Freelance Japanese-to-English translators, come join us!

Shortlisted applicants will be required to sit for a written translation test

Please submit your interest and resume to admin@shogakukan.asia

and indicate in the email subject header: Application for Shogakukan Asia (SA) Freelance Translator

Requirements:

⟢ Minimum JLPT2 and above

⟢ A good command of the English language

(‘A’ Level English and above is preferred)

⟢ A keen interest in movies, manga, anime or related genres

⟢ Applicants with prior experience in translation work are encouraged to apply

⟢ Preferably based in Singapore

Set in the near future, the world is swept up in the global phenomenon of the wildly popular trading card game, Vanguard!

The Wind Fighters Cup tournament is in full swing, and Zero and his allies are up against powerful members of Team Blast! Suina is defeated by Reiryu, one of Team Blast’s Elite Four, and Zero steps in to defend her! But Team Blast’s animosity toward Zero and his friends extends beyond the tournament, as they seek to destroy anyone who sides with Shiki Otei, Zero’s mentor and the founder of Team Blast!

As the competition escalates to a deadly brawl, Shiki enters the Vanguard fight to confront his past… and protect the future!

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📖 Volume 1 launched with an exclusive PR card—Opener of Heart, Philya—included with every copy

⚔️ Volume 2 brings the next arc to life with another exclusive PR card-Deeplands, Meydith— and even more rivals, and rising stakes.

🌟 Volume 3 comes with a limited-edition Vanguard PR card, Scarlet Flamme!

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🔗 Differences between manga and game terms can be found here

🛒 You can purchase the series directly from Bushiroad’s official store, or from our local bookstore retailers across Southeast Asia.

Find your nearest retailer via our distribution network!

🔎 PROMO: Buy ANY 2 Shogakukan Asia Detective Conan manga titles → Receive 1 FREE Detective Conan Movie 28 A6 Poster 🎁

📍 Available at participating bookstores in Malaysia & Philippines:
– Popular (@popularmalaysia) 🇲🇾
– Tsutaya (@bukitjalil.tsutayabooks) 🇲🇾
– Fully Booked (@_fullybooked) 🇵🇭
– National Bookstore (@nationalbookstore) 🇵🇭

*While stocks last! Please check directly with your bookstore for availability.

Don’t miss this year’s poster giveaway—plus the latest Detective Conan movie coming soon in cinemas!

A new season of the anime "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" has been announced.

Season 2 is scheduled to premiere in January 2026 and will be streamed on Crunchyroll.

The first season was well-received, earning several Crunchyroll Anime Awards, including Best Director and Best Drama. The second season was announced on September 28, 2024.