How do I add English subtitles to my Japanese stream?

Sign up at StreamTranslate.live, select Japanese as your source language and English as the target, copy your overlay URL, add it to OBS as a browser source at 1920x1080, and go live. Setup takes under 5 minutes.

Does StreamTranslate support Japanese to English translation?

Yes. StreamTranslate supports real-time Japanese to English translation with under 2 seconds latency. It works as an OBS browser source overlay.

What platforms does StreamTranslate work with?

StreamTranslate works with any platform you stream to through OBS including Twitch, YouTube Live, Kick, TikTok Live, and more.

How much does StreamTranslate cost?

StreamTranslate offers a Stream Pass for $9.99 (24 hours), Starter for $14.99/month (25 hours), Pro for $34.99/month (40 hours, dual language), and Unlimited for $79.99/month.

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Add real-time English subtitles to your Japanese stream in 60 seconds. Works with OBS, Streamlabs, and XSplit on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, and Kick.

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How It Works

StreamTranslate listens to your Japanese audio in real time, transcribes it instantly, and delivers English subtitles directly to your stream overlay — all under 500ms.

Paste one URL into OBS as a browser source
Click Go Live in the StreamTranslate dashboard
English subtitles appear on your stream automatically
No plugins, no downloads, no setup headaches

Why Japanese Streamers Go English

The English-speaking streaming audience is massive. Adding English subtitles to your stream opens your content to viewers who would otherwise scroll past. More reach means more followers, more clips, and more revenue.

Reach English-speaking viewers on Twitch and YouTube
Clips spread further when more people can understand them
Dual-language support on Pro and Unlimited plans

Setup in 60 Seconds

Step 1: Create a free account at StreamTranslate
Step 2: Select Japanese as your source language, English as the target
Step 3: Copy your overlay URL and add it as a browser source in OBS
Step 4: Go Live — subtitles appear instantly

Why Japanese Streamers Go Global with English

Japanese reaches 130 million speakers. The VTuber phenomenon proved definitively that Japanese streaming content can go global with English subtitles. Hololive EN started as an experiment — it became one of the largest streaming agencies in the world. Japanese streamers who add English subtitles today are tapping into an English-speaking audience that is genuinely hungry for their content.

Japanese VTubers with English subtitles have reached audiences of 5M+ subscribers
Hololive and Nijisanji proved Japanese streams go global with English accessibility
English-speaking viewers actively seek Japanese gaming content — supply is limited
Japanese game reactions and skill-level content travels extremely well internationally
English subtitles let Japanese streamers monetise from Twitch and YouTube globally

Pricing

Stream Pass — $9.99: One full stream session, all languages
Starter — $14.99/mo: 25 hours/month, single language
Pro — $34.99/mo: 40 hours/month, dual language
Unlimited — $79.99/mo: Unlimited hours, dual language

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