The demand for the Rance x English translation has proven that western audiences love Alice Soft's niche. With Evenicle and Dohna Dohna selling well on Steam, the financial incentive for a fast Rance X official localization is growing.
Rumors suggest MangaGamer is aiming for a late 2025 or 2026 release for the official version. Until then, the fan patch is the only way to witness the end of the Demon King war.
Rance: "Yo, Sill. About the request, things have taken a bit of a turn."
Sill: "A turn, Master Rance?"
Rance: "Yeah. Our client is a noble from Leazas, the Grand Duke Peteng. Apparently, he wants us to find his missing daughter." rance x english translation
Sill: "His daughter... could it be that 'Hikari' girl?"
Rance: "That's right. Her name is Hikari... it's a pretty ridiculous name, but whatever. The problem is the details of the request."
Rance: "It seems there's a high chance she was kidnapped by the 'Temple.' And when you say Temple, I'm talking about the place run by that Ero Cult."
Sill: "The Ero Cult... that sounds dangerous." The demand for the Rance x English translation
Rance: "Heh, this is getting interesting. Isn't this the perfect chance to show off my supreme power? Let's go, Sill!"
ランス: 「よう、シイル。依頼の件だが、ちょっと変わったことになっているぞ」
シイル: 「変わったこと、ですか? ランス様」
ランス: 「ああ。依頼主のリーザスの貴族、ペテン大公だが、娘の行方を捜してほしいらしい」 Example: « Des idées rances » → “stale
シイル: 「娘…ひょっとして、あの『光』さんのことですか?」
ランス: 「そうだ。名前は『光』…なんともふざけた名前だが、まあいい。問題は、この依頼の内容だ」
ランス: 「娘が『神殿』に誘拐された可能性が高いらしい。神殿といえば、あのエロ教団が牛耳っている場所だな」
シイル: 「エロ教団…危険ですね」
ランス: 「フッ、面白れぇ。俺様の実力を見せつけてやる绝佳の機会じゃないか! 行くぞ、シイル!」
If you search for "Rance x English translation" right now, you will find two primary paths: The official MangaGamer route and the community-driven "A-Series" patch.