Translator Tea Time

Show Notes 1:08: Emily and Jake introduce themselves. 4:31: Jake explains what manga adaptation is. 8:00: Both explain their interests outside of manga/light novels, which involves Emily sharing that he has a pizza toast blog. 11:44: Emily and Jake explain what led to them making translation their career choice. 17:42: Jake explains his first professional translation (Flying Witch). 19:25: Emily discusses how Alpaca Evolution became his first credited translation work, and the work assigned by Yen Press that definitely was not a one-off work. 25:42: How their approaches have changed from their first translation to their current one -- meanwhile Jake ends up revealing the other types of translations he does that’s uncredited...for 18+ reasons. 33:03: Both talk about getting feedback on their work, or lack of feedback on their work. 35:28: What has changed the most for them as translators since joining the industry? And their thoughts on simulcasts and the challenges they both present. 41:19: The craziest th