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Final Fantasy Tactics Translation Comparison (OG vs WotL) – Chapter 1: Sand Rat’s Sietch to Brigand’s Den
The following is the third part in my series comparing the original and WotL translations of Final Fantasy Tactics. In this section, I cover from where we left off just before Sand Rat’s Siet…
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Continuing my series comparing the original and WotL translations of Final Fantasy Tactics this month!
This time, I cover from where we left off at Sand Rat's Sietch to the first encounter with Milleuda at Brigand's Den.
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This time, I cover from where we left off at Sand Rat's Sietch to the first encounter with Milleuda at Brigand's Den.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/f...
Reposted by Anna Cairistiona 🌺
#InternationalTranslationDay Thread on video game localization articles / re-discovered interviews from the past year. Starting with this fantastic piece by Anna Cairistiona (with more on her blog):
Final Fantasy Tactics Translation Comparison (OG vs WotL) – Chapter 1: Gariland to Dorter Slums
The following is the second part in my series comparing the original and WotL translations of Final Fantasy Tactics. In this section, I cover the beginning of chapter 1 through to the post-battle c…
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September 30, 2026 at 7:25 PM
#InternationalTranslationDay Thread on video game localization articles / re-discovered interviews from the past year. Starting with this fantastic piece by Anna Cairistiona (with more on her blog):
been busy with life but hi im 30 today
August 19, 2026 at 3:24 AM
been busy with life but hi im 30 today
I also recorded something for once!
Happy 25th anniversary to FFX! (I already sang Suteki Da Ne 7 years ago, so...)
youtu.be/KVTTZ9lVJCo
Happy 25th anniversary to FFX! (I already sang Suteki Da Ne 7 years ago, so...)
youtu.be/KVTTZ9lVJCo
Final Fantasy X-2『1000 Words』【Cover by Anna (Tomoyo)】
YouTube video by Tomoyo ともよ
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July 19, 2026 at 6:24 PM
I also recorded something for once!
Happy 25th anniversary to FFX! (I already sang Suteki Da Ne 7 years ago, so...)
youtu.be/KVTTZ9lVJCo
Happy 25th anniversary to FFX! (I already sang Suteki Da Ne 7 years ago, so...)
youtu.be/KVTTZ9lVJCo
Reposted by Anna Cairistiona 🌺
A brilliant analysis! Wish we had access to something like this every time we translate a Japanese game using English as a pivot language.
(Obviously, spoiler warnings for the 25-year-old game.)
(Obviously, spoiler warnings for the 25-year-old game.)
Today marks the 25th anniversary of my fave game of all time, FFX. As a thank you to the translators that allowed me to experience this wonderful story in EN all those years ago, I wanted to highlight some of my fave dialogue translations in the game.
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The Wonderful English Translation of Final Fantasy X – Dialogue
I was first introduced to Final Fantasy X through my older brother. He had gotten the game for Christmas the year it came out in the UK and the moment he booted it up on his PlayStation 2 upstairs,…
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July 19, 2026 at 7:24 AM
A brilliant analysis! Wish we had access to something like this every time we translate a Japanese game using English as a pivot language.
(Obviously, spoiler warnings for the 25-year-old game.)
(Obviously, spoiler warnings for the 25-year-old game.)
Reposted by Anna Cairistiona 🌺
FFX-2's こども団 -> "Kinderguardians" remains one of my favorite translations ever
July 19, 2026 at 5:21 AM
FFX-2's こども団 -> "Kinderguardians" remains one of my favorite translations ever
Today marks the 25th anniversary of my fave game of all time, FFX. As a thank you to the translators that allowed me to experience this wonderful story in EN all those years ago, I wanted to highlight some of my fave dialogue translations in the game.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/07/18/t...
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/07/18/t...
The Wonderful English Translation of Final Fantasy X – Dialogue
I was first introduced to Final Fantasy X through my older brother. He had gotten the game for Christmas the year it came out in the UK and the moment he booted it up on his PlayStation 2 upstairs,…
annacairistiona.wordpress.com
July 19, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Today marks the 25th anniversary of my fave game of all time, FFX. As a thank you to the translators that allowed me to experience this wonderful story in EN all those years ago, I wanted to highlight some of my fave dialogue translations in the game.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/07/18/t...
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/07/18/t...
Impromptu one night stay in Chicago/
Got good food, a new study book, and some cool finds at the retro game store!
We also did our second ever real life escape room together… and failed ww fun experience though ✨️
Got good food, a new study book, and some cool finds at the retro game store!
We also did our second ever real life escape room together… and failed ww fun experience though ✨️
July 11, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Impromptu one night stay in Chicago/
Got good food, a new study book, and some cool finds at the retro game store!
We also did our second ever real life escape room together… and failed ww fun experience though ✨️
Got good food, a new study book, and some cool finds at the retro game store!
We also did our second ever real life escape room together… and failed ww fun experience though ✨️
I dont even have a vinyl player—
July 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I dont even have a vinyl player—
It’s the birthday boyyyy 🎉
July 9, 2026 at 4:14 PM
It’s the birthday boyyyy 🎉
Spyro is 2 yrs old todayyyy ✨️
July 9, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Spyro is 2 yrs old todayyyy ✨️
I had the incredible opportunity to write the script for Final Fantasy Union's most recent video on mistranslations throughout the franchise! This was my first time writing content for someone else, but I'm really happy with how it turned out!
youtu.be/IVT5gOHbmQs?...
youtu.be/IVT5gOHbmQs?...
