Wyrdwad in Japan
@wyrdwad.bsky.social
Translator/localizer, MSX collector, and PopoloCrois enthusiast. Former XSEED Games localization producer. Hololive fan (kamioshi Korone, other oshis Kaela, Bijou, AZKi, and Bae). Always happy to make new friends, so please reach out to me!
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Wyrdwad in Japan
@wyrdwad.bsky.social
· Nov 6
Also, since it seems my posts are being shown to people of like interest, I figure I should introduce myself. Hi! My name is Tom, and I'm a translator based out of Tokyo, Japan. I'm a bit of a hipster gamer obsessed with collecting for the MSX microcomputer standard, and will post a LOT about that!
Went Christmas shopping in Hachioji today -- a city I really need to spend more time in, as it's just SUPER cool there! -- and found myself craving some pizza. Found this spot near the station called Cona where all the pizzas (whole pizzas, mind you; not just slices!) are 500 yen (like, $3.50).
November 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Went Christmas shopping in Hachioji today -- a city I really need to spend more time in, as it's just SUPER cool there! -- and found myself craving some pizza. Found this spot near the station called Cona where all the pizzas (whole pizzas, mind you; not just slices!) are 500 yen (like, $3.50).
So I've been interested in Chrono Gear, the recent Hololive semi-Metroidvania-ish fan-game starring Kronii, for some time now, but have been sort of waiting for it to get a console port before checking it out, since my computer is a potato and I don't like playing games on it if I can help it...
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 AM
So I've been interested in Chrono Gear, the recent Hololive semi-Metroidvania-ish fan-game starring Kronii, for some time now, but have been sort of waiting for it to get a console port before checking it out, since my computer is a potato and I don't like playing games on it if I can help it...
It occurred to me today that if you spoonerize "onaka suita" ("I'm hungry" in Japanese), you get "Osaka nuita" ("I removed Osaka" or "I took over Osaka").
Makes ya think!
Makes ya think!
November 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
It occurred to me today that if you spoonerize "onaka suita" ("I'm hungry" in Japanese), you get "Osaka nuita" ("I removed Osaka" or "I took over Osaka").
Makes ya think!
Makes ya think!
...The king is back. With a song so nuanced, it can only be called art. ;)
(Photosensitivity warning, though!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8cZ...
(Photosensitivity warning, though!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8cZ...
Many Many Money / PIKOTARO(ピコ太郎)
YouTube video by PIKOTAROピコ太郎OFFICIAL CHANNEL
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
...The king is back. With a song so nuanced, it can only be called art. ;)
(Photosensitivity warning, though!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8cZ...
(Photosensitivity warning, though!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8cZ...
I'll often put on game music in the background as I work, and I've rediscovered a lot of old favorites by doing so -- but I dare say none have hit me as hard in recent memory as this. Hot take, Persona 1 has the best soundtrack in the franchise. And here's Exhibit A. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS-J...
Dungeon - Police Station - Megami Ibunroku Persona
YouTube video by PSC
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I'll often put on game music in the background as I work, and I've rediscovered a lot of old favorites by doing so -- but I dare say none have hit me as hard in recent memory as this. Hot take, Persona 1 has the best soundtrack in the franchise. And here's Exhibit A. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS-J...
Over 2 weeks later and I still can't get this song out of my head. I often talk about Korone, but I'm also a huge fan of Koseki Bijou (a.k.a. "Biboo"), whose character is a living gemstone in human form. She's more a gamer than a singer, but this song is way too good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSZ0...
【KOSEKI BIJOU】ROCK IN!【Original Song MV】
YouTube video by Koseki Bijou Ch. hololive-EN
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Over 2 weeks later and I still can't get this song out of my head. I often talk about Korone, but I'm also a huge fan of Koseki Bijou (a.k.a. "Biboo"), whose character is a living gemstone in human form. She's more a gamer than a singer, but this song is way too good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSZ0...
