• AVGN Translation Topics: Castlevania II

  Let's look at the Japanese version of Castlevania II, and see Japanese reactions to the Castlevania II AVGN video!

• Castlevania: Symphony of the Night’s “Miserable Pile of Secrets” Scene in Japanese

  "What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets." wasn't in the original text.

• Did Castlevania II’s Endings Get Mixed Up in Japanese Too?

  This classic game has three endings, but something seems off about them.

• Religious Content Changes in Game Localizations

  Game publishers have been changing religion-related content for decades.

• The Confusion Surrounding Castlevania III’s Syfa

  Conflicting information plagued this enigmatic character for years.

• Tricky Translations #4: “I” & “Me” in Japanese

  With dozens of ways to say "I" and "me" in Japanese, a lot can get lost in translation.

• Why the “Graveyard Duck” from Castlevania II Isn’t a Mistranslation After All

  The "graveyard duck" is also just one part of a running gag in the series.