An AI-based automatic translation and adaptation system for English comic dramas
Genjuan Ma
Communication University of China, Nanjing
Hongxiu Duan
Communication University of China, Nanjing
Xuekai Cao
Communication University of China, Nanjing
Yuechun Sun
Communication University of China, Nanjing
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esta.v13i2.14565
Keywords: English anime series; AI-powered automatic dubbing; multimodal adaptation; audio-video synchronization; subtitle layout
Abstract
This paper addresses challenges in AI-driven automatic translation and adaptation of English anime series, including insufficient text extraction accuracy, lack of cultural adaptation, and inadequate synchronization between subtitle layout and audio-video playback. A comprehensive system encompassing "visual analysis – translation adaptation – layout and dubbing – rendering detection" is developed. By employing joint model training, dynamic algorithm optimization, and multimodal collaboration techniques, the system achieves precise optimization across key stages such as text recognition, translation adaptation, and audio-video synchronization, supports output in multiple formats and resolutions, and enhances both translation efficiency and quality.
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