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Tips for Aspiring Manga Translators Tips for Aspiring Manga Translators

Manga are full of illustrations. They’re fun and exciting to read. This leads to a common misconception that manga translation must be easier than other types of translation. But those who underestimate the medium’s unique challenges do so at their own peril.

by MAL_editing_team

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Five Translating Issues Unique to Japanese-English Translation Five Translating Issues Unique to Japanese-English Translation

Basic tips on how to handle translation issues that arise due to differences in Japanese and English, such as spoken lines ending right before where the verb should be, and furigana that are different from the standard kanji pronunciations.

by MAL_editing_team

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Tips for a Translation Submission! Tips for a Translation Submission!

Many English-language manga publishers send a prospective translator a sample chapter as a test. Here are some points editors use to evaluate them. Do a good job on these, and you'll stand a much better chance of getting hired!

by MAL_editing_team

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From Scratch: the Creation of an Original Anime From Scratch: the Creation of an Original Anime

It starts from an idea... and ends with a full-blown show. Join us as we explore the process that makes it all possible!

by MAL_Articles

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Our Picks for the 5 Best Shows (So Far) this Summer 2017 Season

Have you been enjoying the anime shows this summer? Well, here's our pick of the best shows that you need to check out.

by MisterD98

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Hilariously Creative Censorship Moments In Anime

Some anime take censorship to the next level, making an art form out of protecting our eyes from indecency. Here are some of the more creative moments in anime censorship.

by Littoface

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7 Anime Voices We Feel Completely Missed The Mark

Some voice actors are just wrong for their characters. Here are 7 voices we feel don't fit the characters they're meant for. They sounded different in our heads...

by Littoface

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The Girl and the Vending Machine, and 6 Other Weird Anime Love Stories

Anime has some interesting thoughts about love, and not all of them involve living beings. In this list we share 7 truly bizarre anime love stories.

by Littoface

9,567 views

Going Green: Top 10 Anime with Environmental Themes

From Nausicaa to Doraemon, here are our list of anime with environmental themes based on their MAL score.

by MisterD98

8,536 views

The 5 Best Trainers, Masters and Mentors in Anime

For every strong disciple, there is a great master standing behind them. They instruct, guide and, ultimately, push their disciplies to their limits to achieve their next level of martial prowess. This time, lets step away from the students and focus on the great martial arts instructors in anime.

by Unnamedhero

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Straight Eye for the Moe Guy: 7 Moe Boys in Anime

Moe boys! Is there any other reason to click this article?

by Unnamedhero

11,714 views

What Sets Apart Sakurasou

Romcoms are a genre of anime that has seen its fair share of cliches. Sakurasou, however, is unique.

by MAL_Articles

11,908 views

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The “Hero Complex”

The archetypal hero is everywhere in anime. What is it about them that we love so much?

by MAL_Articles

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Fight The Dark Invasion In The New Real-Time Combat Game, Armor Blitz!

The free-to-play game, Armor Blitz, throws players into the world of Valhalla where the souls of history’s most recent war tanks enjoy the afterlife as cute anime tank girls. As their General, command the sexy tanks and fight against the strong, unknown force that is about the take over the world.

by MAL_editing_team

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Gender-Swapped Sketches of Eren Yeager Result in New Character

Eren Yeager is a certified badass who fights like a boss! But have you ever imagined what our hero would look like in female form? Eren's creator has. He also based a recent Attack on Titan female character on Eren's female character design. Guess which!

by MisterD98

25,177 views

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What Makes a Good Starter Anime?

Some shows and movies are often referred to as "gateway anime." What earns them this title?

by MAL_Articles

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5 Kinds of Items You Can Order Direct From Japan

If your love for anime spills over into other aspects of Japanese culture you’re not alone. Maybe you can visit Japan to enjoy the sights and flavors for yourself! But for most of us, we have to find other ways to experience Japan at home.

by MAL_editing_team

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Short Anime: Why They Shouldn't be Ignored

Over the last few years, more and more anime with episode lengths of 10 minutes or less have been coming out. Many people ignore these shows — here's why they shouldn't.

by MAL_Articles

19,317 views

Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?

Artificial intelligence has factored into human dreams of creation, innovation, and power from before science fiction was even a genre. So has rebellion.

by MAL_Articles

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MAL Users and Their Spring 2017 Anime Season Hits and Misses

Out with the old and in with the new... but not quite yet... Let's take a look at what the general population of MAL users think are the winners and the losers of last season.

by Unnamedhero

20,408 views

The Most Promising Premieres of the Summer 2017 Anime Season

Not sure what to watch? Here are the 7 anime premiers we're most excited about for the Summer 2017 season.

by Littoface

43,483 views

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Take Command in the New Strategic War Game, Girls on Tanks

The highly anticipated turn-based strategic war game, Girls on Tanks, is the most thrilling action-adventure title to hit the Nutaku in months. Launch yourself into battle while you learn how to command sexy troops, manage artillery and outsmart the enemies.

by MAL_editing_team

15,547 views

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