Here's a long list of interesting localization articles I've collected over the last few years, covering a wide variety of topics.
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Popular Reviews from the Last 6 Months
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Localization and the search for the “authentic” anime experience
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The most read stories on ANN, from VTubers to Mushoku Tensei controversy.
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MORE MANGA PAGES FROM CTJ
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