Our company has been specialized only in media translation (subtitles and dubbing) throughout our history since the beginning. We provide services not only for theaters and online media services but also for video games and commercials with reliable quality.

Contents

Language

English
English ⇒ Japanese
Japanese ⇒ English

*Translation services of other languages are currently not available.

Our Services and Price

Please check the production process of media translation (subtitles and dubbing) and closed captions.
The services below are the most basic services and we offer great flexibility to meet our customers’ needs.
For more information, please contact us and make a request for quotation.

*To keep a certain level of quality, we do not undertake a job that is limited to rough translation or translation without proofreading. We appreciate your understanding in advance.

Subtitling

Service Flow

01
Checking schedule and style guide
We provide a quotation including the price and schedule information based on a delivery time and workload. We also check Chinese characters, or Kanji, that can be used in the subtitles and the rules of declensional kana ending.
02
Spotting and
text chunking
By determining the spots and the number of seconds for subtitles to appear, the number of characters in 1 line of subtitle are decided. 4 characters in 1 second is one of the basic rules. 
03
Subtitle translation
Only the media translators who met our strict criteria are assigned to translator positions. Well-chosen translators will be appointed based on deadlines, budgets and expertise.
04
Proofreading
This is why we are highly trusted by our customers. We make sure to provide proofreading service twice for any job, regardless of how close the deadline is or how low the budget is. Keeping high quality is our priority.
05
Delivering
subtitle data
Subtitle data is usually delivered in an SDB file format. Other formats such as Excel, SRT (for YouTube) and NAB (for broadcast television) are also available.
01
Checking schedule and style guide
We provide a quotation including the price and schedule information based on a delivery time and workload. We also check Chinese characters, or Kanji, that can be used in the subtitles and the rules of declensional kana ending.
02
Spotting and
text chunking
By determining the spots and the number of seconds for subtitles to appear, the number of characters in 1 line of subtitle are decided. 4 characters in 1 second is one of the basic rules. 
03
Subtitle translation
Only the media translators who met our strict criteria are assigned to translator positions. Well-chosen translators will be appointed based on deadlines, budgets and expertise.
04
Proofreading
This is why we are highly trusted by our customers. We make sure to provide proofreading service twice for any job, regardless of how close the deadline is or how low the budget is. Keeping high quality is our priority.
05
Delivering
subtitle data
Subtitle data is usually delivered in an SDB file format. Other formats such as Excel, SRT (for YouTube) and NAB (for broadcast television) are also available.

Dubbing

Service Flow

01
Checking schedule and style guide
We provide a quotation including the price and schedule information based on a delivery time and workload. We build a consensus with our customers on what type of feelings or directions they want their productions to give.
02
Making scripts
for dubbing
After confirming the format (lip-synching or voice-over), we produce a standard style script for dubbing with overlaps symbols, ON/OFF notations and stage directions. 
03
Proofreading
This is why we are highly trusted by our customers. We make sure to provide proofreading service twice for any job, regardless of how close the deadline is or how low the budget is. Keeping high quality is our priority.
04
Delivering scripts
Scripts are usually delivered in Word format so they can be passed on to bookbinders. Other formats can be arranged as needed. Please tell us when you make a request for quotation.
05
Observing the recording (Option)
To prepare for a situation where an alternative translation is needed under the instruction of voice actors or acoustic directors, the translator in charge of the production goes to the recording studio.
01
Checking schedule and style guide
We provide a quotation including the price and schedule information based on a delivery time and workload. We build a consensus with our customers on what type of feelings or directions they want their productions to give.
02
Making scripts
for dubbing
After confirming the format (lip-synching or voice-over), we produce a standard style script for dubbing with overlaps symbols, ON/OFF notations and stage directions. 
03
Proofreading
This is why we are highly trusted by our customers. We make sure to provide proofreading service twice for any job, regardless of how close the deadline is or how low the budget is. Keeping high quality is our priority.
04
Delivering scripts
Scripts are usually delivered in Word format so they can be passed on to bookbinders. Other formats can be arranged as needed. Please tell us when you make a request for quotation.
05
Observing the recording (Option)
To prepare for a situation where an alternative translation is needed under the instruction of voice actors or acoustic directors, the translator in charge of the production goes to the recording studio.

*The prices are for translation works for theatrical films or online contents such as movies and TV dramas delivered in SDB data or other formats. The table shows the prices per 1 minute. (The minimum unit price is 30,000 JPY)
*For subtitles for corporate promotional videos, we will provide quotations individually. Please contact us from here.

