This frequency of English localization issues is unacceptable

[Boblawblah]

Why is it always that some people can't be bothered to actually learn Japanese, but instead spend their time getting angry at the Japanese who decide to make the English version more culturally friendly to the West?

Want the Japanese version? Learn Japanese. And you should probably live in Japan for a few decades to start to understand their culture, because culture will play a big part in understanding exactly what the Japanese version is conveying.

[Fawkes]

Why is it always that some people can't be bothered to actually learn Japanese, but instead spend their time getting angry at the Japanese who decide to make the English version more culturally friendly to the West?

Want the Japanese version? Learn Japanese. And you should probably live in Japan for a few decades to start to understand their culture, because culture will play a big part in understanding exactly what the Japanese version is conveying.

[Telkira]

omg this whole post has genuine reddit energy.

Why is it always that some people can't be bothered to actually learn Japanese, but instead spend their time getting angry at the Japanese who decide to make the English version more culturally friendly to the West?

Because I don't play Japanese games, watch Japanese cartoons, read Japanese comics, or listen to Japanese music to be exposed to Western concepts or media. I'd probably go back to playing World of Warcraft or pick up LOTRO or something if I wanted to experience something that was tailored specifically towards that audience.

There's a lot to learn from experiencing foreign media in a state that is faithfully translated.
It introduces foreign readers to new concepts and cultures, and invites a level of broader understanding and media literacy that actually allows consumers to bond and grow from these shared experiences, even if many within that foreign culture won't experience it the same as someone native to that content, or even a foreigner with more experience with it, would.

It's why I always recommend people watch subbed anime, because at least you're invited to learn something, not just be entertained by subpar voice acting and awkwardly-timed animations and modified pacing. This isn't a thread about subtitled/dubbed anime, but concept applies here just the same.

Want the Japanese version? Learn Japanese. And you should probably live in Japan for a few decades to start to understand their culture, because culture will play a big part in understanding exactly what the Japanese version is conveying.

This is an extremely bad take, even for someone like you whose response to criticisms of the English adaptation of the game's content is a two-word rhetorical response.
Not everyone has the time, resources, or the energy to take up learning one of the most difficult and complex languages out there.

I'll admit it would be far more ideal to just enjoy this content in its native language so I don't have to deal with arguing over people who genuinely think/act like you do would be a bonus. I'd have that much less to complain about.