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The '''Rage Candy Bar''' (Japanese: '''いかりまんじゅう''' ''Rage {{wp|Manjū}}'') is an [[item]] available in the [[Generation II]] games, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, and in every game since [[Generation V]]. It has also been mentioned in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} as well as in {{game|Platinum}}.
The '''Rage Candy Bar''' (Japanese: '''いかりまんじゅう''' ''Rage {{wp|Manjū}}'') is an [[item]] originally exclusive to the [[Generation II]] games and reimplemented in every game since {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. It has also been mentioned in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} as well as in {{game|Platinum}}.
 
While it is obtained as a [[key item]] in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Rage Candy Bar is still required to be bought for {{PDollar}}300. Due to this, it is thus far the only key item available for purchase.


==In the games==
==In the games==
===In Generation II===
===Generation II===
The Rage Candy Bar first appeared in [[Generation II]]. It is a local specialty of [[Mahogany Town]], in the same vein as the [[Lavaridge Town]]'s {{DL|Status ailment healing item|Lava Cookie}} is in later [[generation]]s. The first place in which the [[item]] can be bought is from a salesman blocking the way out of Mahogany Town (who is there to prevent the {{player}} from skipping the [[Lake of Rage]] and [[Team Rocket HQ|Rocket Hideout]] events of the plot); he sells these for {{PDollar}}300. Once the [[Red Gyarados]] has been captured or defeated, he stops selling the item. The Rage Candy Bar remains unavailable until the {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executives}} have been defeated at the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]. After this, it can be purchased from the [[Mahogany Town]] {{DL|Mahogany Town|Souvenir Shop}} for the same price.
The Rage Candy Bar first appeared in [[Generation II]]. It is a local specialty of [[Mahogany Town]], in the same vein as the [[Lavaridge Town]]'s {{DL|Status condition healing item|Lava Cookie}} is in later [[generation]]s. The first place in which the [[item]] can be bought is from a salesman blocking the way out of Mahogany Town (who is there to prevent the {{player}} from skipping the [[Lake of Rage]] and [[Team Rocket HQ|Rocket Hideout]] events of the plot); he sells these for {{PDollar}}300. Once the [[Red Gyarados]] has been captured or defeated, he stops selling the item. The Rage Candy Bar remains unavailable until the {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executives}} have been defeated at the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]]. After this, it can be purchased from the [[Mahogany Town]] {{DL|Mahogany Town|Souvenir Shop}} for the same price.


In these games, the Rage Candy Bar acts like a {{DL|Potion|Potion}} by healing 20 {{stat|HP}}.
In these games, the Rage Candy Bar acts like a {{DL|Potion|Potion}} by healing 20 {{stat|HP}}.


===In FireRed, LeafGreen, and Platinum===
===Generations III and IV===
====FireRed, LeafGreen, and Platinum====
Though the [[item]] does not exist in the internal data of the [[Generation III]] and [[Sinnoh]]-based [[Generation IV]] games, it is mentioned repeatedly. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, it is mentioned by a [[Non-player character|NPC]] in {{OBP|Two Island|town}} on [[Boon Island]], who claims that is the favorite delicacy of [[Bruno]] of the {{DL|Elite Four|Kanto/Johto Elite Four|Kanto Elite Four}}, who left the island disappointed when he discovered that the shop was sold out of them. No mention is made in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} but in {{game|Platinum}} it is claimed to be sold out in the [[Veilstone Department Store]]'s basement. It is also said to be favored by [[Professor Rowan]], who can be found occasionally in the basement of the Veilstone Department Store sulking about the fact that the mall has run out of them.
Though the [[item]] does not exist in the internal data of the [[Generation III]] and [[Sinnoh]]-based [[Generation IV]] games, it is mentioned repeatedly. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, it is mentioned by a [[Non-player character|NPC]] in {{OBP|Two Island|town}} on [[Boon Island]], who claims that is the favorite delicacy of [[Bruno]] of the {{DL|Elite Four|Kanto/Johto Elite Four|Kanto Elite Four}}, who left the island disappointed when he discovered that the shop was sold out of them. No mention is made in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} but in {{game|Platinum}} it is claimed to be sold out in the [[Veilstone Department Store]]'s basement. It is also said to be favored by [[Professor Rowan]], who can be found occasionally in the basement of the Veilstone Department Store sulking about the fact that the mall has run out of them.


