The Ninth Hour - Scanlations & Translations
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Relevant.
December 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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December 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
After 50 years, Super Sentai, the origin of Power Rangers, is coming to an end.
Longtime Sentai producer Shinichiro Shirakura spoke to the Asahi Shimbun about it in a 3-part interview that The Ninth Hour is translating.
READ PART 1 HERE: rentry.co/a4erzvev
Longtime Sentai producer Shinichiro Shirakura spoke to the Asahi Shimbun about it in a 3-part interview that The Ninth Hour is translating.
READ PART 1 HERE: rentry.co/a4erzvev
Toei executive reveals why Super Sentai is ending; his next challenge
Original article
The Super Sentai Series will end with the currently-ongoing No.1 Sentai Gozyuger. In this interview, we spoke to Shinichiro Shirakura (age 60), senior executive officer at series prod...
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December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
After 50 years, Super Sentai, the origin of Power Rangers, is coming to an end.
Longtime Sentai producer Shinichiro Shirakura spoke to the Asahi Shimbun about it in a 3-part interview that The Ninth Hour is translating.
READ PART 1 HERE: rentry.co/a4erzvev
Longtime Sentai producer Shinichiro Shirakura spoke to the Asahi Shimbun about it in a 3-part interview that The Ninth Hour is translating.
READ PART 1 HERE: rentry.co/a4erzvev
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every time i’m about to respond to someone online with a terrible opinion i have to remind myself that Europol just exposed a SIM farm platform that powered 49 million fake social media accounts. engagement farming is real. don’t raise your cortisol over bots, oomfies
November 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
every time i’m about to respond to someone online with a terrible opinion i have to remind myself that Europol just exposed a SIM farm platform that powered 49 million fake social media accounts. engagement farming is real. don’t raise your cortisol over bots, oomfies
6:30 PM, June 22, 2002.
Japanese children sat tight, ready to watch the smash hit series Ultraman Cosmos, when they were greeted by this message from the titular superhero himself.
They would see Ultraman, but not his host, Musashi Haruno. 🧵
Japanese children sat tight, ready to watch the smash hit series Ultraman Cosmos, when they were greeted by this message from the titular superhero himself.
They would see Ultraman, but not his host, Musashi Haruno. 🧵
November 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
6:30 PM, June 22, 2002.
Japanese children sat tight, ready to watch the smash hit series Ultraman Cosmos, when they were greeted by this message from the titular superhero himself.
They would see Ultraman, but not his host, Musashi Haruno. 🧵
Japanese children sat tight, ready to watch the smash hit series Ultraman Cosmos, when they were greeted by this message from the titular superhero himself.
They would see Ultraman, but not his host, Musashi Haruno. 🧵
The Ninth Hour has translated an interview with New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project producer Riichiro Yamada, where he goes over the new mechanics and talks about where the series stands in regards to previous games.
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[INTERVIEW] The New Virtua Fighter Project strives to be easy to pick up and strives for "re...
Interview originally published in Japanese at 4Gamer, September 26, 2025.
The latest installment in the Virtua Fighter series, New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project, is slowly being revealed. The game's producer...
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September 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Ninth Hour has translated an interview with New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project producer Riichiro Yamada, where he goes over the new mechanics and talks about where the series stands in regards to previous games.
rentry.co/id2zco4s
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i've been described as a "sicko" before for being into shiren and shmups and, to be clear, i understand it's meant as a compliment, but i think i am thoroughly over this sort of "taste in video games as sport" framing
September 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
i've been described as a "sicko" before for being into shiren and shmups and, to be clear, i understand it's meant as a compliment, but i think i am thoroughly over this sort of "taste in video games as sport" framing
The Ninth Hour has fully translated CHAOS LEGION: LEGION MASTER'S GUIDE, an officially published strategy guide for Capcom's long-overlooked action game.
files.catbox.moe/ieoa8d.pdf
files.catbox.moe/ieoa8d.pdf
May 31, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Ninth Hour has fully translated CHAOS LEGION: LEGION MASTER'S GUIDE, an officially published strategy guide for Capcom's long-overlooked action game.
files.catbox.moe/ieoa8d.pdf
files.catbox.moe/ieoa8d.pdf
Happy Dragon Quest Day!
