Hataraki Man (Season 1)

The Female Hataraki Man (Episode 1)

Writer: Yuka Yamada

Air date: 2006-10-13

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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 (Episode 2)

Writer: Toshimitsu Takeuchi

Air date: 2006-10-20

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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 (Episode 3)

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2006-10-27

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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 (Episode 4)

Writer: Yuka Yamada

Air date: 2006-11-03

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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 (Episode 5)

Air date: 2006-11-10

Runtime: 23 min

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

Princess Man (Episode 6)

Air date: 2006-11-17

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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 (Episode 7)

Air date: 2006-11-24

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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 (Episode 8)

Air date: 2006-12-01

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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 (Episode 9)

Air date: 2006-12-08

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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.

Incapable Hataraki Man (Episode 10)

Air date: 2006-12-15

Runtime: 23 min

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

Nevertheless, Hataraki Man (Episode 11)

Writer: Yuka Yamada

Air date: 2006-12-22

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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?