7 Times Final Fantasy Was Completely Lost In Translation
YouTube video by Final Fantasy Union
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July 7, 2026 at 2:04 AM
I had the incredible opportunity to write the script for Final Fantasy Union's most recent video on mistranslations throughout the franchise! This was my first time writing content for someone else, but I'm really happy with how it turned out!
youtu.be/IVT5gOHbmQs?...
youtu.be/IVT5gOHbmQs?...
Reposted by Anna Cairistiona 🌺
Continuing my series comparing the original and WotL translations of Final Fantasy Tactics this month!
This time, I cover from where we left off at Sand Rat's Sietch to the first encounter with Milleuda at Brigand's Den.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/f...
This time, I cover from where we left off at Sand Rat's Sietch to the first encounter with Milleuda at Brigand's Den.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/f...
Final Fantasy Tactics Translation Comparison (OG vs WotL) – Chapter 1: Sand Rat’s Sietch to Brigand’s Den
The following is the third part in my series comparing the original and WotL translations of Final Fantasy Tactics. In this section, I cover from where we left off just before Sand Rat’s Siet…
annacairistiona.wordpress.com
June 24, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Continuing my series comparing the original and WotL translations of Final Fantasy Tactics this month!
This time, I cover from where we left off at Sand Rat's Sietch to the first encounter with Milleuda at Brigand's Den.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/f...
This time, I cover from where we left off at Sand Rat's Sietch to the first encounter with Milleuda at Brigand's Den.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/f...
July 2026 Patreon newsletter is up! This time, I wrote a little reflection on my experience only speaking Japanese for the entire month of June.
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Reflections After Only Speaking Japanese for a Month - Patreon Newsletter #2 (July 2026) | Anna Cairistiona
June was...a lot. As I mentioned in my last newsletter, I made a vow to only speak in Japanese for the entire month of June. There were a lo
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July 1, 2026 at 9:19 PM
July 2026 Patreon newsletter is up! This time, I wrote a little reflection on my experience only speaking Japanese for the entire month of June.
www.patreon.com/anna_cairist...
www.patreon.com/anna_cairist...
I DID ITTTTTT ✨🎉🎊✨
July 1, 2026 at 5:20 AM
I DID ITTTTTT ✨🎉🎊✨
『ナイツオブラウンド』ゲットした✨️
June 29, 2026 at 7:05 PM
『ナイツオブラウンド』ゲットした✨️
Forgot to film the process but look it! So prettyyy
June 27, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Forgot to film the process but look it! So prettyyy
I’ve been watching my friend play through rebirth and he finally got to the rufus fight and i was reminded of the video my husband kindly took of me crashing out at the very same boss…
June 26, 2026 at 4:35 AM
I’ve been watching my friend play through rebirth and he finally got to the rufus fight and i was reminded of the video my husband kindly took of me crashing out at the very same boss…
Continuing my series comparing the original and WotL translations of Final Fantasy Tactics this month!
This time, I cover from where we left off at Sand Rat's Sietch to the first encounter with Milleuda at Brigand's Den.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/f...
This time, I cover from where we left off at Sand Rat's Sietch to the first encounter with Milleuda at Brigand's Den.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/f...
Final Fantasy Tactics Translation Comparison (OG vs WotL) – Chapter 1: Sand Rat’s Sietch to Brigand’s Den
The following is the third part in my series comparing the original and WotL translations of Final Fantasy Tactics. In this section, I cover from where we left off just before Sand Rat’s Siet…
annacairistiona.wordpress.com
June 24, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Continuing my series comparing the original and WotL translations of Final Fantasy Tactics this month!
This time, I cover from where we left off at Sand Rat's Sietch to the first encounter with Milleuda at Brigand's Den.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/f...
This time, I cover from where we left off at Sand Rat's Sietch to the first encounter with Milleuda at Brigand's Den.
annacairistiona.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/f...
More FFVII after a long week~
June 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
More FFVII after a long week~
Spyro the corgi is very happy to hear about the new Spyro the dragon game releasing ✨
June 8, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Spyro the corgi is very happy to hear about the new Spyro the dragon game releasing ✨
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For this month's blog, I cover a subtle mistranslation found in the original Final Fantasy VII that made the kind and motherly character of Tifa out to be Cloud's childhood bully.
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Tifa Was Never a Bully
As fans of the Final Fantasy VII “Retrilogy” eagerly await its third and final installment, many are going back to the 1997 original, and experiencing the game that started it all for t…
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June 6, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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📢 Shameless plug after Revelation announcement:
Red XIII's voice change in FF7 Rebirth came as a shock to Western OG fans, while those in Japan somehow saw it coming. In May's blog, I talk about what may have led to this divide and how such a beloved character's true self could go hidden for so long.
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Why Did They Change Red XIII’s Voice in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth?
The Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy has been deeply divisive amongst its playerbase ever since part one released in 2020. While there are fans, old and new, who have been enjoying this modern rete…
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June 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
📢 Shameless plug after Revelation announcement:
So excited for FFVII Revelation!! I wonder if there’s any significance to the fact that the Japanese pronunciation also sounds like “liberation” or if it’s just a coincidence—
June 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM
So excited for FFVII Revelation!! I wonder if there’s any significance to the fact that the Japanese pronunciation also sounds like “liberation” or if it’s just a coincidence—