Richard "Pocky" Kim
@pocky469.bsky.social
I've been known as "Pocky" since 1995.
Translator since 1999, localization manager, project manager, gamer, dad. (And streamer? Sort of?)
In Japan somewhere.
He/Him. BLM.
日本語OKです。
https://www.twitch.tv/originalpocky/
https://www.youtube.com/originalpocky/
Translator since 1999, localization manager, project manager, gamer, dad. (And streamer? Sort of?)
In Japan somewhere.
He/Him. BLM.
日本語OKです。
https://www.twitch.tv/originalpocky/
https://www.youtube.com/originalpocky/
It looks like the AWS outage is pretty widespread, it hit parts of Tokyo, too.
October 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It looks like the AWS outage is pretty widespread, it hit parts of Tokyo, too.
I know that it’s technically illegal, but I wish I had a spare copy of the Circle of Magic series by Debra Doyle and James D. Macdonald, so I could scan them in for posterity.
It’s a series that I love to this day, and hate the idea that they’re no longer really available for purchase anywhere.
It’s a series that I love to this day, and hate the idea that they’re no longer really available for purchase anywhere.
October 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I know that it’s technically illegal, but I wish I had a spare copy of the Circle of Magic series by Debra Doyle and James D. Macdonald, so I could scan them in for posterity.
It’s a series that I love to this day, and hate the idea that they’re no longer really available for purchase anywhere.
It’s a series that I love to this day, and hate the idea that they’re no longer really available for purchase anywhere.
Heading off to prep our booth at Tokyo Game Show!
If you’re going to be there, I hope that you can stop by! (Hall 11, E02, the indies area)
If you’re going to be there, I hope that you can stop by! (Hall 11, E02, the indies area)
September 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Heading off to prep our booth at Tokyo Game Show!
If you’re going to be there, I hope that you can stop by! (Hall 11, E02, the indies area)
If you’re going to be there, I hope that you can stop by! (Hall 11, E02, the indies area)
Sekai Project will be at the Indie Area of Tokyo Game Show, in Hall 11, section E20.
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
September 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Sekai Project will be at the Indie Area of Tokyo Game Show, in Hall 11, section E20.
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
Hi folks!
Tomorrow's stream will be at 10AM JST (9PM EDT/6PM PDT)!
I'll be continuing my playthrough of Hollow Knight: Silksong, and this time, the Pocky Pain Wheel will be active for $5US a spin!
I hope that you'll come by and watch!
www.twitch.tv/originalpocky/
Tomorrow's stream will be at 10AM JST (9PM EDT/6PM PDT)!
I'll be continuing my playthrough of Hollow Knight: Silksong, and this time, the Pocky Pain Wheel will be active for $5US a spin!
I hope that you'll come by and watch!
www.twitch.tv/originalpocky/
September 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Hi folks!
Tomorrow's stream will be at 10AM JST (9PM EDT/6PM PDT)!
I'll be continuing my playthrough of Hollow Knight: Silksong, and this time, the Pocky Pain Wheel will be active for $5US a spin!
I hope that you'll come by and watch!
www.twitch.tv/originalpocky/
Tomorrow's stream will be at 10AM JST (9PM EDT/6PM PDT)!
I'll be continuing my playthrough of Hollow Knight: Silksong, and this time, the Pocky Pain Wheel will be active for $5US a spin!
I hope that you'll come by and watch!
www.twitch.tv/originalpocky/
Addendum:
I HOPE THEY ARE NOT LYING/WRONG ABOUT THIS.
"It's going to be a fair bit easier to find the tablet (pieces)."
I HOPE THEY ARE NOT LYING/WRONG ABOUT THIS.
"It's going to be a fair bit easier to find the tablet (pieces)."
September 13, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Addendum:
I HOPE THEY ARE NOT LYING/WRONG ABOUT THIS.
"It's going to be a fair bit easier to find the tablet (pieces)."
I HOPE THEY ARE NOT LYING/WRONG ABOUT THIS.
"It's going to be a fair bit easier to find the tablet (pieces)."
"Post a screenshot of your first five Steam purchases and let Bluesky judge you"
I would swear I bought stuff before this, but for the life of me, I can't remember. XD
(Six because the second from the top was a gift for the spouse, wasn't sure if those counted)
I would swear I bought stuff before this, but for the life of me, I can't remember. XD
(Six because the second from the top was a gift for the spouse, wasn't sure if those counted)
August 15, 2025 at 9:37 AM
"Post a screenshot of your first five Steam purchases and let Bluesky judge you"
I would swear I bought stuff before this, but for the life of me, I can't remember. XD
(Six because the second from the top was a gift for the spouse, wasn't sure if those counted)
I would swear I bought stuff before this, but for the life of me, I can't remember. XD
(Six because the second from the top was a gift for the spouse, wasn't sure if those counted)
August 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I was off, it’s 800 yen for this one (Monster Hunter), but I’ve heard of others.
August 9, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I was off, it’s 800 yen for this one (Monster Hunter), but I’ve heard of others.
If you see this, post a vampire.
July 20, 2025 at 7:40 AM
If you see this, post a vampire.
So I finally got to try Pot Noodle (UK instant noodle), thanks to a friend visiting from Europe.
It’s okay. The flavor (this was “Beef & Tomato”) was kind of bland, but I also tend to like really strong flavors/spice.
