Good evening, my name is Amber S. I am a freelance translator, proofreader, and editor currently living near Tokyo. I grew up in a small town in the US during an age before anime had gained widespread acknowledgement--nevertheless, I was infatuated. As the years passed, many properties began to disappear from prime time television and the merchandise was fading from toy stores. With no connections overseas, it was difficult to find anime goods.
I moved to Japan six years ago after receiving a degree in Japanese language and cultural studies. A large part of what drove my desire to learn the Japanese language was anime. For me, it was more than just entertainment, anime allowed me to see a world beyond my own and motivated me to go to new heights in pursuit of my dreams. Because of my location and language abilities, I had limited access to anime goods when I was younger. And for those who don't live in the heart of Japan, services like yours have created new possibilities. I find it commendable that your business is working to help spread this cultural phenomenon around the globe and I would love to assist with translations.