Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! — Season 1
This career change isekai tale is for all the working folks out there!
About this season
In an alternate fantasy world, the Demon King reigns with a formidable army led by his Four Heavenly Kings. One happens to be Uchimura Denosuke, a normal salaryman unexpectedly plucked from his mundane life by the Demon King himself. But even in this new realm, Uchimura is bestowed no particular powers. Can he survive treacherous missions with only the knowledge of an office worker?
Episodes (12)
1. Tips on How to Pass the Entrance Exam in Another World
7.8Aired 6 January 2025 • 24 min
Uchimura is a regular office worker who did his best to find a job at a company and worked hard, but was constantly overlooked by his superiors. Just when his superiors decided to shunt him off to another dead-end branch, Uchimura is abruptly summoned by the Demon King of another world to work as one of his four generals.
2. The Art of Negotiation in Captivating a Stubborn Tribal Chief
8.1Aired 13 January 2025 • 24 min
Hired as an Elite General, Dennosuke’s first task is to negotiate a merger with the leader of the resource starved Ogre Tribe. Despite their suffering and the Ogre leader's stubbornness, Dennosuke works to find a way forward for the Demon lord's army.
3. Now I Understand! Elite General Communication
7.3Aired 20 January 2025 • 24 min
Dennosuke now has the help of Olulu, the daughter of the leader of the ogre clan. This fact greatly annoys Ulmandra, who tries to get close to our protagonist with little success.
4. Breakthroughs Happen Even With Magic!
7.0Aired 27 January 2025 • 24 min
The Dark Lord gives Dennosuke a new task: to research the magical arts so that everyone can use magic even without the necessary power. And this time, he will have the help of the elusive Sylphid.
5. The Best Way to Enjoy a Stroll Through the Marketplace in Another World
7.0Aired 3 February 2025 • 24 min
Having done so much under the Overlord's direct orders, Dennosuke now feels he must step up his game by becoming proactive. He decides to make a bold move by researching the marketplace with Ulmandra, hoping to find a hint to make the army even greater.
6. The Art of Managing People
7.3Aired 10 February 2025 • 24 min
Uchimura is off to go on his first business trip to the Golden Kingdom, where he must negotiate a trade with the formidable Rampage King. Will his previous experiences help him get the deal he needs to solve the current crisis?
7. Conditions to Become a First-class Merchant
7.0Aired 17 February 2025 • 24 min
Rampage King suddenly no longer wants to trade with the Demon Army saying he could get it elsewhere. Uchimura must now find out why this is happening.
8. Bring Down the Scalpel of Justice to the Corrupt Organization!
7.5Aired 24 February 2025 • 24 min
The guild is monopolizing the gim to get rich! Will Uchimura and Sylphid be able to find the proof they need?
9. The Sins and Punishments of an Evil Merchant.
7.0Aired 3 March 2025 • 24 min
Uchimura is in trouble as their plans get sabotaged by a spy. Will his next move expose the evil merchant?
10. Sword and Shield
7.5Aired 10 March 2025 • 24 min
Uchimura's next challenge is to deal with a calamity as well as deal with a racial conflict within the army.
11. A Battle Without Heroes.
7.5Aired 17 March 2025 • 24 min
With Ulmandra down, Uchimura starts to lose himself as he hastily tries to devise a plan against the wyverns.
12. How to Find Your Way of Life
7.5Aired 24 March 2025 • 24 min
Uchimura was asked to become the next King by the Demon Overlord?! Will he overcome his fears?