• Fan Translation Additions & Player Confusion

  Inside jokes in a translation can pull the player out of the intended experience.

• Gato’s Name and Song in Japanese Chrono Trigger

  This iconic robot has a different name and different song lyrics in Japanese.

• Redundant Translations in Japanese Entertainment

  Redundant translations in Japanese entertainment.

• Tricky Translations #3: False Friends & Japanese Hips

  If words have nuances, then imported "loanwords" carry local nuances as well.

• 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.

• What the Monado Symbols Mean in Xenoblade

  All the Monado symbols have actual meanings in Japanese.

• Xenogears’ Beloved “Oh My Gabrino” Line in Japanese

  This unique line was especially memorable for English-speaking players.