Hataraki Man

6.4
200623m

Production

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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.

Seasons

11 Episodes • Premiered 2006

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1. 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.

Still image for Hataraki Man season 1 episode 2: Stakeout Man

2. 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…

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3. 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.

Still image for Hataraki Man season 1 episode 4: Apology Man

4. Apology Man

Someone needs to make sure important things get done. However, is it worth it when it puts a strain on a relationship?

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5. Double Back Man

Mayu discovers that she’s been sidelined in favor of Hiroko as a serial lead due to lack of experience.

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6. 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.

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7. 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?

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8. 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.

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9. 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.

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10. Incapable Hataraki Man

Personal problems can bleed over into work. In comparison to Hiroko’s life, Maiko seems to have everything figured out.

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11. 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?

Cast

Photo of Rie Tanaka

Rie Tanaka

Matsukata, Hiroko

Photo of Atsuko Tanaka

Atsuko Tanaka

Kaji, Maiko

Photo of Yuji Ueda

Yuji Ueda

Kobayashi, Akihisa

Photo of Misato Fukuen

Misato Fukuen

Nagisa, Mayu

Photo of Kenyu Horiuchi

Kenyu Horiuchi

Narita, Kimio

Photo of Rumi Shishido

Rumi Shishido

Nogawa, Yumi

Photo of Kazuya Nakai

Kazuya Nakai

Sugawara, Fumiya

Photo of Makoto Yasumura

Makoto Yasumura

Tanaka, Kunio

Photo of Tomomichi Nishimura

Tomomichi Nishimura

Umemiya, Tatsuhiko

Photo of Eiji Hanawa

Eiji Hanawa

Yamashiro, Shinji

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