Brunom1 posted:

Well, that took a lot longer than I expected (I didn't think I had so many translators tagged), but my list is done. I've mostly focused on pointing out the channels that I consider good or above, but I made sure to include regular speed subbers that are on the better side of things. As noted in my previous post, CMT does decent (nothing stellar) work from a TL-standpoint and their biggest issues are ethics-related. If you wanna keep watching their clips, there are far worse channels to follow.

I made sure to point out channels that focus on specific girls. As I mentioned before, those often tend to be trustworthy and the ones listed at the end of the list are at the top of the game.

And, of course, this list is in no ways complete, as there are plenty of new and/or obscure channels that I find every week.

• ShabbySubz: tends to focus on Marine and Coco, but has done other talents. Does his research for references and owns up to (uncommon, as far as I’ve seen) mistakes when they happen. Seems good overall.
  
• michaeL: found him recently, and he's been focusing on Pekora lately (especially her Xenoblade playthrough). Haven't seen a lot of his lengthy videos, but, so far, the TL seems good overall.
  
• Jshay: primary focus on Korone and Okayu. Does good work, updates regularly, and videos are often of decent length.
  
• Felix172: Coco only. English is his second language, but he has a good grasp on JP. If you can forgive rare-ish grammar mistakes or turns of phrases, he does good work.
  
• TeatimeUK subs: preference for the Holohouse girls (Coco, Kanata, Suisei), but sometimes does others. Posts are somewhat inconsistent, but his work is always solid. Highly recommended.
  
• Kiriku Translation: a recurring figure with no particular focus. Is Japanese, and his grasp of EN isn’t flawless, but his work is overall good.
  
• VTube Tengoku: speed subber, but the better kind. Has been around for a long time and never struck me as doing anything particularly egregious. No problems here.
  
• Dran Ch: no particular focus. Puts videos out regularly and the TL always struck me as being good. Per his description, JP is around N2-N3 level and is ESL, so mistakes might crop up, but they’re not common at all.
  
• Sushi: Speed subber, though his clips are on the shorter side. Is Japanese. Good overall.
  
• Maple Leaf Translations: new-ish translator that started a month ago who seems to focus on Gen 5 girls – especially Nene. Haven’t seen much, but as far as I can tell, everything’s in order here.
  
• Peko Subs: surprisingly, not all about Pekora. Known for doing lengthy videos and the right words are all there, but the polish of the TL isn’t sky high. Still, it’s good – like a 7.5/10 – stuff.
  
• S-Panda: started about three months ago. Haven’t seen a lot of his videos, but there seems to be a tendency to focus on collab stuff, like OkaKoro, Lamy and Botan, Phasmophobia duos. Does good work.
  
• Holoyume: No specific focus but Aqua is a clear favorite. Have seen him make a few rare mistakes but he owns up to them. Overall, it’s good.
  
• Mechanico: new-ish translator that has a penchant for long videos (they made that legendary 2h30m movie of the Sports Festival). Self-professed 35P, but also seems to like Coco and Luna. Good overall.
  
• まつりす/Matsurisu: Matsuri only (duh). New subber but, from the videos I’ve seen, they do very good work. Haven’t updated in some weeks, but should still be active.
  
• Osekkai: regular updates at a decent speed, though videos are often not too long. Does good work. Recommended.
  
• Dahhez ch: Focus on Pekora, but not at all entirely. Lengthy videos and the TL quality has always struck me as being good. Recommended.
  
• Helio Translations: has been around for over a year, and his videos have always been good. Has a weekly schedule, so his TLs are consistently on point. Highly recommended.
  
• Neko Mikuri: verified and official TL for Nijisanji but also does a bunch of Hololive stuff. Good TLs and editing in his videos. Highly recommended.
  
• Blubsubs v: has been around for a good while. From all the vids I’ve seen, subs have always been very good. High recommended.
  
• Yamete kudasubs: group of experienced translators formed a few months ago who consistently put out very good subs. Highly recommended.
  
• Lyger Vtuber translations: Matsuri only. A mainstay of the scene who’s pretty much one of the gold standards for how a translator should work. Is a mod for Matsuri’s channel, is fluent in JP, and has submitted official subs for some videos. Very highly recommended.
  
• Jin Teramachi: 95% Okayu. Another mainstay, who regularly puts out very solid subs for his oshi. Highly recommended.
  
• DGomes: focus primarily on Subaru. Ditto.
  
• IAmVisco: Ayame only. Ditto.
  
• Pentao: Okayu only. Ditto.
  
• ルイス: 95% Choco. Ditto.
  
• Einnashu: Aki only. Ditto.
  
• BecauseOfReasons: Miko only. Often seen doing live TLs in her chat, as well as translating fanmade manga of her on Twitter. Very highly recommended.
  
• Des P.: Fubuki only. Another constant presence in FBK’s chat, doing live translation. Does very good work and is also very highly recommended.
  
• Steven H: Roboco only. Live TL for Roboco’s chat when he’s around. Ditto.
  
