Video shows Japanese language quirk and translation snafu might be hurting the baseball star’s image.
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MUFG downplays part of its partnership with the baseball star following his interpreter’s gambling scandal.
Dragon Ball Theme Park will be built in a different part of the world from where the global anime/manga hit was born.
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Final Fantasy VII’s villain gets a foxy makeover as he forcibly recommends a meal for his rival.
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
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