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Japanese Localization Writer / QC

Japanese Localization Writer / QC

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Pocket FMEntertainment localization
Listing location: Tokyo; Workplace type: RemoteContract
Salary2,000 - 2,500 USD per month
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Native or near-native Japanese writing ability; strong professional English proficiency

Requirements

  • Have native or near-native Japanese writing ability and excellent command of natural spoken Japanese.
  • Have strong professional English proficiency to understand English source material and collaborate with global teams.
  • Have experience writing, editing, adapting, or localizing scripts or other long-form narrative content.
  • Understand dialogue, character voice, emotional nuance, pacing, and serialized storytelling.
  • Be able to distinguish literal translation from natural, culturally appropriate Japanese adaptation.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail in identifying issues with meaning, tone, character relationships, and continuity.
  • Be comfortable reviewing and improving AI-generated content.
  • Have strong communication and organizational skills and be able to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Experience in TV, film, anime, audio drama, web fiction, gaming, dubbing, subtitles, or other entertainment localization is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Review AI-generated Japanese scripts against English source content to identify translation and localization issues.
  • Rewrite dialogue and narration into natural, emotionally appropriate spoken Japanese.
  • Verify speaker and character attribution, names, titles, honorifics, and terminology for accuracy and consistency.
  • Evaluate character voice, relationship dynamics, hierarchy, and language register.
  • Ensure localized scripts preserve story meaning, character relationships, emotional intent, and important plot details.
  • Review pacing and timing so dialogue sounds natural and fits the available scene.
  • Identify and correct issues with emotional or delivery direction, providing clear feedback where needed.
  • Maintain consistency across characters, recurring terms, storylines, and episodes.
  • Identify recurring patterns or weaknesses in AI-generated Japanese and recommend improvements to future localization passes.
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