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The Hare of Inaba, a Japanese Pop-Cultural Staple

September 23, 2023 Anthony Articles, Lost in Localization Leave a comment

The White Hare of Inaba myth is homaged in many Japanese works. Learn the story behind it and many places it’s referenced!

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Translating The Wonderful 101’s Alien Names

September 16, 2023 Anthony Articles, Lost in Localization 3 comments

The Wonderful 101 uses obfuscated Japanese to name its aliens, giving an interesting experience whether you play in English or Japanese.

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Eggman: Aspiring World-Conqueror &… Feminist???

September 7, 2023 Anthony Articles, Lost in Localization One comment

The Sonic Heroes manual claims Eggman is a feminist. We know where it comes from, but doesn’t it still seem a bit out of place?

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The Most Cultured Meme: New Translation Reveals Hidden Depth in “Japanese Goblin”

August 3, 2023 Matthew Articles, Lost in Localization 5 comments

A retranslation of the viral song “We Are Japanese Goblin”, an analysis of its lyrics, and explanation of its cultural references.

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Translating King Kai’s Dad Jokes

April 27, 2023 Anthony Articles, Lost in Localization Leave a comment

Humor’s never easy to translate, so how did one of the biggest franchises in history handle BAD humor?

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Harvest Moon 64 Variety Channel (Part 4)

March 9, 2023 Anthony Articles, Harvest Moon 64 Variety Channel, Lost in Localization Leave a comment

The ongoing translation of Bokujō Monogatari 2’s so-called “entertainment channel”. Covers the second episodes of Sports, Red String of Fate, Secret Soldier: Gon!, and Ichigo, Girl Detective.

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Harvest Moon 64 Variety Channel (Part 3)

October 27, 2022 Anthony Articles, Harvest Moon 64 Variety Channel, Lost in Localization Leave a comment

The ongoing translation of Bokujō Monogatari 2’s so-called “entertainment channel”. Covers the second episodes of Cut the Villain!, Sing Tonight!, and The Monmon Show.

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HM64 Variety Channel (Part 2)

October 20, 2022 Anthony Articles, Harvest Moon 64 Variety Channel, Lost in Localization Leave a comment

Part 2 of the ongoing translation of Harvest Moon 64’s Variety Channel, which was cut during localization.

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HM64 Variety Channel (Part 1)

October 13, 2022 Anthony Articles, Harvest Moon 64 Variety Channel, Lost in Localization 2 comments

The first three shows of Harvest Moon 64’s Variety Channel, which was cut in localization and has never been translated until now.

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What Exactly is the Undead Merchant’s “Little Yulia”?

October 6, 2022 Anthony Articles, Lost in Localization 5 comments

Dark Souls has many mysteries, some which may never be fully unraveled. The identity of the Undead Merchant’s “little Yulia” is fortunately not one of thise.

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