With apologies to those who can't read Japanese -- though you may be able to figure it out anyway. It's a HUGE reach -- just the way I likes it! ;)
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
With apologies to those who can't read Japanese -- though you may be able to figure it out anyway. It's a HUGE reach -- just the way I likes it! ;)
Bringing some old multilingual puns of mine to life for the traditional Friday pun in my work chat tomorrow. I'm particularly proud of the second image here, as yes, there are actually 10,000 faceless Barts in that image. ;)
November 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Bringing some old multilingual puns of mine to life for the traditional Friday pun in my work chat tomorrow. I'm particularly proud of the second image here, as yes, there are actually 10,000 faceless Barts in that image. ;)
As promised (albeit much later than intended!), here's a full 600dpi scan of the 26-page handwritten "Making of Gray Grofa" manual/manifesto that came packaged with the game, beautifully cleaned up by @mp83.bsky.social. Makes the game that little bit more special! drive.google.com/file/d/1gyGA...
Gray Grofa Spirits - Making of Gray Grofa.pdf
drive.google.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
As promised (albeit much later than intended!), here's a full 600dpi scan of the 26-page handwritten "Making of Gray Grofa" manual/manifesto that came packaged with the game, beautifully cleaned up by @mp83.bsky.social. Makes the game that little bit more special! drive.google.com/file/d/1gyGA...
It begins! This oughtta be interesting. ;) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xru7...
Let's Play Pumpkin Adventure I - The Quest for the Holy Grail [ Vtuber ] Jorunna van de Zee
YouTube video by Jorunna Ch. じょるな
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
It begins! This oughtta be interesting. ;) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xru7...
So, I may or may not have convinced independent Dutch vtuber @joru.vtubers.social to dedicate a whole Halloween stream (YT & Twitch simulcast) this Thursday to paging through MSX Computer & Club Magazine issue 66 and playing Pumpkin Adventure I. ;) Maybe tune in? Click her name above for the links!
October 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
So, I may or may not have convinced independent Dutch vtuber @joru.vtubers.social to dedicate a whole Halloween stream (YT & Twitch simulcast) this Thursday to paging through MSX Computer & Club Magazine issue 66 and playing Pumpkin Adventure I. ;) Maybe tune in? Click her name above for the links!
The internet do taketh, but every now and again, it giveth like it used to as well, and you love to see it. ;) www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFw4...
oa-ha - Hark on Me ♪
YouTube video by NPCarlsson
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The internet do taketh, but every now and again, it giveth like it used to as well, and you love to see it. ;) www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFw4...
OK, major shout-out to this person, who literally just dropped the soundtrack to Japan itself on YouTube a little under two weeks ago, complete with very detailed liner notes. ;) www.youtube.com/watch?v=npTK...
Upbeat Japanese Store BGM for Study & Work - Don Quijote, Muji, Daiso & More (Japan Trip Vibe)
YouTube video by Catherine’s Life in Japan
www.youtube.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:55 AM
OK, major shout-out to this person, who literally just dropped the soundtrack to Japan itself on YouTube a little under two weeks ago, complete with very detailed liner notes. ;) www.youtube.com/watch?v=npTK...
Calling all hackers/crackers! I recently won T&E Magazine Disk Special 1 and 2 for MSX2, which seem to be undumped -- and after acquiring them, I can see why, as these Takeru disks are AGGRESSIVELY copy-protected. Please expand this thread for details, and LMK if you think you can help crack them!
October 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Calling all hackers/crackers! I recently won T&E Magazine Disk Special 1 and 2 for MSX2, which seem to be undumped -- and after acquiring them, I can see why, as these Takeru disks are AGGRESSIVELY copy-protected. Please expand this thread for details, and LMK if you think you can help crack them!
On another note, I often pass by this place on my walks -- it's literally just a residential house, but it was converted into an art gallery, gift shop, and dessert cafe for a while before sadly being downsized and moved into the Coppice department store, with the cafe space here closing entirely.
October 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
On another note, I often pass by this place on my walks -- it's literally just a residential house, but it was converted into an art gallery, gift shop, and dessert cafe for a while before sadly being downsized and moved into the Coppice department store, with the cafe space here closing entirely.
Today for lunch, I suddenly remembered October is already over halfway done, and I still hadn't partaken of the monthly special pumpkin pepperoni pizza with cardamom from Pizza-ism yet! Had to immediately remedy that, and grabbed a slice of Mexican pizza while I was at it. Superb as ever!
