CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (55,379)	$ (42,425)	$ (83,028)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,425	(2,788)	4,148
Comprehensive loss	(53,954)	(45,213)	(78,880)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	169	(57)	57
Comprehensive loss attributable to JAKKS Pacific, Inc.	$ (54,123)	$ (45,156)	$ (78,937)