Kevin Ishizaka (Tsubasa Cat)
@translating-cat.bsky.social
J-E Translator (日英翻訳家): #ILTV📕(#わた推し), Secret Saint📕(大聖女), Kijin Gentōshō📕(鬼人幻燈抄)
Open to commissions!
I play Vintage MTG. Coaching $35/h
ヴィンテージMTGやっています
Open to commissions!
I play Vintage MTG. Coaching $35/h
ヴィンテージMTGやっています
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so fuckin mad that my favorite means of breaking up a run-on sentence -- the em dash -- is now associated with ai generated text.
what am I supposed to do now? use semicolons?? like a goddamn english major?
what am I supposed to do now? use semicolons?? like a goddamn english major?
November 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
so fuckin mad that my favorite means of breaking up a run-on sentence -- the em dash -- is now associated with ai generated text.
what am I supposed to do now? use semicolons?? like a goddamn english major?
what am I supposed to do now? use semicolons?? like a goddamn english major?
I wrote a guide for Vintage Lurrus Doomsday, the hidden best deck in the format. Give it a read if you're a Vintage player.
ルーラスDDガイドを書きました。英語で申し訳ない。
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
ルーラスDDガイドを書きました。英語で申し訳ない。
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Lurrus Doomsday Guide (Nov. 2025) by Tsubasa_Cat
Vintage Lurrus Doomsday Guide by Kevin Ishizaka (Tsubasa_Cat) — Written November 28th 2025 This guide is meant to be an introduction to the Lurrus variant of Vintage Doomsday. I am mainly writing th...
docs.google.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I wrote a guide for Vintage Lurrus Doomsday, the hidden best deck in the format. Give it a read if you're a Vintage player.
ルーラスDDガイドを書きました。英語で申し訳ない。
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
ルーラスDDガイドを書きました。英語で申し訳ない。
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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If you don't want gen AI in your manga, anime, game, and light novel translations, now is the time to make your voice heard. Write to your favorite publishers and developers and ask if they are incorporating LLMs into their process. And most importantly, tell them you will vote with your dollars.
As machine translation tools under the banner of AI become increasingly accessible and easy to use, the light novel landscape is at a crossroads. Do light novel publishers compromise their product for more speed, and if so, by how much?
Does the Light Novel Translation Process Need AI?
www.animenewsnetwork.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
If you don't want gen AI in your manga, anime, game, and light novel translations, now is the time to make your voice heard. Write to your favorite publishers and developers and ask if they are incorporating LLMs into their process. And most importantly, tell them you will vote with your dollars.
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Happy to lend my expertise to this article.
Light Novels are already being pirated with machine translation. Publishers have been beaten to the punch — and will need human translation to earn their readers’ dollar.
Light Novels are already being pirated with machine translation. Publishers have been beaten to the punch — and will need human translation to earn their readers’ dollar.
As machine translation tools under the banner of AI become increasingly accessible and easy to use, the light novel landscape is at a crossroads. Do light novel publishers compromise their product for more speed, and if so, by how much?
Does the Light Novel Translation Process Need AI?
www.animenewsnetwork.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Happy to lend my expertise to this article.
Light Novels are already being pirated with machine translation. Publishers have been beaten to the punch — and will need human translation to earn their readers’ dollar.
Light Novels are already being pirated with machine translation. Publishers have been beaten to the punch — and will need human translation to earn their readers’ dollar.
A very good read. Sad to hear what is going on in the subtitling world.
New article on ★ daiz.moe ★
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason
daiz.moe/crunchyroll-...
A ton of research and effort went into this one. This is the article to read to get to the bottom of Crunchyroll's subtitle changes!
Replies here will show up as comments (eventually)
Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason | Daiz.moe
With the Fall 2025 anime season, Crunchyroll demonstrates zero respect for anime as a medium as the presentation quality of its subtitles reach an all-time low.
daiz.moe
October 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A very good read. Sad to hear what is going on in the subtitling world.
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Important:
I am still thinking about I'm In Love With the Villainess so much
I'm currently reading through volume 3
Rae and Claire are so cute together!
I am still thinking about I'm In Love With the Villainess so much
I'm currently reading through volume 3
Rae and Claire are so cute together!
