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Explore the localization process of Persona 3 Portable, including the retention of Japanese honorifics, cultural humor adjustments, and changes to in-game references.

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Explore the localization process of Persona 3 Portable, including the retention of Japanese honorifics, cultural humor adjustments, and changes to in-game references.

Walkthrough
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    The localization of Persona 3 was handled by Yu Namba and Nich Maragos.
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    The team aimed to keep as much original Japanese content intact as possible.
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    Persona 3 was intended as a medium to introduce Japanese culture to Western audiences.
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    Japanese honorifics used by characters were retained in the English localization for added meaning.
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    Some Japanese humor that didn't make sense in Western culture was replaced with parallel jokes.
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    School tests, originally based on English language questions, were adjusted.
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    Mitsuru's second language was changed from English to French for the localized version, influenced by her cultured appearance.
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    In-game references to Shin Megami Tensei were altered to references to Revelations: Persona.
Tips
  • The decision to retain honorifics was made because they added significant meaning to the text.
  • Mitsuru's second language change to French was a deliberate choice to align with her character's image.
  • Changes to references were made to connect with players more familiar with Revelations: Persona in the West.

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