Message to Junichi Masuda

Hello Mr. Masuda!

Sorry to link you to an image, but a Tweet can't contain this much text. I was
told that you made this account so you could get to know the fans better, and
receive feedback. I would feel bad if I never gave any. Also, I really enjoy
your blog!

I am a Pokémon fan, and I would like to say thank you for your hard work
in the series. Like many older international fans, I follow the release
of your games from the moment they're announced in Japan. It's always fun
speculating on what's going to happen. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are no
exception. This year, we received the chance to visit the Isshu region again,
and I've heard nothing but praise for your new games.

Recently, we received new information for our own version of the games. I'm
always excited to play in my own language. However, as with every game, there
are fans who may dislike the localized names because they have gotten used to
the original ones. I have a similar opinion. I, and many others, have gotten
used to names like Achroma, Shizui, and Homika.

Since Black and White, many fans have noticed that you're trying to appeal to
a wider audience. You've included features such as Kanji support, as well as
older-looking player characters. Story has also taken a higher priority. This
doesn't really show up as much in the American version of your games. It
sometimes feels like The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) is focusing only
on the younger side of the fandom. And some fans feel irked when subtle jokes
intended for the older side of the fandom are removed.

The Hiragana/Katakana - Kanji option was also removed, although that would be
impossible to translate over. Kanji is typically used for older players, while
only using Hiragana/Katakana makes it easier for younger players to read. I was
wondering if it was possible to use that feature in international games, but
for a different purpose. The difference would be that you would have the
option to switch between the "Localized" version, and the "Unlocalized" one.
The "Unlocalized" version would serve a similar purpose to the Kanji mode of
the Japanese games, where older players who followed the games during their
first release can play with an unlocalized script and names. Meanwhile, the
localized version would be as it always is. I'd imagine that the younger fans
would gravitate towards that version, as the names might appeal to them more.

Although I have no experience in localization, I'd imagine that the foreign
text would be given a normal translation before it is localized. If a regular
script exists, could it be used to replace the Kanji script, rather than
removing it entirely?

Any response would be great. Thanks for taking the time to read this. This is
from the fans who can't get enough Pokémon.

*This message was originally in English. Thank you to <> for taking the time
 out of his day translate all of this.