Jennifer Sherman
@jaasherman.bsky.social
World's Okayest Loc Editor of Manga/LNs/Game Tie-in Books | 日本語OK! | She/Her
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Let me give some insight on this, as a producer in the dub industry who worked with major streamers, who's witnessed first-hand where this push for AI is coming from.
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
The only thing less human than these AI dub performances is the decision to sign off on them
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
November 30, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Let me give some insight on this, as a producer in the dub industry who worked with major streamers, who's witnessed first-hand where this push for AI is coming from.
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
Reposted by Jennifer Sherman
this point really hits the nail on the head of why localization workers are so frustrated by “AI” loc companies.
freelancers have to beg for a single dollar wage increase, while tens of millions are dumped into a machine designed to replace them.
the machine doesn’t even work. freelancers do.
freelancers have to beg for a single dollar wage increase, while tens of millions are dumped into a machine designed to replace them.
the machine doesn’t even work. freelancers do.
one of the things that makes me most mad about genAI (and there are many) is we've been told there's not enough money for hiring. but there's billions poured into ai.
so not enough money to hire workers. but infinite money to pour into technology whose goal is never having to pay workers again.
so not enough money to hire workers. but infinite money to pour into technology whose goal is never having to pay workers again.
November 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
this point really hits the nail on the head of why localization workers are so frustrated by “AI” loc companies.
freelancers have to beg for a single dollar wage increase, while tens of millions are dumped into a machine designed to replace them.
the machine doesn’t even work. freelancers do.
freelancers have to beg for a single dollar wage increase, while tens of millions are dumped into a machine designed to replace them.
the machine doesn’t even work. freelancers do.
Exciting to have two books I've worked on on the list. And I hope this leads to more people checking out The Mark of Erdrick. Whether or not you're an existing DQ fan, it's a worthy series.
Thank you @slj.com for selecting Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick, vol. 1 as one of the 2025 Best Books Manga category! 🎉
View the full list of Best Books here: sqex.link/BestBooks2025
View the full list of Best Books here: sqex.link/BestBooks2025
November 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Exciting to have two books I've worked on on the list. And I hope this leads to more people checking out The Mark of Erdrick. Whether or not you're an existing DQ fan, it's a worthy series.
My team at Square Enix Manga & Books is hiring for a junior editorial position! If you have questions, feel free to ask~
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Assistant Editor, Manga (Open to Remote)
Assistant Editor, Manga (Open to Remote)
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October 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
My team at Square Enix Manga & Books is hiring for a junior editorial position! If you have questions, feel free to ask~
jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/PRH_US/job/A...
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Thanks so much for the review!
Join Arus as he tries to save the world from the demons like his ancestor in this manga entry to one of the biggest videogame franchises!
Check out our review of Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume 1 by @square-enix-books.com!
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Check out our review of Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume 1 by @square-enix-books.com!
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#manga #mangareview #dragonquest
Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume 1 Review
Review: Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick volume 1 is a treat for Dragon Quest and epic fantasy fans alike. Join Arus as he tries to save the world from the demons!
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October 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Thanks so much for the review!
We're currently pretty far into working on this series—as far as volume 7 already. Now that a few volumes are out in English, it's great to see interest picking up. Thanks for giving those interviews, Hattori Sensei!
海外の漫画情報サイト『Manga Mavericks』さんにてはっとりのインタビュー記事が掲載されております。
主に『綺麗にしてもらえますか。』についてお答えしました。
日本語訳も併せて記載されておりますので、宜しければご覧になってみてください。
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主に『綺麗にしてもらえますか。』についてお答えしました。
日本語訳も併せて記載されておりますので、宜しければご覧になってみてください。
#きにして
🗞️NEW INTERVIEW🗞️
The Manga Mavericks team interviews Wash It All Away manga creator Mitsuru Hattori about their work on the series and shaping its characters and world!
Check out the discussion on our site:
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The Manga Mavericks team interviews Wash It All Away manga creator Mitsuru Hattori about their work on the series and shaping its characters and world!
