Japanese Translation Portfolio - Gabrielle Rankenburg

Translation portfolio displaying various English to Japanese and Japanese to English projects.

2. Intro
My name is Gabrielle Rankenburg, and I am a translator with a passion for Japanese
language and culture. With over four years of dedicated study and a Bachelor’s
degree in Japanese linguistics, I have been able to cultivate a strong foundation in
the language.
My love for Japanese media, including video games, anime, manga, and literature,
has been a driving force behind my desire to become a translator. These forms of
entertainment have not only enriched my language skills but have also inspired me to
pursue a career where I can contribute to making Japanese content accessible to a
wider audience.
Even with my extensive experience, I am eager to learn and improve with each new
opportunity that comes my way. I am committed to delivering high-quality
translations and dedicated to doing my best to meet the needs of clients and
audiences alike.
I am excited about the prospect of collaborating on various projects and contributing
to bridging linguistic and cultural gaps through translation. Thank you for considering
me for your translation needs, and I look forward to the opportunity to work together
in the future.
GABRIELLE RANKENBURG
ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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3. Table of Contents
1. “Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy: A Graphic Novel”................................... 4 - 7
- English Page and Translated Japanese Page Sample Comparisions
2. “A NightWing Guide to the Dragons of Pyrrhia”...................................................... 8 - 10
- English Page and Translated Japanese Page Sample Comparisions
3. “New Final Fantasy X Kabuki Story Summary” - Unofficial Translation ................ 11 - 18
- Japanese Transcript and Translated English Transcript Samples
GABRIELLE
RANKENBURG
ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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4. “Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy:
A Graphic Novel” Unofficial Japanese Translation Project
Text copyright © 2018 by Tui T. Sutherland || Adaptation by Barry Deutsch || Map and border design © 2012 by Mike Schley
Art © 2018 by Mike Holmes, Scholastic Inc. || Edited by Amanda Macil || Lettering by John Green
Book design by Phil Falco || Creative Director: David Saylor || Published by Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic Inc.
GABRIELLE
RANKENBURG
ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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5. “Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy:
A Graphic Novel” Unofficial Japanese Translation Project
Text copyright © 2018 by Tui T. Sutherland || Adaptation by Barry Deutsch || Map and border design © 2012 by Mike Schley
Art © 2018 by Mike Holmes, Scholastic Inc. || Edited by Amanda Macil || Lettering by John Green
Book design by Phil Falco || Creative Director: David Saylor || Published by Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic Inc.
GABRIELLE
RANKENBURG
ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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6. “Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy:
A Graphic Novel” Unofficial Japanese Translation Project
Text copyright © 2018 by Tui T. Sutherland || Adaptation by Barry Deutsch || Map and border design © 2012 by Mike Schley
Art © 2018 by Mike Holmes, Scholastic Inc. || Edited by Amanda Macil || Lettering by John Green
Book design by Phil Falco || Creative Director: David Saylor || Published by Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic Inc.
GABRIELLE
RANKENBURG
ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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7. This unofficial Japanese version has been translated and adapted independently without the knowledge or consent of Scholastic Inc. or any other parties with a financial interest in this work.
It has been created with the sole intention of making “Wings of Fire” accessible to Japanese audiences, given the absence of an official translation.
Please note that this unofficial version will be promptly removed or destroyed upon request or upon the release of an official translation.
“Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy:
A Graphic Novel” Unofficial Japanese Translation Project
This project involved the unofficial translation of Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy:
A Graphic Novel from English into Japanese, which is a graphic novel adaptation of
the first entry in the Wings of Fire series by Tui T. Sutherland. The graphic novel follows
the journey of five young dragonets prophesied to end a long-standing war and bring
peace to the land of Pyrrhia.
Challenges included deciding whether to pursue a domestication or foreignization
approach for translating character names and terminology. Another challenge was
ensuring that character dialogue flowed naturally and suited the various character
types represented in the graphic novel. When translating character dialogue from
English into Japanese, navigating the intricacies of yakuwarigo, or role speech,
emerged as a significant challenge. Yakuwarigo refers to the linguistic nuances
associated with specific archetypes found exclusively in the Japanese language.
