English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on May 04, 2026, 02:30:38
Title: Capcom’s first game localization operation was Tom Shiraiwa as a one-man show
Post by: Redaktion on May 04, 2026, 02:30:38
Takuya "Tom" Shiraiwa was Capcom's de facto one-man localization operation in 1990, translating game text while simultaneously managing overseas arcade board sales and serving as the main conduit between Japan and Capcom's U.S. offices. His recent interview highlights both his growing influence and the workload and compensation pressures that ultimately pushed him to leave for Square Enix in 2004.