Top 10 Romance Manhwa You Can’t Miss in 2024
Romance continues to be an in-demand genre for readers looking for uplifting stories. Thus, we collected some of the top romance manhwa to add to your reading checklist. Our selection’s first half features completed series. Meanwhile, the second half of titles are ongoing. Check out our curated list to see if anything piques your interest. Key takeaways Many top romance manhwa are available in English via official platforms, including WEBTOON, Tapas, Lezhin, and Tappytoon. Our list of romance manhwa to read focuses on titles that highlight the romantic plot while falling into other subgenres. We based our romance manhwa [...]
Exploring the Best Picks: Game Recommendations for Different Genres
Avid or casual gamers looking for new titles may browse expert game recommendations for different genres. After all, input from fellow enthusiasts will likely lead to discovering hidden gems or popular favorites that match their preferences. Do you seek the adrenaline rush of a fast-paced shooter? Or does the immersive storytelling of a role-playing game engage you? Perhaps the strategic challenge of a puzzle adventure is more your speed. Regardless of your taste in video games, an array of experiences awaits. So, are you among those asking what’s the best game to play right now? If so, we collected [...]
Fan Manga Translation vs. Official Releases: Consumer Preferences and Industry Impact
Manga translation is vital in expanding Japanese media and culture. After all, the global demand for manga continues to rise. Moreover, researchers have identified this demand among the contributing factors to manga’s rapid growth in market size. Thus, translation service providers would bridge cultural divides. Non-Japanese-speaking manga fans who want to enjoy the popular titles in Japan rely on translations. That’s where professional translation companies like CCC come in. Meanwhile, fellow fans also create independent translations to share amongst themselves. Read on as this blog explores how these two types of translation fare against each other. Key takeaways: Manga [...]
Top 10 Webtoon-Based K-drama To Watch in 2024
Korean drama or K-drama is among Korea’s major exports. In 2022, these shows helped the country earn $1.7 billion from exporting Korean-language content, including music and videos. These shows appeal to viewers because of the variety of available shows, from thrillers and romance to slice of life. Moreover, webtoon-based K-drama already has established audiences that look forward to seeing stories come to life on screen. Korea continues to produce K-dramas based on the rich source of webtoons and novels from local storytellers. At CCC, as professionals in the localization industry, we recognize the work and payoff involved in making [...]
Top 10 Must-Read Manga in 2024
Globally, the manga market continues to grow in popularity. Statistics suggest how Japan’s manga market size owes a lot of its growth to digital content. Given the accessibility of online manga reading platforms, more readers can enjoy the thrilling narratives only Japanese mangaka can craft. In addition, many of these platforms have official English translations, making them even more accessible to a global audience! We gathered some titles of the must-read manga 2024 has to offer. Key Takeaways: Must-read manga series in this list come from recommendations of Japanese bookstores. Several must-read manga 2024 has in store are [...]
Manga Typesetting in the Age of Digital Comics
Manga, the beloved Japanese art of storytelling through comics or graphic novels, has captured the hearts of people worldwide. In the age of digital comics, manga is no longer confined to Japan; it's now accessible to a global audience. One of the key elements that facilitates this widespread access is manga typesetting. This article highlights the world of typesetting manga and its importance in the digital age. It also explores the role of typesetters when translating manga into other languages. With professional manga typesetters, you’ll be confident that every element of your manga successfully translates into the target language. [...]
[CLOSED] HIRING! English-Khmer Translators
ENGLISH-KHMER TRANSLATORS FOR TRANSLATION PROJECT Your journey in the creative industry has been quite the adventure, and we at Creative Connections & Commons Inc are excited to offer you a chance to take it further as an English-Khmer Translator. We are looking for translators who can help us with a project that translates patterns of daily conversations from English to Khmer. The English-Khmer translation output will be potentially used for Cambodian nationals who are living in Japan and the project will run for 8-10 months. Translation Project Description The project aims to translate patterns of daily conversations from [...]
[CLOSED] HIRING! English-Russian Translation Post-Editor
ENGLISH-RUSSIAN TRANSLATION POST-EDITOR Project DescriptionThe project aims to post-edit machine translations of news articles. The post-editing output will be used for a multilingual speech translation system, which aims to support and enhance the daily life of Russian-speaking nationals who are living in Japan. Project DurationThe project is scheduled to start on November 2022, and is expected to end on January 2023. Minimum Qualifications- 18 years old and above- Native Russian speaker- Must have at least a professional working proficiency in the English language- Must be able to meet weekly deadlines and project quotas Application Process1. Kindly fill up the application [...]
[CLOSED] HIRING! Graphic Designers
CREATIVE CONNECTIONS & COMMONS INC. is a multilingual company that caters to a lot of services such as manga and comic translation and video game localization. We are looking for talented graphic designers to be part of our innovative team. Qualifications: Intermediate in Adobe Creative Suite Good sense of color, light, and can follow art directions; Prompt and can adhere to deadlines; Team player, flexible and quick to learn; Has working proficiency in English Adept at G Suite and computer savvy Big reader of manga or webtoons is a plus! Apply here!
[CLOSED] HIRING! Filipino Copy Editor
CREATIVE CONNECTIONS & COMMONS INC. is looking for a Filipino Copy Editor to work with us! The Job Overview We are looking for a Filipino copy editor that is excellent in the Filipino language. As a copy-editor or proofreader you'll ensure that material is clear, consistent, complete and credible, and that text is well written, grammatically correct and accessible. Job Responsibilities Reviewing machine translated speeches Copy editing/revising machine translated speeches into Filipino Job Qualifications and Skill Sets Bachelor’s Degree in Filipino or equivalent Tagalog fluency Written and oral communication skills Great time management The ability to work under pressure The [...]
