Hataraki Man

Season 1

2006 · 11 episodes · 4h 13m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. The Female Hataraki Man

   13 Oct 2006 · 23 min

   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.

2. 

   2. Stakeout Man

   20 Oct 2006 · 23 min

   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. 

   3. Ramen Man

   27 Oct 2006 · 23 min

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

4. 

   4. Apology Man

   3 Nov 2006 · 23 min

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

5. 

   5. Double Back Man

   10 Nov 2006 · 23 min

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

6. 

   6. Princess Man

   17 Nov 2006 · 23 min

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

7. 

   7. Meticulous Man

   24 Nov 2006 · 23 min

   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?

8. 

   8. Reward Man

   1 Dec 2006 · 23 min

   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.

9. 

   9. Accomplished Hataraki Man

   8 Dec 2006 · 23 min

   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.

10. 

    10. Incapable Hataraki Man

    15 Dec 2006 · 23 min

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

11. 

    11. Nevertheless, Hataraki Man

    22 Dec 2006 · 23 min

    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?