Translation guide
The list of cast and crew shown at the end of a film, TV show, or video game.
closing credits (film/TV)
closing credits (video game)
Often refers to the whole ending sequence including credits.
The most common term for the scrolling credits at the end of a film or TV program. A loanword from English 'end roll'.
The closing credits started rolling.
Literally 'staff roll', referring specifically to the list of production staff. Often used interchangeably with エンドロール.
The director's name appeared at the end of the closing credits.
A more general term for credits, often used in contexts like 'credit title' or 'credit roll'. Can refer to opening credits as well.
I like watching movie credits.
The credits sequence after completing a video game.
Often used to refer to the ending sequence of a game, which includes the credits. More about the overall ending than just the text.
I beat the game and watched the ending (credits).
Specifically 'staff credits', used in game contexts to refer to the list of developers.
エンドロール is the general term for the scrolling credits at the end. スタッフロール emphasizes the list of staff members. In casual conversation, エンドロール is more common.
The closing credits were long.
I looked for my name in the staff credits.
My name was in the staff credits.