ENG ⇒ JANJAN ⇒ ENGOTHERS ⇒ JAN
Subtitle2,000 JPY ～3,000 JPY ～3,500 JPY ～
Voice Over2,500 JPY ～3,500 JPY ～4,000 JPY ～
Dubbing3,000 JPY～4,000 JPY ～4,500 JPY ～
-The prices above are meant for job offers that come with original scripts and are expected to be completed in a normal delivery period. Also, for the production that requires significantly high expertise in certain areas (law, medical science, science, etc.), additional charges may be needed. Check out the delivery periods from here.
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Closed Caption & Audio Guide

*The table shows the prices per 1 minute.

JPN ⇒ JPN
Closed Caption1,000 JPY ～
Subtitle for Barrier Free Film1,000 JPY ～
Audio Guidance2,000 JPY ～
-The prices above are meant for job offers that come with original scripts and are expected to be completed in a normal delivery period.
 Also, for the production that requires significantly high expertise in certain areas (law, medical science, science, etc.), additional charges may be needed.
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Script & Game

ENG ⇒ JANJAN ⇒ ENG
Script15 – 20 JPY / word12 – 17 JPY / word
Game15 – 20 JPY / word12 – 17 JPY / word
-The prices above are meant for job offers that come with original scripts and are expected to be completed in a normal delivery period.
 Also, for the production that requires significantly high expertise in certain areas (law, medical science, science, etc.), additional charges may be needed.
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Transcription, Recording, Editing options

PriceNote
Transcription in English1,000 JPY / min ～
Transcription in Japanese1,000 JPY / min ～
Casting voice actors and recording2,500 JPY / min ～*The price is for 1 voice actor. You can choose voice actors from multiple agencies.
Video editing with subtitles (Burning subtitles, etc., delivered in MP4 or MOV file formats)1,000 JPY / min ～*1,000 JPY per minute without subtitle translation or dubbing translation described above.
Video editing for dubbing (editing videos with narratives and dialogues, delivered in MP4 or MOV file formats)1,000 JPY / min ～*1,000 JPY per minute without subtitle translation or dubbing translation described above.
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Options for Burning Discs

Price for encoding25GB50GB
Burning DVDs5,000 JPY600 JPY /disc1,200 JPY /disc
Burning Blu-rays10,000 JPY600 JPY /disc1,200 JPY /disc
Burning DCPFor more information, click here.
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Indication of Delivery Periods

Delivery periods are calculated as below.

10 mins(regular / rush)30 mins(regular / rush)60 mins(regular / rush)90 mins(regular / rush)
Subtitle3 days / 2 days6 days / 4-5 days12 days / 8-11 days16 days / 10-15 days
Voice Over3 days / 2 days6 days / 4-5 days12 days / 8-11 days16 days / 10-15 days
Lip-sync4 days / 3 days8 days / 6-7 days16 days / 12-15 days24 days / 20-23 days 
Closed Caption2 days / 1 day4 days / 2-3 days8 days / 5-7 days12 days / 6-11 days
Subtitle for Barrier Free4 days / 3 days8 days / 6-7 days16 days / 12-15 days24 days / 20-23 days 
Audio Guidance3 days / 2 days6 days / 4-5 days12 days / 8-11 days16 days / 10-15 days
-We usually try to avoid a relay-style translation where one production is divided into blocks (e.g. 10 minute units) and translated by multiple translators to save time. We arrange for one translator to handle one production to bring out the best out of it. For TV drama series, it is possible to assign different translator for each episode.
​-The prices above are meant for job offers that come with original scripts and are expected to be completed in a normal delivery period. Also, for the production that requires significantly high expertise in certain areas (law, medical science, science, etc.), additional charges may be needed.

Speed Translation

Minus 1 dayMinus 2 daysMinus 3 daysMinus 4 days
+100 JPY / min+150 JPY / min+200 JPY / minNegotiable
There is a possibility that speed translation cannot be arranged due to translators’ schedules.
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Original Videos and Delivery Files

Original Video File

mpeg1 and mp4(1 pass coding) are recommended but any file format such as avi, mov, wmv are also acceptable. Video file conversion for translation is free of charge so feel free to send data to us.

Delivery File

For subtitles

  • sdb
  • srt
  • WebVTT
  • NAB
  • Excel
  • etc.

For dubbing

  • Scripts delivered in Word file format
  • other file formats negotiable

For video data

  • MOV
  • MP4
  • etc.

Various kinds of video data output, extensions for professional editing software and codec can be arranged.
Please tell us your requests when you ask for a quotation.

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