Forgot to film the process but look it! So prettyyy

I’ve been watching my friend play through rebirth and he finally got to the rufus fight and i was reminded of the video my husband kindly took of me crashing out at the very same boss…

Continuing my series comparing the original and WotL translations of Final Fantasy Tactics this month! This time, I cover from where we left off at Sand Rat's Sietch to the first encounter with Milleuda at Brigand's Den. annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/f...

More FFVII after a long week~

Spyro the corgi is very happy to hear about the new Spyro the dragon game releasing ✨

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📢 Shameless plug after Revelation announcement:

So excited for FFVII Revelation!! I wonder if there’s any significance to the fact that the Japanese pronunciation also sounds like “liberation” or if it’s just a coincidence—

Final Fantasy VII Revelation key artwork:

June 2026 Patreon newsletter is up! Decided to write about why I started writing in the first place. www.patreon.com/posts/why-i-...

June 2026 Patreon newsletter is up! Decided to write about why I started writing in the first place. www.patreon.com/posts/why-i-...

We in.

Excited to play OG FFVII again for the first time in... oh god 10 years---

I made a Patreon!! If you've been enjoying my blogs on J-E localization thus far, please consider becoming a member. Though I can't offer much in return, you will get free access to any flashcards sets I put in the shop! Your support is deeply appreciated! www.patreon.com/cw/anna_cair...

Red XIII's voice change in FF7 Rebirth came as a shock to Western OG fans, while those in Japan somehow saw it coming. In May's blog, I talk about what may have led to this divide and how such a beloved character's true self could go hidden for so long. annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/05/26/w...

I made a Patreon!! If you've been enjoying my blogs on J-E localization thus far, please consider becoming a member. Though I can't offer much in return, you will get free access to any flashcards sets I put in the shop! Your support is deeply appreciated! www.patreon.com/cw/anna_cair...

Red XIII's voice change in FF7 Rebirth came as a shock to Western OG fans, while those in Japan somehow saw it coming. In May's blog, I talk about what may have led to this divide and how such a beloved character's true self could go hidden for so long. annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/05/26/w...

New cable caaame!

I had the unbelievable pleasure of naming and translating Vivi and Grandpa's Memories for the Sky. Final Fantasy IX means so much to me and being trusted to lay a single brick in its foundation along with the great folks at SQEX Books is a true career highlight.

What it takes to be a translator for SQUARE ENIX youtu.be/98cphkWwh98?...

久しぶりのwip

New desk mat from osume! It goes so well with the new keycaps/// I did get a new all-white cable to replace the pink one, but I accidentally got the wrong size orz

Working on speaking Japanese as a beginner is really important, even if you don't know enough to hold a conversation yet. Here's why it's important and how you can improve your speaking skills as a beginner. jtalkonline.com/why-its-impo...

It's been 10 years... youtu.be/D_vPWivWGeQ?...

The lore terminology in Final Fantasy X is one of the main reasons why I adore its English translation. In April's blog, I decided to showcase some of my favourites, delving into the wonderful words that built the world of Spira. annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/t...

Testing if my ajitsuke tamago worked out and they did!! It’s so good///

The lore terminology in Final Fantasy X is one of the main reasons why I adore its English translation. In April's blog, I decided to showcase some of my favourites, delving into the wonderful words that built the world of Spira. annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/t...

I caught a pikachu for my pikachu

Finally finished The Two Towers/ 2 (3?) down, 1 more to go~

Beat Lost and Found Co!! This was such a cute game/// Makes me wanna start drawing again. (P.S. please hire me to fix the typos ww)

New keyboard!! I finally have arrow keys again/// Keyboard: Rainy 75 Keycaps: osume café rose

必ず, 絶対, and similar words are often better rendered in English by emphasizing the modified verb with bold/italic rather than shoehorning an “absolutely” or “always” into the sentence. This also saves space, essential for tiny word balloons in manga. #AmTranslating

If you're a beginner / low-intermediate learner and ever study abroad in Japan for any length of time, I can attest that karaoke is a great way to improve your reading speed.

No better way to spend a sick day than to start and finish an entire game—-

I should declutter these dictionary bookmarks, huh?

Got new keycaps from osume! Slowly trying to make my setup a little more grown up (next: new wire

When I went to look up the OG JP versions of my fave Leon one-liners from RE9, I quickly discovered that the JP was actually translating the EN. In March's blog, I decided to flip the script for a change and see how an EN game is brought to life in JP. annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/c...

When I went to look up the OG JP versions of my fave Leon one-liners from RE9, I quickly discovered that the JP was actually translating the EN. In March's blog, I decided to flip the script for a change and see how an EN game is brought to life in JP. annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/03/25/c...

There’s a pattern in our household. My husband will recommend a game to me repeatedly for several months, I am convinced it’s not for me so I decline each and every time, then one day I pick it up before bed out of curiosity and suddenly it’s 3 am. This time, that game is Slay the Spire.

My favourite games 🎮✨️ (Tried to limit to 1 per series otherwise half the list would be final fantasy…

Finished RE9 with my husband last night! ✨ Loved every moment of it/// I was thoroughly distraught when we chose the wrong answer for a certain thing but it's okay everything is fine.

New Interviews With Localizers is out!!! This month we talk to John Neal (@johnnylandmine.bsky.social) about how he became an in-house video game localizer then moved to freelance manga/game translation and editing. #InterviewswithLoc j-entranslations.com/john-neal-ma...

Oh yeah, happy Leon day!

It is time ✨ (Husband’s gonna play the Grace parts and I’ll play Leon’s~

Happy Pokemon Day!! I'm reposting the maps I drew of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Every trainer's journey through Gens 1 -4 is all here!

Good morning ☀️🐶

Hehe, I’m so happyyy///

Posted February's blog yesterday for anyone who missed it!

For this month's blog, I cover a subtle mistranslation found in the original Final Fantasy VII that made the kind and motherly character of Tifa out to be Cloud's childhood bully. annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/02/25/t...

Today!