Hataraki Man (2006–2006)

1. S01E01The Female Hataraki ManOctober 13, 2006—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 th
2. S01E02Stakeout ManOctober 20, 2006—Fumiya really doesn’t like his job and likes Hiroko even less. But the job comes first, and he needs help on a stakeout…
3. S01E03Ramen ManOctober 27, 2006—Pointless meetings prevent employees from actually doing their work. Hiroko is NOT happy when her pitch for an article is reassigned to some
4. S01E04Apology ManNovember 3, 2006—Someone needs to make sure important things get done. However, is it worth it when it puts a strain on a relationship?
5. S01E05Double Back ManNovember 10, 2006—Mayu discovers that she’s been sidelined in favor of Hiroko as a serial lead due to lack of experience.
6. S01E06Princess ManNovember 17, 2006—An employee must navigate the murky waters of office politics and gossip carefully. Getting involved, no matter how well-intentioned, can ha
7. S01E07Meticulous ManNovember 24, 2006—Everyone needs a break to avoid burnout. Hiroko is a regular client of Midoriko, a massage therapist. Do both women have something to teach
8. S01E08Reward ManDecember 1, 2006—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,
9. S01E09Accomplished Hataraki ManDecember 8, 2006—Hiroko had an interview lined up, but the man died of heart failure from overworking. Whether she wishes to or not, Hiroko finds herself aff
10. S01E10Incapable Hataraki ManDecember 15, 2006—Personal problems can bleed over into work. In comparison to Hiroko’s life, Maiko seems to have everything figured out.
11. S01E11Nevertheless, Hataraki ManDecember 22, 2006—Hiroko and Shinji both consistently choose their careers over their relationship, which is now at a breaking point. Can things really contin

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