I have one more to try (“Bombay Bad Boy”), but so far, I think it’s not bad.
It’s okay. The flavor (this was “Beef & Tomato”) was kind of bland, but I also tend to like really strong flavors/spice.
I have one more to try (“Bombay Bad Boy”), but so far, I think it’s not bad.
July 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
So I finally got to try Pot Noodle (UK instant noodle), thanks to a friend visiting from Europe.
It’s okay. The flavor (this was “Beef & Tomato”) was kind of bland, but I also tend to like really strong flavors/spice.
I have one more to try (“Bombay Bad Boy”), but so far, I think it’s not bad.
It’s okay. The flavor (this was “Beef & Tomato”) was kind of bland, but I also tend to like really strong flavors/spice.
I have one more to try (“Bombay Bad Boy”), but so far, I think it’s not bad.
A great big thank you to @zuramaru.net for a wonderful reminder of home. ^^
June 20, 2025 at 3:16 AM
A great big thank you to @zuramaru.net for a wonderful reminder of home. ^^
So, I looked up the game/software to see if anyone else had it... and Surugaya has it for a different price, for the same listing. o.o
June 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
So, I looked up the game/software to see if anyone else had it... and Surugaya has it for a different price, for the same listing. o.o
Tae Kwon V looks similar to Mazinger Z, to be sure.
TKV has never seen an English translation, what little clips I've seen were neat.
TKV has never seen an English translation, what little clips I've seen were neat.
May 26, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Tae Kwon V looks similar to Mazinger Z, to be sure.
TKV has never seen an English translation, what little clips I've seen were neat.
TKV has never seen an English translation, what little clips I've seen were neat.
I haven’t really drawn anything in a long, long time. But this is for you. ^^
May 16, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I haven’t really drawn anything in a long, long time. But this is for you. ^^
Hey @sam-animeherald.bsky.social , have you seen these before?
Just spotted them in Akihabara, they seem to be a collection of old articles and interviews.
Just spotted them in Akihabara, they seem to be a collection of old articles and interviews.
May 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Hey @sam-animeherald.bsky.social , have you seen these before?
Just spotted them in Akihabara, they seem to be a collection of old articles and interviews.
Just spotted them in Akihabara, they seem to be a collection of old articles and interviews.
Strawberry Migraine-induced Blindness
Huh.
Huh.
April 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Strawberry Migraine-induced Blindness
Huh.
Huh.
I don't know if the Multi-Language System will be available in physical stores in Japan or not, but the website says that it can ONLY be ordered on the My Nintendo store.
マイニンテンドーストアのみの販売となります。
www.nintendo.com/jp/hardware/...
マイニンテンドーストアのみの販売となります。
www.nintendo.com/jp/hardware/...
April 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I don't know if the Multi-Language System will be available in physical stores in Japan or not, but the website says that it can ONLY be ordered on the My Nintendo store.
マイニンテンドーストアのみの販売となります。
www.nintendo.com/jp/hardware/...
マイニンテンドーストアのみの販売となります。
www.nintendo.com/jp/hardware/...
Question: "Can I play game carts that I purchased overseas in my Nintendo Switch 2 (Japanese-Language System)?"
Answer: "We cannot guarantee that game carts purchased overseas will be playable."
Answer: "We cannot guarantee that game carts purchased overseas will be playable."
April 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Question: "Can I play game carts that I purchased overseas in my Nintendo Switch 2 (Japanese-Language System)?"
Answer: "We cannot guarantee that game carts purchased overseas will be playable."
Answer: "We cannot guarantee that game carts purchased overseas will be playable."
Here are are some answers from the Nintendo Switch 2 FAQ:
www.nintendo.com/jp/switch2/f...
Question: "Can you use the Nintendo Switch 2 overseas?"
Answer: "We cannot guarantee that either version (Japanese-Language or Multi-Language) will work overseas."
www.nintendo.com/jp/switch2/f...
Question: "Can you use the Nintendo Switch 2 overseas?"
Answer: "We cannot guarantee that either version (Japanese-Language or Multi-Language) will work overseas."
April 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Here are are some answers from the Nintendo Switch 2 FAQ:
www.nintendo.com/jp/switch2/f...
Question: "Can you use the Nintendo Switch 2 overseas?"
Answer: "We cannot guarantee that either version (Japanese-Language or Multi-Language) will work overseas."
www.nintendo.com/jp/switch2/f...
Question: "Can you use the Nintendo Switch 2 overseas?"
Answer: "We cannot guarantee that either version (Japanese-Language or Multi-Language) will work overseas."
Super Robot Wars fans, one thing to note that wasn't in the JP trailer but should be in the EN trailer:
This should mean an actual US and Canada release, unlike all of the previous games.
This should mean an actual US and Canada release, unlike all of the previous games.
March 31, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Super Robot Wars fans, one thing to note that wasn't in the JP trailer but should be in the EN trailer:
This should mean an actual US and Canada release, unlike all of the previous games.
This should mean an actual US and Canada release, unlike all of the previous games.
More March snow in Tokyo…
March 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
More March snow in Tokyo…
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'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess
March 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess
'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess
Snow in Tokyo in March. Huh.
March 3, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Snow in Tokyo in March. Huh.