How Frog Talks in the Japanese Version of Chrono Trigger
This unusual character speaks in an unusual way in English, but what does he sound like in Japanese?
How Geno Introduces Himself in Super Mario RPG
This character introduces himself in an odd way in English. But what does he say in Japanese?
How Kefka’s Famous “Son of a Submariner” Works in Japanese
Final Fantasy VI features one of the series' most famous and iconic lines. But what did it originally say in Japanese?
How Quina’s “S/he” Pronoun is Handled in Japanese Final Fantasy IX
Pronouns are easily avoided in Japanese, but what happens when you translate pronoun-less text into English?
How The “Litter Joke” Was Reworked in Dragon Warrior IV
The English release of Dragon Warrior 4 features a forced pun. What was it originally in Japanese?
How the Heavy English Accents in Dragon Quest IV Work in Japanese
Controversy surrounds the heavy English accents found in this Dragon Quest localization.
How Toad’s Name and Gender Occasionally Caused Confusion for Japanese Fans
Is Toad one person or many people? Also, what other interesting Toad trivia is there?
I Had to Write a Final Fantasy Fanfic for Square
When I applied for a translation job at Square long ago, I didn't realize they'd ask me to write fan fiction!
Interview: Ted Woolsey (Super Play Magazine, Sep. 1994)
This classic interview covers Final Fantasy IV, V, and VI, Breath of Fire, Secret of Evermore, and more.
Is the Blitzball Kid in Final Fantasy X Really This Dumb?
This little kid doesn't seem very bright in English. But what about in Japanese?