Oh and on the topic of the Mana Beast in Secret of Mana, he is probably the easiest final boss of any game i have ever played. There is no reason you should even come close to dying...
Hardest boss of ALL TIME is that RETARD AOIFAHAARRHHGHHHH SUPER R TYPE 3 LAST BOSS. No way in hell you can beat it, try, seriously.
Damn blue orbs....damn them to hell.