Both PUBG and Fortnite have ushered in a great era of Battle Royale games, where hundreds of people battle to the death on an island. Have you ever wondered what influence these games have on Japan?
In this article, we will see some curiosities about Fortnite in Japan and other games of the same style. We will also look at a list of Japanese words that can help you interact with Japanese players during the match.
Even after years, Fortnite manages to keep its players active and surprise fans with iconic updates. We cannot forget to mention the mobile success Freefire as well.
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Japanese Players Enjoying Fortnite
In Japan, Kawaii games or fantasy RPGs dominate the entire country. Realistic FPS games are not as popular in Japan. If the Japanese want to play with guns, they turn to AirSoft.
Still, the charm and art of the game Fortnite have also captivated the Japanese. I often drop into a squad match with other Japanese players.
This is an opportunity to chat with them via voice chat. A good way to practice your Japanese. In this article, we will even share a list of Fortnite words to help with your communication with Japanese players.
The Japanese Work of Battle Royale
Before the popularization of Battle Royale games, there has been a Japanese novel with that exact title since 1999. If you are unaware, the term was originally used by Romans in their battles involving more than 3 people.
The novel Battle Royale, which in Japanese is Batoru Rowaiaru [バトル・ロワイアル], was written by Koushun Takami and was completed in 1996. For several years, this work spawned mangas, films, and almost had an American series by CW.
The work depicts a fictional Japan where young students are sent to a deserted island with collars and weapons with the goal of killing each other until only one survives. This work served as inspiration for future works and even games of the same style.
In this manga/novel, the battle is televised in a program where high school students must kill each other until only one remains in 3 days; otherwise, everyone will be killed. This creates even more tension.
Battle Royale Animes
There are some animes that follow the Battle Royale theme, such as the most famous Btooom. In this anime, players of an online game are forced to fight to the death on an island using only bombs.
Another interesting Battle Royale anime is called Danganronpa, which mixes a bit of investigation and judgment. In fact, this anime is based on a visual novel game and has had several seasons.
Mirai Nikki is another Battle Royale anime where a dozen people must kill each other for the remaining one to become God. They use diaries that help in battle strategically in some way.
There are mangas like Doubt that resemble detective and assassin themes, as well as the manga Ousama Game, which even received a terrible anime adaptation that isn’t worth mentioning. We also cannot forget about Real Account.
Battle Royale and Fortnite in Japanese – Vocabulary
Below we will see the weapons and items from the Fortnite game, and then we will look at some words related to the game. These words probably also exist in games like PUBG, Free Fire, and other Battle Royales.
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| Portuguese | Japanese | Romaji |
| Assault Rifle | アサルトライフル | Asarutoraifuru |
| Burst Assault Rifle | バーストアサルトライフル | Bāsutoasarutoraifuru |
| Shotgun | ポンプショットガン | Ponpushottogan |
| Tactical Shotgun | タクティカルショットガン | Takutikarushottogan |
| Bolt Action Sniper Rifle | ボルトアクションスナイパー | Borutoakushonsunaipā |
| SMG – Submachine Gun | サブマシンガン | Sabumashingan |
| Pistol | ピストル | Pisutora |
| Rocket Launcher | ロケットランチャー | Rokettoranchā |
| Bandage Bazooka | バンテージバズーカ | Bantējibazūka |
| Harpoon | ハープーンガン | Hāpūngan |
| Grenade | グレネード | Gurenēdo |
| Pickaxe | ツルハシ | Tsuruhashi |
| Costumes | コスチューム | Kosuchūmu |
| Glider | グライダー | Guraidā |
| Scoped Revolver | スコープ付きリボルバー | Sukōpu-tsuki riborubā |
| Minigun | ミニガン | minigan |
| Slurp Juice | スラープジュース | Surāpujūsu |
| Chug Jug | チャグジャグ | Chagujagu |
| Stink Bomb | スティンクボム | Sutinkubomu |
| Chug Splash | チャグスプラッシュ | Chagusupurasshu |
| Bush | ブッシュ | Busshu |
Fortnite Glossary in Japanese
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| Portuguese | Japanese | Romaji |
| Item Shop | アイテムショップ | Aitemu shoppu |
| Assault | アサルト | Asaruto |
| Safe Zone | 安置 | anchi |
| Aim | エイム/Aim | eimu/Aim |
| Emote | エモート | emōto |
| Eliminate | エリミネート | eriminēto |
| Opening | 開幕 | kaimaku |
| Supply Drop | 救援物資 | kyūen |
| Fisherman | 漁夫 | busshi |
| Aerial Battle | 空中戦 | gyofu kūchū-sen |
| Glider | グライダー | guraidā |
| Crafting | クラフト | kurafuto |
| Supply | サプライ | sapurai |
| Materials | 資材 | shizai |
| Season | シーズン | shīzun |
| Squad | スクワッド | sukuwaddo |
| Storm Area | ストームエリア | sutōmueria |
| Instant Landing | 即着 | soku ki |
| Solo | ソロ | soro |
| Double Pump | ダブルポンプ | daburu ponpu |
| Treasure | チェスト | chesuto |
| Challenge | チャレンジ | charenji |
| Teaming | チーミング | chīmingu |
| Level | ティアー | tiā |
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