Mei Amaki☂️
@amaki.bsky.social
日英マンガ翻訳家・同時配信の #魔法少女ダンデライオン #あわいの焔刃 #ギャルとギャルの百合 #グレイキースの魔界語訳録 #尾守つみきと奇日常。 等訳してます・Viz／Kodansha／SQEX／Red String等・下手な絵もたまに描きます 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Mei Amaki☂️
@amaki.bsky.social
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@amaki.bsky.social You can never post again, get any new followers, or follow anyone new. You can’t ruin something so perfect.
That time I didn't notice Lady Luck smiling down on me until it was pointed out to me. And now it is gone.😭
She sent this one first, which I thought was funnier, though. xDDD
September 8, 2026 at 3:14 AM
She sent this one first, which I thought was funnier, though. xDDD
Friend suddenly sent me this edit after reading Graykeith xDDDDD (Well, she's not WRONG. I would basically die to translate more Battan.)
September 8, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Friend suddenly sent me this edit after reading Graykeith xDDDDD (Well, she's not WRONG. I would basically die to translate more Battan.)
Okay! To commemorate the 1st chapter of Graykeith, I'd thought I'd share a few thoughts about the translation...of the Translator Daemonica!!
Depending on how it goes, I might write a separate thread, just talking about the thoughts that surfaced while reading ch.1 as a translator, lol.
Depending on how it goes, I might write a separate thread, just talking about the thoughts that surfaced while reading ch.1 as a translator, lol.
September 7, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Okay! To commemorate the 1st chapter of Graykeith, I'd thought I'd share a few thoughts about the translation...of the Translator Daemonica!!
Depending on how it goes, I might write a separate thread, just talking about the thoughts that surfaced while reading ch.1 as a translator, lol.
Depending on how it goes, I might write a separate thread, just talking about the thoughts that surfaced while reading ch.1 as a translator, lol.
Pleased to announce that I'm translating Jump's newest title out this weekend, Graykeith: Translator Daemonica.
Translating a manga...about translators!! How fitting, ha ha ha!!
Translating a manga...about translators!! How fitting, ha ha ha!!
September 4, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Pleased to announce that I'm translating Jump's newest title out this weekend, Graykeith: Translator Daemonica.
Translating a manga...about translators!! How fitting, ha ha ha!!
Translating a manga...about translators!! How fitting, ha ha ha!!
I'll probably write up translation threads for each volume as they come out...! So that's something to still look forward to. (v2 soon!!!)
I finished translating it... So sad to see it go, but it was an honor. I hope you guys enjoy the rest of Secondhand Sisters as it comes out! I will miss your writing, Battan-sensei ;-;
ちょうど『けむたい姉とずるい妹』5巻の英訳を提出しました。ばったん先生の素晴らしい作品が翻訳できたこと、一生の宝物になると思います。またとない機会をいただけて、本当に光栄でした。ありがたや・・・！
ちょうど『けむたい姉とずるい妹』5巻の英訳を提出しました。ばったん先生の素晴らしい作品が翻訳できたこと、一生の宝物になると思います。またとない機会をいただけて、本当に光栄でした。ありがたや・・・！
September 2, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I'll probably write up translation threads for each volume as they come out...! So that's something to still look forward to. (v2 soon!!!)
I finished translating it... So sad to see it go, but it was an honor. I hope you guys enjoy the rest of Secondhand Sisters as it comes out! I will miss your writing, Battan-sensei ;-;
ちょうど『けむたい姉とずるい妹』5巻の英訳を提出しました。ばったん先生の素晴らしい作品が翻訳できたこと、一生の宝物になると思います。またとない機会をいただけて、本当に光栄でした。ありがたや・・・！
ちょうど『けむたい姉とずるい妹』5巻の英訳を提出しました。ばったん先生の素晴らしい作品が翻訳できたこと、一生の宝物になると思います。またとない機会をいただけて、本当に光栄でした。ありがたや・・・！
September 2, 2026 at 2:51 PM
I finished translating it... So sad to see it go, but it was an honor. I hope you guys enjoy the rest of Secondhand Sisters as it comes out! I will miss your writing, Battan-sensei ;-;
ちょうど『けむたい姉とずるい妹』5巻の英訳を提出しました。ばったん先生の素晴らしい作品が翻訳できたこと、一生の宝物になると思います。またとない機会をいただけて、本当に光栄でした。ありがたや・・・！
ちょうど『けむたい姉とずるい妹』5巻の英訳を提出しました。ばったん先生の素晴らしい作品が翻訳できたこと、一生の宝物になると思います。またとない機会をいただけて、本当に光栄でした。ありがたや・・・！
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Andria and her husband suffered a terrible loss last night as their house burned down. They both made it out, but lost all of their things and three beloved cats in the fire. Please consider donating/sharing with others. Andria is such a kind person and amazing translator.
