Who are the best translators on this site?

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  1. Walter vi Britannia

    Walter vi Britannia Well-Known Member

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    Over the course of the years I've come to find that some translators are better than others, both in grammar and upload schedule. Its usually the more popular novels which have the best translators on board. I've grown familiar with some names out there from the novels I read so I was wondering, which translators do you think stand at the top of this site?
    I'm talking about both their grammar and upload rate. Someone with very good translations but uploads like once a month, or someone who uploads everyday but quality is horrible. Not those. But people with both fast uploads and top notch translations.
    What do you think? Anyway, I respect all of those translators for bringing me the novels I like to read so...I don't know, I just wanted to mention that.
     
  2. kenar

    kenar ヽ(`・ω・´)ゝ

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    Js06
     
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  3. Walter vi Britannia

    Walter vi Britannia Well-Known Member

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    I don't see any group with that name on the list.
     
  4. strayCat0

    strayCat0 What are you doing right now?

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    Deathblade ofc
     
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    Beer_Kitty Just a very very drunk kitty that likes beer

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    the TLs of the novels im reading doesnt really have a release date.
    As of now im seeing mostly someone from moonbunnycafe and asianhobbyist.
    A few like RATH tl.
     
  6. Lynx

    Lynx Professional...on lewd matter

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    Rainbowturtle for me
     
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    SoulZer0 Heaven Refining

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    Google translate
     
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    Doomr Well-Known Member

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    It’s not a group. That’s the name the tler goes by. And yeah, he’s pretty godly.
     
  9. abewan

    abewan 〘Nishikigoi Dungeon〙

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    My vote goes for Rainbowturtle, the fastest Korean and BL translator alive.
     
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    Liyus Laksha's Desu~ Cat

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    jp novels - Krytyk's upload like 1 chapter every 2 months but i still go his site waiting for the chapter....
    kr novels - rainbowturtle
    Cn - rwx & deathblade
     
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    Yurikatrans, irregular rate of MINIMUN 1 per 1,5 week but recently it's daily.

    But the best for me is Slow Day for the new recent series of Rebirth on the Doors to the Civil Affairs Bureau (don't forget to check it out / it's me that added the part at the bottom of the summary).
    25 chapters and you can say that it was released daily. It's scary because it feels like translator will burn out at one point.
    Sure the chapters aren't epicly big but it's better then some other translators for JP series that i know of.
     
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    Tsuru55 Well-Known Member

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    There is also wuxiaworld but sadly beside what i read there, their choice are kinda meh.
     
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    @Kuro_0ni Skillful, dedicated and respectable human being all around.

    Skipping the obvious ones, but there's one obvious one worth mentioning...

    Wu Jizun
    He's releasing 3-4 chapters per day on his own whilst still working part time. He earns half, if even that, of what the full-time translators earn.
    He makes sure to show notable improvement in quality and invests in learning for that improvement.
    He's never had an off day or owed chapters.
    He's translating one series and a manhua without asking for a dime, as well.
    He looks stunning, and his opinions, like this one, are indisputably objective.
     
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    Tapread that recently appeared with lots of different series got potential if the release is good but i don't expect much. Sadly beside 1-2 series i dislike what they chose to translate.
     
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    Sigh... you are really lucky because i dislike what he chose to translate. I will join you later if one day he choose a interesting series with fluffy romance without drama/problem left and right after he finished translating what he is doing right now.
     
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    Japanese: The Holy Sheeprabbit (Estelion), Krytyk, SkytheWood
    Korean: Shalvation, RainbowTurtle
    Chinese: Deathblade, RWX, Alyschu, Etvolare

    Special Mention:
    He-Man - the guy who did Stellar Transformations and inspired RWX to do CD.
     
  17. Walter vi Britannia

    Walter vi Britannia Well-Known Member

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    He...looks stunning? You've seen his face? Now I'm curious. Can you show me?
     
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    oblueknighto Blue Person

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    For release speed I think most translators can't compete with the groups who translate, edit and do everything in a group.
    All the really fast translators have already been mentioned. Rainbowturtle, Wu Jizun, Js06. A lot of the other faster translators either joined or made groups/teams.
     
  19. UDI

    UDI Writer / Emcee / Lime Blood

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    Gotta go with rainbowturtle
     
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    Arexio Blob Fanatic | AG Player

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    And I can see modesty is a very strong characteristic of his as well.*nods sagely*

    :facepalm:

    OP, look closely at the name of who he's mentioning. Then, look at his name. You're welcome.

    *turns to lurkers*

    "And remember kids, reading is a critical skill." :blobsnow: