Hey guys, Reigokai here.
Been a while since I have done one of this. It is because I have pretty important announcements to make.
First of all, let’s begin with the bad news…
I am not feeling QualiA… Yeah, I actually said it. I am the type of guy that has pretty flexible tastes. The story of World Reformation, I enjoyed it a lot even when I knew not many shared the same opinion. I even translated it all and it was a heck lot of fun.
Sadly, I don’t feel that same ‘umph’ from QualiA anymore. More so when the chapters are failing to portray Makoto as the veteran he is supposed to be. Yes, he does say some smart stuff, but his actions simply don’t match his experience.
I would have liked if this had been a battle where the MC actually made preparations but the overwhelming power of a God trumped all preparations he made in ways humanly impossible to prepare for, showcasing how hopelessly difficult it would be to reach God levels and defeat them. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. It felt really strange how the author seems to be trying to avoid Makoto from actually acting at all. And I am not talking about story wise, but the way the story is told is somehow telling me that the author simply doesn’t know how to shape Makoto in the world, as if he himself is wary of using Makoto. I feel like it wasn’t the God that was restraining Makoto, but the author itself.
In short, this may not be my style, but I have to say with vexation…that I have to drop QualiA. I simply don’t feel the author will surpass my expectations. The author tried to hype up the battle, yet barely even showed anything new about Makoto. Instead, he showed how flawed he is in basic preparation. It wasn’t Godly intervention, I think a regular intelligent person could have trumped Makoto, that’s how lacking it was.
As an author, I would have at least first showed how powerful a character can be (since that’s how he was introduced), then show that all those measures mean nothing to Gods. Of course, the author did try, but he ultimately failed and I feel it won’t be going above it. It is truly a vexing feeling.
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Now for the good news. I actually had a story I wanted to translate beforehand, and maybe some remember I mentioned it before. But because a translator had taken it, I decided on pulling my hand from it. I have now decided that I will be taking in under my wing!
I am talking about Maou-sama, Retry!
Oono Akira, a working adult that can be found anywhere was transported to a different world while logged into a character known as the “Demon Lord” in a game he manages. There he meets a child with a disabled leg and they begin to travel together, but there’s no way that others will leave a “demon lord” with such overwhelming strength alone.
While being targeted by countries and saints that are trying to subdue the demon lord, they cause turmoil wherever they go.
Demon lord on the outside, normal person on the inside, a misunderstanding type fantasy!
I know there’s already a translation for it, but the latest chapter was 4 months ago. I will be translating from chapter 1 without using the other translation as referrence. Not because I want to treat it as it doesn’t exist, I actually invite you to go read it, but I want to enter into the names and keywords in the story and actually get familiar with the writing.
I read a bit of it, and I could tell immediately that it was more difficult to translate than the ones I have done before, so it does take a bit of getting used.
Here is the website for the other translator: https://www.blobtranslations.com/demon-lord-retry/
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I know this was incredibly sudden, but this is something I have felt since a few chapters back. And I honestly waited for the big climax of the arc to see if it would change my vision, and the latest chapter was the clincher that cemented it.
Dropping a series was a difficult decision. I actually treat the stories I take under my wing like my children, and the ones that know me for a long time would know this. I get really into the story and enjoy them a lot. But when I begin to force myself to find something to enjoy from it, I know there’s something wrong.
I am considering on finishing the first arc first before moving onto Maou-sama Retry.
Again, I am truly sorry for this sudden decision, and I hope that you guys will still continue to follow along in my future translation.
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That is so sad. I quite liked qualia.
But since you've decided to pick up a new series, that's good.
Btw, hasn't there been any news about tsuki ga michibiku? I'm quite frustrated that there hasn't been any updates about it
Well after reading the last chapter I understand that you want to drop this series. Anyway any news on the real makoto?
Instead of just dropping it outright, why not just take a break from it for a month or so, then go back and read ahead a bit and see if you still don't have the motivation to continue? You're the type that only reads up to where he translates, right? The fact that you're bothered about all this shows that you are invested in the story.
I understand what you mean, I was just reading because I could have something interesting going forward ...
alias you know you have a certain series stopped ...
(double-edge-hero)
Well that is unfortunate. I really liked QualiA personally, and I don't think the author is trying to dodge around and not make Makoto do things as much as just show the reader that he's been through these events so many times maybe he just has a different opinion on what to and not to take action on, as well as dealing with the things like the gambling/fortune ability. I however understand how it is to try and force yourself to do something you do not want to do and can entirely stand by your choice of dropping it. I mean you basically do this out of your willingness to become a better translator and to allow others to enjoy stories they may or may not have been able to enjoy overall. The next story you're translating also sounds interesting. Thanks for translating as much as you did and giving it a fairly big chance. Take care Reigokai. I'll definitely still be around.
omg you're picking up maou-sama retry!! i'm am ok with that immensely but it does suck that you are dropping QualiA, it felt like it was finally starting to pick up after building on how makoto can do things and have counter measures for most (last chapter was infuriating tho). well i'll support any decision you make (especially because maou-sama retry, also read it when mentioned before but stuck at ch10).
Maou-sama Retry is getting an anime soon so im glad
dear reigokai
thats sad, i was slowly warming up to the world. i was actually getting exited for a fight of a monster vs a god, but im gonna trust your judgement on that. i started enjoying it mostly for things other than the main character and was hoping the character would grow on me later, just like tsuki had to (and still has to, he is slowly getting only stronger, not more interesting).
the new story (just by premise) will not interest me. i might try the first few chapers on the link you have given us, since this is a story you droped qualia for. just by that logic it should be better than qualia, but i have read too many 'misunderstood hero / kind villain / hunted adventurer' stories to compare that story with. it usually makes me see the (maybe good) story as inferior and not worth it.
with that i might leave this site only to return every few months when i remember to check for tsuki, but i would like to thank you first.
thank you for your free translations for me to sustain my addiction, thank you for the love you have put into your works and thank you for being honest and kind with both us and yourself!
goodbyes happen a lot in life and for many reasons. this time is because of your choices, but do not misunderstand, you are not being blemished here. while your choices will cause me to probably leave this site, i do so in full support of your decisions and with the hope that your site grows and flourishes by them.
i have been on this site since its early days of tsuki and i have lived with you through all the ups and downs.
when i am gone, dont think that you have lost a fan, but think that your fan has lost his way. so please continue on your way to shine your light, for that might be all it takes so your fans find their way back to you.
your wandering fan,
daniel ^^
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I dunno what to say...
Maybe,
First thanks for the translations up till now. Reigo-sensei.
And thank you for the info.
Thanks for everyone.
I really would like to wait for the continuation for QuliA, for what will happen next.
What will comes, and what will goes. What ends and what begins~?
But since it wont be translated anymore after the end of the arc, I feel like I wont read it again after this. Because I dont want to be hurt, if by the end of the arc the true makoto will revealed (or maybe even before it). I still havent know what is the true intention of "makoto" in this story, but I enjoyed it. Ever come to mind, maybe the author did this to make us felt so, those feeling for something that will happen next (hoping for MxN). But then again, it wont be translated anymore.
Well, too many "i" in my comment, haha.
Well then, lastly, hopes for success for the next reigo-sensei project :)
Keep healthy sensei.
*still hopes for the continuation, at least, until the real boredom state coming*
I am okay with your decision Reigokai San, I as a translator(from English to Spanish), I'm able to understand you POV, so if you are uncomfortable translating something the best decision is to drop it, because you'll only feel like you are throwing away your time and effort.