gofund.me/b49a76f41
gofund.me/b49a76f41
Donate to Help Andria and Nik Recover from House Fire, organized by Alyssa Weldon
Andria McKnight, a veteran translator, is facing a heartbreaking loss afte… Alyssa Weldon needs your support for Help Andria and Nik Recover from House Fire
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August 22, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Andria and her husband suffered a terrible loss last night as their house burned down. They both made it out, but lost all of their things and three beloved cats in the fire. Please consider donating/sharing with others. Andria is such a kind person and amazing translator.
gofund.me/b49a76f41
gofund.me/b49a76f41
@/thatmangadude.bsky.social interviewed me about manga and stuff the other day!! Thank you so much for the nice chat! Sorry that my mic that was awful, ha ha xD
You can watch here~!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjMk...
You can watch here~!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjMk...
August 17, 2026 at 12:53 AM
@/thatmangadude.bsky.social interviewed me about manga and stuff the other day!! Thank you so much for the nice chat! Sorry that my mic that was awful, ha ha xD
You can watch here~!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjMk...
You can watch here~!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjMk...
Ha ha, what a coincidence. I'm translating the last volume of Secondhand Sisters where "they" go to Izu, while in 2 weeks I'll be visiting a friend at Izu to take my first work break in months. We will swim... Lots of swimming...
August 10, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Ha ha, what a coincidence. I'm translating the last volume of Secondhand Sisters where "they" go to Izu, while in 2 weeks I'll be visiting a friend at Izu to take my first work break in months. We will swim... Lots of swimming...
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うわー気づかなかった…！翻訳をしてくれた方が色々解説してくださっている🥹ありがとうございます！
I've been wanting to write a TL thread for v1 of Battan's Secondhand Sisters for a bit now, so just gonna jump into it!
#けむたい姉とずるい妹 1巻の英訳についてちょっとした裏話を英語で紹介したいと思います！ばったん先生のどの作品もこうですが、非常に質の高い文章で、その意図や口調を英語でも伝えるよう、いろいろ工夫してきました。
#けむたい姉とずるい妹 1巻の英訳についてちょっとした裏話を英語で紹介したいと思います！ばったん先生のどの作品もこうですが、非常に質の高い文章で、その意図や口調を英語でも伝えるよう、いろいろ工夫してきました。
July 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM
うわー気づかなかった…！翻訳をしてくれた方が色々解説してくださっている🥹ありがとうございます！
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i LOVE these sorts of translation details as a language enthusiast ahhh
importantly, this is why we can't AI our way through translation (or mtl for that matter); it won't capture these nuances, especially for languages like jp/kr!
importantly, this is why we can't AI our way through translation (or mtl for that matter); it won't capture these nuances, especially for languages like jp/kr!
I've been wanting to write a TL thread for v1 of Battan's Secondhand Sisters for a bit now, so just gonna jump into it!
#けむたい姉とずるい妹 1巻の英訳についてちょっとした裏話を英語で紹介したいと思います！ばったん先生のどの作品もこうですが、非常に質の高い文章で、その意図や口調を英語でも伝えるよう、いろいろ工夫してきました。
#けむたい姉とずるい妹 1巻の英訳についてちょっとした裏話を英語で紹介したいと思います！ばったん先生のどの作品もこうですが、非常に質の高い文章で、その意図や口調を英語でも伝えるよう、いろいろ工夫してきました。
July 14, 2026 at 3:34 PM
i LOVE these sorts of translation details as a language enthusiast ahhh
importantly, this is why we can't AI our way through translation (or mtl for that matter); it won't capture these nuances, especially for languages like jp/kr!
importantly, this is why we can't AI our way through translation (or mtl for that matter); it won't capture these nuances, especially for languages like jp/kr!
