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It’s been a year since Aoba Suzukaze began working as a character designer for Eagle Jump, and now the time has come to begin work on the company’s next game.
A gamedev-themed workplace comedy with a character drama subtheme and a small amount of ecchi and yuri romance. Though a sequel to New Game! this does not require having seen that unless you want character introductions.
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Fresh out of college in Tokyo, Yoshino Koharu is having difficulty finding a job. Desperate for money she accepts a modeling agency’s offer to become the tourism ambassador for a small rural town on what she believes is a part-time basis, not knowing the job is supposed to last a full year. There she discovers that she’s been to the town before and that maybe living in the countryside isn’t so bad after all.
A mostly laid-back daily life show surrounding the activities of a small town tourism board. It features reaction-based comedic elements along with spots of usually low-key drama related to character backgrounds, the methods used to promote the town, and various population-related issues.
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To its everyday Japanese customers nothing seems out of place at the western-themed restaurant Nekoya. However, every Saturday its doors open to exclusively serve the varied denizens of an alternate dimension resembling a medieval high-fantasy world.
A semi-episodic show about both food and character interactions. While most of its time is spent on scenes at the restaurant, which are almost completely dialog-driven, conflict-centered events from the alternate world also occasionally make an appearance along with small patches of ecchi.
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The bizarre workdays of the World Fool News staff continue as Takahashi seems to have become accustomed to the insanity surrounding him. Days of relative peace which are soon tested when the CEO of a rival broadcasting agency sets his sights on poaching Shimohira.
A deadpan absurdist comedy that’s structured like a newscast and features a small romance subplot. It’s not necessary to watch the prequel unless you want character introductions.
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On her way home from school one day Morina Nanase comes across a help wanted sign for a trattoria, and liking the look of the place she decides to apply. So begins her education in fine Italian dining.
A slightly random comedy with a bit of romance that features educational segments regarding the food served in the restaurant.
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Shortly after starting his first year at an elite cram school, Daisuke Higashida is forced to find a part-time job in order to pay for his phone bill and train pass after his father’s business goes bankrupt. Worse, the only place close enough turns out to be a family restaurant full of eccentrics.
A gag comedy set in a restaurant that eventually transforms into a multi-couple romantic comedy, though it stays focused on reaction-shots throughout. Each character has their own gimmick (airhead, sadist, slacker, doormat, tomboy, spooky, etc.) with the protagonist usually playing the role of straight man.
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One Monday morning the protagonist has a fateful encounter, ending up injured by a schoolgirl’s large breasts. The girl’s name is Ai and the two end up spending each Monday morning together on the train.
Shot from the perspective of an unnamed salaryman, the show consists of everyday segments of his life from week to week. Sometimes it features the train ride with Ai, sometimes it features his job, and sometimes it features places he goes to try to ease his job-related stress.
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Just before the main editor of the Genbu Shobo publishing company’s dictionary department retires, he takes the unusual step of recruiting Mitsuya Majime from the sales department as his replacement. While Mitsuya does not have much in the way of social skills, he makes up for it with a deep understanding and love of word usage.
A serious working-class show focused on the publishing industry. Specifically the Japanese dictionary publishing industry. While technically a drama, it often bears more of a resemblance to a laid-back slice of life and includes some romance along with a touch of comedy.
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As a new voice actress Chitose has to navigate many perils in the entertainment world, from fierce competition for good roles to the myriad demands that have nothing to with voice work placed upon the actors. After being scouted as the lead character of a new Anime she finds herself thrust into the very heart of the business’ idiosyncrasies.
A working-class show that presents a harsh and cynical view of the Anime and LN industry, with a cast full of those perfectly aware of it. The comedy arises both from the absurdity of how the business operates and the contrast between the way some of the characters, particularly Chitose, behave publicly and privately.
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