===In HeartGold and SoulSilver===
====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
The Rage Candy Bar reappears as an [[item]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. It is available in [[Mahogany Town]] only, like in [[Generation II]], but this time around it is a [[key item]]. This prevents the {{player}} from [[Trade|trading]] it to {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, where data for the item does not exist. The Rage Candy Bar is not a healing item in these games; instead, it is a key item that may be exchanged with a [[Non-player character|NPC]] in the [[Underground Path (Routes 5-6)|Underground Path]] on {{rt|5|Kanto|Routes 5}} and {{rt|6|Kanto|6}} for {{TM|64|Explosion}}.
The Rage Candy Bar reappears as an [[item]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. It is available in [[Mahogany Town]] only, like in [[Generation II]], but this time around it is a [[key item]]. This prevents the {{player}} from [[Trade|trading]] it to {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, where data for the item does not exist. The Rage Candy Bar is not a healing item in these games; instead, it is a key item that may be exchanged with a [[Non-player character|NPC]] in the [[Underground Path (Kanto Routes 5-6)|Underground Path]] on {{rt|5|Kanto|Routes 5}} and {{rt|6|Kanto|6}} for {{TM|64|Explosion}}.


Unlike in the original {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} (and {{game|Crystal}}), the man blocking the way east of Mahogany Town will still sell the Rage Candy Bar for {{PDollar}}300 after the [[Team Rocket]] invasion is foiled instead of the {{DL|Mahogany Town|Souvenir Shop}} lady. Despite this, he will refuse to sell more than one.
Unlike in the original {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} (and {{game|Crystal}}), the man blocking the way east of Mahogany Town will still sell the Rage Candy Bar for {{PDollar}}300 after the [[Team Rocket]] invasion is foiled instead of the {{DL|Mahogany Town|Souvenir Shop}} lady. Despite this, he will refuse to sell more than one.


===In Generation V===
===Generation V===
The Rage Candy Bar makes its return as a regular [[item]] in [[Generation V]] and works in the same way as in [[Generation II]], healing a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s {{stat|HP}} by 20.
The Rage Candy Bar makes its return as a regular [[item]] in [[Generation V]] and works in the same way as in [[Generation II]], healing a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s {{stat|HP}} by 20.


In {{game|Black and White|s}}, it is first obtainable in the house in the southeast corner of [[Icirrus City]] during the {{DL|Seasons|winter}}, where the wife of the former {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} that stole the {{key|IV|Machine Part}} from [[Power Plant|Kanto's Power Plant]] gives it as a gift saying that Rage Candy Bars hold the family together. Another one can be obtained from {{prof|Juniper}} in [[Desert Resort]] after defeating [[Team Plasma]] and [[Ghetsis]] at [[N's Castle]].
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, it is first obtainable in the house in the southeast corner of [[Icirrus City]] during the {{DL|Seasons|winter}}, where the wife of the former {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} that stole the {{key|IV|Machine Part}} from the [[Kanto Power Plant]] gives it as a gift saying that Rage Candy Bars hold the family together. Another one can be obtained from {{prof|Juniper}} in [[Desert Resort]] after defeating [[Team Plasma]] and [[Ghetsis]] at [[N's Castle]].
The Rage Candy Bar can be used on one of the five {{p|Darmanitan}} "statues" outside the [[Relic Castle]]. Consumed on use, each Darmanitan will be at [[level]] 35 with the [[Ability]] {{a|Zen Mode}}.
The Rage Candy Bar can be used on one of the five {{p|Darmanitan}} "statues" outside the [[Relic Castle]]. Consumed on use, each Darmanitan will be at [[level]] 35 with the [[Ability]] {{a|Zen Mode}}.


