Portuguese (Brazil) Translator, Editor & Interpreter — Manga & Games

Abracadabra Inc. (株式会社アブラカダブラ, part of the Animate Group) brings Japanese manga, anime and games to fans around the world through localization, overseas PR, social media and fan experiences. We are expanding our work for the Brazilian market and are looking for a Japanese-to-Brazilian-Portuguese specialist to join us as a remote contractor. What you will do Research the Brazilian manga, anime and game market (publishers, trends, fan communities) Translate Japanese manga (and related game/IP content) into Brazilian Portuguese Review and edit translations for accuracy, tone and consistency Join online meetings with Brazilian clients and partners as an interpreter Support communication and negotiations with Brazilian companies Requirements Japanese proficiency at JLPT N2 level or above 3+ years of experience translating or editing from Japanese into Portuguese Native-level Brazilian Portuguese Must currently live in Japan (remote work within Japan) Nice to have Experience with manga, light novels, webtoons or game localization Knowledge of the Brazilian publishing or entertainment industry Interpreting experience in business settings Conditions Contract (freelance) / fully remote within Japan Pay: ¥1,500–¥2,000 per hour (approx. US$10–13), based on experience and skills Workload: around 10 hours per month to start, depending on projects Side jobs and other freelance work are welcome Hiring process Application review (please send your resume and, if possible, translation samples or a portfolio) Translation test Online interview Apply directly via LinkedIn. We look forward to hearing from you!