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MAY 11, 2006 at 11:15 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Mainichi Daily News
A 10-month wait for Japanese fans will finally end as the Japanese version of Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter to Nazo no Purinsu (Harry Potter and the Puzzling Prince) will be released
on May 17.
The translated version will be sold in two volumes and cost 3,960 yen.
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Auror
Points: 2913
Pema says:
Yay! I feel kind of bad for the Japanese though, I mean, they had to wait so long for their HBP. I feel rather spoiled now.
Posted May 14, 2006 at 4:52 AM EST
Witch
Points: 902
magic is everywhere says:
I feel so sorry for the japanese who have had to wait all this time to read HBP....but it will be out soon so their long wait will be over!!! hooray :)
Posted May 14, 2006 at 7:11 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 408
randomnessthoughts says:
God that must have sucked, having to wait 10 months!!!
Posted May 14, 2006 at 8:40 AM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Well that isn't a lot of money, but that is a long time to wait for the book to be translated.
Posted May 14, 2006 at 11:21 AM EST
Auror
(Moderator)
Points: 2484
Since the Start says:
Good for them. I'm sure the die-hard fans over there have been very anxious to get their hands on Book 6... I still can't believe it's only been 10 months since HBP came out though, it feels like it's been a couple of years already!
Posted May 14, 2006 at 12:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 985
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Wow...they waited 10 months. That's wath I call bravery my waiting wouldn't even lasted 1 second. I hope they'll liked it as much as I did.
Posted May 14, 2006 at 12:28 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Puzzling prince? What an interesting translation. Wow. I wonder if the rest of the book translates well? I guess it's similar to the difference between Sorcerer and Philosopher? Anyway, gosh, I can't believe it's been almost 1 year since HBP was first released in English.
Posted May 14, 2006 at 1:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1257
stumbleine_ says:
Harry Potter and the Puzzling Prince
Well now we know what Severus does in his spare time :)
Posted May 14, 2006 at 1:41 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
That so unfair that they have to wait for so long. Surely bloomsbury could give a finished copy to reliable translaters before its released so they don't have to wait so long.
Posted May 14, 2006 at 1:54 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 367
sparkle_pink says:
Its taken absolutly ages to translate, if i had to wait for it that long i would have had an absolute fit by now!
Posted May 14, 2006 at 2:47 PM EST
Squib
Points: 175
**Hermione~Gr@nger** says:
Well that's a bit late now that there are spoilers and stuff
Posted May 14, 2006 at 3:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 881
Just Dance says:
Thats cool .. although it took quite a long time .. hmmm .. must be bad spoilers could have ruined the book..
- Nicole
Posted May 14, 2006 at 3:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2429
PHOENIX5625 says:
Oh I would hate to be Japanese. I would hate to wait 10 months after everyone else. I proberly try to learn english if that was me. Or get a dictionary or find a translater online some where typing all the words to read it. It would be worth it.
Posted May 14, 2006 at 7:10 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 47
Cute Ginny says:
I think that is soooooo cool that all of the people in Japn will be able to read and enjoyu this excellent book.
Posted May 14, 2006 at 7:40 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 570
minister of muggles says:
Nice, i love how Harry Potter will be, and is, enjoyed throughout the world.
Posted May 14, 2006 at 8:17 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
Magical Teapot says:
Puzzling prince, huh?? why is that, I wonder...
I think I would have cried if I had to wait 10 months for a translation of the book.
Posted May 14, 2006 at 8:55 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 34
oneradchick says:
Dang, poor deprived japanese people!
Posted May 14, 2006 at 9:18 PM EST
Student
Points: 286
Tiara says:
Yay I wanna get it. It's the number one best seller in Amazon.co.jp. I think they changed the title to "the Puzzling Prince" because there isn't really a direct translation to "Half Blood Prince".
Posted May 15, 2006 at 12:31 AM EST
Sparrow's Girl, Savy?
Points: 4231
Zhanna <3 J says:
wow
poor japanese fans, waiting this long!!!
why did it take so long to publish, thank god i can read english, hehe
god bless the fact that JKR writes in english
we don't wait ;)
hehe
well, at lest they finally go it :0)
♥ Jenny
Posted May 15, 2006 at 12:54 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2861
mad_eye muggle says:
WOW!I didn't know they've waited soooooo long.At least now they could watch GoF.That's really news for Japanesse HP fans out there.It would be wicked cool to learn Japanesse wouldn't it?HP RULES!
Posted May 15, 2006 at 4:45 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 367
ieiazel says:
Here in Spain the wait was also very long, and the title is not the same. In English it's something like 'Harry Potter and the Mystery of the Prince'. anyway, i prefer to read it in English, because i don't have to wait for so long!
Posted May 15, 2006 at 5:54 AM EST
Witch
Points: 598
_shayla_ says:
They get it NOW?! Well they must be happy!!
Posted May 15, 2006 at 6:36 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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Catfish on the table says:
Yay for Japaneese people! Although if I were them I'd just learn English in the meanwhile... imagine having to wait 10 months!
Posted May 15, 2006 at 7:34 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 366
HP&StarW says:
The people of Japan will be happy to receive their own copy of Half-blood Prince!! I bet they are thrilled to finally be able to read the 6th book of Harry Potter!!
Posted May 15, 2006 at 7:53 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1823
zues says:
I just hope that they enjoy the book as much as we all did. It's just a great book, and it's very well done. Enjoy the book Japan.
Posted May 15, 2006 at 9:33 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2353
Loretta says:
I think that it is long over due for that area. I sure that the Japanese kids are going to love it.
Posted May 15, 2006 at 10:33 AM EST
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