Hataraki Man (2006)
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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Episode 1 - The Female Hataraki Man
Release Date: 2006-10-13Hiroko 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.
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Episode 2 - Stakeout Man
Release Date: 2006-10-20Fumiya 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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Episode 3 - Ramen Man
Release Date: 2006-10-27Pointless meetings prevent employees from actually doing their work. Hiroko is NOT happy when her pitch for an article is reassigned to someone else.
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Episode 4 - Apology Man
Release Date: 2006-11-03Someone 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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Episode 5 - Double Back Man
Release Date: 2006-11-10Mayu discovers that she’s been sidelined in favor of Hiroko as a serial lead due to lack of experience.
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Episode 6 - Princess Man
Release Date: 2006-11-17An 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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Episode 7 - Meticulous Man
Release Date: 2006-11-24Everyone 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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Episode 8 - Reward Man
Release Date: 2006-12-01Makoto 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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Episode 9 - Accomplished Hataraki Man
Release Date: 2006-12-08Hiroko 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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Episode 10 - Incapable Hataraki Man
Release Date: 2006-12-15Personal problems can bleed over into work. In comparison to Hiroko’s life, Maiko seems to have everything figured out.
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Episode 11 - Nevertheless, Hataraki Man
Release Date: 2006-12-22Hiroko 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?