– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Kevin Ishizaka Can you tell us about yourself? Hello! I’m Kevin Ishizaka, a freelance Japanese-to-English translator based in Tokyo. I come from Washington, USA and have been in
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Jasmine Bernhardt Can you tell us about yourself? Hiya! I’m Jasmine Bernhardt, an American Japanese to English translator living in the UK. I mostly translate light novels, video
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Yuji Moriya Can you tell us about yourself? Hi, I’m Yuji, and I’ve been in the Loc industry for about four years. I love music, play guitar, and
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Brittany Avery Meet Brittany Avery! First of all, thank you for letting me be a part of this! My name is Brittany, and my ten-year anniversary in the
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Andrew Echeverria Can you tell us about yourself? I’d love to! I’m Andrew, a Japanese-to-English game translator and editor originally from Portland, Oregon in the US. I’ve been
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Caleb Cook Can you tell us about yourself? I’m Caleb, and I’ve been a freelance manga translator since 2014. This means that I sit at home from nine
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Gavin Greene Can you tell us about yourself? Hi! My name’s Gavin, and I’m a freelance Japanese to English translator and interpreter. I’ve been living and working
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Katrina Leonoudakis Can you tell us about yourself? Hi! I’m Katrina, professional weeb and overenthusiastic nerd. Right now, I wear a lot of hats, depending on the time
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Sara Linsley Can you tell us about yourself? I’m a manga letterer and software developer. I tweet a lot about lettering and the localization process, and I
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Maisy Hatchard Hey, Maisy! Please tell us about yourself. Afternoon! Well, Tokyo is my current home, south-east England is my heart’s home, I did a bunch of
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Stephen Meyerink Can you tell us about yourself? I can! I’m Stephen Meyerink, and I’m a J to E translator, writer, game development learner, and a lover of
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Emily Balistrieri Can you tell us about yourself? I’m Tristan, a nonbinary trans guy (he/him) from Wisconsin currently living in Tokyo; I’m in the process of coming
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Sarah T. Meet Sarah Hi! I’m a translator/editor/writer, and I’ve been fascinated by words and language for my whole life. My Japanese studies started because of anime but
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Molly Rabbitt Can you tell us about yourself? Hi! I’m your friendly neighborhood translator, Molly. Sorry you haven’t seen me for a minute. I’m still alive, I’ve
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Lucile Danilov Can you tell us about yourself? Hello! I’m Lucile Danilov. I’ve been working in the games industry for about 12 years now… Which I guess
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Julie Goniwich Meet Julie Goniwich I’m a freelance translator currently living in Japan with my husband and 3-year-old daughter. I worked in-house briefly, but I’ve been freelance for
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Liz Bushouse Tell us about yourself! I’m Liz Bushouse, a freelance Japanese to English video game translator. I started translating professionally in 2016 when I was 26,
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Jenny McKeon Tell us about yourself! I’m Jenny McKeon, a Japanese to English translator of manga and light novels! I have a BA in Japanese and Linguistics from
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Michelle Deco Can you tell us about yourself? Hi! My name’s Michelle Deco and I’m a Localization Writer/Editor! I currently work as a Localization Editor/Coordinator at NIS America.
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Meru Meet Meru Most people online know me as Meru! I translate and also own my own localization company. I discovered anime when I was around
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Brandon Bovia Hi! My name’s Brandon Bovia. I’m 26 years old and have been lettering manga as a freelancer for two years. I primarily work for Viz Media,
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Molly Lee Tell us about yourself! My name is Molly Lee. I’m also known by my internet handle, VerdelishJP, or just Verde, if you’re cool. I’m a loudmouth
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Nova Skipper Can you tell us about yourself? My name is Nova Skipper, and I’ve been a professional Japanese to English translator for four years now. I’ve
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Diana Taylor Meet Diana Taylor! My name is Diana Taylor, occasionally going by the internet handle of Laiska. I am a Japanese-to-English translator, currently working mainly in
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Jan Mitsuko Cash Can you tell us about yourself, Jan? I translate light novels, literary fiction, and manga from Japanese to English. I grew up in California
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Kaylyn Wylie Can you tell us about yourself? My name is Kaylyn Wylie. I’m a professional freelance JtoEN game translator/localizer and media localization community builder based out
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Jessica Chavez – Game Editor Please tell us about yourself! My name is Jessica Chavez, and I’m a former editor and localization manager at XSEED Games. I’ve
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Kristi Fernandez Please tell us about yourself! Hi, there! I’m Kristi, a NYC resident and Japanese to English translator. I’ve only been freelancing for about two years
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Cassiel Why don’t you tell us about yourself? My name’s Cassiel, and I’m a Japanese-to-English translator, localizer and transcreator (more on that later). I have 11 years
– Discussions with people in the Japanese media localization industry – Daniel McCalla Why don’t you tell us about yourself? So, my name is Daniel and I’m a Japanese to English translator and game localizer, hailing from North