In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, the {{player}} can get four Rage Candy Bars at [[Pokéstar Studios]] after recording a movie with a good ending, each from a {{tc|Smasher}}, {{tc|Ace Trainer}}, {{tc|Socialite}}, and a young boy in red. Others can be purchased at [[Join Avenue]] {{DL|Join Avenue|Market}}s.
In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, the {{player}} can get four Rage Candy Bars at [[Pokéstar Studios]] after recording a movie with a good ending, each from a {{tc|Smasher}}, {{tc|Ace Trainer}}, {{tc|Madame|Socialite}}, and a young boy in red. Others can be purchased at [[Join Avenue]] {{DL|Join Avenue|Market}}s.


In all Generation V games, Rage Candy Bars are also obtained by defeating all the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the [[Royal Unova]] on {{DL|Days of the week|Saturday}}s and a {{tc|Maid}} on {{rt|5|Unova}} will pay {{PDollar}}6000 for a Rage Candy Bar.
In all Generation V games, Rage Candy Bars are also obtained by defeating all the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the [[Royal Unova]] on {{DL|Days of the week|Saturday}}s and a {{tc|Maid}} on {{rt|5|Unova}} will pay {{PDollar}}6000 for a Rage Candy Bar.


===In Generation VI===
===Generation VI===
{{incomplete|section|Verify and add missing information}}
In {{g|X and Y}}, the Rage Candy Bar reappears in the same vein as in [[Generation V]] and can be found in random hotels.
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the Rage Candy Bar reappears in the same vein as in [[Generation V]] and can be found on random hotels.<ref>[http://www.serebii.net/itemdex/ragecandybar.shtml Serebii.net ItemDex - Ragecandybar]</ref>
 
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the Rage Candy Bar can sometimes be given by a fan after winning a Master Rank {{g|Contest}}. Two Rage Candy Bars can also be found at the [[Trick House]] during Puzzle 2.


===Flavor text===
===Flavor text===
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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|A famous candy in Mahogany Town. Many tourists like to buy them to take home.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|A famous candy in Mahogany Town. Many tourists like to buy them to take home.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|A famous Mahogany Town candy tourists like to buy and take home. It restores the HP of one Pokémon by 20 points.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|A famous Mahogany Town candy tourists like to buy and take home. It restores the HP of one Pokémon by 20 points.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}|Mahogany Town's famous candy. When consumed, it restores 20 HP to an injured Pokemon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}{{gameabbrev3|ORAS}}|Mahogany Town's famous candy. When consumed, it restores 20 HP to an injured Pokémon.}}
|}
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==Spelling differences between generations==
===Spelling differences between generations===
In [[Generation II]], the [[item]]'s name is spelled in all caps and with no spaces, thus rendering it as "<sc>Ragecandybar</sc>".
In [[Generation II]], the [[item]]'s name is spelled in all caps and with no spaces, thus rendering it as "<sc>Ragecandybar</sc>".


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After returning to its status as an [[item]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and in all [[Generation V]] games, it is spelled in {{wp|CamelCase}} (as "RageCandyBar"), due to the twelve-character limit and capitalization change for item names.
After returning to its status as an [[item]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and in all [[Generation V]] games, it is spelled in {{wp|CamelCase}} (as "RageCandyBar"), due to the twelve-character limit and capitalization change for item names.


Due to the character limit being bumped in [[Generation VI]], the item's name is now rendered correctly as "Rage Candy Bar".
Since the character limit was bumped in [[Generation VI]], the item's name is now rendered correctly as "Rage Candy Bar".
 
