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I'M MASAKA! I'M MAJIDE! HI, WE'RE KAWAIIKOCHANS!

While I'm at it this evening, here's some bio translations I gave a year or two ago for the characters of SHAKE II, an obscure pachislot game with a funky soundtrack created by Daito Giken (大都技研).

BOY (ボゥイ)

The prince of hell, reincarnated into the human world as a DJ! He'll be at the club tonight, partyin' nonstop 'til morning light! BOY's got great physical strength and a foolhardy demeanor to go with it, but when he's in front of the ladies... Dude gets major-league stage fright. Likes: Junk food, skateboarding Dislikes: Unenthusiastic audiences, ladies in general

F.K. (エフ・ケー)

A hunk of junk robot who's a die-hard fan of American comics. He's usually pretty clumsy and is something of a blockhead, but has an oddly tender heart which makes him super popular. He tends to go haywire whenever he's on the run from trouble! Likes: American comics, kids Dislikes: Dogs, complicated math

NADJA (ナディア)

With more than a million albums sold, her live performances are constantly packed! Nadja, the insanely charming singer who is THE talk of town in the showbiz world, is a woman who is an inheritor of the ancient Dracula family bloodline. Though, she doesn't seem to be as fond of blood as her descendants... Likes: Romanée-Conti wine, aroma baths Dislikes: Blood, meals containing garlic

SKELETON (スケルトン)

The ratings for variety shows tend to skyrocket as viewers eagerly await this highly talkative and popular TV host! He's easily flattered... But in his private life, he's a dedicated worker that crams in as much info as he can. Likes: Gossip magazines Hates: Horoscopes (Won't look at them since they're so easy to believe)

KARIS (カリス)

A dancer who's an absolute narcissist. He rules on Dancing Night with his stylish steps. He also makes fitness products as a side business, but those have been selling rather poorly... Likes: His own reflection Hates: Mummy hunters

SABOT & MR. HONEY / SABOHANI (サボハニ)

An elusive duo of mysterious and unidentified lifeforms. They recently hijacked a TV station's space satellite to center in on their favorite trio! (Boy, Nadja and F.K.) What is their ultimate aim? An investigation is warranted! Likes: Unknown Dislikes: Unknown

B-B / BLACK BOY (ブラック・ボゥイ)