October 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Important:
I am still thinking about I'm In Love With the Villainess so much
I'm currently reading through volume 3
Rae and Claire are so cute together!
I am still thinking about I'm In Love With the Villainess so much
I'm currently reading through volume 3
Rae and Claire are so cute together!
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Extending this to the #mtgvintage community.
Most are on Discord, living their best life, but tagging good folks
🫶 @iamactuallylvl1.bsky.social @tajoordan.bsky.social @caffeinatedthot.bsky.social @translating-cat.bsky.social @kindamtg.bsky.social @firetruckmodo.bsky.social
Vintage slaps y'all 🧡
Most are on Discord, living their best life, but tagging good folks
🫶 @iamactuallylvl1.bsky.social @tajoordan.bsky.social @caffeinatedthot.bsky.social @translating-cat.bsky.social @kindamtg.bsky.social @firetruckmodo.bsky.social
Vintage slaps y'all 🧡
The legacy community does not suck though
🧡
🧡
July 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Extending this to the #mtgvintage community.
Most are on Discord, living their best life, but tagging good folks
🫶 @iamactuallylvl1.bsky.social @tajoordan.bsky.social @caffeinatedthot.bsky.social @translating-cat.bsky.social @kindamtg.bsky.social @firetruckmodo.bsky.social
Vintage slaps y'all 🧡
Most are on Discord, living their best life, but tagging good folks
🫶 @iamactuallylvl1.bsky.social @tajoordan.bsky.social @caffeinatedthot.bsky.social @translating-cat.bsky.social @kindamtg.bsky.social @firetruckmodo.bsky.social
Vintage slaps y'all 🧡
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Homunculus Tears is also available as an ebook. You can choose the platform that works best for you: Amazon KDP or Google Play Books.
Amazon KDP: www.amazon.com/Homunculus-T...
Google Play Books: play.google.com/store/books/...
Amazon KDP: www.amazon.com/Homunculus-T...
Google Play Books: play.google.com/store/books/...
Homunculus Tears: Alchemy for the Brokenhearted
Amazon.com: Homunculus Tears: Alchemy for the Brokenhearted eBook : Inori: Kindle Store
www.amazon.com
June 18, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Homunculus Tears is also available as an ebook. You can choose the platform that works best for you: Amazon KDP or Google Play Books.
Amazon KDP: www.amazon.com/Homunculus-T...
Google Play Books: play.google.com/store/books/...
Amazon KDP: www.amazon.com/Homunculus-T...
Google Play Books: play.google.com/store/books/...
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Someone just asked me about getting started as a literary translator and I realized I already have kind of a starter pack of content to help emerging translators.
First, how to get rights to a book you want to translate:
TikTok: vt.tiktok.com/ZSkN9B67w/
Reel: www.instagram.com/reel/CtYkiwh...
First, how to get rights to a book you want to translate:
TikTok: vt.tiktok.com/ZSkN9B67w/
Reel: www.instagram.com/reel/CtYkiwh...
June 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Someone just asked me about getting started as a literary translator and I realized I already have kind of a starter pack of content to help emerging translators.
First, how to get rights to a book you want to translate:
TikTok: vt.tiktok.com/ZSkN9B67w/
Reel: www.instagram.com/reel/CtYkiwh...
First, how to get rights to a book you want to translate:
TikTok: vt.tiktok.com/ZSkN9B67w/
Reel: www.instagram.com/reel/CtYkiwh...
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The next Kanto Manga Loc (and more) meetup has been set for the evening of May 30!
These meetups are open to people working in manga, light novel, game, etc localization. Feel free to message me if you’d like to attend or would like to know more info.
These meetups are open to people working in manga, light novel, game, etc localization. Feel free to message me if you’d like to attend or would like to know more info.
May 23, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The next Kanto Manga Loc (and more) meetup has been set for the evening of May 30!
These meetups are open to people working in manga, light novel, game, etc localization. Feel free to message me if you’d like to attend or would like to know more info.
These meetups are open to people working in manga, light novel, game, etc localization. Feel free to message me if you’d like to attend or would like to know more info.