Check out the discussion on our site:
bit.ly/48DoZDe
October 1, 2025 at 7:54 AM
We're currently pretty far into working on this series—as far as volume 7 already. Now that a few volumes are out in English, it's great to see interest picking up. Thanks for giving those interviews, Hattori Sensei!
Hey, I was in another DQ podcast about Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick! Thanks, Slime Time. BTW, the book's out today~
We welcome Jennifer & Christina to talk about their editing and translation work for The Mark of Erdrick manga. Please enjoy this discussion about the behind the scenes work it takes to bring a manga to English readers.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=huVP...
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=huVP...
September 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Hey, I was in another DQ podcast about Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick! Thanks, Slime Time. BTW, the book's out today~
I've been thinking this very thing for a while. Yes, both things can be true!
Folks keep trying to claim the Japanese don’t really read/write stories about cats—it’s just a phenomenon in translation.
1.) We get a misrepresentative number of cat stories in translation.
2.) There are still a hell of a lot of cat stories written in Japanese!
“Yes and…”, my friends.
1.) We get a misrepresentative number of cat stories in translation.
2.) There are still a hell of a lot of cat stories written in Japanese!
“Yes and…”, my friends.
Japan has an entire magazine that is just cat manga.
I think @philipsimon.bsky.social needs this for research.
I think @philipsimon.bsky.social needs this for research.
September 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I've been thinking this very thing for a while. Yes, both things can be true!
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September 21, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Just a reminder, but ChatGBT is NOT a search engine. It's a statistics based random word generator. The results you get are not guaranteed to be accurate. Please don't use it. (Same with Google's generated results.)
September 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Just a reminder, but ChatGBT is NOT a search engine. It's a statistics based random word generator. The results you get are not guaranteed to be accurate. Please don't use it. (Same with Google's generated results.)
Wow, that's amazing! Congrats! And it's exciting to see our little manga get some more attention.
Behind the Manga's @MangaAlerts.com was able to interview Mitsuru Hattori ( @hattorim26.bsky.social ), creator of the manga Wash It All Away!
Thank you very much to @wsstalkback.bsky.social , Hattori-sensei, and SQUARE ENIX for this opportunity!
Please read our interview below!
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Thank you very much to @wsstalkback.bsky.social , Hattori-sensei, and SQUARE ENIX for this opportunity!
Please read our interview below!
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Interviewing Wash It All Away Author Mitsuru Hattori
Behind The Manga was able to connect with manga artist Mitsuru Hattori via an email interview to talk about their creative process on “Wash It All Away”! For this interview, we’ve included the…
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September 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Wow, that's amazing! Congrats! And it's exciting to see our little manga get some more attention.
Me: Why am I so hot?! It's only 68.
*looks at weather*
Me: Oh... 86% humidity, huh?
*looks at weather*
Me: Oh... 86% humidity, huh?
September 17, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Me: Why am I so hot?! It's only 68.
*looks at weather*
Me: Oh... 86% humidity, huh?
*looks at weather*
Me: Oh... 86% humidity, huh?
Have I mentioned Yoshi's Island is one of my favorite games?
Development files for Yoshi's Island reveal that Yoshi was originally meant to have a human voice. Lines for transforming into his various forms, including unused ones like Tree Yoshi, have been found.
September 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Have I mentioned Yoshi's Island is one of my favorite games?
Hey, I did a DQ podcast about Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick! Thanks to BJ and Austin for having me to talk about our special project ⚔️
New episode up!
Ahead of Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick releasing next week, we interview editor @jaasherman.bsky.social , who shows off the new book and provides some exciting behind-the-scenes details curtesy of @square-enix-books.com!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmWW...
Ahead of Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick releasing next week, we interview editor @jaasherman.bsky.social , who shows off the new book and provides some exciting behind-the-scenes details curtesy of @square-enix-books.com!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmWW...
Dragon Quest The Mark of Erdrick Manga INTERVIEW Jennifer Sherman Localization & Translation Editor!
YouTube video by DQFM
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September 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Hey, I did a DQ podcast about Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick! Thanks to BJ and Austin for having me to talk about our special project ⚔️
This past weekend, I was lucky enough to see and hear one legend and see the work of another. During this Japan-themed weekend, I also saw a coworker from my Japan-related imprint and had meetings related to the JET Program/JETAA.
