Welcome to the Old Windmill, the workshop of South Wind Subs.
Here you can read who we are, what we do, and how to join!
About Us
South Wind Subs is a fansub group subbing classic anime. It was founded in 2016 and our mascot is a blue dragonfly. The group name was inspired by a character in our first project.
We are nostalgic people who love the old hand-drawn anime.
Alas, a lot of classic anime are not released outside Japan.
Our group aims to create fan-made subtitles for these works.
We do not get paid and share subs (+video) with fans for free.
Do NOT download if there is an official release where you live.
Buy the official release instead and support the industry.
Kai & Peter
Group founders
Fansubbing
Below, an overview of the common fansub creation process.
Our group prefers to make timing before translation.
1. RAW provider: rips, captures or hunts for video
2. Translator: TL from JP/other language script or audio
3. TLC: Translation Check checks for misinterpretations
4. Editor: corrects grammar, determines word choice
5. Timer: times the subs so they match action on screen
6. Typesetter: styles text, determines placing, karaoke
7. Encoder: combines video, scripts and font
8. QC: Quality Control checks final release for errors
9. Distro: Distribution puts it out to the fans
Do you want to join our group?
Currently, there are no plans to start new projects. Therefore, we are not looking for new helpers at this moment. If you nevertheless need to contact us, please write to Peter on MAL (see our Contact page).
People who’ve helped us over the years:
Cyber Zero (Silver Zero Subs)
GANGO
Hugo
“K”
Logan
Lordwen
Mónica
Old Castle
Perevodildo (The Sorcery Party)
Pim
ramen
Wild Tiger Girl
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