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Pending final approval, the English paperback of “Homunculus Tears” via Amazon KDP should be orderable from May 26. If you’ve been waiting for a physical copy, I’d love for you to grab one then!
ヾ(๑>◡<๑)ﾉ"💕💕💕
ヾ(๑>◡<๑)ﾉ"💕💕💕
May 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Pending final approval, the English paperback of “Homunculus Tears” via Amazon KDP should be orderable from May 26. If you’ve been waiting for a physical copy, I’d love for you to grab one then!
ヾ(๑>◡<๑)ﾉ"💕💕💕
ヾ(๑>◡<๑)ﾉ"💕💕💕
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DREAMSCAPEお疲れ様でした！
遊んでいただいた方、ゲームを買っていただいた方、挨拶していただいた方、ありがとうございます！
ノベルゲームオンリーならではの雰囲気をたっぷり堪能できて楽しかったです✨️
でもやっぱり時間も時間なので終わったらめっちゃお腹減ってた……
遊んでいただいた方、ゲームを買っていただいた方、挨拶していただいた方、ありがとうございます！
ノベルゲームオンリーならではの雰囲気をたっぷり堪能できて楽しかったです✨️
でもやっぱり時間も時間なので終わったらめっちゃお腹減ってた……
May 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
DREAMSCAPEお疲れ様でした！
遊んでいただいた方、ゲームを買っていただいた方、挨拶していただいた方、ありがとうございます！
ノベルゲームオンリーならではの雰囲気をたっぷり堪能できて楽しかったです✨️
でもやっぱり時間も時間なので終わったらめっちゃお腹減ってた……
遊んでいただいた方、ゲームを買っていただいた方、挨拶していただいた方、ありがとうございます！
ノベルゲームオンリーならではの雰囲気をたっぷり堪能できて楽しかったです✨️
でもやっぱり時間も時間なので終わったらめっちゃお腹減ってた……
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We're thrilled to share that #HomunculusTears is being adapted into a manga by #Kadokomi! The talented @ookuranata.bsky.social (Nata Ookura) will be handling the art. This came about during the publication process—please look forward to more updates!
April 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We're thrilled to share that #HomunculusTears is being adapted into a manga by #Kadokomi! The talented @ookuranata.bsky.social (Nata Ookura) will be handling the art. This came about during the publication process—please look forward to more updates!
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Inori-sensei's new, self-published book #homutears is out today, available on Amazon and Google Play and translated by @translating-cat.bsky.social! If you liked "I'm In Love With the Villainess" I hope you'll pick it up and show support for her next work!
【“Homunculus Tears” Release-Day Countdown Project: ON SALE TODAY!!】
(More posts will follow in this thread)
#HomTears
(More posts will follow in this thread)
#HomTears
April 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Inori-sensei's new, self-published book #homutears is out today, available on Amazon and Google Play and translated by @translating-cat.bsky.social! If you liked "I'm In Love With the Villainess" I hope you'll pick it up and show support for her next work!
3 days left! Can't believe the release is so soon 🥰
More excellent Rae and Claire banter like usual. Tomorrow we'll have banter from Maha and Ruri!
More excellent Rae and Claire banter like usual. Tomorrow we'll have banter from Maha and Ruri!
April 23, 2025 at 10:27 AM
3 days left! Can't believe the release is so soon 🥰
More excellent Rae and Claire banter like usual. Tomorrow we'll have banter from Maha and Ruri!
More excellent Rae and Claire banter like usual. Tomorrow we'll have banter from Maha and Ruri!
4 days left >:)
Today Claire and Rae talk about the alchemy featured in the series. Great banter as always. Wrote a haiku for this one lololol
Today Claire and Rae talk about the alchemy featured in the series. Great banter as always. Wrote a haiku for this one lololol
April 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
4 days left >:)
Today Claire and Rae talk about the alchemy featured in the series. Great banter as always. Wrote a haiku for this one lololol
Today Claire and Rae talk about the alchemy featured in the series. Great banter as always. Wrote a haiku for this one lololol
Ima try to start using bsky more. Seems like there’s less slop
April 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Ima try to start using bsky more. Seems like there’s less slop
6 days left until the release of Homunculus tears!
