Direct Translation Nation

coturos · 07-12-2012, 02:45 PM

wats wrong with quantum ranger

Switchblade · 07-12-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sentai

I know I'm in the minority here. But I'd much rather they direct translate every season. Rpm being the only exception. I think the reason people are down on Samurai isn't the fact it's translated, it's the acting. (Antonio aside, he's the true gem of this season. Along with Deker.)

No, from all I've seen the second biggest complaint about Samurai (after the "acting," naturally) is that it's just Shinkenger and everybody's already seen it. Granted, that's not true for the kids, but amongst the older fanbase this is all old stuff with nothing really new or interesting enough to make it worth watching.

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Originally Posted by coturos

wats wrong with quantum ranger

Nothing's wrong with him, he's one of the best sixth Rangers ever.

Oh, and obligatory "no, they shouldn't just translate Goseiger because it's shit, blah blah blah."

Sentai · 07-12-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by coturos

wats wrong with quantum ranger

I didn't enjoy him. He just.. I don't know. I mean his Battlizer was roller blades! Just didn't like him.

coturos · 07-12-2012, 03:50 PM

eh, ok. its no big deal

ComicGuy89 · 07-12-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by musicfighter

The only PR season that was mostly a direct translation and was good was Time Force, and that was because of 2 things: the actors, which I think even today most would say were excellent-for-PR standards, and Ransik, the main departure TF had from Timeranger.

musicfighter brings up a good point with Ransik. Being a departure from Timeranger AND being a good invention made Time Force stand out from Timeranger. It gave Time Force a unique identity.

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Originally Posted by Sentai

That still makes no sense to me. They're bringing Goseiger over, and adding elements of Gokaiger apparently. That... that just irritates me.

I'm just curious, why should Goseiger be brought over as it is? We already have a decent show called Tensou Sentai Goseiger. To slavishly copy it with American actors under a different name, "Power Rangers Megaforce", with only a tiny source credit seems a bit, for a lack of a better word, insulting to the original material. It's making use of an original story and duplicating it in what is likely to be an inferior copy. Now, if the show were dubbed and called Goseiger, I would agree that faithful translation is the way to go. However this is an entirely different show, to be a direct translation would be to (legally) plagiarize a script under a different name with little to no acknowledgement of the original.

Not sure if I explained my sentiments well enough, but I've always felt uneasy about direct translations.

KRX · 07-12-2012, 08:31 PM

Original story. I would really like to see what our American minds can concoct with this foreign material.

Eric · 07-12-2012, 08:35 PM

Original story, please.

cb1 · 07-13-2012, 10:36 AM

oringl story for prmf ;s s1 and american story for prmf 's s2

Galvantula · 07-15-2012, 10:35 AM

A original story would work much better than directly translating Goseiger. If I'm guessing this right we may get to keep the Goseiger suits and weapons, plus the Gokaiger mecha and Greater Powers in the second season.

Repair Bay · 07-15-2012, 06:12 PM

Why would I want a direct translation? May as well just watch Goseiger then.

07-12-2012, 04:59 PM	#15
ComicGuy89 Master of Water Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,246	Quote: Originally Posted by musicfighter The only PR season that was mostly a direct translation and was good was Time Force, and that was because of 2 things: the actors, which I think even today most would say were excellent-for-PR standards, and Ransik, the main departure TF had from Timeranger. musicfighter brings up a good point with Ransik. Being a departure from Timeranger AND being a good invention made Time Force stand out from Timeranger. It gave Time Force a unique identity. Quote: Originally Posted by Sentai That still makes no sense to me. They're bringing Goseiger over, and adding elements of Gokaiger apparently. That... that just irritates me. I'm just curious, why should Goseiger be brought over as it is? We already have a decent show called Tensou Sentai Goseiger. To slavishly copy it with American actors under a different name, "Power Rangers Megaforce", with only a tiny source credit seems a bit, for a lack of a better word, insulting to the original material. It's making use of an original story and duplicating it in what is likely to be an inferior copy. Now, if the show were dubbed and called Goseiger, I would agree that faithful translation is the way to go. However this is an entirely different show, to be a direct translation would be to (legally) plagiarize a script under a different name with little to no acknowledgement of the original. Not sure if I explained my sentiments well enough, but I've always felt uneasy about direct translations. __________________ \|deviantART link\|

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07-15-2012, 10:35 AM	#19
Galvantula Neon Blade Outlaw Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Californa Posts: 2,725	A original story would work much better than directly translating Goseiger. If I'm guessing this right we may get to keep the Goseiger suits and weapons, plus the Gokaiger mecha and Greater Powers in the second season. __________________ 3DS F.Code: 2363 6720 7569 Quote: Originally Posted by Mmicb0b inb4 his final form is just MetalCluster Hopper wearing all the belts

07-15-2012, 06:12 PM	#20
Repair Bay Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 216	Why would I want a direct translation? May as well just watch Goseiger then. __________________