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Episode: Toda Natsuko: Legendary subtitler looks back on 50 years of films
Description: Toda Natsuko is a name widely recognized among Japanese movie enthusiasts. Her work has been integral to their enjoyment of some of the biggest cinematic hits of the past half century. In that time, the 88-year-old subtitler has written Japanese translations for more than 1,500 English-language films, including classics such as "E.T." and "Titanic," and more recently the latest installment of the "Mission: Impossible" series.
NEWSLINE anchor Kawasaki Rika asked Toda how she stays motivated.