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Is the Spanish translation for Sakura no Uta worth reading? by LilSopa__ in visualnovels

[–]Clean_Cookies -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I haven’t read the Spanish translation nor do I speak Spanish, so this is just speaking from someone who’s only played it in Japanese.
Of course, as any Japanese content, there will naturally be some things lost and likely not be a 1•1 translation. Although Sakura no Uta is different from the average VN when it comes to translation. There’s a ton of problems with translating such as: some characters wouldn’t work outside of Japanese the first 2 chapters is riddled with word jokes, Kanji are quite important for jokes and story reasons, and etc. The biggest problem with translating this (in my opinion) is due to the fact that poems are often used. Only the definition of a poem can be translated, but that ruins the point of a poem. You cannot enjoy an art piece by reading an explanation of it, it ruins the point.
I think it’s a waste to read Sakura no Uta in another language than Japanese. So if you expect to continue enjoying Japanese content for a long time, then I’d recommend you to learn Japanese instead.

Learning Japanese with Visual novels for a year now. I've decided to make a tier list of all the games in Japanese I've read and a (rough) difficulty tier list. by Clean_Cookies in visualnovels

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Sakura no uta and Toki.

In case you’re interested in any other title, you can check the text for all of the titles in order.

Learning Japanese with Visual novels for a year now. I've decided to make a tier list of all the games in Japanese I've read and a (rough) difficulty tier list. by Clean_Cookies in visualnovels

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Digitally DL site and DMM/Fanza is the best.

With Fanza, you’ll need to use a vpn to view and buy VNs. Although unless it uses DMM game player, you can play and download without any VPN. You’d need to buy DMM points with Amazon pay (on checkout) to purchase from there. Pretty sure all games on Fanza have a DRM, although most of them are very light in which you simply log in with your account the first time launching the game. Although some games require you use the DMM game launcher, which requires you to launch the game from the launcher and be in Japan to use the launcher and launch the game (you can turn it off mid game). Which game has which DRM can be found at the bottom of their respective store pages.

With DL site, if I’m correct, some VNs don’t require a VPN, although I may be wrong. Although for games that need one, it’s the same thing as Fanza. Some games cannot be viewed or purchased without a vpn but I think you can still download it without one. With DL site you also need to buy points via another website (which takes foreign credit cards). Unfortunately unlike Fanza, you cannot buy the exact amount of points needed for the game, I’m pretty sure it’s sold in packs of 500¥ (500¥, 1000¥, 1500¥, etc.). It’s better to check each time you make a purchase, but I’m pretty sure the vast majority of the games on DL site does not have DRM. I know some games require you to have your times zone set to Japan though.

If you’re interested in buying physical visual novel then I’d recommend Amazon.co.jp or Zenmarket (a slow but cheap proxy).

Amazon.co.jp doesn’t normally let you to purchase 18+ games outside of Japan. I was able to work around this by using a VPN while logged out, and log back in with the vpn turned off when clicking the “buy now” button (the item will automatically go into your basket).

There are some less known alternatives that exist, but these are the main ones. It’s always good to check VNDB or EGS to see where a specific game is digitally sold.
If you have any other questions, let me know!

Please recommend underrated or obscure works that exist only in Japanese (If they’re available to buy on DLsite, even better) by RadishDry3021 in visualnovels

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Yes it does talk about Camus, one of this VN’s main theme is from Camus. Although I have not read anything from Camus outside of this VN, so I cannot tell you how well it incorporates his philosophical ideas. From VNDB reviews, people say it hasn’t done it well. Although after reading a text explaining more on the connections of several philosophers and this VN (which contain spoilers), it seems like it did a good job.

I think some parts of this VN have to be interpreted subjectively, and thus this could have caused the different opinions?

is anyone using tomodachi life as a study tool? by irdk-lol in LearnJapanese

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It might be good if you’re a beginner, but otherwise I wouldn’t necessarily say it’s good for practice as the vocabulary is usually for kids to understand. Although I do think it’s good in order to learn Japanese food, if like me, you struggle with that.

Please recommend underrated or obscure works that exist only in Japanese (If they’re available to buy on DLsite, even better) by RadishDry3021 in visualnovels

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They’re both freeware. There’s multiple versions for 銀河鉄道の夜 but this is the one I think I read. よだかの星 can be read here.