Unlike direct translations, yakuwarigo requires creative decisions to convey each
archetype effectively. As a result, careful consideration was taken to adapt and
choose appropriate expressions to faithfully capture the essence of each archetype
in Japanese.
To inform the translation process, official translations of the series, especially the
French translation, were referenced to gain insights into how character names and
terminology were handled. These comparative analyses provided invaluable
guidance in making informed decisions while maintaining consistency with existing
translations of the franchise.
GABRIELLE RANKENBURG
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8. "A NightWing Guide to the Dragons of Pyrrhia”
Unofficial Japanese Translation Project
Copyright © 2012 by Tui T. Sutherland || Map and Border design © 2012 by Mike Schley
Dragon illustrations © 2012 by Joy Ang || Cover design by Phil Falco
Wings of Fire published by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. || French translation published by Éditions Gallimard Jeunesse, 2015
ICEWINGS
ICEWINGS
DESCRIPTION: silvery scales like the moon or pale blue
like ice; ridged claws to grip the ice; forked blue
tongues; tails narrow to a whip-thin end
ABILITIES: can withstand subzero temperatures and
bright light, exhale a deadly freezing breath
QUEEN: Queen Glacier
ALLIANCES: currently allied with Blaze and most of the
SandWings in the great war
GABRIELLE RANKENBURG
ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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9. "A NightWing Guide to the Dragons of Pyrrhia”
Unofficial Japanese Translation Project
Copyright © 2012 by Tui T. Sutherland || Map and Border design © 2012 by Mike Schley
Dragon illustrations © 2012 by Joy Ang || Cover design by Phil Falco
Wings of Fire published by Scholastic Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. || French translation published by Éditions Gallimard Jeunesse, 2015
NIGHTWINGS
NIGHTWINGS
DESCRIPTION: purplish-black scales and scattered silver
scales on the underside of their wings, like a night sky
full of stars; forked black tongues
ABILITIES: can breathe fire, disappear into dark
shadows, read minds, foretell the future
QUEEN: a closely guarded secret
ALLIANCES: too mysterious and powerful to be part of
the war
GABRIELLE RANKENBURG
ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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10. This unofficial Japanese version has been translated and adapted independently without the knowledge or consent of Scholastic Inc. or any other parties with a financial interest in this work.
It has been created with the sole intention of making “Wings of Fire” accessible to Japanese audiences, given the absence of an official translation.
Please note that this unofficial version will be promptly removed or destroyed upon request or upon the release of an official translation.
"A NightWing Guide to the Dragons of Pyrrhia”
Unofficial Japanese Translation Project
This project involved the unofficial translation of the guide to the dragon tribes
depicted in the Wings of Fire novels from English into Japanese. The guide provides
details about the various dragon tribes, including their unique characteristics, abilities,
and alliances in the SandWing War of Succession.
Challenges arose in deciding whether to pursue a domestication or foreignization
approach for translating tribe names and the names of the dragon queens, and
ensuring natural phrasing in order to maintain readability while accurately conveying
the rich lore of the dragon world.
GABRIELLE RANKENBURG
ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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11. “New Final Fantasy X Kabuki Story Summary”
Unofficial English Subtitling Project
© 2023 Square Enix and Tokyo Broadcasting System
Source Text Target Text
宇内のゲームファイナルファンタジーX講座。
今回は木下グループプレゼンツ新作歌舞伎ファイナル
ファンタジーXの前編で描かれる部分のシナリオをご紹
介していきます。
This is Unai’s Final Fantasy X course.
This time, I will be introducing the scenario
depicted in the first part of Kinoshita Group’s
New Final Fantasy X Kabuki.皆さんこんにちは。TBSアナウンサーの宇内梨沙です。 Hello everyone. I’m Risa Unai from TBS.
すでにキャラクター紹介編が上がっていますので、ま ずはそちらでどんなキャラクターが登場するのかを確 認していただいてから、こちらのシナリオ編を見てい ただくと、非常に理解度が進むんじゃないかと思いま す。
さぁということで、まずファイナルファンタジーXを
知る上で一番重要なのがシンという最強最悪な敵を
倒しにいくというのがとにかく根幹となっている物
語。
The character introduction video is already up,
so if you watch that first to learn about the
characters, and then watch the scenario
videos, you will have a better understanding of
the story.
