Comikey India

We are hiring a Japanese to English Manga Translator & Localizer who can go beyond literal translation and bring scripts to life in natural, fluent English. Youll be expected to creatively adapt dialogue , capture tone and character voice , and collaborate closely with copy editors to finalize scripts that feel as if they were originally written in English. This is a full-time, monthly contract role with a fixed page quota that varies based on availability and deadlines. The position is fully remote . Key Responsibilities: Translate and localize manga scripts from Japanese to English with accuracy, fluency, and creativity Deliver a defined number of pages each month based on the mutually agreed workload and deadlines Collaborate with copy editors to finalize scripts and maintain stylistic consistency Work with Project Managers to ensure efficient and timely submission of work Ensure natural, engaging dialogue that fits each character and genre Assist with chapter summaries, promotional copy, or other editorial needs Communicate regularly with the team via Discord Required Skills: Native-level English fluency with excellent writing ability Strong command of Japanese (JLPT N1/N2 or equivalent) Proven ability to localize not just translate Japanese into compelling, natural English Familiarity with manga, anime, and related narrative conventions Strong sense of tone, character voice, and creative adaptation Ability to manage time independently and meet deadlines reliably Nice to Have: Prior experience translating manga, light novels, or games Copy-editing or editorial experience Ability to meet shorter turnaround times for selected titles Compensation This is a page-based monthly contract . Your monthly payment will be calculated based on the number of pages delivered each month. We expect a minimum delivery of 600 pages per month . Higher monthly output such as 800 pages or 1000+ pages - will be compensated at a progressively higher per-page rate , as part of our performance-based structure. We ensure a steady flow of work and will assign enough pages for you to meet or exceed the monthly minimum. Final compensation will reflect the volume and timely delivery of high-quality scripts. What We Offer: Async, Fully remote position with flexible work hours. Opportunities to work on top-tier manga titles from biggest publishers in Japan. Globally distributed team No monitoring system No politics at work To Apply: Send your resume and samples of manga or creative translation work. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a translation and localization test.