October 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Today for lunch, I suddenly remembered October is already over halfway done, and I still hadn't partaken of the monthly special pumpkin pepperoni pizza with cardamom from Pizza-ism yet! Had to immediately remedy that, and grabbed a slice of Mexican pizza while I was at it. Superb as ever!
When I think it, I must make it, no matter how stupid it may be. I can't help myself. Please enjoy. ;)
October 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
When I think it, I must make it, no matter how stupid it may be. I can't help myself. Please enjoy. ;)
Yes, that's right, folks: I actually got my hands on Gray Grofa, by the Tarotica Voo Doo guy! And it is... a short, frustrating, janky shmup that borrows as much from Lemmings as it does from Gradius or R-Type. But damn if it ain't original! And kind of addictive. Here's what the packing looks like:
October 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Yes, that's right, folks: I actually got my hands on Gray Grofa, by the Tarotica Voo Doo guy! And it is... a short, frustrating, janky shmup that borrows as much from Lemmings as it does from Gradius or R-Type. But damn if it ain't original! And kind of addictive. Here's what the packing looks like:
Reposting this again, because... the cool thing I said I was going to be getting my hands on soon? How I went to MyCom Infinite to buy a thing to exchange for another thing? Yeah, I got that other thing today. And it's another game by this guy. Complete with hand-written technical manual... again!
So, it's times like this that I wish Bluesky didn't have text limits, because I have SO MUCH TO SAY about this. But yeah... the game I got is Tarotica Voo Doo. Not the 2-disk version wrapped in an MSX emulator that you can play on Steam. And not the public demo. The original 1998 Comiket(?) release.
October 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Reposting this again, because... the cool thing I said I was going to be getting my hands on soon? How I went to MyCom Infinite to buy a thing to exchange for another thing? Yeah, I got that other thing today. And it's another game by this guy. Complete with hand-written technical manual... again!
Tested a theory last night, and confirmed something I've long suspected: despite all the variance in map layout, item placement, and item usage among all the different versions of Drasle Family/Legacy of the Wizard, passwords from one version are valid in EVERY version. Including English NES!
October 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Tested a theory last night, and confirmed something I've long suspected: despite all the variance in map layout, item placement, and item usage among all the different versions of Drasle Family/Legacy of the Wizard, passwords from one version are valid in EVERY version. Including English NES!
Was checking out some crane games for a friend today, and decided to try for some Hololive merch while I was at it. I didn't expect to actually win anything, much less something this big/kickass, but you know what? I will ABSOLUTELY take it! Feels good to actually conquer one of those machines!
October 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Was checking out some crane games for a friend today, and decided to try for some Hololive merch while I was at it. I didn't expect to actually win anything, much less something this big/kickass, but you know what? I will ABSOLUTELY take it! Feels good to actually conquer one of those machines!
In line for MyCom Infinite #15, in hopes of getting something I don’t even want so I can trade it with somebody for something super-cool that I REALLY want. ;) Fingers crossed I can get the thing so I can get the thing! Heheh.
October 12, 2025 at 3:35 AM
In line for MyCom Infinite #15, in hopes of getting something I don’t even want so I can trade it with somebody for something super-cool that I REALLY want. ;) Fingers crossed I can get the thing so I can get the thing! Heheh.
Spotted on a pillar earlier today, just outside the Atre department store at Kichijoji Station. I had to do a double-take -- I was like, wait, isn't that frigging KODOCHA?!
And yeah... It is! Atre is doing a collab campaign with Ribbon, apparently. Dunno if there are any special goods, though.
And yeah... It is! Atre is doing a collab campaign with Ribbon, apparently. Dunno if there are any special goods, though.
October 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Spotted on a pillar earlier today, just outside the Atre department store at Kichijoji Station. I had to do a double-take -- I was like, wait, isn't that frigging KODOCHA?!
And yeah... It is! Atre is doing a collab campaign with Ribbon, apparently. Dunno if there are any special goods, though.
And yeah... It is! Atre is doing a collab campaign with Ribbon, apparently. Dunno if there are any special goods, though.