Kevin
@transl8rkevin.bsky.social
J>E translator (Goblin Slayer, KonoSuba, Whisper Me a Love Song, etc.) Gunpla enthusiast, inveterate nerd. He/him. Opinions are mine.
I've had the pleasure of having Madeleine letter a couple of my series. (This one isn't mine, though.) Glad to see a publisher repping letterers--they are such an important part of making an excellent localized reading experience!
Our next piece of lettering comes from @meerkatotter.bsky.social!
Not only does Madeleine flawlessly recreate the translated English text into 3D blocks, but they also have the text interacting with Mifuyu as well!
#LettererAppreciationMonth #LettererAppreciationDay
Not only does Madeleine flawlessly recreate the translated English text into 3D blocks, but they also have the text interacting with Mifuyu as well!
#LettererAppreciationMonth #LettererAppreciationDay
September 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I've had the pleasure of having Madeleine letter a couple of my series. (This one isn't mine, though.) Glad to see a publisher repping letterers--they are such an important part of making an excellent localized reading experience!
Another ANYC in the books! I still can't get enough of the camaraderie and good vibes at this show. Wishing everyone another year of love and taking delight in their hobbies (or jobs!), until we meet again.
August 26, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Another ANYC in the books! I still can't get enough of the camaraderie and good vibes at this show. Wishing everyone another year of love and taking delight in their hobbies (or jobs!), until we meet again.
Aidan has been agitating for Billy Bat to get an English release for as long as I've known him, and I couldn't be happier for him and Brandon!
I am unbelievably excited to say that @lettererbrendo.bsky.social and I are lettering the English release of Billy Bat! Both of us!
Kana will release Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki’s acclaimed thriller "Billy Bat" in English, begining June 2026.
August 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Aidan has been agitating for Billy Bat to get an English release for as long as I've known him, and I couldn't be happier for him and Brandon!
For this kit we're trying to master seam removal, with decidedly mixed results
August 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
For this kit we're trying to master seam removal, with decidedly mixed results
If I ran a gym for fighting game enthusiasts, I'd give a discount on early-morning classes and call it the Wake-Up Special.
July 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
If I ran a gym for fighting game enthusiasts, I'd give a discount on early-morning classes and call it the Wake-Up Special.
Wild that this is just...gold Sharpie. No primer, no prep, just grab a marker and go to town. Coverage and brilliance are superb.
July 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Wild that this is just...gold Sharpie. No primer, no prep, just grab a marker and go to town. Coverage and brilliance are superb.
Erica Friedman wants to talk to you, and believe me, you want to hear her!
I am now booking for 2026 speaking engagements on Yuri and queer manga, anime and related media.
Grab a slot early as life is a complicated thing and we never know where we'll be in the future. ^_^
Grab a slot early as life is a complicated thing and we never know where we'll be in the future. ^_^
July 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Erica Friedman wants to talk to you, and believe me, you want to hear her!
I'm given to understand that Anime NYC has removed the scanlation panel from their schedule pending further review. I appreciate their quick response to the concerns voiced by my fellow professionals. Looking forward to the con!
July 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I'm given to understand that Anime NYC has removed the scanlation panel from their schedule pending further review. I appreciate their quick response to the concerns voiced by my fellow professionals. Looking forward to the con!
Skeptical at best to see @animenyc.bsky.social, which is attended by scads of industry professionals every year, also hosting a "scanlation 101" panel.
hey @animenyc.bsky.social — this panel is so disrespectful to all of the manga localization professionals going to the con. can you please clarify the wording to let all of us know you’re not actively endorsing unauthorized distribution?
July 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Skeptical at best to see @animenyc.bsky.social, which is attended by scads of industry professionals every year, also hosting a "scanlation 101" panel.
Finally! It's Issak print release day!! If you love great historical fiction and terrific adventure, treat yourself to volume 1 of this fantastic series!
June 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Finally! It's Issak print release day!! If you love great historical fiction and terrific adventure, treat yourself to volume 1 of this fantastic series!
Here's the full list, by the way. While the Screentoneys are lighthearted, they're also a reminder of the sheer, mind-boggling amount of pure talent that's out there working hard to bring YOU awesome novels and comic books! There's so many colleagues I love and appreciate on this list!
Here's the full list of 2025 Screentoney Award winners! Thank you everyone for submitting awards and celebrating the extremely talented folks in this industry!
June 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Here's the full list, by the way. While the Screentoneys are lighthearted, they're also a reminder of the sheer, mind-boggling amount of pure talent that's out there working hard to bring YOU awesome novels and comic books! There's so many colleagues I love and appreciate on this list!
I won!! 😂🥰 The Screentoneys are a silly thing industry pros do purely for themselves, which makes it even more poignant to me that this legitimately gives me a warm glow inside. Thanks, Screentoneys!