Looks like the recording of the panel that I assisted Red String with for the online BL convention, Citrus Con, is now up on their YouTube channel!
My first time doing public speaking out of school, and I was very nervous, but I'm trying to get better ;-;
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-02l...
My first time doing public speaking out of school, and I was very nervous, but I'm trying to get better ;-;
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-02l...
Red String Manga Industry Panel 〖 Citrus Con 2026 〗
YouTube video by Citrus Con
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July 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Looks like the recording of the panel that I assisted Red String with for the online BL convention, Citrus Con, is now up on their YouTube channel!
My first time doing public speaking out of school, and I was very nervous, but I'm trying to get better ;-;
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-02l...
My first time doing public speaking out of school, and I was very nervous, but I'm trying to get better ;-;
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-02l...
I'm translating both of these!! Drawn Deep - a BL story that explores childhood trauma (really done well, in my opinion), and The Chronicles of Leende (Lay-en-Day,) a lush fantasy about REVOLUTION!!!
July 4, 2026 at 2:34 AM
I'm translating both of these!! Drawn Deep - a BL story that explores childhood trauma (really done well, in my opinion), and The Chronicles of Leende (Lay-en-Day,) a lush fantasy about REVOLUTION!!!
Thank you so much to whoever gave me these lovely Screentonies this year! It's made my day!
July 2, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Thank you so much to whoever gave me these lovely Screentonies this year! It's made my day!
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The Screentoney Award for "Best Ice Breaker" goes to @amaki.bsky.social screentoneys.com/award?id=74891
Screentoney Award for Best Ice Breaker
The Manga Localization Award for Best Ice Breaker is proudly presented to Mei Amaki
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July 1, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The Screentoney Award for "Best Ice Breaker" goes to @amaki.bsky.social screentoneys.com/award?id=74891
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The Screentoney Award for "The #GalsEqualHouse Award for Heckin' Awesome Girlfie Dialogue" goes to @amaki.bsky.social screentoneys.com/award?id=83740
Screentoney Award for The #GalsEqualHouse Award for Heckin' Awesome Girlfie Dialogue
The Manga Localization Award for The #GalsEqualHouse Award for Heckin' Awesome Girlfie Dialogue is proudly presented to Mei Amaki for #Gal x Gal Yuri
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July 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The Screentoney Award for "The #GalsEqualHouse Award for Heckin' Awesome Girlfie Dialogue" goes to @amaki.bsky.social screentoneys.com/award?id=83740
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The Screentoney Award for "Most versatile translator and fellow variety lover oomfie" goes to @amaki.bsky.social screentoneys.com/award?id=64310
Screentoney Award for Most versatile translator and fellow variety lover oomfie
The Manga Localization Award for Most versatile translator and fellow variety lover oomfie is proudly presented to Mei Amaki for Wicked Spot, A Curtain Call for You, Stella Must Die, Magical Girl Dand...
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July 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The Screentoney Award for "Most versatile translator and fellow variety lover oomfie" goes to @amaki.bsky.social screentoneys.com/award?id=64310
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Went to Fuji bakery this weekend and saw they had caneles. It just so happens I lettered a manga recently that featured them and Assam milk tea, so I’m living the e manga like the need I am.
This is The Gentleman, the Cat & the Tearoom by Molicoross, coming out in November from Kana.
This is The Gentleman, the Cat & the Tearoom by Molicoross, coming out in November from Kana.
June 23, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Went to Fuji bakery this weekend and saw they had caneles. It just so happens I lettered a manga recently that featured them and Assam milk tea, so I’m living the e manga like the need I am.
This is The Gentleman, the Cat & the Tearoom by Molicoross, coming out in November from Kana.
This is The Gentleman, the Cat & the Tearoom by Molicoross, coming out in November from Kana.
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Today's a good interview for those interested in manga translations! On the Electric Transit we have an interview with Mei Amaki who is a freelance manga translator. Go check it out! #comics #manga
electrictransit.wordpress.com/2026/06/19/m...
electrictransit.wordpress.com/2026/06/19/m...
