Akira
Voices from the other side: ef ~melo~ 10
Seems like I’m taking over, doesn’t it? This week, I had the extreme displeasure of watching SHAFT butcher what I thought was one of the most moving moments I’ve ever experienced playing a visual novel. As there were no real linguistic problems with this episode, this will be the aforementioned “Yuuko Rant” I aluded to [...]
Voices from the Other Side: ef ~melo~ Episode 9
Back again with my semi-regular column. How’s everyone?
This week, I was asked again to fill in for our translator, who was absent due to personal reasons. In this installment, I’m going to give all of you a deeper insight into my job as a translator using Episode 9 as a case study; the second half [...]
Voices from the Other Side: ef ~melodies~ Episode 6
I’m Akira. Haven’t written much on this blog before, but those of you who know me know that I’m NHRV’s resident Japanese-speaking reviewer and niche anime geek. In addition to filling a role as the resident weirdo, I’m also a translator and fansubber. In this not-so-regularly updated series, I will strive to answer your questions [...]
School Days
School Days. Everyone’s probably heard about it by now. Easily one of the season’s most anticipated (and hated) shows, by both the hardcore and the casual anime-watching community.
To start you off, a few quotes from friends of mine.
“You know, they made Makoto into a bigger douchebag than he was in the game.”
“They combined all his man-slut varieties into [...]
らき☆すた ラブ
Since my fellow reviewer gave his perspective on Lucky Star, and why he doesn’t find it hilarious, I thought it’d only be fitting for me to retort to his allegations. Lucky Star, while not perfect, has been one of the most enjoyable anime I’ve watched in years. In my opinion, it’s extremely funny and relaxing [...]
