Why Grilled Mormons Are in Takeshi’s Challenge
Is this Japanese restaurant really trying to cook religious believers? Or is it a mistranslation of some sort?
Final Fantasy VI Beta Images (Early 1994)
This is a fascinating Japanese preview of Final Fantasy VI a few months before its release.
The 4 Japanese Names for Super Mario World’s 8 “Special” Courses
What are Super Mario World's special courses called in Japanese? Are their names as gnarly as the English names?
The Exciting Ups and Painful Downs of Game Localization
Every professional starts from somewhere. This professional translator shares an early misstep in his career.
How a Cheesy Anti-Drug Message Was Inserted into an Old Game Localization
This ninja policeman shares a really hamfisted anti-drug message. What did he originally say in Japanese?
What’s So Funny About This Line in Phantasy Star IV?
Why does something seem off about a single line in this translated scene?
How Breath of Fire’s Massage Scene Was Changed in Translation
This old man's text was censored in the English release, but in a surprising way.
How a Quote in Final Fantasy IX Became More Famous in English Than Japanese
This beloved quote references two past Final Fantasy heroes. But what does it say in Japanese?
Why Is This Egg Tart Censored?
Was this part of the game censored during the translation process? What was it originally in Japanese?
You Have to Save Lucca’s Mom a Different Way in Japanese
This is a great example of how language differences can lead to unexpected gameplay changes.