Hataraki Man

TV-142006•23m•7.8/10

AnimationComedyDrama

Ratings

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7.8/10(11)

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.

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Production

Fuji Television Network, Kodansha, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Gallop, dentsu, SKY Perfect Well Think, Asmik Ace Entertainment

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 13, 2006

Last Aired

December 22, 2006

Networks

Fuji TV

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Female Hataraki Man

Air date: 2006-10-13

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.

Stakeout Man

Air date: 2006-10-20

Fumiya really doesn’t like his job and likes Hiroko even less. But the job comes first, and he needs help on a stakeout…

Ramen Man

Air date: 2006-10-27

Pointless meetings prevent employees from actually doing their work. Hiroko is NOT happy when her pitch for an article is reassigned to someone else.

Apology Man

Air date: 2006-11-03

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

Double Back Man

Air date: 2006-11-10

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

Princess Man

Air date: 2006-11-17

An employee must navigate the murky waters of office politics and gossip carefully. Getting involved, no matter how well-intentioned, can have repercussions.

Meticulous Man

Air date: 2006-11-24

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?

Reward Man

Air date: 2006-12-01

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.

Accomplished Hataraki Man

Air date: 2006-12-08

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.

E10

Incapable Hataraki Man

Air date: 2006-12-15

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

E11

Nevertheless, Hataraki Man

Air date: 2006-12-22

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?