• Splatoon’s “Stay Fresh” Catchphrase in Japanese

  The Japanese catchphrase "ika yoroshiku" is a clever pun in its own right.

• Super Mario Bros. Translation Comparison

  Let's examine this early Japanese-to-English game localization from 1985.

• Super Mario Bros. Translation Comparison: Final Thoughts

  At last, I give my thoughts on how well Super Mario Bros. fared in terms of localization.

• Super Mario Bros. Translation Comparison: Gameplay

  Why's the Japanese game written in English? Why didn't they use Japanese? Let's find out!

• Super Mario Bros. Translation Comparison: Introduction

  A brief look at the history of Super Mario Bros. and my personal encounter with this classic game.

• Super Mario Bros. Translation Comparison: Manuals

  Let's compare the Japanese and English versions of the Super Mario Bros. instruction manual!

• Super Mario Bros. Translation Comparison: Miscellaneous

  You know the infamous Minus World? Well, screw that! Japan got hundreds of secret worlds!

• Super Mario Bros. Translation Comparison: Names

  Let's learn the various names and origins of Super Mario Bros. characters - in Japanese and in English!

• Super Mario World’s “Special” Course Names in Japanese

  The secret courses were given all-new names in the English release.

• The Famous Stand By Me Reference in Pokémon

  This classic American movie is widely celebrated in Japan.