Matthias Hirsh
@mattievvv.bsky.social
J>E translator of manga and other creative works. Former horse girl, current cat dad. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️日本語ok. 在ドイツアメリカ人翻訳家。フリー仕事探し中。
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Even older.
On a related note, it can be argued that “camp” as concept, albeit ambiguously defined, originated in England’s elite secondary schools like Eton. So next time you hear a Brit say something nasty about drag, remind them their upper crust invented it in high school.
On a related note, it can be argued that “camp” as concept, albeit ambiguously defined, originated in England’s elite secondary schools like Eton. So next time you hear a Brit say something nasty about drag, remind them their upper crust invented it in high school.
October 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Even older.
On a related note, it can be argued that “camp” as concept, albeit ambiguously defined, originated in England’s elite secondary schools like Eton. So next time you hear a Brit say something nasty about drag, remind them their upper crust invented it in high school.
On a related note, it can be argued that “camp” as concept, albeit ambiguously defined, originated in England’s elite secondary schools like Eton. So next time you hear a Brit say something nasty about drag, remind them their upper crust invented it in high school.
In the window of a self-described antique book store.
Jesus.
Jesus.
September 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
In the window of a self-described antique book store.
Jesus.
Jesus.
Really, NYT? Like he was some universally loved and respected figure? Have some respect.
September 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Really, NYT? Like he was some universally loved and respected figure? Have some respect.
Accurate except for job spec maxxing.
August 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Accurate except for job spec maxxing.
Yeah, the Yoshiwara definitely wasn’t on that side of the river.
July 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Yeah, the Yoshiwara definitely wasn’t on that side of the river.
This fanart is now old enough to drink.
If you can recall when it was new and all over Myspace and Livejournal, don’t forget to schedule your mammogram or prostate exam for this year.
If you can recall when it was new and all over Myspace and Livejournal, don’t forget to schedule your mammogram or prostate exam for this year.
July 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This fanart is now old enough to drink.
If you can recall when it was new and all over Myspace and Livejournal, don’t forget to schedule your mammogram or prostate exam for this year.
If you can recall when it was new and all over Myspace and Livejournal, don’t forget to schedule your mammogram or prostate exam for this year.
On a loosely related note, was anyone else’s trajectory into Asian studies permanently altered by the commercial for these ladies back in the day?
(I was the only kid in my junior high class who seems to have noticed the commercial much less asked for it for Christmas o__o)
(I was the only kid in my junior high class who seems to have noticed the commercial much less asked for it for Christmas o__o)
July 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
On a loosely related note, was anyone else’s trajectory into Asian studies permanently altered by the commercial for these ladies back in the day?
(I was the only kid in my junior high class who seems to have noticed the commercial much less asked for it for Christmas o__o)
(I was the only kid in my junior high class who seems to have noticed the commercial much less asked for it for Christmas o__o)
No sitting on knees like this?
July 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
No sitting on knees like this?
An unexpected but relatable author’s note at the beginning of a fanfic.
Surely I’m not the only one who’s gotten a brainworm while either unemployed or employed in a miserable job.
Surely I’m not the only one who’s gotten a brainworm while either unemployed or employed in a miserable job.
July 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
An unexpected but relatable author’s note at the beginning of a fanfic.
Surely I’m not the only one who’s gotten a brainworm while either unemployed or employed in a miserable job.
Surely I’m not the only one who’s gotten a brainworm while either unemployed or employed in a miserable job.
My weak point is a relationship between Character A who’s outwardly happy go lucky and friendly but is actually very fucked up and Character B who’s outwardly an absolute bastard but is Sad Broken and Needs a Hug inside.
June 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
My weak point is a relationship between Character A who’s outwardly happy go lucky and friendly but is actually very fucked up and Character B who’s outwardly an absolute bastard but is Sad Broken and Needs a Hug inside.
If you see this, post a monster.
The Jersey Devil, my favorite American yokai.
The Jersey Devil, my favorite American yokai.
May 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
If you see this, post a monster.
The Jersey Devil, my favorite American yokai.
The Jersey Devil, my favorite American yokai.
“How to Draw Manga” lives on.
May 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“How to Draw Manga” lives on.
お母さん僕が翻訳した漫画を読んでいて嬉しい。
March 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
お母さん僕が翻訳した漫画を読んでいて嬉しい。
Not making this up. There’s zoomers dancing to Evacuate the Dance Floor with Jujutsu Kaisen playing behind them.
February 23, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Not making this up. There’s zoomers dancing to Evacuate the Dance Floor with Jujutsu Kaisen playing behind them.
Your post came immediately after this one for me. Your stripper name is Papaya Server.
January 4, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Your post came immediately after this one for me. Your stripper name is Papaya Server.
Reading about the German election results, but.
What did they do to their little guy??? They made him a uwu birb.
What did they do to their little guy??? They made him a uwu birb.
December 18, 2024 at 2:45 AM
Reading about the German election results, but.
What did they do to their little guy??? They made him a uwu birb.
What did they do to their little guy??? They made him a uwu birb.
Watched every single episode despite very much NOT being the intended audience.
November 19, 2024 at 4:16 AM
Watched every single episode despite very much NOT being the intended audience.
Picked up a promising title at a used bookstore in downtown Milwaukee this weekend. 90% the picture on the cover has been flipped because the kana look a bit weird, though I’m no hentaigana expert.
October 29, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Picked up a promising title at a used bookstore in downtown Milwaukee this weekend. 90% the picture on the cover has been flipped because the kana look a bit weird, though I’m no hentaigana expert.
In Milwaukee for the first time for the ALTA conference. Lovely city to walk around, finally bought my first pair of Japanese jeans too at Milworks!
October 27, 2024 at 12:09 AM
In Milwaukee for the first time for the ALTA conference. Lovely city to walk around, finally bought my first pair of Japanese jeans too at Milworks!
Looking over the ALTA conference schedule for this weekend.
October 23, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Looking over the ALTA conference schedule for this weekend.