After Dark 15: Subs, Dubs, and the Woes of Localization

Episode Timestamps

(00:04:14) What This After Dark Episode Is NOT About
(00:09:15) What Is Localization, And Why Does It Matter?
(00:20:27) Is There A Difference Between Localization And Translation?
(00:29:11) The Importance And Limitations Of Localization
(00:44:06) What's The General Japanese Perspective Of Localization?
(00:51:54) The Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Controversy
(01:25:08) Arguing About The Controversy Completely Misses The Main Problem

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Music Credits

Intro: Body Bounce by Ballpoint

Break: Laser Drops by HiP CoLouR

Outro: Twenty Eleven by Rocket Jr

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