• Sabin’s Strange Narshe Line in Japanese Final Fantasy VI

  This strange line in the English translation always felt off somehow.

• Secret of Mana’s “Abe Lincoln” Reference in Japanese

  The original Japanese line references a classic Japanese game show.

• Squall’s “Whatever” Line in Japanese Final Fantasy VIII

  Squall's catchphrase appears much more often in English than in Japanese.

• Suikoden’s Bizarre “Googly-Goo Zombie” Line in Japanese

  Insults don't always translate well, especially when context is lacking.

• Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Translation Analysis

  Let's explore this infamous translation disaster from 2014.

• Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Translation Analysis (Part 10)

  "What are you doinging!"

• Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Translation Analysis (Part 11)

  "...Do we chat overtime?"

• Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Translation Analysis (Part 12)

  "I want to put my clothe on fast to look the other way!"

• Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Translation Analysis (Part 13)

  "If you find in the area you go the same object, unlock it."

• Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Translation Analysis (Part 14)

  "The lead group is demending higher level equipments, so it's hard for the stockings."