Introduction to Manga Manga is a style of comic books and graphic novels, originating from Japan. The term “manga” refers to both the medium and the artistic form, encompassing everything…
Category: Media & Gaming
Sound Effects and Visual Language: Translating the Untranslatable in Manga
2 weeks ago
Rumen Pavlov
Est. reading time: 4 min 50 sec
E-Sports Narratives: Translating Stories and Lore for a Global Audience
4 weeks ago
Rumen Pavlov
Est. reading time: 6 min 10 sec
The world of competitive gaming, commonly known as e-sports, has emerged as a cultural and economic phenomenon, with millions of fans globally. From packed stadiums to online platforms that stream…
The Importance of Translation and Localization in Preserving Cultural Art: Exploring the World of Japanese Arthouse Cinema
2 months ago
Rumen Pavlov
Est. reading time: 6 min 10 sec
Cinema is a universal language, yet each film is deeply rooted in the culture and language of its origin. This is particularly true with Japanese arthouse cinema, which often explores…
Translating Anime Theme Songs: Maintaining Rhyme and Rhythm
3 months ago
Daniela Delieva
Est. reading time: 5 min 00 sec
Anime theme songs hold a special place in the hearts of fans across the world, evoking emotions and even memories from people’s favorite series. Those catchy melodies and powerful lyrics,…
From Text to Screen and Beyond: Transforming Asian Media Across Formats for Global Audiences
4 months ago
Desi Tzoneva
Est. reading time: 3 min 10 sec
Asian media globalization is a fact. There are countless examples of Asian films, series, books, music, and more that are taking the world by storm. But it’s not always easy…
Player Feedback from Asian Communities: Impact on Video Game Localization
4 months ago
Desi Tzoneva
Est. reading time: 4 min 55 sec
The video game ecosystem is highly complex and involves numerous stakeholders, including developers, localization specialists, marketers, and more. However, one of the most important stakeholders in video games is the…
Japan’s Media Renaissance
7 months ago
Desi Tzoneva
Est. reading time: 4 min 40 sec
Japan’s entertainment industry reached its heyday in the second half of the 20th century, followed by a slump as Korean media took over the continent and the world. However, Japan…
The Art of Hindi Language Video Subtitling: A Comprehensive Guide
8 months ago
Desi Tzoneva
Est. reading time: 4 min 15 sec
An interesting fact about Hindi is that it is a language spoken in numerous countries other than India. While there are around 584.57 million native speakers and the language is…
Impact of Translation and Localization in the Asian iGaming Industry
1 year ago
Desi Tzoneva
Est. reading time: 5 min 20 sec
For anyone who has traveled to Macau, you will immediately notice all the massively-sized casinos offering gambling facilities to citizens from the region where gambling is not legally permitted. However,…
Indonesian Media Localization: Strategies and Insights
1 year ago
Desi Tzoneva
Est. reading time: 4 min 36 sec
Media localization is gaining significant traction in Indonesia. A country with thousands of islands and hundreds of languages. With strong internet proliferation, availability, and accessibility – local Indonesians are craving…