Toren V. Smith was a prominent Canadian manga translator known for his significant contributions to the field. He founded Studio Proteus, which played a crucial role in the localization of Japanese manga into English, making it accessible to a broader audience. His work helped popularize manga in North America during the 1990s and influenced many readers and creators. Smith's legacy includes fostering greater appreciation for manga as a unique art form, bridging cultural gaps, and establishing standards for translation in the industry.
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Meaning of the name - Toren
tower, thunder
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Toren Smith belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Alberta
Place of Death: San Francisco
Occupation: linguist | translator
Employers: Studio Proteus
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 12, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 12, 2024 |
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| Sun | 22 Aries 47 | 23 Aries 16 | 24 Gemini 34 |
| Moon | 4 Scorpio 11 | 16 Gemini 15 | 18 Pisces 38 |
| Mercury | 25 Pisces 42 | 21 Aries 58 | 19 Cancer 2 |
| Venus | 4 Aries 1 | 9 Aries 19 | 22 Gemini 39 |
| Mars | 8 Pisces 3 | 16 Pisces 7 | 26 Aries 35 |
| Jupiter | 3 Capricorn 23 | 19 Taurus 55 | 29 Sagittarius 7 |
| Saturn | 18 Capricorn 34 | 14 Pisces 49 | 17 Capricorn 0 |
| Uranus | 17 Leo 1 | 21 Taurus 24 | 18 Leo 8 |
| Neptune | 8 Scorpio 10 | 28 Pisces 20 | 6 Scorpio 37 |
| Pluto | 3 Virgo 49 | 2 Aquarius 0 | 3 Virgo 49 |
| Rahu | 23 Virgo 17 | 15 Aries 26 | 19 Virgo 53 |
| Ketu | 23 Pisces 17 | 15 Libra 26 | 19 Pisces 53 |
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