Translation guide
The list of cast and crew shown at the end of a film, TV show, or video game. In Japanese, this is commonly referred to as エンドロール or スタッフロール, with some nuanced differences in usage.
Referring to the scrolling list of names at the end of a movie, TV show, or video.
The most common and general term for end credits in movies, TV shows, and videos. It is a loanword from English 'end roll'.
The movie's end credits started rolling.
Few people watch the end credits all the way to the end.
Specifically refers to the credits listing the staff (production crew). Often used interchangeably with エンドロール, but emphasizes the staff names.
I was happy to find my name in the staff credits.
A broader term for credits in general, including opening credits. Can be used for end credits but is less specific.
The credits for this movie are elaborate.
The credits sequence after completing a video game.
エンドロール is the general term for the scrolling credits at the end. スタッフロール specifically highlights the staff list. In casual conversation, エンドロール is more common.
The music changed during the end credits.
The director's name appeared in the staff credits.
Also used for game credits, especially when referring to the list of developers.
The staff credits were too long, so I skipped them.