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==Use of Japanese and other non-English text== | ==Use of Japanese and other non-English text== | ||
As the ''Kirby'' series is produced by [[HAL Laboratory]], who is based in Japan, there will be many extra details that are lost in translation between languages. Where appropriate, editors may cite the original Japanese source material, so long as an English translation is provided. Regarding changes to [[ | As the ''Kirby'' series is produced by [[HAL Laboratory]], who is based in Japan, there will be many extra details that are lost in translation between languages. Where appropriate, editors may cite the original Japanese source material, so long as an English translation is provided. Regarding changes to [[continuity]] between languages, the localized continuity should always take priority. More details on that can be found in the [[WiKirby:Localization policy|Localization policy]]. | ||
Quotes from other-language localizations should generally not be used except for the sake of trivia or for quoting specific real-life individuals. As before, an English translation should follow. | Quotes from other-language localizations should generally not be used except for the sake of trivia or for quoting specific real-life individuals. As before, an English translation should follow. | ||