===Artwork===
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==In the manga==
[[File:RageCandyBar Adventures.png|thumb|130px|A RageCandyBar in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', while on his way to the [[Pokéathlon Dome]], {{adv|Gold}} was seen eating some RageCandyBars that he had recently purchased. He also threw one into [[Whitney]]'s mouth, almost causing her to choke. Gold [[PS444|later]] gave a RageCandyBar to [[Bruno]], who immediately fell in love with its delicious taste. In ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', Whitney, who was shown to have a crush on Bruno, was seen sending the [[Elite Four]] member a boxful of RageCandyBars, much to his pleasure.
 
In ''[[PS482|To Make a Musical]]'', [[Ryoku]] of the [[Seven Sages]] was seen holding a box of RageCandyBars in his hand before entering the [[Relic Castle]] to catch {{p|Volcarona}} for [[Ghetsis]].
{{-}}


==Design basis==
==Design basis==
The Rage Candy Bar is based on the Japanese {{wp|manjū}}, a type of pounded rice cake. Manjū are sold in Japan as {{wp|confectionery}}, and are often unique to certain places (much as the Rage Candy Bar is to [[Mahogany Town]]). A direct translation would thus prove confusing for English-speaking {{player}}s, providing reasoning behind naming it as a {{wp|Chocolate bar|candy bar}}. Its in-[[Bag]] sprite depicts it in a small box, which could pass for a candy bar wrapper, preventing revelation of the translation issue.
The Rage Candy Bar is based on the Japanese {{wp|manjū}}, a type of pounded rice cake. Manjū are sold in Japan as {{wp|confectionery}}, and are often unique to certain places (much as the Rage Candy Bar is to [[Mahogany Town]]). A direct translation would thus prove confusing for English-speaking {{player}}s, providing reasoning behind naming it as a {{wp|Chocolate bar|candy bar}}. Its in-[[Bag]] sprite depicts it in a small box, which could pass for a candy bar wrapper, preventing revelation of the translation issue.


According to [[Nob Ogasawara]], under his alias of ''Douglas Dinsdale'' (also ''Doug Dinsdale''), in a thread<ref>[http://lparchive.org/Pokemon-Blue/code.html Lets Break PKMN Blue Thread Bits.txt] (itself found [http://lparchive.org/Pokemon-Blue/ here])</ref> apparently archived from the [http://forums.somethingawful.com/ Something Awful] forums and available at the ''[http://lparchive.org/ Let's Play Archive]'', the name ''Rage Candy Bar'' is a mistranslation that was decided by his handlers at Nintendo of America. He claims that the correct translation of いかりまんじゅう is "Rage {{wp|Dumpling}}" or, due to the character limit, "Rage {{wp|Bun}}". The name ''Cake of Rage'' was also suggested by him for the English localization<ref>[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Woolseyism/VideoGames Woolseyism/Video Games - Television Tropes & Idioms]</ref>, which would match the [[Lake of Rage]].
According to [[Nob Ogasawara]], under his alias of ''Douglas Dinsdale'' (also ''Doug Dinsdale''), in a thread<ref>[http://lparchive.org/Pokemon-Blue/code.html Lets Break PKMN Blue Thread Bits.txt] (itself found [http://lparchive.org/Pokemon-Blue/ here])</ref> apparently archived from the [http://forums.somethingawful.com/ Something Awful] forums and available at the ''[http://lparchive.org/ Let's Play Archive]'', the name ''Rage Candy Bar'' is a mistranslation that was decided by his handlers at Nintendo of America. He claims that the correct translation of いかりまんじゅう is "Rage {{wp|Dumpling}}" or, given the twelve-character limit at the time, "Rage {{wp|Bun}}". The name ''Cake of Rage'' was also suggested by him for the English localization<ref>[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Woolseyism/VideoGames Woolseyism/Video Games - Television Tropes & Idioms]</ref>, which would match the [[Lake of Rage]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* [http://www.blue-reflections.net/ragecandybar/main/ RAGECANDYBAR], a Pokémon project site, takes its name from this [[item]].
* [http://www.blue-reflections.net/ragecandybar/main/ RAGECANDYBAR], a Pokémon project site, takes its name from this [[item]].
* While it is obtained as a [[key item]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the Rage Candy Bar is still required to be bought for {{PDollar}}300. Due to this, it is thus far the only key item available for purchase.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|de=Wutkeks
|de=Wutkeks
|es_eu={{tt|Caram.|Caramelo}} Furia
|es={{tt|Caram.|Caramelo}} Furia
|fr_eu=Bonbon Rage
|fr=Bonbon Rage
|it=Iramella
|it=Iramella
|ko=분노의호두과자 ''Bunno-ui Hodugwaja''
|ko={{tt|분노의호두과자|Bunno-ui Hodugwaja}} ''Rage Walnut Cake''
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[[fr:Bonbon Rage]]
[[fr:Bonbon Rage]]
[[ja:いかりまんじゅう]]
[[ja:いかりまんじゅう]]
[[zh:愤怒馒头(道具)]]
[[zh:愤怒馒头(道具)]]

