Krystle S.
Translation, Creative Writing, and Illustration
Japanese-fluent/English-native speaker from in New York City. Extensive experience with the Japanese language, as well as Creative Writing, and Graphic Design & Art. Well-versed in a variety of art & writing styles, including but not limited to: Sketch, digital, comic/manga, sci-fi, fantasy, humor, satire, romance Qualifications: 2023: TESOL Certification 2023: JLPT N1 2015: JLPT N2 Education History: 2025–Present: MEXT Research Scholar/Ryukoku University/PhD Research Scholarship 2023–2025: MEXT Research Scholar/Ryukoku University/MA in International Communication 2008–2012: BA Degree in Japanese Language Translation via the CUNY Baccalaureate Program (Magna Cum Laude/Full Scholarship) Work History: 2018–Present: Freelance Translator/Content Writer (contact for availability) 2018–Present: Translator/Content Writer/Editor for Live Japan 2018–2025: Visual Novel Story Writer/Translator for Genius, Inc. 2018–2023: Content writer for Unseen Japan 2013–2015: English Instructor via JET Program (Saitama, Japan) Please feel free to contact me for any services involving translation/localization, or for any artistic/graphic design needs. Thank you very much for taking the time to visit my profile. I look forward to speaking with you!
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $7.6k
Billed in all: $129,781$130k
$2.5k in the last 6 months
Across 78 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 4% in Comics
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