{"rewrite":{"id":"r_14044f97ee53da2464d357c5","clusterId":"c_5d6424bfbadd4f448086bd17","slug":"legend-of-mortal-gets-official-japanese-reading-kakkyoden","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Legend of Mortal Gets Official Japanese Reading 'Kakkyoden'","summary":"The wuxia RPG 'Legend of Mortal,' developed by Taiwanese studio Obb Studio, now has an officially approved Japanese reading. On July 13, 2026, the Legend of Mortal Japanese Translation Committee announced that the game's title, originally written as 活俠傳, will be read as 'Kakkyoden' (カッキョウデン). The committee confirmed the reading with Obb Studio and received the developer's formal approval. The game, released on Steam in June 2024, centers on Zhao Huo, an ugly outer disciple of the declining Tang Sect martial arts school, who faces unfair treatment. It gained popularity in Chinese-speaking regions and Korea upon release, but remained obscure in Japan until the volunteer committee released a Japanese language mod in December 2025. Interest in Japan spiked around June 2026, and the game became a widespread topic on social media. The committee also announced that a new patch for the mod, version 2.3, will be distributed within the week, adding furigana for difficult kanji and improving translation. A major game update is scheduled for September 15, 2026, which will include new heroine routes and expanded story branches.","whyItMatters":"The official reading gives the game a consistent identity in the Japanese market, which has seen a surge in interest driven entirely by fan translation efforts.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Legend of Mortal Japanese Translation Committee, a volunteer group with no Japanese members, has been instrumental in the game\u0026#39;s growing Japanese fanbase. The reading \u0026#39;Kakkyoden\u0026#39; was not obvious; some social media users had guessed \u0026#39;Katsukyoden\u0026#39; or other variations. The committee\u0026#39;s announcement on X stated that they requested confirmation from Obb Studio and received official approval, and they will now use the reading in all future communications. The group\u0026#39;s mod, which brought the game to Japanese players in December 2025, has been continuously updated. Version 2.3, due this week, will add ruby text for hard kanji, making the text more accessible. The game\u0026#39;s popularity in Japan has risen sharply since June 2026, and the upcoming September 15 update promises new story content, including heroine routes and sub-scenario expansions. The developer\u0026#39;s willingness to officially endorse the reading suggests a collaborative relationship between the studio and the fan translation team.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The volunteer translation team of 'Legend of Mortal' secured official developer approval for the game's Japanese reading: 'Kakkyoden.' A rare case of a fan group getting their romanization made canon.","twitterPost":"The wuxia RPG 'Legend of Mortal' now has an official Japanese reading: Kakkyoden. The fan translation team also announced a patch with furigana coming this week.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"The wuxia RPG 'Legend of Mortal' has received an official Japanese reading, 'Kakkyoden,' approved by developer Obb Studio. The fan translation committee behind the game's Japanese mod announced the decision on July 13, along with plans for a new patch adding furigana.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260713-454740/\",\"title\":\"The ugly life RPG 'Legend of Mortal' that has been the talk of the town finally has its Japanese reading decided. Officially approved by the developer.\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/13/169205.html\",\"title\":\"日本で人気急上昇中の武侠RPG『活俠傳』日本語読みは「カッキョウデン」！開発元が正式な読み方として公認\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":6840,"outputTokens":2090,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1783975408,"createdAt":"2026-07-13T20:36:06.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-13T20:37:29.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-13T20:36:06.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_5d6424bfbadd4f448086bd17","canonicalTitle":"話題沸騰中のブサイク人生RPG『活俠傳』、ついに“日本語での読み方”が決まる。開発元公認","representativeArticleId":"a_a5bbc84a6fbdd239996e6acf","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"活俠傳\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-13T10:30:18.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-13T11:45:03.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-13T20:37:29.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260713-454740/","title":"話題沸騰中のブサイク人生RPG『活俠傳』、ついに“日本語での読み方”が決まる。開発元公認"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/13/169205.html","title":"日本で人気急上昇中の武侠RPG『活俠傳』日本語読みは「カッキョウデン」！開発元が正式な読み方として公認"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["活俠傳"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The Japanese reading of 'Legend of Mortal' is officially 'Kakkyoden' as of July 13, 2026.","Obb Studio, the developer of 'Legend of Mortal,' approved the reading after a request from the fan translation committee.","'Legend of Mortal' was released on Steam in June 2024.","A major game update is scheduled for September 15, 2026, adding heroine routes and story branches.","The fan translation mod for 'Legend of Mortal' will receive version 2.3 within the week of July 13, 2026, adding furigana support."]}