A translated character story can introduce another creative contribution and another approval question. Treat the translation as an identifiable version rather than an invisible replacement.
WIPO's copyright guidance discusses rights needed for business use of creative works. WIPO — Why Copyright Matters to SMEs.
Identify the scope
For a character package or story card, preserve the original text, translation source and intended publication context. The actual agreement should explain the relevant permissions; a completed translation file alone does not.
Review meaning and authority
Check the translated message and the rights basis separately with the responsible people. A language reviewer may confirm meaning without being authorised to approve a brand adaptation. Keep those conclusions distinguishable in the record, particularly when a version will be reused in another market.
Source reviewed 25 October 2026. Interpretation and original diagrams: PLUSHIP / Qunhe. Examples are illustrative.
Related reading
A Portrait-Based Character Needs More Than an Artwork-Origin Record
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