Hataraki Man  - TV series (2006)

1. The Female Hataraki Man

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13/10/2006

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.

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

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20/10/2006

Fumiya really doesn’t like his job and likes Hiroko even less. But the job comes first, and he needs help on a stakeout…

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

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27/10/2006

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

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

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03/11/2006

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

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

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10/11/2006

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

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

6. Princess Man

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17/11/2006

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

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

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24/11/2006

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?

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

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01/12/2006

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.

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

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08/12/2006

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.

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

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15/12/2006

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

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

11. Nevertheless, Hataraki Man

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22/12/2006

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?

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?