Anime is often used as a medium of entertainment that can take us out of our monotonous daily lives. However, anime can also be a window for those of you who want to see work life from different perspectives. Some of these anime about work life offer interesting, relatable, and certainly entertaining stories.
5. Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku (2018)
The anime follows Narumi and Hirotaka, two otaku who work in the same office. Wotakoi combines elements of work life with an otaku romance, making it a fun watch. The story touches on various social dynamics in the office, especially for those of you who like anime with elements of romance and humor.
4. Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san (2018)
The anime focuses on Honda-san, a bookseller with a daily life of serving customers. Despite its absurd appearance, the anime offers unique humor while providing insight into the book retail industry. Despite its short duration, Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san presents funny and relatable moments, especially for those who have worked in stores.
3. New Game! (2016)
New Game! tells the story of Aoba Suzukase, a game designer working at the game development company of her dreams. This anime shows the challenges and excitement behind the scenes of making a game. It's perfect for those of you who are interested in the gaming industry or dream of working in this field. New Game! combines slice-of-life elements with an in-depth focus on the world of creative work.
2. Servant x Service (2013)
This anime depicts the lives of three public service employees in Japan who go through their daily lives with various funny interactions with customers. Through this anime, you can see what the work of public service employees in Japan is like, which in Indonesia can be compared to Civil Servants (PNS). Servant x Service successfully turns a monotonous office routine into an entertaining comedy. With smart humor and relatable stories, especially for those of you who work in the public service sector, this anime is worth watching.
1. The Great Passage (2016)
The Great Passage is an anime that follows Mitsuya Majime, an editorial employee tasked with compiling a new dictionary. With a focus on hard work and dedication, this anime shows the challenges of working in the publishing industry. The story is inspiring, especially for those of you who are curious about working in the field of literature or publishing. This anime presents an in-depth picture of the world of work that is rarely covered in other anime.
These anime about working life are not only entertaining, but also provide interesting perspectives on the world of work from various points of view. From office romances to the challenges of the publishing world, these anime are worth your time.
