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Celebrating Game Localization – Translation Link Roundup [Spring 2020]
A long list of articles that look at creative game localization, culturalization, and literary translation! With articles randing from 2011 to 2020!
Public Writing and Self Censorship
As JP has increased in views and approaches the 7 million total-views milestone, I’ve become even more aware of how what I write can influence people. Of course,…
Internet Censorship, Hachette, and Yen Press
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Awesome Game Localization Blogs You Should Read
If you're interested in learning more about game localization then you'll probably want to check out these game localization blogs!
Censorship in Practice
A short news reaction post from me this week, but first a simple quiz for my dear reader. Name the common trait linking the following anime series: Engaged…
Weekly Round-Up, 26 May – 1 June 2021: Ace Attorney Localization, “Cool Japan,” and Gendered Translation
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The Otakusphere: Censorship, cultural exchange and reckless fire
Good morning and welcome to another beautiful day in the Otakusphere. Today is a great day. First of all, we had snow. I was worried we were just…
Can You Learn Translation from “The Routledge Course in Japanese Translation”?
Can you learn translation from "The Routledge Course in Japanese Translation"? How useful is this book for new and experienced translators?
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So many ideas were cut from the final versions of MOTHER 2/EarthBound.
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What if you’re stuck in a Groundhog day-like time loop? Only it’s not a creepy stalker romance, but a horrifying nightmare in a war-zone. And the English translation…
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Site Upkeep and Translation Station
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Localization is often villainized when we talk about anime and there is some reason for that. But today, I want to celebrate it!
Interesting Localization Articles from the Last Year (and more)
Here's a long list of interesting localization articles I've collected over the last few years, covering a wide variety of topics.
Interesting Localization Articles from the Last Year (and more)
Here's a long list of interesting localization articles I've collected over the last few years, covering a wide variety of topics.
Can you still get Lost in Translation in Japan?
Can you still experience the feeling of being bamboozled by Japan? In other words — is it still possible to get Lost in Translation?
SWET Event – Blogging, Podcasts, and Translation
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2022 Otome Localization Survey Results
The results of the 2022 Otome Localization Survey! See your picks for best otome game localization of the year and more!
Kamigakari – Official English Localization Release
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Edens Zero - Episode 2 - B-Cube Censorship
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Vice's Manga Censorship Push – Ignorance on Display
Recent actions by Vice media show the lack of imagination for culture scolds and censors. Read my thoughts here.
Yuji Moriya – Game and Movie Localization Professional – Interviews With Localizers
Yuji Moriya is a Japanese localization professional that moved from technical translation into the world of games and TV.
「Localization Decisions For Literal Dummies」 Akiba’s Trip 2 and “weaboos”
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I really had no idea what I was walking into with this show other than the expectation of some sort of romance. In a way, that expectation was…
TRANSLATION POSTINGS
You can now read the entirety of the Zeta Gundam Sidestory: Four’s Story ~And, As a Soldier~ located here. Also, Entertainment Bible.35 Part.5: The Cosmo Babylonia Foundation War…
TRANSLATION POSTINGS
You can now read the entirety of the Zeta Gundam Sidestory: Four’s Story ~And, As a Soldier~ located here. Also, Entertainment Bible.35 Part.5: The Cosmo Babylonia Foundation War…
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Game Localization Link Roundup [Spring 2021]
A Game Localization Link Roundup for Spring 2021, with articles for gaming fans and localization and translation professionals.
Vestaria Saga I – English Localization Release
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2022 Otome Localization Survey is Live
2022 was an amazing year for Western otome gamers! Let your voice be heard! Vote on your favorite otome localization of 2022 and more!
What series has your favorite localization?
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Best Practices for Localization Project Managers
Best practices for localization project managers, whether they're working for translation agencies, in-house, or freelance.
Want better localization? Blame corporate greed.
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Best Practices for Localization Project Managers
Best practices for localization project managers, whether they're working for translation agencies, in-house, or freelance.
In My View: It’s not censorship, it’s editing
A long time ago, I watched the first section of Sword Art Online. My wife had started the series on Netflix and I viewed it over her shoulder.…
Artistry in Manga and Anime, and What’s Lost in “Translation”
Every so often, I come across someone on Twitter who talks about how they love anime but don’t really mess with manga. To them, manga is inherently inferior…
Artistry in Manga and Anime, and What’s Lost in “Translation”
Every so often, I come across someone on Twitter who talks about how they love anime but don’t really mess with manga. To them, manga is inherently inferior…
Book translation: Space Battleship Yamato and 70s Japan
Throughout its long history, Yamato has been the subject of repeated analysis with one textbook after another examining the phenomenon. (See them all here.) They are all tempting…
My Five Do’s and Don’ts of Game Translation
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Gained in Translation
People talk about "lost in translation" but what do we gain in translation? We gain more than we lose as translation shapes media.
The Translation Process
How does one go about translating something? Don't you just start translating the text? NO! Use the translation process.
Gunbarich’s English Translation
This popular Japanese arcade game finally hit the Nintendo Switch, along with an awkward English translation.
Gained in Translation
People talk about "lost in translation" but what do we gain in translation? We gain more than we lose as translation shapes media.
The Translation Process
How does one go about translating something? Don't you just start translating the text? NO! Use the translation process.
Isekai Ojisan - Episode 10 - Fujimiya Prays to Censorship Spirits
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