First, the most important thing to know about
Final Fantasy X’s story is that it is centered
around defeating a strong and terrible entity
known as Sin.
とにかくシンを倒すというお話になっているんですね。 So, the story is about defeating Sin.
これさえも理解していれば大丈夫だと思います。た
だ、もっともっと知りたい人のために細かくご紹介し
ていきます。
As long as you understand that much, you
should be okay. But I will explain in further detail
for those who want to know more.
では早速どんな物語なのかを見ていきます。主人公の
ティーダが住むザナルカンドという町が何か恐ろしい
巨大なものに飲み込まれてしまうというところから始
まるんです。
Now, let’s take a quick look at the story. It starts
off in the city of Zanarkand, where the
protagonist Tidus lives, being swallowed up by
something huge and terrifying.
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12. “New Final Fantasy X Kabuki Story Summary”
Unofficial English Subtitling Project
© 2023 Square Enix and Tokyo Broadcasting System
Source Text Target Text
一体ザナルカンドに何が押し寄せているのか全くわか
らない。そしてブリッツボールという球技のプロプレ
イヤーでもあるティーダもですね。
試合中に異変に気づいて一体何が起きているんだとい
う、風になるんですね。
Tidus has no idea of what is engulfing Zanarkand.
Tidus is also a professional player of a sport
known as blitzball.
In the middle of a match, he notices something
strange and is swept away by the wind.
もうとにかく街が破壊されて何が押し寄せているのか
全くわからない。まさにパニック映画の冒頭のような
シーンがいきなり始まるんです。
He completely has no idea of what is destroying
the city. It's just like the beginning of a disaster
movie.
そんなザナルカンドに押し寄せていたのが最強最悪な
存在シンだったわけです。
It turns out that the strongest and most terrible
being of them all, Sin, was advancing onto
Zanarkand.
その時はティーダも一体何が来ているのかわかってい
なかったんですけれども、そんなティーダを助けてく
れたのが父親がわりでもあるアーロンなんです。
At the time, Tidus had no idea what was
coming, but he was rescued by Auron, who is
like a father figure to him.
この時のね。二人のやりとりプレーした人は忘れられ
ないと思うんですけれども、これはお前の物語だと言
ってゲームが始まっていくんですよ。
ザナルカンドにシンが押し寄せて、結局ティーダもア
ーロンも飲み込まれてしまうんですが、飲み込まれた
先に何が待っているのか。
That moment, huh. I don't think any players will
forget the exchange between the two of them.
Auron says, “this is your story", and that’s when
the game truly begins.
Zanarkand is engulfed by Sin, and in the end,
Tidus and Auron are both swallowed up. But
what awaits them after that?
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ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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13. “New Final Fantasy X Kabuki Story Summary”
Unofficial English Subtitling Project
© 2023 Square Enix and Tokyo Broadcasting System
Source Text Target Text
シンに飲み込まれたあとティーダは目を覚まします。
そこは全く知らない常夏の島でした。
After being swallowed up by Sin, Tidus wakes
up on a tropical island that he had never seen
before.
ティーダは島の人にここはどこだと尋ねます。その中
で俺ザナルカンドって町から来たんだけどと伝えるん
ですけれども、衝撃の言葉が入ってくるんですね。
Tidus asks the people on the island where he is.
When he tells them he comes from a city
called Zanarkand, they’re shocked.
1000年前にザナルカンドは滅んだよと言われるんです The islanders tell him that Zanarkand was
destroyed 1,000 years ago.
さっきまでザナルカンドにいたティーダはパニックに
陥ります。当然、私もえっ未来に吹き飛ばされてきち
ゃったのと当時驚きました。
Tidus, who was just in Zanarkand a moment
ago, starts to panic. Naturally, Tidus is surprised
and wonders if he's been transported to the
future.
で、これが物語の大きな伏線になっていくんですねで
すね。
ですのでそのビサイドという島で目を覚ますんですけ
れども、そこで兄貴ワッカ、お姉さんのルールとかも
くなキマリに合うんです。
This becomes a major plot point of the story.
It turns out that Tidus woke up on an island
called Besaid, and this is where he meets the
brotherly Wakka, sisterly Lulu, and quiet Kimahri.
