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Frog
Chrono character
First gameChrono Trigger (1995)
Designed byAkira Toriyama

Frog (Japanese: カエル, Hepburn: Kaeru), also known as Glenn, is a fictional character in the 1995 video game Chrono Trigger. He was designed by the game's artist, Akira Toriyama. He is an anthropomorphic frog knight from the Middle Ages era who was cursed into the form by his nemesis, Magus. He was born as a human by the name Glenn and a friend of the late brave knight Cyrus. After witnessing Cyrus' death at the hands of Magus and being transformed into a frog, Frog vowed to avenge Cyrus by killing Magus. During the game, he obtains the Masamune (Grandleon in the Japanese version), an ancient sword whose offensive capabilities against magic users is Magus' major weakness. Frog can later put Cyrus' ghost to rest, regaining his courage and clearing his conscience.

Frog wields a broadsword and can also learn "Water" and, like Marle, healing magic. His design in the final version of the game replaces that of a monster man character from the initial character sketches.[1]

Concept and creation edit

Frog is a half-man, half-frog in the video game Chrono Trigger who was cursed with this form by one of the game's antagonists, Magus, against whom he seeks revenge. Frog originally came from a desire of the staff to use a non-human character due to Square thinking it would make battles more interesting. They considered a pig or monkey concept, but went with a frog because the staff felt they'd be too similar to humans.[2] Frog initially started off as a sketch that lacked detail and finesse created by Yuji Horii, who then gave it to Chrono Trigger artist Akira Toriyama.[3] He was identified as a favorite by multiple Chrono Trigger designers, including field designers Yasuyuki Honne and Akiyoshi Masuda.[3] Chrono Trigger director Takashi Tokita regarded the ending where Frog and Magus do battle to be one of the best endings in Chrono Trigger.[4]

In the Japanese version of Chrono Trigger, Frog's manner of speech is that of a "strong, independent, disciplined man," speaking in a way that tends to be "slightly more complicated" than most people.[5] The English version of the game saw Frog given Elizabethan Olde English dialogue. The Nintendo DS version of Chrono Trigger dropped the Elizabethan dialogue for Frog.[6]

Appearances edit

In Chrono Trigger, Frog is a knight found in the Medieval era of 600 AD. He has multiple goals; his main goal is to defeat the wizard Magus, who has been at war with his kingdom, for turning him into a frog and for killing his mentor, Cyrus. When the player first meets Frog, he is attempting to rescue Queen Leene, who had been kidnapped by Magus' forces, and he joins with Crono and Lucca. After rescuing Leene (and in turn her descendant, Marle), he departs from the group. Frog, once Crono is able to get the legendary sword Masamune repaired and delivered to him, assists them in their fight against Magus, which ultimately sends them into the past after Magus summons the game's main antagonist, Lavos. When Frog reencounters Magus in 12,000 BC, he is given the option to do battle with Magus. If he does, Magus is defeated. If he does not, Magus joins the party. During an optional quest, Frog can lay his mentor to rest, which causes the Masamune to become the Masamune II. Frog is able to assist the party in defeating Lavos, which prevents the world from being destroyed in 1999 AD.

While Frog does not appear in the sequel, Chrono Cross, another character, Glenn, shares multiple elements, including their name, weapon of choice, and special skill.[7][8]

Promotion and reception edit

Regarding the relocalization of Frog's dialogue in Chrono Trigger on the DS, Siliconera staff felt that the original English translation made Frog's dialogue better, recommending a patch of the DS version to change the localization back.[6]

Frog is featured as part of a series of Chrono Trigger figures.[9]

References edit

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference katodesigns was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Supporting Material Translation". Chrono Compendium. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Chrono Trigger – 1995 Interview Collection". Shmuplations. 1995. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  4. ^ Sullivan, Meghan (December 21, 2017). "Chrono Trigger Director Shares Which Ending He Personally Thinks is Canon". IGN. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  5. ^ Mandelin, Clyde (August 23, 2013). "How Frog Talks in the Japanese Version of Chrono Trigger". Legends of Localization. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Chrono Trigger retranslation completed". Siliconera. September 30, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  7. ^ Bowen, Tom (October 16, 2020). "Chrono Trigger: 10 Things You Never Knew About Frog". Game Rant. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  8. ^ Black, Cullen (April 9, 2022). "Chrono Cross: How to recruit Glenn, and if you should Save Kid". RPG Site. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  9. ^ North, Dale (August 5, 2010). "Chrono Trigger figures break my face with awesome". Destructoid. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
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