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Old 2008-02-03, 10:08   Link #41
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What misspelling ? There are no misspellings there, and the "problem" of romanization is ours, not their. How a title might sound in English if someone were to romanize it is not exactly the prime concern of a Japanese writer, wouldn't you agree ? Just because it doesn't sound like you would want it to in your language, doesn't mean it is misspelled. It even has both titles as "official" ones as both are "correct" (Notice that if you Replace the "r"s in Erementar Gerad you end up with Elemental Gelad), so i don't see what is there to complain about, and since it refers directly to something within the context of the show, it is not something devoid of meaning either.
I would think that if I was to use another freaking language in my writing, that I would at least take the time to make sure I spelled words properly. All that it shows is laziness on the part of the writer, his editors and his publishers. It's the same to say that if I was to use French in part of my writing that it should not matter if I use feminine or masculine tenses because it's my writing. I'm sorry, but languages don't work that way. All any of those people had to do was pick up ANY dictionary (hell, look it up online) and see that "erementar" is not a real word.

Please find me any English dictionary that has the word "erementar" in it and I'll rescind my argument, because I can find plenty that have the word "elemental". This isn't the case of them inventing words (which they also like to do, and which I have a bit more tolerance for). This is them not having an understanding of a language and not taking any time to use it properly.

I am not an advocate of changing a language (no matter how bad it is, and English is certainly a bad one structurally) simply because people who wish to use it can't be bothered to learn all the nuances of the language, while most native speakers don't have issues. The English language is such that you cannot just substitute Rs for Ls and vice versa and still get the same word. If the Japanese people want to play the substitution game, use their own language, and don't go mucking around with other ones.

The problem with romanization is theirs, not ours. They have yet to realize that R and L are two distinct sounds and letters and are not at all interchangeable.
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Old 2008-02-03, 12:20   Link #42
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Thats all good and fine, but consider this - the purpose of romanizing is to "translate" japanese (or any other language not using Latin alphabet) writing to their equivalents in Latin Alphabet, not specifically english language. Therefore it isn't "incorrect" just because it didn't look perfect when using English as a milestone.
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Old 2008-02-03, 12:23   Link #43
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Fate/Stay Night is the only one that comes to mind.
Personally tho' I like them when their all weird and stupid sounding.

Some answers to series mentioned previously...
Bleach as in "to bleach" and way of saying "to purify" reflective of the series style in the characters. Can't really put my finger on it ATM.

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, the Gurren Lagann is a name in the series of names. It's smart and gives you a big hind on what the series is about.
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Old 2008-02-03, 12:57   Link #44
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Thats all good and fine, but consider this - the purpose of romanizing is to "translate" japanese (or any other language not using Latin alphabet) writing to their equivalents in Latin Alphabet, not specifically english language. Therefore it isn't "incorrect" just because it didn't look perfect when using English as a milestone.
Yes, JAPANESE to a latin alphabet, not English. Elemental is not a Japanese word, it is English, and Erementar is still a misspelling of that word.
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Old 2008-02-03, 13:15   Link #45
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And Samurai Champloo, what in the world is champloo?
I remember reading about that on wikipedia when I first watched the series.

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The word, champloo, comes from the Okinawan word "chanpurū" (as in gōyā chanpurū, the Okinawan stir-fry dish containing bitter melon).[2] Chanpurū, alone, simply means "to mix" or "to hash." Therefore, the title, Samurai Champloo, may be translated to "Samurai Remix" or "Samurai Mashup."[3]
If this is indeed valid information, the title fits pretty well with the show.
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Old 2008-02-03, 13:59   Link #46
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Yes, JAPANESE to a latin alphabet, not English. Elemental is not a Japanese word, it is English, and Erementar is still a misspelling of that word.
Erementar is a Japanese word. Elemental is just the stupid translation. Who came first, the Japanese title or the translation.
It is STANDARD! it is used EVERYWHERE! who the f*** told you it's THE F***ING LATIN alphabet?!
The letter L does not exist! That specific sound is unpronounceable...

If I told you to write German words so English speakers could read them, what would you do?
You would start converting German-specific-letters to their closest equivalent, same for Latin, French etc etc

It's wrong~ you say? Well it's a Japanese title isn't it.
Why are you not writing it in Kanji and using this meant to be comfortable to you language.
Now who's disrespecting the title? now who is writing titles people can't even memorize or recognize?
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Old 2008-02-03, 14:24   Link #47
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Bleach- Still insure about it.
XXXholic- If my mom would look at my manga/anime collection, she'd think I had porn.
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo- Not much about this is any good.
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Old 2008-02-03, 14:34   Link #48
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Su momomomomomo? I don't know how many "mo" there are suppose to be

Suzuka - This name gives you a super huge spoiler, making the ending predictable. *sigh*

Someone has mentioned Princess Tutu, and i have to say it again; awful.

