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Kosuke Nakayama

@kosukenakayama

Bilingual English–Japanese localization specialist driving audience engagement through accurate, culturally aware adaptations.

Japan

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What I'm looking for

I seek localization roles where I can apply bilingual translation and subtitling skills, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive audience engagement while growing in project leadership.

I am a detail-oriented, bilingual English-to-Japanese translator and localization specialist with over 2.5 years of hands-on experience in video game and video content localization. I specialize in translation, subtitling, and voice-over adaptation, and have collaborated with editors and production teams to ensure cultural accuracy and technical precision.

I have translated and localized 200+ videos, contributing to up to a 40% increase in Japanese audience engagement, and I bring strong skills in text evaluation, proofreading, data annotation, and content rating. My technical toolkit includes Aegisub, Subtitle Edit, Adobe Premiere Pro, Trados, and Memsource, complemented by Google Workspace and Microsoft Office proficiency.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies (Global Business concentration) and combine analytical thinking with deep cultural awareness to manage high-volume projects and deliver consistent, high-quality work under strict deadlines.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Video Game Localization Specialist

Current

Independent / Contract

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Performed English–Japanese translation, subtitling, and voice-over adaptation for video content, localizing 200+ videos and driving up to 40% increase in Japanese audience engagement while ensuring cultural and technical accuracy.

Voice Over Adaptation Aegisub Adobe Premiere Pro Memsource

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Kitakyushu

Bachelor of Arts, English and American Studies (Global Business concentration)

2019 - 2023

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies with a Global Business concentration, including coursework in international marketing, cross-cultural communication, and translation studies.