Another old-timey #DragonQuest interview, this time on the announcement of Dragon Quest V.
Why make it for the Super Famicom? Will IV and V be part of a new trilogy? What about AI-controlled companions? Who's *that* in the key art?!
All of that is answered here!
Why make it for the Super Famicom? Will IV and V be part of a new trilogy? What about AI-controlled companions? Who's *that* in the key art?!
All of that is answered here!
May 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Happy Dragon Quest Day!
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Another old-timey #DragonQuest interview, this time on the announcement of Dragon Quest V.
Why make it for the Super Famicom? Will IV and V be part of a new trilogy? What about AI-controlled companions? Who's *that* in the key art?!
All of that is answered here!
Why make it for the Super Famicom? Will IV and V be part of a new trilogy? What about AI-controlled companions? Who's *that* in the key art?!
All of that is answered here!
May 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Another old-timey #DragonQuest interview, this time on the announcement of Dragon Quest V.
Why make it for the Super Famicom? Will IV and V be part of a new trilogy? What about AI-controlled companions? Who's *that* in the key art?!
All of that is answered here!
Why make it for the Super Famicom? Will IV and V be part of a new trilogy? What about AI-controlled companions? Who's *that* in the key art?!
All of that is answered here!
Another old-timey #DragonQuest interview, this time on the announcement of Dragon Quest V.
Why make it for the Super Famicom? Will IV and V be part of a new trilogy? What about AI-controlled companions? Who's *that* in the key art?!
All of that is answered here!
Why make it for the Super Famicom? Will IV and V be part of a new trilogy? What about AI-controlled companions? Who's *that* in the key art?!
All of that is answered here!
May 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Another old-timey #DragonQuest interview, this time on the announcement of Dragon Quest V.
Why make it for the Super Famicom? Will IV and V be part of a new trilogy? What about AI-controlled companions? Who's *that* in the key art?!
All of that is answered here!
Why make it for the Super Famicom? Will IV and V be part of a new trilogy? What about AI-controlled companions? Who's *that* in the key art?!
All of that is answered here!
A Dragon Quest featurette from Famitsu #150 (1991), diving into some rumors about an alleged secret Chapter 6 in Dragon Quest IV!
Such a shame it wasn't true! Hopefully in the future, Enix can put out a cool updated version with the new chapter! We can dream, right?
Such a shame it wasn't true! Hopefully in the future, Enix can put out a cool updated version with the new chapter! We can dream, right?
May 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
A Dragon Quest featurette from Famitsu #150 (1991), diving into some rumors about an alleged secret Chapter 6 in Dragon Quest IV!
Such a shame it wasn't true! Hopefully in the future, Enix can put out a cool updated version with the new chapter! We can dream, right?
Such a shame it wasn't true! Hopefully in the future, Enix can put out a cool updated version with the new chapter! We can dream, right?
Meanwhile on the Everything App: Yuji Asano, a developer on such games as Einhänder, Xexex, and All-Star Pro-Wrestling, reminisced on his work on the X-Men arcade game under Konami — the one where Magneto, Master of Magnet, yells: "X-Men, welcome to die!"
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April 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Meanwhile on the Everything App: Yuji Asano, a developer on such games as Einhänder, Xexex, and All-Star Pro-Wrestling, reminisced on his work on the X-Men arcade game under Konami — the one where Magneto, Master of Magnet, yells: "X-Men, welcome to die!"
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Here's a pair of old interviews from the Dragon Quest III Master's Club book!
First up here's series designer Yuji Horii, speaking about the development of DQ III, his influences, and the future of the series as of 1988 — time sure flies...
First up here's series designer Yuji Horii, speaking about the development of DQ III, his influences, and the future of the series as of 1988 — time sure flies...
April 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Here's a pair of old interviews from the Dragon Quest III Master's Club book!
First up here's series designer Yuji Horii, speaking about the development of DQ III, his influences, and the future of the series as of 1988 — time sure flies...
First up here's series designer Yuji Horii, speaking about the development of DQ III, his influences, and the future of the series as of 1988 — time sure flies...
