ファティーマ🪬Fatimah
@saffronapplepie.bsky.social
JP➞EN translator/localizer ,日英翻訳者/ローカライズ, linguistic/cultural/media consultant, I don’t shut up about manga demographics and urban planning, politically correct afro, olive oil Asian, DM for work
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Website + Links: https://linktr.ee/saffronapplepie
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Website + Links: https://linktr.ee/saffronapplepie
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For no reason in particular (I’m tired of orientalism), I’m reposting my Tenmaku no Jadoogar: A Witch’s Life In Mongol post again 🪬
Aside from story summary, I talk about misconceptions about religion and why the “Middle East” is a colonizer term we should phase out-links below
Aside from story summary, I talk about misconceptions about religion and why the “Middle East” is a colonizer term we should phase out-links below
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NEW MERCH INCOMINGGG
the fall/winter edit drops on Nov 28th to celebrate 1 year of the store launch 🫶 stay tuned for more teasers and previews
colleensmangarecs-shop.fourthwall.com
the fall/winter edit drops on Nov 28th to celebrate 1 year of the store launch 🫶 stay tuned for more teasers and previews
colleensmangarecs-shop.fourthwall.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
NEW MERCH INCOMINGGG
the fall/winter edit drops on Nov 28th to celebrate 1 year of the store launch 🫶 stay tuned for more teasers and previews
colleensmangarecs-shop.fourthwall.com
the fall/winter edit drops on Nov 28th to celebrate 1 year of the store launch 🫶 stay tuned for more teasers and previews
colleensmangarecs-shop.fourthwall.com
Update: after a few days, the only copy left on the trending shelf is the sample copy. And they restocked the subculture/indie shelf, where it’s also being promoted :) you can’t really see in the pic but they put out a big stack going to the back of the shelf.
November 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Update: after a few days, the only copy left on the trending shelf is the sample copy. And they restocked the subculture/indie shelf, where it’s also being promoted :) you can’t really see in the pic but they put out a big stack going to the back of the shelf.
Reposted by ファティーマ🪬Fatimah
有田焼の試作が届いた 小さな蓋物と小皿です🪽👻
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 AM
有田焼の試作が届いた 小さな蓋物と小皿です🪽👻
People don't realize how much gender blurring JP devs/creators like to engage in. It's every where.
Me begging devs about what the gender of an androgynous character was since the JP never specified. They said "keep it mysterious" and it wasn't even for plot relevant reasons, just because LOL
Me begging devs about what the gender of an androgynous character was since the JP never specified. They said "keep it mysterious" and it wasn't even for plot relevant reasons, just because LOL
Nintendo has decided that Lubba, a big jolly star creature in Super Mario Galaxy 2, is female, but you might be surprised to know that it isn't necessarily a retcon.
www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com/blog/wait-su...
www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com/blog/wait-su...
Wait, Super Mario Galaxy’s Lubba Is Female? — Thrilling Tales of Old Video Games
And if she is, this “change” may not actually be Nintendo retconning itself.
www.thrillingtalesofoldvideogames.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
People don't realize how much gender blurring JP devs/creators like to engage in. It's every where.
Me begging devs about what the gender of an androgynous character was since the JP never specified. They said "keep it mysterious" and it wasn't even for plot relevant reasons, just because LOL
Me begging devs about what the gender of an androgynous character was since the JP never specified. They said "keep it mysterious" and it wasn't even for plot relevant reasons, just because LOL
7-Eleven please feel free to reach out because if you’re going to take inspiration from my country for your snacks don’t disappoint me like this.
Such an unsatisfying s’mores inspired snack 😭 (the thing explaining what a s’more is, hilarious lol)
Such an unsatisfying s’mores inspired snack 😭 (the thing explaining what a s’more is, hilarious lol)
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
7-Eleven please feel free to reach out because if you’re going to take inspiration from my country for your snacks don’t disappoint me like this.
Such an unsatisfying s’mores inspired snack 😭 (the thing explaining what a s’more is, hilarious lol)
Such an unsatisfying s’mores inspired snack 😭 (the thing explaining what a s’more is, hilarious lol)
The weather at Enoshima was really nice
November 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The weather at Enoshima was really nice
Reposted by ファティーマ🪬Fatimah
Reposted by ファティーマ🪬Fatimah
Reposted by ファティーマ🪬Fatimah
Reposted by ファティーマ🪬Fatimah
Reposted by ファティーマ🪬Fatimah
November 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I'm so distraught right now but this being the first thing that shows up makes me feel so seen. Guillermo del Toro's back is breaking carrying the monster fucker genre!!!
