From Atakigiri to Atagigiri: Touken Ranbu Players Grapple with a New Pronunciation
Popular game Touken Ranbu ONLINE officially announced on January 6 that the pronunciation of the Touken Danshi "Atakigiri" has been formally changed from "Atakigiri" to "Atagigiri." This sudden change became a major topic on the social media platform "X," with many Saniwa (players) reacting in various ways. Upon receiving the announcement from the developers, many users expressed their surprise. Numerous posts conveyed confusion, with some asking, "Was what I heard in the commercial 'Atagigiri' not a mistake after all?" and others lamenting, "I just got used to 'Atakigiri,' do I have to re-learn it again?" On the other hand, many also shared feelings of relief and joy that their own reading had been officially validated, saying things like, "I've been reading it as 'Atagigiri' all this time, so I'm glad my pronunciation is correct now." The change was implemented rapidly, with reports...