Katsumi Ono
Director
Hataraki Man (2006)
Season 1
Hiroko Matsukata’s determined to work her way to the top, and at only 28, she’s now an editor at Jidai Weekly. But she’s had to dedicate her life to work while suppressing her feminine character traits to blend in with her uncouth male coworkers.
Released Oct. 13, 2006
Episode 23 min
14+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Seinen, Comedy, Drama
Keywords: tmdb.romance, tmdb.slice-of-life, tmdb.seinen, tmdb.anime, imdb.based-on-manga, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.seinen-anime-animation + 6 more, imdb.hand-drawn-animation, tmdb.work, tmdb.based-on-manga, tmdb.editor, tmdb.office-worker, tmdb.office-lady-ol
Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: Fuji Television Network, Kodansha, Sony Music Entertainment (JP), DENTSU, Sky Perfect Well Think + 2 more, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Studio Gallop
Network: Fuji TV
S1E1 - The Female Hataraki Man
Hiroko is damn good at her job, but the stress is eating her alive. An interview with a politician may lead to her biggest scoop yet, but there’s a cost to everything.
Oct. 13, 2006, midnight
S1E2 - Stakeout Man
Fumiya really doesn’t like his job and likes Hiroko even less. But the job comes first, and he needs help on a stakeout…
Oct. 20, 2006, midnight
S1E3 - Ramen Man
Pointless meetings prevent employees from actually doing their work. Hiroko is NOT happy when her pitch for an article is reassigned to someone else.
Oct. 27, 2006, midnight
S1E4 - Apology Man
Someone needs to make sure important things get done. However, is it worth it when it puts a strain on a relationship?
Nov. 3, 2006, midnight
S1E5 - Double Back Man
Mayu discovers that she’s been sidelined in favor of Hiroko as a serial lead due to lack of experience.
Nov. 10, 2006, midnight
S1E6 - Princess Man
An employee must navigate the murky waters of office politics and gossip carefully. Getting involved, no matter how well-intentioned, can have repercussions.
Nov. 17, 2006, midnight
S1E7 - Meticulous Man
Everyone needs a break to avoid burnout. Hiroko is a regular client of Midoriko, a massage therapist. Do both women have something to teach the other?
Nov. 24, 2006, midnight
S1E8 - Reward Man
Makoto Chiba works in sales. It’s an important job, but it can also be thankless. But that’s ok, it’s enough if a book sells well. At least, that’s what he tells himself.
Dec. 1, 2006, midnight
S1E9 - Accomplished Hataraki Man
Hiroko had an interview lined up, but the man died of heart failure from overworking. Whether she wishes to or not, Hiroko finds herself affected by this.
Dec. 8, 2006, midnight
S1E10 - Incapable Hataraki Man
Personal problems can bleed over into work. In comparison to Hiroko’s life, Maiko seems to have everything figured out.
Dec. 15, 2006, midnight
S1E11 - Nevertheless, Hataraki Man
Hiroko and Shinji both consistently choose their careers over their relationship, which is now at a breaking point. Can things really continue as they are now?
Dec. 22, 2006, midnight
Network: Fuji TV
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 253 min.
Released: Oct. 13, 2006
Last Air Date: Dec. 22, 2006, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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