scanlation

scanlation n. the translation of digitally scanned pages (of manga, a style of Japanese comic book, cartoon, and graphic novel); the translated works themselves. Etymological Note: scan + translation (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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If Grandma Had Wheels (episode #1603)

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