I know an English subbed version DOES exist, since it was premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival in July 2010. However, I'm not sure if anyone has access to this version.
I was thinking of making a version with sub narrations. Instead of line-by-line translations, I would insert an explanation about what is going on in each scene. I would attempt a line-by-line translation if I had the time, but translating, timing, and hardcoding is really cumbersome.
Let me know if anyone is interested. Hopefully, a sub narration version will hold us until a fansub group finally decides to take on and finish the project.
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If anyone has a link to the Japanese subtitle files, I can begin to translate during my free time. At least timing will not be an issue if I have access to the Japanese subs. But, it may take several months before I finish, since I'll be pretty busy into next year.
EDIT newy: Please use the Modify button to edit your previous post and don't doublepost. Posts merged.
I just noticed chewchilla posted a link to subs but .sup files are almost useless because they are very difficult to convert to .srt or .ass files...especially if the source contains Japanese/Chinese characters. Essentially, it would be easier to start from scratch than convert a .sup file.
If anyone has a link to the Japanese subs in .srt or .ass, please post link. Or, if anyone knows of a software that makes Japanese .sup file conversion easier, please let me know.
By the way...about the double posting. My messages are asking for different things...THEY ARE NOT EDITS OF THE SAME MESSAGE! My first post asked people if they were interested in a sub narrated version. Second post was an offer to do subs if someone can link me to Japanese subs. Third post was to address chewchilla's link. What's the big deal?
POST MERGED, please stop double posting