Tony R. Vega | The Anime Linguist

Are you into the spooky, scary and the supernatural?
If so, you should check out the Supernatural Japan podcast by @madformaple.bsky.social
I just dropped an episode on the Japan Station podcast feed!
CHECK IT OUT!
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I was invited on to this podcast to talk about Japanese typefaces and how I got into type design, and moved to Japan.

Thank you for bringing me on to talk!

YouTube video by The Anime Linguist Why Gokus most ROMANTIC moment is a lie

Did you know FUNIMATION turned Goku into a romantic gendtleman in the English dub of #DragonBall?
That's the topic of my latest video
Check it out👇
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He went to Japan to DESIGN FONTS?! (Daniel Kaihatsu) | Japan Station 176 - JapanKyo - Exploring Japan today via videos, podcasts, and articles On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about the history of font design in Japan, the history of the Nintendo font and how Daniel Kaihatsu became a

👉Ever wonder about the origins of the #Nintendo logo?
That's one of the topics I cover in the latest Japan Station podcast
Featuring guest @kaihat.su , a professional font designer in #Japan originally from the UK
Tons of GREAT info
LISTEN NOW👇
japankyo.com/2025/09/he-w...

Grilled oysters in #Miyajima, #Hiroshima
They were delicious
#japan #travel

He SURVIVED a BEAR encouner in Japan! Talking about hiking in Tohoku with GoNorth Japan | Japan Station 172 - JapanKyo - Exploring Japan today via videos, podcasts, and articles On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking to Quinlan from the GoNorth Japan YouTube channel about surviving a bear encounter in Japan, hiking in the

🐻Surviving a bear encounter
🗾Hiking in #Japan
🏔️Exploring the beauty of the #Tohoku area
🎙 Quinlan from GoNorth Japan joins me in the latest episode of #JapanStation podcast to talk about all that and more!
👇Listen now
japankyo.com/2025/08/he-s...
#travel

Took this photo while crossing the Yodo River in #Osaka while on my way to #Amagasaki
This was taken during the #MiyajimaChallenge, a 400 km walk I did last year
My next big walk starts 9/29
Walking from Iwakuni to #Kagoshima
Going to be an epic journey
#Japan #blind #travel #legallyblind

Took this photo at the start of my 400 km walk from #Kyoto to #Iwakuni ( #MiyajimaChallenge)
The starting point was the famous Sanjo Ohashi (bridge)
This year I'll be walking from Iwakuni to #Kagoshima, probably 500km+
The #KyushuChallenge starts 9/29
#Japan #travel #kyushu

Google recommending the #JapanStation #podcast
NICE!

1.h months left until my next big adventure
On September 29th I'm going to start walking from Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture to Kagoshima
Seems like it'll be over 500 km
My longest walk yet
Still got a lot of prep to do though!
#Japan #blind

YouTube video by The Anime Linguist Why I HATE the Bardock special (title)

I think i just discovered a massive #DragonBallZ mistranslation that no one has talked about
Check it out in my latest video!
#dragonball #anime #japanese #bardock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYXm...

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Spent over 2 hours re-recording parts of my latest video last night
This morning i go to start editing the footage aaaaaad...
it turns out my mic became disconnected so the footage has no audio
AAAAHHHHH!H!!!!!!!!
#youtube

A message to anyone making #YouTube videos

Don't tell people to grab a snack at the beginning of your videos
Way too many people do this
Let's all just agree not to do this
PLEASE

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Stayed up till 5 am recording my next video
No regrets
Looking forward to getting this one out and seeing how people respond
#dragonballz

4k SUBS!!!!
So grateful for all the support
Plenty more content to come
Next goal: 5k!
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Awesome! Thank you. Yes, of course. Happy to work around the limitations. I'm sure we can have a fun discussion all the same
I will reach out

I WOULD LOVE that!
I totally would've used that in previous Piccolo related videos
If you make one, let me know. I'd be happy to check it out
You can reach me via email if you prefer
I only check bsky occassionaly but I check email everyday
bsky.app/profile/supe...

Hi I just discovered your YT channel
I LOVED your most recent video about the Nintendo logo. I would love to have you on an episode of my podcast Japan Station to talk about JPN fonts/font design. I have a background in JPN Linguistics. I love this kind of stuff. Could you spare some time to talk?

Awesome! I was listening to your tracks on your channel. They sound great. I'd be happy to mention you in a video and include your link in exchange for letting me use a track
Do you have anything based on any music from the Japanese scores? I tend to stick to the Japanese score

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I think I just discovered a #DragonBall mistranslation no one in the English speaking Dragon Ball fandom seems to have pointed out
All the English YTbers and sources like Kanzenshu have the mistranslation as the correct translation
Doing final checks
Video likely coming soon
#DragonBallZ #anime

Thanks!
Do you mean providing music for free? I'd be happy to use a track and mention you in the video if so
Right now I don't have a budget for commissioning original stuff though
The channl is growing but still a long ways away from generating that kind of money
Song sounds great btw

3.33k subs!
Slowly but surely growing!
#TheAnimeLinguist
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Almost at 2700 subscribers!

YouTube video by The Anime Linguist Krillin is a MISTRANSLATION?! | Dragon Ball Dictionary

KRILLIN is a MISTRANSLATION?!
That's what I talk about in my latest video!
Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddiK...
#dragonball #anime #dragonballz

It's nice to get a good comment on a video you spent many hors working on

Apparently pointing out how the dub of #DragonBallZ made changes to what #AkiraToriyama wrote, makes you a propagandist
It's really amazing how offended people get when you simply point out the truth
#dragonball #localization #anime

Just passed 2500 SUBS on YouTube!
Next goak is 3k in May!!!!
Just gotta keep going
#dragonball #anime

#Vegan dinner today
Falafel Banh Mi Sandwich
Garlic Fries
Artichoke Katsu Sandwich
Delicious!
#Hawaii #honolulu #food

I've gotten some negative comments on some of my videos but I also get some really kind comments
It's good to know therre's nice people out there who appreciate what you do!
#anime #dragonball #dragonballz

YouTube video by The Anime Linguist Goku's MOST SHOCKING Moment! Did the Dubs RUIN IT? (Funimation vs DBZ Kai vs LATAM vs Ocean Dub)

Did the #DragonBallZ dubs ruin Goku's MOST SHOCKING moment?
Check out my latest video to find out!
#dragonball #anime
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jBI...