations on the way...

[Emperor Ing]

Anyone else think it's kinda funny that they toyed around with giving Zero Suit Samus heels?

[-ChozoChild-]

;w; I hate to say this, but I've seen these all before... I must be a freak. lol.

[CapCom]

Ok, here is my translation of the big text block. This is really cool because it says the Chozo were able to do all the things that Samus could do with her power-ups. Gray Voice and Old Bird (or some other Chozo) probably realized this and created powerups for the suit that would do these sorts of things.

When the Chozo developed from their ancient form, each race's characteristic physical abilities were enhanced.
Each member of the various tribes had the astonishing abilities to perform quick movements while running, leap high in the air, and have flexible bodies that can uniquely transform into a sphere. These abilities contributed greatly to the prosperity of the Chozo culture.
The various powerup items Samus gains contain the physical abilities the ancient Chozo excelled at.

[sharonlover]

Ok, here is my translation of the big text block. This is really cool because it says the Chozo were able to do all the things that Samus could do with her power-ups. Gray Voice and Old Bird (or some other Chozo) probably realized this and created powerups for the suit that would do these sorts of things.

When the Chozo developed from their ancient form, each race's characteristic physical abilities were enhanced.
Each member of the various tribes had the astonishing abilities to perform quick movements while running, leap high in the air, and have flexible bodies that can uniquely transform into a sphere. These abilities contributed greatly to the prosperity of the Chozo culture.
The various powerup items Samus gains contain the physical abilities the ancient Chozo excelled at.

Thanks for tranlsating. That's some awesome stuff to hear and confirms my theories that they didn't just make these power-ups for her suit alone and shows that her suits technically isn't one of a kind (though the manga confirmed that). now if only we could find that staff/shooter in the game; though it wouldn't need to a shooter since they incorporated that into his arm canon.

[-ChozoChild-]

-Wow!
Thank you for translating that Copcom. This explains a great deal.

[Lazarius]

Chozo are supposed to be able to naturally Morph ball? wut.

[MaiAriSquee]

Chozo are supposed to be able to naturally Morph ball? wut.

Yeah, that freaks me out a little.

Sylux! We need a physiological theory!

[Will Keaton]

I like the incredibly low-tech breathing aparatus.

"Dudes! I came up with this awesome way for us to breathe in space! Plants breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen right? So all we have to do is stick some plants in a tube that we breath in and BAM unlimited air! I'm a genious!"

[gigatravis]

Thats some really nice art, the plant-sack idea is stupid though.

[Steamlord]

I like the incredibly low-tech breathing aparatus.

"Dudes! I came up with this awesome way for us to breathe in space! Plants breathe in carbon dioxide and breathe out oxygen right? So all we have to do is stick some plants in a tube that we breath in and BAM unlimited air! I'm a genious!"

It didn't say it let them breathe in space. It said it increased their fighting mood. So more like steroids than a breathing apparatus.

[Lazarius]

That makes sense, that's essentially what some Berserkers did in real life.

[CapCom]

Got help from my friend to translate the sketches (I wasn't going to even TRY to read those squiggles!). Anyway, all the art is up now with English edited over it. Check it out.

http://metroid-database.com/?g=mzm&p=artwork

[Lazarius]

Niiice.

We shall have no more disagreement with the sexualisation of Samus! Clearly Nintendo sees it that way, and Nintendo's word goes!