Revision as of 18:12, 17 August 2015

The Rage Candy Bar (Japanese: いかりまんじゅう Rage Manjū) is an item originally exclusive to the Generation II games and reimplemented in every game since Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. It has also been mentioned in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen as well as in Pokémon Platinum.

While it is obtained as a key item in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Rage Candy Bar is still required to be bought for $300. Due to this, it is thus far the only key item available for purchase.

In the games

Generation II

The Rage Candy Bar first appeared in Generation II. It is a local specialty of Mahogany Town, in the same vein as the Lavaridge Town's Lava Cookie is in later generations. The first place in which the item can be bought is from a salesman blocking the way out of Mahogany Town (who is there to prevent the player from skipping the Lake of Rage and Rocket Hideout events of the plot); he sells these for $300. Once the Red Gyarados has been captured or defeated, he stops selling the item. The Rage Candy Bar remains unavailable until the Rocket Executives have been defeated at the Goldenrod Radio Tower. After this, it can be purchased from the Mahogany Town Souvenir Shop for the same price.

In these games, the Rage Candy Bar acts like a Potion by healing 20 HP.

Generations III and IV

FireRed, LeafGreen, and Platinum

Though the item does not exist in the internal data of the Generation III and Sinnoh-based Generation IV games, it is mentioned repeatedly. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, it is mentioned by a NPC in Two Island on Boon Island, who claims that is the favorite delicacy of Bruno of the Kanto Elite Four, who left the island disappointed when he discovered that the shop was sold out of them. No mention is made in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl but in Pokémon Platinum it is claimed to be sold out in the Veilstone Department Store's basement. It is also said to be favored by Professor Rowan, who can be found occasionally in the basement of the Veilstone Department Store sulking about the fact that the mall has run out of them.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

The Rage Candy Bar reappears as an item in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. It is available in Mahogany Town only, like in Generation II, but this time around it is a key item. This prevents the player from trading it to Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, where data for the item does not exist. The Rage Candy Bar is not a healing item in these games; instead, it is a key item that may be exchanged with a NPC in the Underground Path on Routes 5 and 6 for TM64 (Explosion).

Unlike in the original Pokémon Gold and Silver (and Pokémon Crystal), the man blocking the way east of Mahogany Town will still sell the Rage Candy Bar for $300 after the Team Rocket invasion is foiled instead of the Souvenir Shop lady. Despite this, he will refuse to sell more than one.

Generation V

The Rage Candy Bar makes its return as a regular item in Generation V and works in the same way as in Generation II, healing a Pokémon's HP by 20.

