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Old 2006-07-01, 19:56   Link #81
FatPianoBoy
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Near Cincinnati, OH, but actually in Kentucky
Age: 36
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Originally Posted by kj1980
This may surprise you guys, but THEY DID USE a native English speaker to check the lyrics and give pronounciation lessons to Katakiri Rekka. That doesn't mean however, that ALL native English speakers are professionals in translating lyrics to match the tune. If they had the money, they would hire a pro at BMG Japan. Unfortunately, this is just a "lowly" anime with "otaku-ish" sponsors - they opted for the best they can afford. Basically, it comes down to "you get what you pay for."
I thought they might have used a native speaker. The grammar is just about perfect, although the pronunciation from the second singer (full verison) is barely intelligible
The lyrics fit the series very well, and I love this song
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