The Screentoney Award for "Most Fun Character Voices in Translation" goes to @transl8rkevin.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I won!! 😂🥰 The Screentoneys are a silly thing industry pros do purely for themselves, which makes it even more poignant to me that this legitimately gives me a warm glow inside. Thanks, Screentoneys!
This kit also has some of the most miniscule stickers I've ever worked with.
May 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This kit also has some of the most miniscule stickers I've ever worked with.
Then again, got to admit the results look 🔥🔥🔥
May 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Then again, got to admit the results look 🔥🔥🔥
Anyone building Gquuuuuux for their first gunpla? I think one runner here has more parts than the entire Zaku that I built for my first kit. It's wild what they're doing with HG these days, but I wonder if we'll reach a point where would-be builders are intimidated.
May 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Anyone building Gquuuuuux for their first gunpla? I think one runner here has more parts than the entire Zaku that I built for my first kit. It's wild what they're doing with HG these days, but I wonder if we'll reach a point where would-be builders are intimidated.
Volume 5 of The Apothecary Diaries is here in print, and it's a big chunk o' book!
May 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Volume 5 of The Apothecary Diaries is here in print, and it's a big chunk o' book!
Under the circumstances, this is a very good year to be celebrating Trans Day of Visibility. STILL thrilled to be working in an industry with so many talented trans folks, and LGBTQ+ individuals of every stripe!
March 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Under the circumstances, this is a very good year to be celebrating Trans Day of Visibility. STILL thrilled to be working in an industry with so many talented trans folks, and LGBTQ+ individuals of every stripe!
big "making a whole bowl of oatmeal even though dinner is in just a couple hours" vibes today
March 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM
big "making a whole bowl of oatmeal even though dinner is in just a couple hours" vibes today
Just a passing thought, but it is just wild that I get to do what I do for a living
March 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Just a passing thought, but it is just wild that I get to do what I do for a living
(The post mentions that the illustration is from the Thai-language box set of Tagame's manga "My Brother's Husband.")
タイの結婚平等法施行、おめでとう♪ Congraturation marriage equality in Thailand! 🇹🇭🏳️🌈 （イラストは以前『弟の夫』タイ語版ボックスセットの装画用に描いたもの）
January 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
(The post mentions that the illustration is from the Thai-language box set of Tagame's manga "My Brother's Husband.")
Starting with vol 4, I'm taking over TL duties on Bound by Law (from the redoutable @leotranslations.bsky.social)! I'm having a blast with the mix of charming comedy and tense sleuthing. Everyone who loves a good mystery or a good character dramedy should check it out!
January 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Starting with vol 4, I'm taking over TL duties on Bound by Law (from the redoutable @leotranslations.bsky.social)! I'm having a blast with the mix of charming comedy and tense sleuthing. Everyone who loves a good mystery or a good character dramedy should check it out!
My kingdom for a spatula that doesn't start to dissolve the moment I use it on a hot pan
November 29, 2024 at 7:45 PM
My kingdom for a spatula that doesn't start to dissolve the moment I use it on a hot pan
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Lots of people still don't know about this feature! It's very, very good. Reduces dunks and pile-ons, and hey, even just people being annoying or missing the point when they quote.
📢 1.90 is rolling out now (3/11)
Every post now has the ability to “detach” quote posts.
Quote posts are great but sometimes they’re used to dunk on people. This tool gives you a quick way to remove your post from the quote, reducing the unwanted attention that a quote might bring.
Every post now has the ability to “detach” quote posts.
Quote posts are great but sometimes they’re used to dunk on people. This tool gives you a quick way to remove your post from the quote, reducing the unwanted attention that a quote might bring.
November 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Lots of people still don't know about this feature! It's very, very good. Reduces dunks and pile-ons, and hey, even just people being annoying or missing the point when they quote.
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Voice actors are still striking for AI protections in video games. If you appreciate what we do, please use YOUR voice loud and wide - we everyday actors want to keep working and not give away our voices and likenesses in perpetuity - thanks! @sagaftra.bsky.social
November 7, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Voice actors are still striking for AI protections in video games. If you appreciate what we do, please use YOUR voice loud and wide - we everyday actors want to keep working and not give away our voices and likenesses in perpetuity - thanks! @sagaftra.bsky.social
"Time...enriches meaning." I like this angle.
🧵Something that is missing from the A.I. 'art' debate is process. Process is mostly unseen but vital to artistic practice. It includes a lot- technique, critical reflection, influences & importantly time. Artists aren't output machines. Time spent making things enriches meaning.
April 1, 2024 at 4:01 PM
"Time...enriches meaning." I like this angle.