Alyssa Weldon
Japanese to English translator
About
I am a Japanese to English translator based in California, USA with a specialization in entertainment translation. I spent three years in Akita, Japan teaching English as a part of the JET Program and have a Master's in Japanese Language Pedagogy from The Ohio State University. I am also an avid koto player and have several years of experience (check out an article I wrote for USJETAA in my portfolio)!Interested in working with me? Get in touch!
Portfolio
The True Value of the Throwaway Bride
The members of the Norstalt family, regarded for their supernatural gifts, scorn Elena as useless. She is forced to take the place of her half-sister to marry Yuri, the cursed prince of Lodenium! However, the prince himself is nowhere to be seen. Instead, Elena finds herself surrounded by kind-hearted people. But one day she meets a strange wolf...
It's Mealtime, Mr. Fenrir! (Chapters 11-30)
Sachi Imari suddenly finds herself summoned to another world as a sacrifice to Fenrir, the Demon Lord! However, she is surprised to find that Fenrir is starving and exhausted, and decides to cook a meal for him out of pity. Impressed by her cooking, Fenrir orders Sachi to become his personal chef. Now, the only question is: What will Sachi prepare for Fenrir’s dinner today?
JAT 21st Annual Translation Contest Runner-up
A two-page editorial about a political demonstration held at the National Museum of Western Art during an exhibit.
Unannounced
Volumes 1-4 of a Sci-Fi manga, release date TBD.
Volumes 1-4 of a slice-of-life manga, release date TBD.
Volumes 1-2 of a slice-of-life manga, release date TBD.
Volumes 1-2 of a fantasy manga, release date TBD.
Writing
Koto Lessons and Old War Stories: Building Bridges Through Music Exchange
Contact
Get in touch to request a free quote or more information! You can reach me through the contact form below or through any of my social media accounts. I look forward to hearing from you!