Katch, Future Mall Santa 🎅
@katch.bsky.social
🇯🇵→🇺🇸 Translator & Editor; Writer
和米翻訳家・修正者
Currently, Tokyo. Kagawa is always in my ❤️
I enjoy reading, cooking, & long walks.
和米翻訳家・修正者
Currently, Tokyo. Kagawa is always in my ❤️
I enjoy reading, cooking, & long walks.
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❦ The Great Japan Instant Curry Review Thread Part 3🧵
(Curries 81-110)
The curries go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah! 80 curries in, & I think I've only scratched the surface!
☞ Ratings out of 10. A ⁵⁄₁₀ is a solid curry. There are better & worse, but 5s are meant to be average yet good.
(Curries 81-110)
The curries go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah! 80 curries in, & I think I've only scratched the surface!
☞ Ratings out of 10. A ⁵⁄₁₀ is a solid curry. There are better & worse, but 5s are meant to be average yet good.
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my steam games are on sale for the #steamwintersale!
get some cosy games to warm you up this winter 🎁🎅
store.steampowered.com/dev/npckc
get some cosy games to warm you up this winter 🎁🎅
store.steampowered.com/dev/npckc
December 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
my steam games are on sale for the #steamwintersale!
get some cosy games to warm you up this winter 🎁🎅
store.steampowered.com/dev/npckc
get some cosy games to warm you up this winter 🎁🎅
store.steampowered.com/dev/npckc
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Looking for some reading material over the holidays? Introducing LocRewind 2025, a recap of all the news, YouTube essays, Reddit threads, banger tweets and assorted localization drama that made headlines this year!
Loc Rewind 2025
The end of the year draws near, and it was a tumultuous one for the gaming industry - seemingly never-ending waves of layoffs and studios collapsing like houses of cards had severe repercussions on em...
locdandloaded.net
December 16, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Looking for some reading material over the holidays? Introducing LocRewind 2025, a recap of all the news, YouTube essays, Reddit threads, banger tweets and assorted localization drama that made headlines this year!
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Japanese publisher dedicated to digitally reviving obsolete feature phone games announces first physical edition. “There was a strong demand”
automaton-media.com/en/news/japa...
automaton-media.com/en/news/japa...
Japanese publisher dedicated to digitally reviving obsolete feature phone games announces first physical edition. “There was a strong demand” - AUTOMATON WEST
G-Mode's physical edition of The Detective Kibukawa Ryosuke Case Tale series will be coming to Nintendo Switch in January next year.
automaton-media.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Japanese publisher dedicated to digitally reviving obsolete feature phone games announces first physical edition. “There was a strong demand”
automaton-media.com/en/news/japa...
automaton-media.com/en/news/japa...
Oof! Hello Work in Sumida is crazy busy compared to west Tokyo. I had been warned this is also a particularly busy time; I'm not sure why. Thankfully, the people working there are equally great!
December 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Oof! Hello Work in Sumida is crazy busy compared to west Tokyo. I had been warned this is also a particularly busy time; I'm not sure why. Thankfully, the people working there are equally great!
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Today on Astral City Mini, I impress with wit and sincerity alike as I detail my favorite video games of 2025. One might even call it a "Game of the Year 2025" post. One might. I won't. I called it something else.
A Post With a Title Including the Words “Game of the Year 2025” That Communicates My Awareness of Awards Season Discourse Whilst Highlighting Exemplary Gaming Experiences I Had This Year
Geoff Keighley could never bag Miss Piggy. She occupies the highest echelon of Bad Bitch Heaven and he, an overlooked corner of Hell. He could cast a million stones upon her gilded window and hope only for a glimpse of her scowling countenance as she drew the curtain. They did not fuck and never will. That's my final word on The Game Awards.
astralcitymini.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Today on Astral City Mini, I impress with wit and sincerity alike as I detail my favorite video games of 2025. One might even call it a "Game of the Year 2025" post. One might. I won't. I called it something else.
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hoping to interview more lettering legends like this next year 🙏💖
The Manga Letters – Interview with Sabrina Heep by @sara.pizza
Prolific manga letterer Sabrina Heep reflects on her career bringing iconic titles to English-speaking audiences, from Nana to Chainsaw Man.
Prolific manga letterer Sabrina Heep reflects on her career bringing iconic titles to English-speaking audiences, from Nana to Chainsaw Man.
