One of the dirtiest words in the weeaboo lexicon, although not specifically limited to such a community. Every time it shows up (or is believed to show up), expect a lot of bickering. Something that has gone hand-to-hand with censorship as time goes on. One of those things bound to turn self-proclaimed levelheads into leveled heads.
In all seriousness though, localization involves changing things for games, anime, or manga to make it more suitable for a target region, especially in regards to cultural norms. Things like idioms, wordplays, region-specific jokes, and other visual modifications are modified for the target audience. It's one of those things you gotta be real careful with.
The act of localization, especially amongst weebs, is heavily contested if not outright reviled, in comparison to a more literal translation (expect arguments such as creator's intent and the like to show up all the time). When it comes to translations or localizations, either by fans or an official team, anything goes. Just because it's done by a fan or a group of fans doesn't mean it's better and just because it's done by a localization team doesn't make it inferior and vice-versa.
In all seriousness though, localization involves changing things for games, anime, or manga to make it more suitable for a target region, especially in regards to cultural norms. Things like idioms, wordplays, region-specific jokes, and other visual modifications are modified for the target audience. It's one of those things you gotta be real careful with.
The act of localization, especially amongst weebs, is heavily contested if not outright reviled, in comparison to a more literal translation (expect arguments such as creator's intent and the like to show up all the time). When it comes to translations or localizations, either by fans or an official team, anything goes. Just because it's done by a fan or a group of fans doesn't mean it's better and just because it's done by a localization team doesn't make it inferior and vice-versa.
"Localization!? In my gacha game!? This is a sacrilege to the creator's intentions! The localizers absolutely butchered and mangled the game's script. Literally unplayable!"
by lmai2 May 31, 2024
Get the localizationmug. I really love Local 58. It really makes me want to take a drive in the dead of night. And my destination is behind me. It's getting closer.
by Stupid dumbass motherfuckercum March 3, 2022
Get the Local 58mug. An individual who appears innocent and pure but is secretly kinky and freaky. Seen typically with a blonde mullet, the local sheep tends to deny being one. Often seen calling other people the local sheep, they tend to project their own fetishes onto others.
by Village Chief August 19, 2025
Get the Local Sheepmug. by Moonlight Jams November 6, 2018
Get the localmug. A scene or setting with good vibes relating to something that is happening. Especially where you connect with other people for inspiration and motivation.
by gator buddy July 28, 2023
Get the Localemug. See also herb , but from within the immediate area , noticed by out of towners who are visiting the area ,
see also , out of town herbs , as noticed by a local .
see also , out of town herbs , as noticed by a local .
by Living in the sun June 7, 2018
Get the local herbmug. competitive career path taken on by highly successful people great benefits and salary. you want to impress these people when you know who they are do not mess around. they could ruin you and your business
Restaurant Manager: oh shit here comes 2 guys wearing google local guides t shirts pulling up in a rolls royce ready to review us. everyone lets give it our all to impress them!
Random Gold Diggers: i want to suck them off so bad
Random Gold Diggers: i want to suck them off so bad
by Givemedome125 November 23, 2019
Get the Google Local Guidemug.