Strawberry Panic! - I LOVE THIS SERIES, ALOT. BUT, WHY SUCH A TITLE? /endcaps

D-gray.man - AFAIK, it has nothing to do with the content, jeez.

Bleach - No idea why it's called like that.

Pumpkin Scissors - Oh, what!?!
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Old 2008-02-03, 14:43   Link #49
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Okay again, Bleach has to do with the Bleaching or cleansing of souls. It's what is known as a metaphor. It's not meant to refer to the household cleaning product, but the actual verb:

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bleach (blch)

v. bleached, bleach·ing, bleach·es
v.tr.
1. To remove the color from, as by means of chemical agents or sunlight.
2. To make white or colorless.
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To become white or colorless.
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Old 2008-02-03, 14:48   Link #50
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XXXholic- If my mom would look at my manga/anime collection, she'd think I had porn.
While I agree on how it looks, it is supposed to be written with lowercase x's and extremely diminutive to the HoLiC. i.e. xxxHoLiC
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Old 2008-02-03, 16:01   Link #51
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Pumpkin Scissors - Oh, what!?!
It makes sense, considering that that is the name of the main group of people. Plus, it was explained why Alice named it that.
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Old 2008-02-03, 16:03   Link #52
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While I agree on how it looks, it is supposed to be written with lowercase x's and extremely diminutive to the HoLiC. i.e. xxxHoLiC
No matter how you write it, if you say "I'm looking for xxxholic", it sounds like you want to buy porn about a sex addict. Even if you whisper the exes.
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Old 2008-02-03, 16:05   Link #53
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Agreed.

Anyone know the meaning behind the xxx?
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Old 2008-02-03, 16:51   Link #54
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Agreed.

Anyone know the meaning behind the xxx?
xxx is meant to be a variable since the series is about addictions. It isn't meant to be said...

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No matter how you write it, if you say "I'm looking for xxxholic", it sounds like you want to buy porn about a sex addict. Even if you whisper the exes.
Its official said name is "holic" as in (alco)holic. You aren't supposed to say the x's (which is why they are diminutive).
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Old 2008-02-03, 17:32   Link #55
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True, in yet that still doesn't change that the titles on the mangas and anime for mine say "xxxHolic," and I'm sure my parents would think it's porn >.<. Though, it's not, and it's an awsome series
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Old 2008-02-03, 17:34   Link #56
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Spoiler for Suzuka:


Not really. Just like Naruto, the title is the name of one of the protagonists. In fact, it's you who just spoiled it for others.

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Old 2008-02-03, 18:17   Link #57
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I see, looks like they pick a word from dictionary disregarding it is commonly used or not.

Like Murder Princess I mentioned before, Scrapped Princess, Exiled or Banished Princess are more appropriate. Sounds like they they would name Recycled Princess as the sequel

And Samurai Champloo, what in the world is champloo?
Scrapped Princess makes sense though. When you scrap something you throw it out, you toss it aside, you get rid of it. And she was scrapped, quite litterally actually

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Old 2008-02-03, 19:23   Link #58
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Okay again, Bleach has to do with the Bleaching or cleansing of souls. It's what is known as a metaphor. It's not meant to refer to the household cleaning product, but the actual verb:



Taken from Thefreedictionary.com
I would agree with the meaning of Bleach. If you look at it the series was really planned differently at first, some of this is even reflected in the anime, there are two versions of the kingfisher fight. It seemed like they were initially planning to focus more on the living world side of things, but then decided to go another way.

As for my contributions...

Planetes - Not only Engrish, but doesn't really reflect much about the series.

Green Green - Ok, technically bad title, bad anime, but yeah...

Azumanga Daioh - Just don't why they called it this.

Lucky Star - Same deal... Don't get it. Sounds like some kiddy anime.

Initial D - Ok, if D is supposed to be Drive, why initial?

Meh
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Old 2008-02-03, 19:29   Link #59
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Azumanga Daioh - Just don't why they called it this.
Manga-ka: Kiyohiko Azuma
Type: manga
Magazine: Dengeki Daioh

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Azumanga Daioh
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from wiki:
The series title has no particular significance to the story. "Azumanga" is a portmanteau of "Azuma" (the author's name) and "manga", while "Daioh" comes from the magazine in which it was originally published, Dengeki Daioh.[2] In the anime, "Daioh" is mentioned during the next episode previews, in context meaning "great king".

so that part makes sense to me.
Grrrr serenade beat me because my net lagged.
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