Hataraki Man

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2006-10-13

Last Air Date: 2006-12-22

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 11

Networks: Fuji TV

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Top Cast

Rie Tanaka as Matsukata, Hiroko
Atsuko Tanaka as Kaji, Maiko
Yuji Ueda as Kobayashi, Akihisa
Misato Fukuen as Nagisa, Mayu
Kenyu Horiuchi as Narita, Kimio
Rumi Shishido as Nogawa, Yumi
Kazuya Nakai as Sugawara, Fumiya
Makoto Yasumura as Tanaka, Kunio
Tomomichi Nishimura as Umemiya, Tatsuhiko
Eiji Hanawa as Yamashiro, Shinji

Seasons

Season 1 (2006)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 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.
Ep. 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…
Ep. 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.
Ep. 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?
Ep. 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.
Ep. 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.
Ep. 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?
Ep. 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.
Ep. 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.
Ep. 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.
Ep. 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?