November 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I'm so distraught right now but this being the first thing that shows up makes me feel so seen. Guillermo del Toro's back is breaking carrying the monster fucker genre!!!
While we’re at it, here are some other examples of bookstores promoting diversity. Like how another one of my local bookstores had a whole Palestine section at the front of the store.
These are major chains in major locations btw. I’m not cherry picking progressive indie shops🧵
These are major chains in major locations btw. I’m not cherry picking progressive indie shops🧵
November 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
While we’re at it, here are some other examples of bookstores promoting diversity. Like how another one of my local bookstores had a whole Palestine section at the front of the store.
These are major chains in major locations btw. I’m not cherry picking progressive indie shops🧵
These are major chains in major locations btw. I’m not cherry picking progressive indie shops🧵
It’s funny when people think I private because I’m running away from them. I always private when my posts blow up/when I’m getting a lot of new followers, even if it’s only positive reception.
I’m just some guy sitting in their quiet corner of the internet you weirdos
I’m just some guy sitting in their quiet corner of the internet you weirdos
November 15, 2025 at 8:32 AM
It’s funny when people think I private because I’m running away from them. I always private when my posts blow up/when I’m getting a lot of new followers, even if it’s only positive reception.
I’m just some guy sitting in their quiet corner of the internet you weirdos
I’m just some guy sitting in their quiet corner of the internet you weirdos
Why am I getting anti-localizer hate on Twitter just for posting a picture of a shelf at my local bookstore here in Tokyo lmao
People with black holes for souls are crashing out that their biases aren’t true 😭 But! The positive responses far outnumbered the clan members crawling out of the sewers
People with black holes for souls are crashing out that their biases aren’t true 😭 But! The positive responses far outnumbered the clan members crawling out of the sewers
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Why am I getting anti-localizer hate on Twitter just for posting a picture of a shelf at my local bookstore here in Tokyo lmao
People with black holes for souls are crashing out that their biases aren’t true 😭 But! The positive responses far outnumbered the clan members crawling out of the sewers
People with black holes for souls are crashing out that their biases aren’t true 😭 But! The positive responses far outnumbered the clan members crawling out of the sewers
I’ve been getting asked if I’m half a lot lately???
November 14, 2025 at 5:21 AM
I’ve been getting asked if I’m half a lot lately???
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Reposted by ファティーマ🪬Fatimah
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thank you Dean and Deluca 🙏 my American holiday season nostalgia has been strong and I haven’t had a lot of stuff in years. I got my fix finally.
What does a guy have to do to get some spiced non-alcoholic apple cider in this damn country. Why is cider all alcoholic in Japan bruh 😭
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Thank you Dean and Deluca 🙏 my American holiday season nostalgia has been strong and I haven’t had a lot of stuff in years. I got my fix finally.
I think it’s ridiculous I can’t escape American flags and country music on a regular bases even across the ocean
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
I think it’s ridiculous I can’t escape American flags and country music on a regular bases even across the ocean
I’m glad the current food trend in Tokyo is açai bowls because it used to be kinda hard finding a place that did them decent. And I’m too lazy most times to buy the frozen stuff from Kaldi and make it myself lol
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I’m glad the current food trend in Tokyo is açai bowls because it used to be kinda hard finding a place that did them decent. And I’m too lazy most times to buy the frozen stuff from Kaldi and make it myself lol
This autumn has been pretty cold. 55-60 degrees in Chicago is practically warm but it’s nippy in Tokyo. I usually scoff at winters here and everyone yells at me when I say I’m not really cold and they’re freezing. But I’m actually cold now.
November 12, 2025 at 7:43 AM
This autumn has been pretty cold. 55-60 degrees in Chicago is practically warm but it’s nippy in Tokyo. I usually scoff at winters here and everyone yells at me when I say I’m not really cold and they’re freezing. But I’m actually cold now.
What does a guy have to do to get some spiced non-alcoholic apple cider in this damn country. Why is cider all alcoholic in Japan bruh 😭
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
What does a guy have to do to get some spiced non-alcoholic apple cider in this damn country. Why is cider all alcoholic in Japan bruh 😭
Have you ever thought man I wish my lemonade had a tomato in it.
I did buy this and try it and it’s not bad actually.
I did buy this and try it and it’s not bad actually.
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Have you ever thought man I wish my lemonade had a tomato in it.
I did buy this and try it and it’s not bad actually.
I did buy this and try it and it’s not bad actually.
I deserve to ride in the green car (acting like I’m splurging on a first class plane ticket)
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I deserve to ride in the green car (acting like I’m splurging on a first class plane ticket)