CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss		$ (14,144)	$ (55,379)	$ (42,425)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	[1]	1,976	1,425	(2,788)
Comprehensive loss		(12,168)	(53,954)	(45,213)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests		130	169	(57)
Comprehensive loss attributable to JAKKS Pacific, Inc.		$ (12,298)	$ (54,123)	$ (45,156)

[1] After giving effect to a 1 for 10 reverse stock split effective July 9, 2020.