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Synopsis

Samara “Sam” Young is a developer in Los Angeles who’s about to achieve her dreams with her first video game, Ruminate. That is, until a popular streamer gives the game a scathing review. Even worse, Sam finds out the troublesome critic is now her new neighbor! Get lost in a comedic, romantic, and all-too-real story about gaming, memes, and social anxiety. Come for the plot, stay for the doggo.

First Air Date: 2025-10-02

Last Air Date: 2025-11-06

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: Fuji TV

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Top Cast

Kana Hanazawa as Sam Young (voice)
Shimba Tsuchiya as Marshall Law (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura as Charles Jones (voice)
Tomokazu Sugita as Link Hudson (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Life is S-Rank (2025-10-02)

Sam is an ordinary young woman whose passion is video games and everything that surrounds them.
Ep. 2: I am N00b (2025-10-09)

Sam's indie game is review bombed after a streamer releases a negative review.
Ep. 3: Unity of the Guild (2025-10-16)

Sam goes to Marshall's apartment to tell him she made Ruminate, but a gorgeous woman greets her at the door.
Ep. 4: Witch, Wizard, Sword Master and The King of Beasts (2025-10-23)

Marshall feels guilty for ruining Sam's game dev dreams, but his attempts to apologize are unsuccessful.
Ep. 5: Peel (2025-10-30)

Sam learns about Marshall's past and thinks about her own dreams and work while worrying about her future.
Ep. 6: ADS -Aim Down Sights- (2025-11-06)

Link and Sam run into Monica and Marshall at the dog park. Meanwhile, Charles recalls an event from the past.
Ep. 7: Good Game (2025-11-13)

Sam arrives at work and despairs when she finds her desk completely cleared.
Ep. 8: Unalive (2025-11-20)

Marshall's health deteriorates and affects his streaming. Monica asks Sam about appearing in a video.
Ep. 9: Replay (2025-11-27)

Marshall fulfills his promise to Sam and begins replaying Ruminate.
Ep. 10: Ruminate Journey (2025-12-04)

Marshall is fascinated by the world of Ruminate. Meanwhile, Sam attends a business meeting with Charles.
Ep. 11: Episode 11 (2025-12-11)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 12: Episode 12 (2025-12-18)

No overview for this episode.