さらに、本当に運命の出会いとも言える印象的なシー
ンがユウナとの出会いなんですね。
そこもムービーシーンで描かれるんですけれども、と
っても素敵なので、そのシーンを確認していただける
といいかなと思います。
And then, he meets Yuna in a memorable
scene that could really be described as a
fateful encounter.
It's depicted in a cutscene, and it's very
beautiful, so I hope you’re able to check it out.
GABRIELLE RANKENBURG
ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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14. “New Final Fantasy X Kabuki Story Summary”
Unofficial English Subtitling Project
© 2023 Square Enix and Tokyo Broadcasting System
Source Text Target Text
そんな彼らの旅の目的がシンを倒すこと、そのために
召喚士のユウナが究極召喚を手に入れてシンを倒すと
いうことになるんですね。
The goal of their journey is to defeat Sin. To do
that, the summoner Yuna must perform the
Final Summoning to defeat Sin.
で、そんな彼らととある理由があって、共にするのが
主人公ティーダということで、ティーダを含めたみん
なで一緒に旅に出ることになります。
And for one reason or another, Tidus decides
to go with them.
そして旅を続けていくうちに、ティーダは仲間たちの
強い決意に気づくんですね。
As the journey continues, Tidus realizes the
strong determination of his companions.
ティーダが迷い込んだ世界では、シンはとても厄介な
存在で破壊を繰り返す存在なんですね。
In this world that Tidus has stumbled into, Sin is
a troublesome being that repeatedly brings
destruction.
街はもちろん、人の命を奪います。 It not only destroys cities but takes the lives of
people.
ですので、その世界の人にとってはシンは大切な人を So, to the people of this world, Sin is something
that takes away loved ones.
自分の故郷を奪う存在なわけなんですけども、ワッカ
とルールも同じように大切な人をシンで失っているわ
けです。
Not only did Tidus lose his hometown, but
Wakka and Lulu have lost loved ones to Sin as
well.
そして、そんなシンを唯一倒せるのが召喚士という存
在で、その召喚士がユウナになるわけですね。
The only person who can defeat Sin is a sum-
moner, and Yuna aims to be that summoner.
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ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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15. “New Final Fantasy X Kabuki Story Summary”
Unofficial English Subtitling Project
© 2023 Square Enix and Tokyo Broadcasting System
Source Text Target Text
そんな彼らの決意を知ってティーダは。ますますユウ
ナを守りたい特別な思いを抱いていくようになります。
Tidus, sensing their determination, feels an
increasing desire to protect Yuna.
ただ、召喚士の役割は究極召喚をするだけではなく、
異界おくりというものもあるのです。
The role of the summoner is not only to
perform the Final Summoning, but to also
perform sendings.
こちらは召喚士にしかできないことで、異界送りって
いうのは死者を穏やかに眠らせてあげるためにという
願いを込めた祈りを捧げるんですね。
This can only be done by a summoner, and
the sending is a ceremony that allows the
dead to rest in peace.
本当にここは美しいけど悲しいシーンもあります。 It’s a really beautiful yet sad scene.
そうやってシンに襲われた人たちの思いを胸に、
ユウナそしてガードたちは旅を続けていくのです。
And so, with the thoughts of those attacked
by Sin in their hearts, Yuna and her guardians
continue their journey.
ただですね、ここで物語は思わぬ方向に進んでいきま
す。
This is where the story takes an unexpected
turn.
多くの人たちを少しでも救うために異界を供養します。 The ceremony is held to save as many people
as possible.
わかりやすく言うと魂を成仏させるというものなんで
すけれども、このシーンが本当に美しくてユウナは悲
しい顔を浮かべながらもシンに命を落としてしまった。
Simply put, it allows the souls of the deceased
to find peace. This is a truly beautiful scene as
Yuna grieves for those who lost their lives to Sin.
GABRIELLE RANKENBURG
ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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16. “New Final Fantasy X Kabuki Story Summary”
Unofficial English Subtitling Project
© 2023 Square Enix and Tokyo Broadcasting System
Source Text Target Text
ヒーローたちはシンを倒すための旅をしてきましたが、
このシンを利用しようとする悪い奴が現れるんですね。
On their journey to defeat Sin, they meet an evil
man who wants to use Sin for his own reasons.
