General

Do you translate everything here yourself?

Yes, along with the help of my partner Zorio (who is fluent in Japanese and fixes all my silly mistakes)

What do you use for scanning and editing?

I use an Epson Perfection V600 for most things, but also a non-destructive scanner for more delicate books. For editing, I use GIMP and Clip Studio Paint for typesetting.

Where can I buy old magazines/books/etc?

Japanese second hand stores that ship overseas like Mandarake and Surugaya tend to have a good selection. For larger lots of magazines (and sometimes great deals), Yahoo Auctions Japan and Mercari (Japan) are also options, but require a proxy. You can also check eBay, but be warned the prices are usually high.

Regarding Doujinshi

What are doujinshi?

Doujinshi are self-published works, such as manga or novels, created by fans. I tend to also use the term ‘fan books’ when talking about them here. More information can be found on the Glossary page.

Where do you find them?

There are a few places I find books to either buy or catalog. Most of the time from auctions listings, both active and old, as well as second-hand shopping sites.

How much do they cost?

It varies quite a bit. Some are as cheap as 200 yen, while others go for 20,000 yen or even more. Even from site to site or auction to auction, the price for the same book can be completely different. In general, I’ve found that older books (1979 and early 80s) and books with well known authors (regardless of date published) tend to sell for more.

I found an old doujinshi not on the list page! How can I let you know?

Feel free to reach out to me on any of my socials! Information like author/circle name and year of publication is extremely helpful if you have access to it.

Regarding Game Playthroughs

Where can I find these games?

Physical copies can be purchased for fairly cheap in most cases through Japanese second hand stores that ship overseas. Also if you frequent anime cons, it’s always worth checking the video game related booths in the dealer’s room.

Are any of them in English?

Some versions of Gihren’s Greed have partial English patches, but none of the games have official English releases.