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.
Created by
Produced by
Fuji Television Network
Kodansha
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)
Gallop
dentsu
SKY Perfect Well Think
Asmik Ace Entertainment
Season List
Season 1
EP : 11
2006-10-13
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2006-10-13
1
The Female Hataraki Man
2006-10-13
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
Stakeout Man
2006-10-20
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
Ramen Man
2006-10-27
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
Apology Man
2006-11-03
Someone needs to make sure important things get done. However, is it worth it when it puts a strain on a relationship?
5
Double Back Man
2006-11-10
Mayu discovers that she’s been sidelined in favor of Hiroko as a serial lead due to lack of experience.
6
Princess Man
2006-11-17
An employee must navigate the murky waters of office politics and gossip carefully. Getting involved, no matter how well-intentioned, can have repercussions.
7
Meticulous Man
2006-11-24
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
Reward Man
2006-12-01
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
Accomplished Hataraki Man
2006-12-08
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
Incapable Hataraki Man
2006-12-15
Personal problems can bleed over into work. In comparison to Hiroko’s life, Maiko seems to have everything figured out.
11
Nevertheless, Hataraki Man
2006-12-22
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?