September 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This past weekend, I was lucky enough to see and hear one legend and see the work of another. During this Japan-themed weekend, I also saw a coworker from my Japan-related imprint and had meetings related to the JET Program/JETAA.
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Shocked and saddened to hear that Matt Haasch, founder of indie manga publishing company @starfruitbooks.bsky.social has passed away. His gofundme campaign for his medical and other expenses is still up - contribute if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...
Donate to Matt's Journey: Healing and Comics, organized by Matthew Haasch
With your support, I can focus on healing from lymphoma while continu… Matthew Haasch needs your support for Donate to Matt's Journey: Healing and Comics
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September 8, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Shocked and saddened to hear that Matt Haasch, founder of indie manga publishing company @starfruitbooks.bsky.social has passed away. His gofundme campaign for his medical and other expenses is still up - contribute if you can. www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-...
Because I just got my comps in and the word is already out there, I thought I'd take this opportunity to confirm I'm editing Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick. It's a great manga, and I'm excited it's finally getting an English release after all these years!
September 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Because I just got my comps in and the word is already out there, I thought I'd take this opportunity to confirm I'm editing Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick. It's a great manga, and I'm excited it's finally getting an English release after all these years!
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On Letterer Appreciation Day, you should absolutely do yourself a favor and watch @brandonbovia.bsky.social's recent panel breaking down the processes of manga lettering!
Lettering: The Hidden Art of Manga Localization - GPL Anime Con 2025
YouTube video by Brandon Bovia
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September 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
On Letterer Appreciation Day, you should absolutely do yourself a favor and watch @brandonbovia.bsky.social's recent panel breaking down the processes of manga lettering!
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happy letterer appreciation day! if you’d like to follow more manga letterers here, I have a list for you: go.bsky.app/8XNn7Eu
September 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
happy letterer appreciation day! if you’d like to follow more manga letterers here, I have a list for you: go.bsky.app/8XNn7Eu
Happy Letterer Appreciation Day! Letterers are the unsung heroes of manga localization. Readers, I encourage you to jump to the copyright page and take a look at who the letterer is before you read that next volume. Then you can appreciate their work even more!
September 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Happy Letterer Appreciation Day! Letterers are the unsung heroes of manga localization. Readers, I encourage you to jump to the copyright page and take a look at who the letterer is before you read that next volume. Then you can appreciate their work even more!
What's old is new again with this year's manga-license and new-edition announcements. I'm here for it.
August 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
What's old is new again with this year's manga-license and new-edition announcements. I'm here for it.
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🥳 @sakaimii.bsky.social wins BEST TRANSLATION for their amazing work on The Otaku Love Connection Vol. 1 at the AnimeNYC 2025 American Manga Awards! 💌 Congratulations, minami and editor @sarasaraht.bsky.social !!
August 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
🥳 @sakaimii.bsky.social wins BEST TRANSLATION for their amazing work on The Otaku Love Connection Vol. 1 at the AnimeNYC 2025 American Manga Awards! 💌 Congratulations, minami and editor @sarasaraht.bsky.social !!
I was so hoping Maomao would win! Not just because I work on the print novels, but because Maomao really deserves it! Congrats to Tania and everyone involved!
The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 12-13 wins BEST CONTINUING MANGA SERIES at the AnimeNYC 2025 American Manga Awards! Congratulations to editor Tania Biswas and the entire team!🎉🐸👑
August 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I was so hoping Maomao would win! Not just because I work on the print novels, but because Maomao really deserves it! Congrats to Tania and everyone involved!
Can now scratch capsizing into Lake Erie off my bucket list.
August 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Can now scratch capsizing into Lake Erie off my bucket list.
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🏖️ Whatever your weekend plans were, cancel them – we’ve got a super-limited EARLY RELEASE of Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick, vol. 1 in-store at our Pop-Up in @littleakihabarala.bsky.social! Grab a copy while you can!
August 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🏖️ Whatever your weekend plans were, cancel them – we’ve got a super-limited EARLY RELEASE of Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick, vol. 1 in-store at our Pop-Up in @littleakihabarala.bsky.social! Grab a copy while you can!