それが若き指導者のシーモアです。 That is the young leader Seymour.
シーモアも実は召喚士なんですね。 He also happens to be a summoner.
つまり、ライバルユウナにとてもライバルでもあるわ
けです。
So he’s a rival to Yuna.
そんなシーモアは、世界の人々から尊敬されています。 Seymour is respected by the people of this world.
一見、とっても優しいユウナに対しても非常に紳士的な
対応を取るいい男ではあるんですけれども、騙されます。
At first glance, he's very courteous even to the
kind Yuna, but he's really deceiving them.
とても冷酷で簡単に言うと、世界を暗黒に包んでやろう
っていう目的がある男なんですね。
He is very cruel and simply put, his goal is to
plunge the world into darkness.
本当に悪いヤツなわけです。 He’s truly an evil man.
では、どうしてシーモアがこんな人間になってしまっ
たのか、彼にも彼なりの事情、そして信念があるんで
すよね。
So, how did Seymour come to be this way? It has
to do with his circumstances and beliefs.
実は若き頃です。 It's really because of his childhood.
本当に悲しい経験をしていて、そのシーモアのオリジ
ナルストーリーというのが今回、歌舞伎で描かれると
いうことなのです。
He had a tragic experience, and it's an original
story that will be depicted in the kabuki
performance.
GABRIELLE RANKENBURG
ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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17. “New Final Fantasy X Kabuki Story Summary”
Unofficial English Subtitling Project
© 2023 Square Enix and Tokyo Broadcasting System
Source Text Target Text
ゲームの中にも少しだけ出てくるんですけれども、
何があったのかっていうのを知ることができるのは、
この歌舞伎だけということで、そこは非常に注目ポ
イントになっています。
You only see a little bit of this in the game, but
only in the kabuki can you find out what
happened in full.
簡単に言いますと、シーモアには父親ジスカルという
存在がいるんですね。
Simply put, it has to do with Seymour's father,
Jyscal.
前回のキャラクター紹介では出てこなかったんですけれ
ども、このジスカルとの間に因縁確執があるんですで、
それがきっかけでシーモアはこうなってしまった。
He didn't appear in the character introduction
video, but Seymour has a deep-seated grudge
against Jyscal, and that's what led Seymour to
become this way.
それについてが歌舞伎で描かれるということ。 So that's what will be shown in the kabuki per-
formance.
新作歌舞伎ファイナルファンタジーXの前編の物語はこ
の辺になります。
That concludes the first part of the story of New
Kabuki Final Fantasy X.
ということで、後編は次回の動画になります。 The second part will be in the next video.
また、次回お会いしましょう。 See you next time!
GABRIELLE RANKENBURG
ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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18. These unofficial English subtitles have been translated and adapted independently without the knowledge or consent of Square Enix, Tokyo Broadcasting System,
or any other parties with a financial interest in this work. It has been created with the sole intention of making the kabuki promotional videos accessible to English-speaking audiences,
given the absence of official English subtitles. Please note that this unofficial version will be promptly removed or destroyed upon request or upon the release of an official translation.
“New Final Fantasy X Kabuki Story Summary”
Unofficial English Subtitling Project
This project involved the creation of unofficial English subtitles for one of the story
explanation videos for Kinoshita Group presents New Final Fantasy X Kabuki, an
adaptation of Final Fantasy X presented in kabuki theater style.
One of the primary challenges encountered during this project was accurately
matching English terminology with the Japanese terminology used in the Final Fantasy
franchise. Ensuring consistency in terminology across the subtitles was crucial to
maintaining coherence for fans of the series. Additionally, conveying Japanese
cultural terms posed another significant challenge, as it required careful consideration
to preserve the cultural context and meaning while making the content accessible to
non-Japanese audiences.
Furthermore, maintaining synchronization between the subtitles and the on-screen
actions was essential to provide a seamless viewing experience. This involved precise
timing and editing to ensure that the subtitles appeared at the appropriate moments
and remained synchronized with the dialogue and visuals. Additionally, given the
constraints of character limits for subtitles, condensing dialogue without sacrificing
clarity or meaning was a continuous challenge throughout the project.
GABRIELLE RANKENBURG
ガブリエル・ランケンバーグ
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