Today Rae and Claire are introducing the narrator...?!📕
One week left to preorder!
Today Rae and Claire are introducing the narrator...?!📕
One week left to preorder!
April 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
6 days left until the release of Homunculus tears!
Today Rae and Claire are introducing the narrator...?!📕
One week left to preorder!
Today Rae and Claire are introducing the narrator...?!📕
One week left to preorder!
7 days left! This time Rae and Claire talk about the heroine Ruri!
April 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
7 days left! This time Rae and Claire talk about the heroine Ruri!
HomTears in 8 days! More Claire and Rae banter >:)
April 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
HomTears in 8 days! More Claire and Rae banter >:)
9 days until release!
Rae and Claire are introducing the story of HomTears. Come check it out!
Rae and Claire are introducing the story of HomTears. Come check it out!
[Homunculus Tears Release Countdown: 9 Days Left]
April 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
9 days until release!
Rae and Claire are introducing the story of HomTears. Come check it out!
Rae and Claire are introducing the story of HomTears. Come check it out!
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【Pre-orders Open!!】
The new girls' fantasy novel Homunculus Tears: Alchemy for the Brokenhearted by Inori, the author of the hit series I'm in Love with the Villainess (over 500,000 copies sold), is set to release on April 26! Don't miss it!!!
👉 www.amazon.com/Homunculus-T...
The new girls' fantasy novel Homunculus Tears: Alchemy for the Brokenhearted by Inori, the author of the hit series I'm in Love with the Villainess (over 500,000 copies sold), is set to release on April 26! Don't miss it!!!
👉 www.amazon.com/Homunculus-T...
Homunculus Tears: Alchemy for the Brokenhearted
Amazon.com: Homunculus Tears: Alchemy for the Brokenhearted eBook : Inori: Kindle Store
www.amazon.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
【Pre-orders Open!!】
The new girls' fantasy novel Homunculus Tears: Alchemy for the Brokenhearted by Inori, the author of the hit series I'm in Love with the Villainess (over 500,000 copies sold), is set to release on April 26! Don't miss it!!!
👉 www.amazon.com/Homunculus-T...
The new girls' fantasy novel Homunculus Tears: Alchemy for the Brokenhearted by Inori, the author of the hit series I'm in Love with the Villainess (over 500,000 copies sold), is set to release on April 26! Don't miss it!!!
👉 www.amazon.com/Homunculus-T...
Mark your calendars and spread the word! April 26th! New Yuri work by Inori-sensei!
【BREAKING NEWS!!!】
"Homunculus Tears: Alchemy for the Brokenhearted," the latest girls' fantasy by
#Inori. (of "I'm in Love with the Villainess" fame), drops April 26, 2025! Cover with logo revealed. Art: @aonoesu.bsky.social , Design/Logo: @hiiragiryo.bsky.social . Mark your calendars!
#HTAM
"Homunculus Tears: Alchemy for the Brokenhearted," the latest girls' fantasy by
#Inori. (of "I'm in Love with the Villainess" fame), drops April 26, 2025! Cover with logo revealed. Art: @aonoesu.bsky.social , Design/Logo: @hiiragiryo.bsky.social . Mark your calendars!
#HTAM
January 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Mark your calendars and spread the word! April 26th! New Yuri work by Inori-sensei!
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I spent the past few hours testing out Shogakukan’s newest Manga/Light Novel App Novelous and here’s my full review
TL;DR: I don’t recommend this app period, there are other apps that will respect your time & $$$. I am completely baffled at Shogakukan here
#Manga #LightNovel #Novelous #Review
TL;DR: I don’t recommend this app period, there are other apps that will respect your time & $$$. I am completely baffled at Shogakukan here
#Manga #LightNovel #Novelous #Review
January 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I spent the past few hours testing out Shogakukan’s newest Manga/Light Novel App Novelous and here’s my full review
TL;DR: I don’t recommend this app period, there are other apps that will respect your time & $$$. I am completely baffled at Shogakukan here
#Manga #LightNovel #Novelous #Review
TL;DR: I don’t recommend this app period, there are other apps that will respect your time & $$$. I am completely baffled at Shogakukan here
#Manga #LightNovel #Novelous #Review