Mei Amaki Interview
Mei is a manga translator who has worked all over the industry. From large publishers like Viz to boutique publishers like Star Fruit, Mei has plenty of experience. Thanks for agreeing to an interv…
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June 19, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Today's a good interview for those interested in manga translations! On the Electric Transit we have an interview with Mei Amaki who is a freelance manga translator. Go check it out! #comics #manga
electrictransit.wordpress.com/2026/06/19/m...
electrictransit.wordpress.com/2026/06/19/m...
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An in-depth analysis of my favourite mangaka's translated work by the actual translator is like honey to me.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
I've been wanting to write a TL thread for v1 of Battan's Secondhand Sisters for a bit now, so just gonna jump into it!
#けむたい姉とずるい妹 1巻の英訳についてちょっとした裏話を英語で紹介したいと思います！ばったん先生のどの作品もこうですが、非常に質の高い文章で、その意図や口調を英語でも伝えるよう、いろいろ工夫してきました。
#けむたい姉とずるい妹 1巻の英訳についてちょっとした裏話を英語で紹介したいと思います！ばったん先生のどの作品もこうですが、非常に質の高い文章で、その意図や口調を英語でも伝えるよう、いろいろ工夫してきました。
June 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM
An in-depth analysis of my favourite mangaka's translated work by the actual translator is like honey to me.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
I've been wanting to write a TL thread for v1 of Battan's Secondhand Sisters for a bit now, so just gonna jump into it!
#けむたい姉とずるい妹 1巻の英訳についてちょっとした裏話を英語で紹介したいと思います！ばったん先生のどの作品もこうですが、非常に質の高い文章で、その意図や口調を英語でも伝えるよう、いろいろ工夫してきました。
#けむたい姉とずるい妹 1巻の英訳についてちょっとした裏話を英語で紹介したいと思います！ばったん先生のどの作品もこうですが、非常に質の高い文章で、その意図や口調を英語でも伝えるよう、いろいろ工夫してきました。
June 21, 2026 at 11:51 AM
I've been wanting to write a TL thread for v1 of Battan's Secondhand Sisters for a bit now, so just gonna jump into it!
#けむたい姉とずるい妹 1巻の英訳についてちょっとした裏話を英語で紹介したいと思います！ばったん先生のどの作品もこうですが、非常に質の高い文章で、その意図や口調を英語でも伝えるよう、いろいろ工夫してきました。
#けむたい姉とずるい妹 1巻の英訳についてちょっとした裏話を英語で紹介したいと思います！ばったん先生のどの作品もこうですが、非常に質の高い文章で、その意図や口調を英語でも伝えるよう、いろいろ工夫してきました。
Dying
Me pretending to feel bad for the sim I trapped in the pool:
June 18, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Dying
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The first mention of Okinawa in popular media I encountered, the battle was used as a joke in That '70s Show, accompanied by a laugh track and my mom's reminder 1/3 of the island died
Translating this book was an emotional process because I wish it had existed while I was growing up
Translating this book was an emotional process because I wish it had existed while I was growing up
June 16, 2026 at 8:40 PM
The first mention of Okinawa in popular media I encountered, the battle was used as a joke in That '70s Show, accompanied by a laugh track and my mom's reminder 1/3 of the island died
Translating this book was an emotional process because I wish it had existed while I was growing up
Translating this book was an emotional process because I wish it had existed while I was growing up
Twilight Blade ch2 is up! This was a fun chapter for sure!! To commemorate the serialization, I thought I'd share a few, very surface-level thoughts about translating the dialog to English.
Read here: mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/viewer/1029581
Read here: mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/viewer/1029581
June 16, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Twilight Blade ch2 is up! This was a fun chapter for sure!! To commemorate the serialization, I thought I'd share a few, very surface-level thoughts about translating the dialog to English.
Read here: mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/viewer/1029581
Read here: mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/viewer/1029581
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Monsters? An umbrella sword? Sounds pretty cool to me!
Check out Twilight Blade, a new simul translated by @amaki.bsky.social !
mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/viewer/1029580
Check out Twilight Blade, a new simul translated by @amaki.bsky.social !
mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/viewer/1029580
MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA
mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp
June 10, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Monsters? An umbrella sword? Sounds pretty cool to me!
Check out Twilight Blade, a new simul translated by @amaki.bsky.social !
mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/viewer/1029580
Check out Twilight Blade, a new simul translated by @amaki.bsky.social !
mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/viewer/1029580