The All-Purpose "Translation Request" Thread
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Interesting. So that line can be interpreted either way huh. Thanks again.
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Any kind soul that would translate the page I posted please? 
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.
Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
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I collected some scans from japanese or chinese websites regarding arguments over Pure Boo strength, can anyone tell me if there is anything relevant there?
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This is kinda off topic, but do any of you guys know a manga i can read for free that isn't a fanslation?
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A lot of libraries have manga volumes available, but beyond that there aren't any legal options.Mystic Gohan wrote:This is kinda off topic, but do any of you guys know a manga i can read for free that isn't a fanslation?
Unless you want to read a fan comic like Multiverse.
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Thanks but i was hoping for something that wasn't translated by fans. Like the viz release on the internet?
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Your best bet is to actually legally purchase it, as no people here are going to help you out in public. Viz themselves may have samples of some chapters, but I think that's about it.Mystic Gohan wrote:Thanks but i was hoping for something that wasn't translated by fans. Like the viz release on the internet?
Here is an offer only for new users, but you need either an iPad, iphone or iPod touch to get any use out of the Manga App and you "only" get the first volume for free.
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I just want to bump this up because I'm curious about it as well.Fox666 wrote:I collected some scans from japanese or chinese websites regarding arguments over Pure Boo strength, can anyone tell me if there is anything relevant there?
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Dear Lord! Where... did you find these? They answer EVERYTHING!!Fox666 wrote:I collected some scans from japanese or chinese websites regarding arguments over Pure Boo strength, can anyone tell me if there is anything relevant there?
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^ Would be funny, if they did say something definitive.
Fox where do all these come from? I can see the Gohan-Buu one is from DBZ Sparking Meteor/Budokai Tenkaichi 3, the one with the Super Saiyan geneology is from Daizenshuu 10 and that one with Goku performing Super Genkidama is from SEG: Character Volume, but what about the rest? Or don't you know either.
Fox where do all these come from? I can see the Gohan-Buu one is from DBZ Sparking Meteor/Budokai Tenkaichi 3, the one with the Super Saiyan geneology is from Daizenshuu 10 and that one with Goku performing Super Genkidama is from SEG: Character Volume, but what about the rest? Or don't you know either.
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I've always wanted to read a Kid Buu VS. Super Buu debate by Japanese fans... I mean, they simply must have more insight than we do on the matter. The fact that it's a debate even among them, though, is pretty reassuring.
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So have I. I think it was Herms who said that even the japanese wikipedia page for Buu was quite vague about the subject.
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I honestly doubt that.FindKenshi wrote:I've always wanted to read a Kid Buu VS. Super Buu debate by Japanese fans... I mean, they simply must have more insight than we do on the matter.
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I don't. They've read all the source material in their native language. Also there's "popular opinion" and I think it differs for US fans than it would for the fans who may have grown up reading Dragon Ball as it were actually published. I always had the strange feeling that the Japanese fans probably don't have VS. discussions like we do, because they simply just know all those answers.
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IIRC, nowdays Dragon Ball in Japan isn't very popular in Japanese sites. There isn't any Japanese forum like Daizex, and I remember kei17 saying that once he mentioned Dragon Ball on a forum, they called him a nerd or something. So, I don't think that Japanese fans have the "Godly knowledge of Dragon Ball"FindKenshi wrote:I don't. They've read all the source material in their native language. Also there's "popular opinion" and I think it differs for US fans than it would for the fans who may have grown up reading Dragon Ball as it were actually published. I always had the strange feeling that the Japanese fans probably don't have VS. discussions like we do, because they simply just know all those answers.
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.
Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
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Of course not, because they figured it all out years ago!
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Having read the manga in Japanese doesn't make you a "Dragon Ball God".FindKenshi wrote:Of course not, because they figured it all out years ago!
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.
Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
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Right, but reading it in Japanese when Japanese is your native language, and (here is the crucial part) having read it chapter by chapter week by week while it was originally being published--does infact make you a Dragon Ball God. And you'll notice my lack of quotations marks. I hope this will instill in you the seriousness to which I invest in this idea. So, before replying, I want you to think long and hard about what it is you might say. Take care not to make light of this discussion, for I am absolutely serious.DBZGTKOSDH wrote:Having read the manga in Japanese doesn't make you a "Dragon Ball God".FindKenshi wrote:Of course not, because they figured it all out years ago!
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Shouldn't reading many manga chapters all together more efficient than reading 15 pages per week for 10 years?
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.
Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
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A real Japanese DB fan who invested time in figuring stuff out would probably have better idea about all these DB-related things than most of us.