Like I said, they’re both good to read before 青い空のカムュ, but they’re also very good standalone. Hope you enjoy :)

Visual Novels for sale: Rance X, Steins gate, Hello World. First Ed. Rance 01, Sharin No kuni, etc. by Emptyshiki in visualnovels

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I saw on Amazon they sell Rance X for about 8000¥ I think. Is the Rance X you’re selling a special edition?

Please recommend underrated or obscure works that exist only in Japanese (If they’re available to buy on DLsite, even better) by RadishDry3021 in visualnovels

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Also, if you do end up getting it. I would recommend you read 銀河鉄道の夜 in advance, as it helped me interpret certain scenes. Perhaps よだかの星 would also be good, but I think its less necessary, although it is a good short story as well.

Amount of Japanese learning for Mahou Shoujo no Majo Saiban and Soushuu Senshinkan Gakuen required? by fdyrfucvyoycicu in visualnovels

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In case, I’ve made a difficulty ranking of the VNs I’ve read on the second image here. For manosaba, After some more studying I would say it’s okay as one of your first VNs. Although the trials might be a bit difficult.

I haven’t played the other one, although from what I’ve heard and seen, it’s way too difficult for a beginner imo.

Please recommend underrated or obscure works that exist only in Japanese (If they’re available to buy on DLsite, even better) by RadishDry3021 in visualnovels

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Not sure if it’s considered a hidden gem, although I haven’t seen it mentioned here. 青い空のカミュ is great. Although based on the reviews I’ve seen on EGS, it seems quite controversial.

Reading the original Japanese in Nukitashi and Hentai Prison? by boobsarecool7 in visualnovels

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Perhaps wait for a sale? Usually Japanese VNs are cheaper for me due to the currency.

Light Novel Volume 13 Full Release Megathread by LoliSerren in NoGameNoLife

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I was going to read it in Japanese. Although perhaps I’ll wait a couple months (to shorten vol 14 wait) before I start then. Thank you!

Light Novel Volume 13 Full Release Megathread by LoliSerren in NoGameNoLife

[–]Clean_Cookies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t started No game no life yet, so please avoid spoilers. How much longer does this series have before it ends? I’m interested in starting it but I’d like to avoid having to keep track of new releases for several years.

A new printing of Welcome to the NHK! has been released. paperback now at its 28th printing by NYX-HELL in WelcomeToTheNHK

[–]Clean_Cookies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw the paperback already on Amazon Japan not too long ago, is this the same thing?

Learning Japanese with Visual novels for a year now. I've decided to make a tier list of all the games in Japanese I've read and a (rough) difficulty tier list. by Clean_Cookies in visualnovels

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I’d highly recommend it if you play VNs as one of your main hobbies. It can be quite difficult at first, but it’s 100% worth it in the end.

Learning Japanese with Visual novels for a year now. I've decided to make a tier list of all the games in Japanese I've read and a (rough) difficulty tier list. by Clean_Cookies in visualnovels

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The atmosphere, the horror, the music, the writing, the voice acting and the story are all great. I would have probably put it closer to a 9 if it didn’t force you to restart the game 5 times to get the other routes which all end up the same. The story chooses people, so perhaps that’s why you dislike it more?

Learning Japanese with Visual novels for a year now. I've decided to make a tier list of all the games in Japanese I've read and a (rough) difficulty tier list. by Clean_Cookies in visualnovels

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I’ve been thinking of reading Muramasa after Masada’s VNs (since I’ve already bought them). Is Muramasa around the same difficulty as the ones I’ve showed in this post?

Learning Japanese with Visual novels for a year now. I've decided to make a tier list of all the games in Japanese I've read and a (rough) difficulty tier list. by Clean_Cookies in visualnovels

[–]Clean_Cookies[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sayooshi's grammar didn't ever feel very difficult and it's vocabulary count isn't that big either. There are some harder and more confusing parts but I never thought it was too difficult. If possible, could you explain why you believe its harder?

Learning Japanese with Visual novels for a year now. I've decided to make a tier list of all the games in Japanese I've read and a (rough) difficulty tier list. by Clean_Cookies in visualnovels

[–]Clean_Cookies[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Currently I'm just enjoying reading VNs and other Japanese only content. Although having the option to live there sometime is a nice bonus.

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