Translation Assistant

Job Description

At Mantra, our mission is simple: Delivering manga across language barriers.

We develop cutting-edge translation technology to localize entertainment content like manga, novels, anime, and games—and we’re looking for Translation Assistants to help bring these stories to life!

⭐️ Manga Translation Assistant

• Review translations and design layouts
• Typeset and tweak images (sometimes in Photoshop)

Great fit if you:

• Love manga and can spot awkward dialogue
• Are familiar with SFX translation
• Have a good eye for layout and design
• Are open to learning Photoshop

⭐️ Novel Translation Assistant

• Review text for terminology consistency
• Build glossaries, character sheets, and other reference materials

Great fit if you:

• Love novels and/or light novels and crafting smooth, polished prose
• Have editing/writing experience or are familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style

✨ Why Join Mantra?

• Dive into hands-on translation experience in Japanese entertainment
• Use your English and Japanese creatively
• Work with a fun, fast-paced, collaborative team
• Help shape the future of manga and light novel localization!

✅ What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Communicate in both Japanese and English
• Comfortable working with occasional R18 content (sexual themes, graphic violence, etc.)

Nice to Have:

• Translation, writing, or editing/proofreading experience (professional or personal)
• Photoshop/design skills or interest
• Attention to detail, even with repetitive tasks

✨ Employment Details

Hourly Wage: ¥1,200

Transportation: Fully covered

Hours: Mon–Fri, between 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

• Must work in the office at least 2–3 times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays, for a minimum of 5 hours per shift
• 15+ hours/week availability preferred

Location: On-site (partial remote work may be possible after 3 months)

Employment Type: Part-time (3-month probation)

Office Location

Sumitomo Fudosan Iidabashi Building 2F

2-3-21 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0004

(8 min walk from Iidabashi Station)

Perks & Benefits

• Company-sponsored team lunch (once a week on Mondays)
• Meal support system (as of April 2025)