fanslation

Blend of fan +‎ translation

• IPA^(key): /fænzˈleɪʃən/, /fænˈsleɪʃən/

fanslation (countable and uncountable, plural fanslations)

1. (slang) An unofficial translation of the dialogue or text of a media product (such as a manga, television programme, or video game) from one language to another which is done by fans rather than by its producer.
   • 2000 February 16, Seth Christenfeld, “Kristina fran Duvemala is AWESOME!”, in rec.arts.theatre.musicals, Usenet‎:

     Question: Where does one obtain the English libretto? And is it the official version or a "fanslation"?

   • 2004 June 8, Saint Avenger, “Hey, remember that FF6 translation of Sky Render's?”, in alt.games.final-fantasy, Usenet‎:

     This is the #1 reason I hate the fanslation.

   • 2004 July 19, Paul Tomlin, “Tales of Destiny”, in uk.games.video.misc, Usenet‎:

     There are no others available in English as far as I know (well, I think there is a fanslation of Tales of Phantasia for the SNES).

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