We are hiring a Japanese To English Manga Translator & Localizer Comikey India

2.0 - 6.0 years

0 - 1 Lacs

bengaluru

Remote

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.

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Japanese To English Manga Translator & Localizer Comikey India - Subsidiary of Comikey Media Inc.

1.0 - 6.0 years

0 - 1 Lacs

Bengaluru

Remote

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. You will be expected to creatively adapt dialogue , capture tone and character voice , and collaborate closely with copy editors to finalize scripts that read as if originally written in English. This is a full-time monthly contract role with a fixed number of pages to be delivered each month. The position is fully remote. Key Responsibilities: Translate and localize manga scripts from Japanese to English with accuracy, fluency, and creative tone-matching Deliver a defined number of pages each month (based on project volume) Collaborate with copy editors to finalize scripts and maintain consistency Work together with the Project Managers to ensure that your work is submitted efficiently in a timely manner. Ensure natural, readable dialogue that fits the character and genre. Assist with chapter summaries, promotional text, or other things based on the company's needs. Communicate regularly with the team over Discord and meet internal deadlines. Required Skills: Native-level English fluency with excellent writing skills Strong command of Japanese (JLPT N1/N2 or equivalent practical ability) Ability to localize not just translateJapanese dialogue into compelling, natural English Familiarity with manga, anime, or storytelling conventions Excellent sense of tone, pacing, character voice, and creative phrasing Ability to manage time independently and meet deadlines Nice to Have: Previous experience translating manga, light novels, or games Editorial or copy-editing experience Ability to meet short deadlines for selected titles. 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.

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