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⚠️ ENDING AND POST-GAME SPOILERS! ⚠️
We translated an interview from the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake official guidebook, with Yuji Horii and producer Masaaki Hayasaka.
Here, they talk the HD-2D art style, the remake's new content, and the real reason behind adding the Monster Wrangler!
We translated an interview from the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake official guidebook, with Yuji Horii and producer Masaaki Hayasaka.
Here, they talk the HD-2D art style, the remake's new content, and the real reason behind adding the Monster Wrangler!
March 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
⚠️ ENDING AND POST-GAME SPOILERS! ⚠️
We translated an interview from the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake official guidebook, with Yuji Horii and producer Masaaki Hayasaka.
Here, they talk the HD-2D art style, the remake's new content, and the real reason behind adding the Monster Wrangler!
We translated an interview from the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake official guidebook, with Yuji Horii and producer Masaaki Hayasaka.
Here, they talk the HD-2D art style, the remake's new content, and the real reason behind adding the Monster Wrangler!
⚠️ ENDING AND POST-GAME SPOILERS! ⚠️
We translated an interview from the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake official guidebook, with Yuji Horii and producer Masaaki Hayasaka.
Here, they talk the HD-2D art style, the remake's new content, and the real reason behind adding the Monster Wrangler!
We translated an interview from the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake official guidebook, with Yuji Horii and producer Masaaki Hayasaka.
Here, they talk the HD-2D art style, the remake's new content, and the real reason behind adding the Monster Wrangler!
March 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
⚠️ ENDING AND POST-GAME SPOILERS! ⚠️
We translated an interview from the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake official guidebook, with Yuji Horii and producer Masaaki Hayasaka.
Here, they talk the HD-2D art style, the remake's new content, and the real reason behind adding the Monster Wrangler!
We translated an interview from the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake official guidebook, with Yuji Horii and producer Masaaki Hayasaka.
Here, they talk the HD-2D art style, the remake's new content, and the real reason behind adding the Monster Wrangler!
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An interview with designer Yuji Horii and producer Masaaki Hayasaka, from the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Legendary Guidebook!
The pair discuss bringing an RPG classic to high-definition graphics. Horii was very peculiar about the voice acting — even the spell intonations!
The pair discuss bringing an RPG classic to high-definition graphics. Horii was very peculiar about the voice acting — even the spell intonations!
December 15, 2024 at 5:10 PM
An interview with designer Yuji Horii and producer Masaaki Hayasaka, from the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Legendary Guidebook!
The pair discuss bringing an RPG classic to high-definition graphics. Horii was very peculiar about the voice acting — even the spell intonations!
The pair discuss bringing an RPG classic to high-definition graphics. Horii was very peculiar about the voice acting — even the spell intonations!
An interview with designer Yuji Horii and producer Masaaki Hayasaka, from the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Legendary Guidebook!
The pair discuss bringing an RPG classic to high-definition graphics. Horii was very peculiar about the voice acting — even the spell intonations!
The pair discuss bringing an RPG classic to high-definition graphics. Horii was very peculiar about the voice acting — even the spell intonations!
December 15, 2024 at 5:10 PM
An interview with designer Yuji Horii and producer Masaaki Hayasaka, from the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Legendary Guidebook!
The pair discuss bringing an RPG classic to high-definition graphics. Horii was very peculiar about the voice acting — even the spell intonations!
The pair discuss bringing an RPG classic to high-definition graphics. Horii was very peculiar about the voice acting — even the spell intonations!
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In honor of the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake releasing tomorrow, we've translated this DQ III pre-release interview with DQ designer Yuji Horii!
November 13, 2024 at 1:02 PM
In honor of the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake releasing tomorrow, we've translated this DQ III pre-release interview with DQ designer Yuji Horii!
In honor of the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake releasing tomorrow, we've translated this DQ III pre-release interview with DQ designer Yuji Horii!
November 13, 2024 at 1:02 PM
In honor of the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake releasing tomorrow, we've translated this DQ III pre-release interview with DQ designer Yuji Horii!