The Manga Letters - Interview with Sabrina Heep | Yatta-Tachi
Prolific manga letterer Sabrina Heep reflects on her career bringing iconic titles to English-speaking audiences, from Nana to Chainsaw Man.
yattatachi.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
hoping to interview more lettering legends like this next year 🙏💖
picked up crab karaage out of curiosity at the supermarket, they were actually pretty meaty & yummy
December 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
picked up crab karaage out of curiosity at the supermarket, they were actually pretty meaty & yummy
Since I had a tooth pulled, shouldn't I get a 3% discount on all future dental appointments?
December 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Since I had a tooth pulled, shouldn't I get a 3% discount on all future dental appointments?
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Hello everyone! Just want to remind you that the deadline for BitSummit submissions is December 31st (submission fee: ¥2750). Late entries are open until January 16, 2026 (¥5500). Looking forward to seeing your games! For more information visit bitsummit.org.
December 17, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Hello everyone! Just want to remind you that the deadline for BitSummit submissions is December 31st (submission fee: ¥2750). Late entries are open until January 16, 2026 (¥5500). Looking forward to seeing your games! For more information visit bitsummit.org.
Doing a soup stock/base for Saturday & am trying something different. Doing a strong sardine & tomato base that I'll add the roasted veg to before I boil it down. Bit weird; not sure how it'll go; optimistic. #cooking
December 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Doing a soup stock/base for Saturday & am trying something different. Doing a strong sardine & tomato base that I'll add the roasted veg to before I boil it down. Bit weird; not sure how it'll go; optimistic. #cooking
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Gonna ramble a bit about my process, which I emphasize, is just a thing I sort of stumbled into based on game dev experience, and I've only employed twice.
First of all, start writing the story as soon as the spark hits you. Just roll with it. Don't think too hard about it. Just /go/. (cont.)
First of all, start writing the story as soon as the spark hits you. Just roll with it. Don't think too hard about it. Just /go/. (cont.)
I have started writing a story for the first time in a long time and I'm a little bit lost in how to handle certain things. How much preparation do you do before starting? Or you just jump in the water?
December 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Gonna ramble a bit about my process, which I emphasize, is just a thing I sort of stumbled into based on game dev experience, and I've only employed twice.
First of all, start writing the story as soon as the spark hits you. Just roll with it. Don't think too hard about it. Just /go/. (cont.)
First of all, start writing the story as soon as the spark hits you. Just roll with it. Don't think too hard about it. Just /go/. (cont.)
The Princess Bride has always been in my top 5 movies. There are days when I feel a little less light in our world. Yesterday was one. I've never seen This is Spinal Tap! So I'm going to watch it, cook for my partner, & think about what positive creativity means to me. I hope you're all doing okay.
Please take 7 and a half minutes and watch this.
Seth Remembers Rob Reiner
YouTube video by Late Night with Seth Meyers
youtu.be
December 16, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The Princess Bride has always been in my top 5 movies. There are days when I feel a little less light in our world. Yesterday was one. I've never seen This is Spinal Tap! So I'm going to watch it, cook for my partner, & think about what positive creativity means to me. I hope you're all doing okay.
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Namco's legendary Sugamo arcade (fka Namco PlayCity Carrot Sugamo) will be closing its doors on March 22 🇯🇵 this venue's been operating since '84 and is not only the mecca for pre-release Namco games & hot games in general but also built the communities that would underpin much of JP's games media
December 16, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Namco's legendary Sugamo arcade (fka Namco PlayCity Carrot Sugamo) will be closing its doors on March 22 🇯🇵 this venue's been operating since '84 and is not only the mecca for pre-release Namco games & hot games in general but also built the communities that would underpin much of JP's games media
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"The Documentary Cinema of Haneda Sumiko
Japan in Transition through Gender, Arts, Nature and Society"
is finally out next March.
I've contributed with a chapter on Ode to Mt. Hayachine (a.k.a. The Poem of Hayachine Valley, 1982)
www.routledge.com/The-Document...
Japan in Transition through Gender, Arts, Nature and Society"
is finally out next March.
I've contributed with a chapter on Ode to Mt. Hayachine (a.k.a. The Poem of Hayachine Valley, 1982)
www.routledge.com/The-Document...
December 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
"The Documentary Cinema of Haneda Sumiko
Japan in Transition through Gender, Arts, Nature and Society"
is finally out next March.
I've contributed with a chapter on Ode to Mt. Hayachine (a.k.a. The Poem of Hayachine Valley, 1982)
www.routledge.com/The-Document...
Japan in Transition through Gender, Arts, Nature and Society"
is finally out next March.
I've contributed with a chapter on Ode to Mt. Hayachine (a.k.a. The Poem of Hayachine Valley, 1982)
www.routledge.com/The-Document...
