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Mantra

AI-powered manga translation engine for publishers

Translation Assistant

Clerical & Data EntryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeTokyo, Japan¥1.3k - ¥2k /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in college as a sophomore or higher.
  • Business-level English proficiency, equivalent to a TOEFL score of 75.
  • Able to work 2–3 days per week for at least 4 hours per day; scheduling is negotiable.
  • Available to work between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with at least 4 hours per shift.
  • Must work on-site for the first 3 months after joining.
  • Familiarity with Google Sheets, Notion, and Discord, or willingness to learn them quickly.
  • Able to perform routine tasks accurately.
  • Comfortable communicating in English; perfect English is not required.

Responsibilities

  • Download and upload data related to translation work.
  • Create glossaries and other lists as needed.
  • Perform other tasks as they arise.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong interest in entertainment and manga.
  • Translation experience or understanding of the translation industry.
  • Language skills other than Japanese and English.

About the Company

Mantra

AI-powered manga translation engine for publishers

Mantra builds AI-powered translation tools for manga and distributes them to publishers and manga platforms. Its main product, the Mantra Engine, processes manga content to produce translations that preserve the original artwork, layout, and narrative context, delivering accurate, culturally appropriate localization. The service is offered on a subscription basis to B2B customers such as publishers and platforms, with additional revenue opportunities from licensing and partnerships. This approach aims to cut the time and cost of traditional translation, making manga more accessible to a global audience while maintaining quality. Mantra differentiates itself by specializing in manga translation, leveraging AI and ML to handle the unique combination of text and artwork, and by actively engaging with industry programs and awards to validate its impact.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$7.9M
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2020

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