A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace

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Futami, a novice shojo manga artist, is finally publishing her beloved shogi manga, Dear Subaru. But…the stress makes her stomach hurt, she's forced to push the deadline for her first chapter, and she isn't making any progress on the storyboards. To top it off, she's gaining weight from midnight snacking and starts having wild delusions! Will Futami be able to enjoy life as a manga artist?!

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Production

Voil, Happinet Media Marketing, Rakuten, Pony Canyon, AT-X, BS Asahi, armabianca, Tokyo MX, THE KLOCKWORX, Iwate Menkoi Television

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 6, 2025

Last Aired

December 29, 2025

Networks

AT-X

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

A Certain Mangaka and Their Editor

Air date: 2025-10-06

Futami, a rookie mangaka, finally finished the storyboard she had been struggling with. But when sending it...

She's a Truly Dependable Assistant.

Air date: 2025-10-13

Futami finds out that Mizuki was offered a debut and encourages her to do it, but Mizuki dodges it because...

I'm So Swamped, I'd Even Take Help from a Cat.

Air date: 2025-10-20

Futami wants to hire another assistant, so Sato introduces a remote assistant named Nekonote.

It's a Job I Can't Do Alone.

Air date: 2025-10-27

Futami is hit by the "pre-book release depression" every mangaka goes through.

My Senpai Calls Herself My Rival.

Air date: 2025-11-03

Futami wants to introduce a new rival character. Then Nashida, from her assistant years, knocked on her door.

It's a Strange Dynamic Between the Three of Us.

Air date: 2025-11-10

"Is this what it's like to cheat?" An editor from another magazine invited Futami to write a different series.

I Didn't See It Coming.

Air date: 2025-11-17

Although Futami is satisfied with Nekonote's work, she starts to grow curious about who Nekonote is.

This Is Also Part of a Mangaka's Work.

Air date: 2025-11-24

A serious incident occurred in the Monthly Clover's editorial department, and Futami takes on a major request.

A Treasure I Found on a Walk.

Air date: 2025-12-01

While out walking as part of her diet, Futami comes across an abandoned puppy and takes it in.

E10

Let's Take a Day Off Work for a Change.

Air date: 2025-12-08

Mizuki came down with a stye and was forced to take time off from work. She wrestles with anxiety and...

E11

It's Important to Actually Experience It.

Air date: 2025-12-15

Nashida is getting cold feet now that the spin-off is about to fully kick off. She visits Takizawa and...

E12

I'm So Glad I Kept Going! I'm So Touched.

Air date: 2025-12-22

To celebrate the success of Futami, Nashida, and Nagomi's recent success, everyone gathered for a pizza party.

E13

A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace.

Air date: 2025-12-29

After the signing, Futami and Sato make their way to Futami's parents' house at Sato's request.

Cast

Yuko Natsuyoshi

Nana Futami (voice)

Sora Amamiya

Kaede Satō (voice)

Miku Ito

Mizuki Hazama (voice)

Yu Kobayashi

Arisa Nashida (voice)

Eriko Matsui

Tōko Kakunodate (voice)

Iori Saeki

Shiori Asakura (voice)

Miharu Hanai

Nekonote (voice)

Mamiko Noto

Ren Takizawa (voice)

Kikuko Inoue

Wakako Tatsunami (voice)

Saori Hayami

Yuzuki Hazama (voice)

Sumire Uesaka

Nagomi Hayachine (voice)

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