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Narrative role on work with indies! www.workwithindies.com/careers/unco...
Uncommon Games is hiring a Narrative Writer
We are looking for a Narrative Writer to collaborate with our small but growing team.
www.workwithindies.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Narrative role on work with indies! www.workwithindies.com/careers/unco...
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We can’t afford a $1M trailer slot 😔
But reposts on Bluesky cost $0 - and they really help tiny teams like ours ❤️
If cozy medieval creativity is your thing, here’s our Scriptorium trailer!
But reposts on Bluesky cost $0 - and they really help tiny teams like ours ❤️
If cozy medieval creativity is your thing, here’s our Scriptorium trailer!
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We can’t afford a $1M trailer slot 😔
But reposts on Bluesky cost $0 - and they really help tiny teams like ours ❤️
If cozy medieval creativity is your thing, here’s our Scriptorium trailer!
But reposts on Bluesky cost $0 - and they really help tiny teams like ours ❤️
If cozy medieval creativity is your thing, here’s our Scriptorium trailer!
Public Announcement: I will be unavailable for the next 30ish minutes because I have a sudden desire to have a beer and rewatch GamerBee play Bonchan in Street Fighter 4.
以上です。
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIEn...
以上です。
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIEn...
USFIV: RB Bonchan vs AVM Gamerbee - TGS 2015 Top 8 - CPT 2015
YouTube video by Capcom Fighters
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Public Announcement: I will be unavailable for the next 30ish minutes because I have a sudden desire to have a beer and rewatch GamerBee play Bonchan in Street Fighter 4.
以上です。
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIEn...
以上です。
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIEn...
Found out my new local post office is open until 7pm! I'm so used to them closing at 5pm that this feels like a little luxury.
December 12, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Found out my new local post office is open until 7pm! I'm so used to them closing at 5pm that this feels like a little luxury.
Going to get an official form at the bank at lunch in Tokyo on a Friday... Should've guessed what that'd look like. Thankfully, all the bank staff at UFJ are fantastic, so it's going well despite all the traffic.
December 12, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Going to get an official form at the bank at lunch in Tokyo on a Friday... Should've guessed what that'd look like. Thankfully, all the bank staff at UFJ are fantastic, so it's going well despite all the traffic.
Cheese soup & wings! Okay, next meal I'll make something healthier... probably.
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Cheese soup & wings! Okay, next meal I'll make something healthier... probably.
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Jimbocho’s latest addition isn’t a bookstore or a coffee shop but an independent cinema built by a film lover who wants audiences to take more chances.
A movie buff in Jimbocho bets on independent cinema in a big way
In the book-filled Tokyo neighborhood, a new mini-theater hopes to introduce you to films you never knew you’d love.
ebx.sh
December 11, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Jimbocho’s latest addition isn’t a bookstore or a coffee shop but an independent cinema built by a film lover who wants audiences to take more chances.
EVO and EVO Japan running 12 games each next year is insane! So many amazing titles! It'll probably take me months just to watch all the Top 8s. Really glad they're both including Vampire Savior as a throwback game, too; that'll be interesting to see. #FGC
www.gematsu.com/2025/12/evo-...
www.gematsu.com/2025/12/evo-...
EVO 2026 and EVO Japan 2026 title lineups announced
The Evolution Championship Series has announced the official title lineups for EVO 2026 and EVO Japan 2026. EVO 2026 will run from June 26 to 28 at Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall in Las Vega…
www.gematsu.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
EVO and EVO Japan running 12 games each next year is insane! So many amazing titles! It'll probably take me months just to watch all the Top 8s. Really glad they're both including Vampire Savior as a throwback game, too; that'll be interesting to see. #FGC
www.gematsu.com/2025/12/evo-...
www.gematsu.com/2025/12/evo-...
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Japanese Monk Racks
Brain For Haiku That Will Knock
Them On Their Asses
https://theonion.com/japanese-monk-racksbrain-for-haiku-that-will-knockthem-on-their-asses/
Brain For Haiku That Will Knock
Them On Their Asses
https://theonion.com/japanese-monk-racksbrain-for-haiku-that-will-knockthem-on-their-asses/
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Japanese Monk Racks
Brain For Haiku That Will Knock
Them On Their Asses
https://theonion.com/japanese-monk-racksbrain-for-haiku-that-will-knockthem-on-their-asses/
Brain For Haiku That Will Knock
Them On Their Asses
https://theonion.com/japanese-monk-racksbrain-for-haiku-that-will-knockthem-on-their-asses/