• Dolphin TL イルカ翻訳: Lamy only. Regularly does live TL in her chat. Ditto.
  
• VTJ Clips: Polka only. Our own Nielsm, he does very good work and is often seen translating in chat, in community posts, and tweets. If you follow this thread regularly, you know the effort that goes into showcasing Polka’s many layers (which results in subs that are very much on point). Highly recommended.

Kanfy posted:

Since we're on the topic and since there's a fairly comprehensive list of Hololive clip channels in the OP, I figured I'd add my knowledge of That Other Big Company to the pile by compiling a list of Nijisanji translation clip channels which OP can add to the well, OP, if they want. This is obviously very far from comprehensive and anyone with good additions I don't know about is welcome to add to them (I might re-visit it myself later if I find more stuff) and on the JP front I've only included channels with at least decently good translation quality.


Clip compilation channels - These channels have produced videos consisting of multiple short clips, primarily of the JP branch, to help you get to know many different people quickly or just for some nice bite-sized entertainment. I can vouch for the quality of all of these personally:

Makaru - Channel upload activity varies, but includes a lot of primarily 3D-focused clips and compilations.
shimobe sub - Primarily focuses on the vtubers Kuzuha and Kanae, but has also done a number of general clip compilations.
MofuMofu Subs - Primarily focuses on the vtuber couple Crossick (Shirayuki Tomoe & Sukoya Kana) but has likewise released a number of clip compilations.
Etherald - Another high quality channel with a number of clip compilations and other Nijisanji clips as well.
Ajasapa - Does long compilations of all kinds and of all Nijisanji branches which aren't translated but involve funny moments and reactions aimed for non-Japanese speakers.

General Nijisanji-focused clip channels:

Nijisanji English Official (The official channel which regularly releases clips and shorts from all branches, mostly focusing on the EN branch in recent times. Official NijiEN debuts and such are usually here too)
Rabbit Hole Ch. (EN)
Karasu clips (EN)
Powered Up Pomu (EN)
English Nijisanji (JP)
tenpyon (JP)
Kenora (JP)
Mei's Translations (JP)
strawberriko (JP)

Channels primarily or completely focused on clipping specific Nijisanji vtubers:

PomuPower Collection Center - Pomu Rainpuff (EN)
Pendora's Box - Elira Pendora (EN)
squabble - Finana Ryugu (EN)
Lunar E. Clips - Selen Tatsuki (EN)
Dragoonfyre ch - Selen Tatsuki (EN)
PenGurin Caretaker - Petra Gurin (EN)
Random Rosebud - Rosemi Lovelock (EN)

KigCasey EN - Tsukino Mito (JP)
Rumin - Kanae (JP)
K K - Kenmochi Toya (JP)
Melon Soda Clips - Hayama Marin (JP)
Maimai SUB - Maimoto Keisuke (JP)
Gellol Subs - Yamagami Karuta (JP)

reignonyourparade posted:

I'm pomu.

Wudz posted:

Oh yeah it's been a while since this has come up, but just in case here are some browser extensions that make consuming vtube content more efficient or something

ytcFilter - chrome/firefox - lets you display chat translations or specific members in a separate chat box
LiveJimaku - chrome/firefox - displays chat translations over the video itself like a caption
LiveTL - chrome/firefox/android apparently - does the same as the previous two combined but honestly I don't like the interface as much, ymmv
Hyperchat - firefox/chrome - a significantly less resource intensive and better looking version of chat; works with ytcFilter, but not LiveJimaku

and if you use userscripts I highly recommend

YouTube Live CPU Tamer - changes the tick rate of superchat and new member notifications at the top of chat, significantly cut down lag on big streams and it's NUTS that this is even an issue
YouTube Live Filled Up View - maximize your screen space for more of your favorite vtube
YouTube Sticky Live Chat - pins the most recent channel owner/moderator chat messages to the top of the chat

and for actual channels and videos,

Holotools - really good for seeing current and upcoming streams, hololive/stars specific
Holoclips - compiles clip channels, hololive/stars specific
Holodex - does both of the above combine, but also includes Nijisanji, Kizuna Ai, VOMS, VShojo, independent channels, and a whole bunch of others I've never heard of

and here, for your trouble

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j241hdqWAKA

Wudz posted:

Oh another extension I recommend for blocking doxxing channels, among other things:

BlockTube (firefox / chrome)

reignonyourparade posted:

I'm pomu.

Kild posted:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/652264326224281640/838143997724721182/5000000_iq.mp4

everythingWasBees posted:

for clippers, ppcc, formerly ppdc before elira renamed them, is good for all pomu related content
https://youtube.com/channel/UCGV6GWzrzNyWhxt7Z9NG_aw

and pendoras box is basically the official clipper for elira even if they add a few too many memes for my taste
https://youtube.com/channel/UCUlOQjbZEvNLtk5Fej5-aew

Wark Say posted:

Ground floor! Kaichou Represent!

reignonyourparade posted:

I'm pomu.

Ibblebibble posted:

FartRomancer.EXE posted:

everythingWasBees posted:

https://youtu.be/bgoeekncAls