History Videogame / KendoRage

''Kendo Rage'' is a 1993 UsefulNotes/SuperNintendo game by DatamPolystar (Japan) and {{Seta}} (U.S. localization). Its Japanese name is ''Makeruna! Makendou'' ("Do Not Lose! Kendo Magic").

The Japanese version continues its story with [[Anime/MakerunaMakendo a one-episode OVA]], an [=SNES/=]UsefulNotes/PlayStation [[Videogame/MakerunaMakendo2 fighting game]], and an RPG for the PC-FX. [[WidgetSeries Not surprisingly]], [[NoExportForYou none of them have been localized]].

* MiniDressOfPower: The hero wears a very short skirt.

The Japanese version continues its story with [[Anime/MakerunaMakendo a one-episode OVA]], an [=SNES/=]UsefulNotes/PlayStation fighting game, and an RPG for the PC-FX. [[WidgetSeries Not surprisingly]], [[NoExportForYou none of them have been localized]].

The Japanese version continues its story with a one-episode [=OVA=], an [=SNES/=]UsefulNotes/PlayStation fighting game, and an RPG for the PC-FX. [[WidgetSeries Not surprisingly]], [[NoExportForYou none of them have been localized]].

* AdaptationDyeJob: While Mai's hair is depicted brown on the Japanese box art, and would revert back to that for all three sequel, it was changed to red in the actual one game.

Along with this game, there exists an [=SNES/=]UsefulNotes/PlayStation fighting game sequel, an RPG sequel, and a related animé series. [[WidgetSeries Not surprisingly]], [[NoExportForYou none of them have been localized]].

''Kendo Rage'' is a 1993 SuperNintendo game by DatamPolystar (Japan) and {{Seta}} (U.S. localization). Its Japanese name is ''Makeruna! Makendou'' ("Do Not Lose! Kendo Magic").

** Some minor enemies in level 5 look like slimes from ''DragonQuest''.

Along with this game, there exists an [=SNES/=]PlayStation fighting game sequel, an RPG sequel, and a related animé series. [[WidgetSeries Not surprisingly]], [[NoExportForYou none of them have been localized]].

Along with this game, there exist an [=SNES/=]PlayStation fighting game sequel, an RPG sequel, and a related animé series. [[WidgetSeries Not surprisingly]], [[NoExportForYou none of them have been localized]].

* BossRush: the last level. [[spoiler:Every boss makes a reappearance.]]

The story depends on which version you play. In either, though, you end up playing as a magical girl who whacks all sorts of wacky monsters with her kendo staff. The gameplay is somewhat similar to that of the ''{{Valis}}'' series, but with a large serving of insanity.

* OwlBeDamned: This cartoonish owl boss can detach its head and birth chicks from the top of its head. And makes stereotypical owl puns.

* EverythingsBetterWithBob: See that weird green-skinned kendo teacher guy? We're calling him Bob.

** The three boss fishes are named after the ThreeStooges.

* WidgetSeries: This is the only entry in its series to be localized, and even that was done with a CutAndPasteTranslation.

* CoversAlwaysLie: Well, kinda. Yes, the game features a female protagonist. No, she's not the one who's prominently displayed on the left in the U.S. box art. That's actually the level 5 boss, who is an otherwise unimportant character.
* CutAndPasteTranslation: In the Japanese original version, the main character, named Mai, is asked by a spirit detective named Doro to help attack monsters. In the U.S. version, an American girl named Jo has gone to Japan to study kendo, and meets this weird green-skinned guy named Osaki "Bob" Yorimoto who is her kendo instructor, but she has to fight through the levels to get to school on time.
* EverythingsBetterWithBob: See that weird green-skinned kendo teacher guy? We're calling him Bob.
* EvilTwin: Not very evil and not particularly twin-like, but this is the first boss.

* HurricaneOfPuns: At least in the U.S. version, ''every level'' is followed by a punny comment from either Bob or Jo. Additionally, the bosses crack puns before fighting you.

* SexyPackaging: The U.S. box art featuring two attractive women about to swing weapons at each other is probably the result of the fact that the game features a female protagonist and that U.S. publishers at the time did not like using {{animesque}} art on covers, believing it to be marginalize their product to a niche audience.
* ShoutOut:
** The three boss fishes are named after the ThreeStooges.
** Some minor enemies in level 5 look like slimes from ''DragonQuest''.

* TennisBoss: Almost literally. One of the bosses literally tries to play tennis with these spiky bug things. How do you defeat her? [[spoiler:Play tennis with her, by swinging your sword to bat them back.]]
* TimedMission: You have to get to school on time, so the game features a time counter. You can stop time with clocks you can pick up, but that just stops time for your timed mission, rather than any enemies.

* UnderTheSea: The third level. Well, it's in a lake, but close enough. UnderwaterBossBattle included.

* UnderTheSea: The third level. Well, it's in a lake, but close enough. UnderwaterBoss included.

* UnderTheSea: The third level. Well, it's in a lake, but close enough.

* BlackoutBasement: During the Dr. Who boss fight, this happens to the background, indicating the train going through a tunnel. This instance of Blackout Basement, unusually, has no gameplay significance.

* ShoutOut: The three boss fishes are named after the ThreeStooges.

* SexyPackaging: Mostly a result of the fact that the game features a female protagonist and that U.S. publishers at the time did not like using {{animesque}} art on covers, believing it to be marginalize their product to a niche audience.

* SuperDeformed: The EvilTwin level 1 boss is actually this.

* CoversAlwaysLie: Well, kinda. Yes, the game features a female protagonist. No, she's not the one who's prominently displayed on the left. That's actually the level 5 boss, who is an otherwise unimportant character.

''Kendo Rage'' is a SuperNintendo game by DatamPolystar (Japan) and {{Seta}} (U.S. localization). Its Japanese name is ''Makeruna! Makendou'' ("Do Not Lose! Kendo Magic").