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Why The Localization of Final Fantasy VII Remake Is Amazing

Why The Localization of Final Fantasy VII Remake Is Amazing

When I was in secondary school (when I had more time) I played Final Fantasy IX, VIII, VII, then X and X-2. I was hooked. So when the Final Fantasy VII Remake was announced many, many, many years ago, I

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Jennifer ODonnell January 15, 2021January 16, 2021 Localization, Translation Review No Comments Read more

Can You Learn Translation from “The Routledge Course in Japanese Translation”?

Can You Learn Translation from “The Routledge Course in Japanese Translation”?

The Routledge Course in Japanese Translation is based on a decade of Yoko Hasegawa’s experience teaching translation theory and practice at a University level in the US. It’s designed to be a complete guide for aspiring Japanese-English translators, but is

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Jennifer ODonnell December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 Education, Improve Translation Tips, Translation Review No Comments Read more

A Summary of “The Routledge Course in Japanese Translation”

A Summary of “The Routledge Course in Japanese Translation”

This is a breakdown summary of The Routledge Course in Japanese Translation. If you would like a review into how useful this is for translators please read Can You Learn Translation from “The Routledge Course in Japanese Translation”?   The

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Jennifer ODonnell December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 Education, Improve Translation Tips, Translation Review No Comments Read more

All You Need Is Kill – Translation Review

All You Need Is Kill – Translation Review

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 of this living nightmare is so beautifully done!   All You Need is

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Jennifer ODonnell October 24, 2020October 25, 2020 Translation Review No Comments Read more

If Cats Disappeared from the World – Translation Review

If Cats Disappeared from the World – Translation Review

What if all the cats disappeared from the world? What would be lost, what would be gained? The theme of this book is (as the narrator says many times) “you must lose something to gain something.” And, as a result of

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Jennifer ODonnell September 25, 2020October 9, 2020 Translation Review No Comments Read more
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