CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (42,425)	$ (83,028)	$ 1,249
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,788)	4,148	(7,156)
Comprehensive loss	(45,213)	(78,880)	(5,907)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	(57)	57	6
Comprehensive loss attributable to JAKKS Pacific, Inc.	$ (45,156)	$ (78,937)	$ (5,913)