Sukeban Deka III (1986) (Now in HD via ToeiCh!) - Full Series Batch

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Translation, timing, editing: GEO9875 
HDTV encode: Bunny Hat
 

 

 Softsubbed MKVs: MEGA | Nyaa   

Status: (Complete)  

 
Well, that was quick, Toei! Following up on my previous Sukeban Deka II HD release, here are my English subs for Sukeban Deka III, synced to the new HD remaster from the Toei Channel (thanks again to BunnyHat for the encodes). Given that this isn't a full scrub project like my Sukeban Deka II HD release was, you're mostly getting the same subs as before, now retimed and slapped onto this newer video source. I won't go over the HD transfer itself, instead, I'd like to talk about a few new changes in the subs.

First off, I'm making use of the .ass subtitle format. What this means is: styling, fade in/out effects, multiple fonts, text positioning, some use of vector shapes for typesetting, etc. Basically, I want SDIII HD to sit nicely alongside my SDII HD scrub, which used all these features. Translation-wise, I'm still pretty happy with my original work, but I'd be lying if I said that there weren't some lines that could use another look-over. Those will get ironed out (along with any lingering grammar issues). A few of the insert and ending songs are also getting retranslated.

Here's the biggest localization change: I'm switching to Japanese name order and keeping general-use honorifics (-san, -chan, -kun, -sama, -sensei, -senpai). This might seem odd coming from me since it's not usually my approach, but it's about consistency with the previous Sukeban Deka fansubs. To give some background, Sukeban Deka I & II were originally subbed by two separate groups, while I handled III myself. Both retained honorifics and Japanese name order in their translations. When I first put together the subs for III, I went with my usual localization approach, omitting them and using Western name order. But honestly, it never sat right with me that my subs were the outlier here. So, to keep this release in harmony with what came before (and with my SDII HD scrub), I'm following their lead.

As for the release schedule, I'm not making any promises. Back when I started SDII HD, I optimistically aimed for weekly releases, but let's just say that real life got in the way of that, and I'll also have to wait for the RAWs to go up first. So I'll just say these will come out whenever I can manage it. What I can promise is that as long as I'm alive, this will get finished. That's all from me, enjoy!

Comments

Sukeban Deka / Special?

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you for all you've done!

Given any thought to scrubbing the original and the Three Sukeban Deka special for standarization?

Re: Sukeban Deka / Special?

[geo9875]

No problem. I would like to work on the original series one day, I just haven't been able to fit it into my plans yet. And frankly I'm not sure if they'd be much interest since there's already a HD synced version on nyaa. But maybe one day, it sounds like a fun project. I assume by "Three Sukeban Deka special" you meant the special episode that aired as part of Sukeban Deka III. Yes, I'll definitely work on that one if airs on the ToeiCh in HD and BunnyHat rips it, which I think is very likely.

Re: Sukeban Deka / Special?

[(Anonymous)]

As the year closes, just wanted to send my appreciation & thanks for the amazing subs this year. Best for 2026

Re: Sukeban Deka / Special?

[(Anonymous)]

Flamesubs released a new translation for 1 in early December. I haven't checked it but maybe more different subs aren't really needed now

[(Anonymous)]

The Mega link only shows episodes 11 through 21; the earlier ones are unavailable. If you could fix it, I would appreciate it.

[geo9875]

Hello I checked the link again and I see all episodes 1 through 21. Here's the unmodified link. https://mega.nz/folder/t6cmhI7I#pqt5OR_1MQduFBHz_HgDRQ

But just in case, I reuploaded them all again anyway, hope it works. In any case, I hope to get a Nyaa torrent up once the ToeiCh broadcast of SDIII ends and all of the BunnyHat RAWs are available. I know MEGA can be a pain with takedowns.

[(Anonymous)]

Thanks