In Pokémon Black and White, it is first obtainable in the house in the southeast corner of Icirrus City during the winter, where the wife of the former Team Rocket Grunt that stole the Machine Part from the Kanto Power Plant gives it as a gift saying that Rage Candy Bars hold the family together. Another one can be obtained from Juniper in Desert Resort after defeating Team Plasma and Ghetsis at N's Castle. The Rage Candy Bar can be used on one of the five Darmanitan "statues" outside the Relic Castle. Consumed on use, each Darmanitan will be at level 35 with the Ability Zen Mode.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the player can get four Rage Candy Bars at Pokéstar Studios after recording a movie with a good ending, each from a Smasher, Ace Trainer, Socialite, and a young boy in red. Others can be purchased at Join Avenue Markets.

In all Generation V games, Rage Candy Bars are also obtained by defeating all the Trainers in the Royal Unova on Saturdays and a Maid on Route 5 will pay $6000 for a Rage Candy Bar.

Generation VI

In Pokémon X and Y, the Rage Candy Bar reappears in the same vein as in Generation V and can be found in random hotels.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Rage Candy Bar can sometimes be given by a fan after winning a Master Rank Pokémon Contest. Two Rage Candy Bars can also be found at the Trick House during Puzzle 2.

Flavor text

Games Description
Restores Pokémon HP by 20.
A famous candy in Mahogany Town. Many tourists like to buy them to take home.
A famous Mahogany Town candy tourists like to buy and take home. It restores the HP of one Pokémon by 20 points.
Mahogany Town's famous candy. When consumed, it restores 20 HP to an injured Pokémon.

Spelling differences between generations

In Generation II, the item's name is spelled in all caps and with no spaces, thus rendering it as "Ragecandybar".

When referred to in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, it is instead rendered as "Rage Candybar" as it is mentioned exclusively in dialogue due to it not being an item in these games. Likewise in Pokémon Platinum, the item is only specified in dialogue but its name is rendered normally as "Rage Candy Bar".

After returning to its status as an item in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and in all Generation V games, it is spelled in CamelCase (as "RageCandyBar"), due to the twelve-character limit and capitalization change for item names.

Since the character limit was bumped in Generation VI, the item's name is now rendered correctly as "Rage Candy Bar".

Artwork

Dream Rage Candy Bar Sprite.png
Dream World artwork

In the manga

A RageCandyBar in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Out-Odding Oddish, while on his way to the Pokéathlon Dome, Gold was seen eating some RageCandyBars that he had recently purchased. He also threw one into Whitney's mouth, almost causing her to choke. Gold later gave a RageCandyBar to Bruno, who immediately fell in love with its delicious taste. In All About Arceus IX, Whitney, who was shown to have a crush on Bruno, was seen sending the Elite Four member a boxful of RageCandyBars, much to his pleasure.

In To Make a Musical, Ryoku of the Seven Sages was seen holding a box of RageCandyBars in his hand before entering the Relic Castle to catch Volcarona for Ghetsis.

Design basis

The Rage Candy Bar is based on the Japanese manjū, a type of pounded rice cake. Manjū are sold in Japan as confectionery, and are often unique to certain places (much as the Rage Candy Bar is to Mahogany Town). A direct translation would thus prove confusing for English-speaking players, providing reasoning behind naming it as a candy bar. Its in-Bag sprite depicts it in a small box, which could pass for a candy bar wrapper, preventing revelation of the translation issue.

According to Nob Ogasawara, under his alias of Douglas Dinsdale (also Doug Dinsdale), in a thread[1] apparently archived from the Something Awful forums and available at the Let's Play Archive, the name Rage Candy Bar is a mistranslation that was decided by his handlers at Nintendo of America. He claims that the correct translation of いかりまんじゅう is "Rage Dumpling" or, given the twelve-character limit at the time, "Rage Bun". The name Cake of Rage was also suggested by him for the English localization[2], which would match the Lake of Rage.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
France Flag.png French Bonbon Rage
Germany Flag.png German Wutkeks
Italy Flag.png Italian Iramella
South Korea Flag.png Korean 분노의호두과자 Rage Walnut Cake
Spain Flag.png Spanish Caram. Furia

References


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