Kaya Halemano

Japanese-to-English Localizer

Specialist in localization, editing,
quality assurance, and voice direction

About me

Since entering the video game industry, I have had the opportunity to work on a number of amazing series including OCTOPATH TRAVELER, KINGDOM HEARTS, and FINAL FANTASY.

Career Highlights

as of June 1st, 2025

2025

  • Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space (Ongoing) - Translator

  • Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra - Translator

2024

  • Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space (Ongoing) - Translator

2023

  • Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time and Space (Ongoing) - Translator

  • OCTOPATH TRAVELER II - Lead Translator

2022

  • OCTOPATH TRAVELER: Champions of the Continent - Lead Translator

  • Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden - Translator

  • Stranger of Paradise: FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN - Translator

  • TRIANGLE STRATEGY - Lead Translator

  • Voice of Cards: The Forsaken Maiden - Translator

2021

  • Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars - Translator

  • NEO: The World Ends with You - Translator

  • Balan Wonderworld: Maestro of Mystery, Theatre of Wonders - Editor

2020

  • RESIDENT EVIL 7: BIOHAZARD DOCUMENT FILE - Translator

  • SINoALICE - Translator

  • WAR OF THE VISIONS FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS - Translator

2019

  • Disney POP TOWN - Editor

  • VARIOUS DAYLIFE - Translator

  • DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY OPERA OMNIA - Translator

2018

  • OCTOPATH TRAVELER - Translator

  • DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT - Translator

2017

  • KINGDOM HEARTS 2.8 - Translator

2016

  • FINAL FANTASY XV - Translator

  • KINGDOM HEARTS Unchained χ - Translator

Services

Localization & Editing

Scripts, In-Game Text, Marketing Materials, and Everything In Between

Voice Direction

Attending Voice Recording Sessions, Creating Audio Glossaries, and More

Consulting

Providing Practical Advice on Best Practices in Video Game Localization