A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace — Season 1
About this season
Futami, a novice shojo manga artist, is finally publishing her beloved shogi manga, Dear Subaru. But…the stress makes her stomach hurt, she's forced to push the deadline for her first chapter, and she isn't making any progress on the storyboards. To top it off, she's gaining weight from midnight snacking and starts having wild delusions! Will Futami be able to enjoy life as a manga artist?!
Episodes (13)
1. A Certain Mangaka and Their Editor
7.0Aired 6 October 2025 • 24 min
Futami, a rookie mangaka, finally finished the storyboard she had been struggling with. But when sending it...
2. She's a Truly Dependable Assistant.
Aired 13 October 2025 • 24 min
Futami finds out that Mizuki was offered a debut and encourages her to do it, but Mizuki dodges it because...
3. I'm So Swamped, I'd Even Take Help from a Cat.
Aired 20 October 2025 • 24 min
Futami wants to hire another assistant, so Sato introduces a remote assistant named Nekonote.
4. It's a Job I Can't Do Alone.
Aired 27 October 2025 • 24 min
Futami is hit by the "pre-book release depression" every mangaka goes through.
5. My Senpai Calls Herself My Rival.
Aired 3 November 2025 • 24 min
Futami wants to introduce a new rival character. Then Nashida, from her assistant years, knocked on her door.
6. It's a Strange Dynamic Between the Three of Us.
Aired 10 November 2025 • 24 min
"Is this what it's like to cheat?" An editor from another magazine invited Futami to write a different series.
7. I Didn't See It Coming.
Aired 17 November 2025 • 24 min
Although Futami is satisfied with Nekonote's work, she starts to grow curious about who Nekonote is.
8. This Is Also Part of a Mangaka's Work.
Aired 24 November 2025 • 24 min
A serious incident occurred in the Monthly Clover's editorial department, and Futami takes on a major request.
9. A Treasure I Found on a Walk.
Aired 1 December 2025 • 24 min
While out walking as part of her diet, Futami comes across an abandoned puppy and takes it in.
10. Let's Take a Day Off Work for a Change.
Aired 8 December 2025 • 24 min
Mizuki came down with a stye and was forced to take time off from work. She wrestles with anxiety and...
11. It's Important to Actually Experience It.
Aired 15 December 2025 • 24 min
Nashida is getting cold feet now that the spin-off is about to fully kick off. She visits Takizawa and...
12. I'm So Glad I Kept Going! I'm So Touched.
Aired 22 December 2025 • 24 min
To celebrate the success of Futami, Nashida, and Nagomi's recent success, everyone gathered for a pizza party.
13. A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace.
Aired 29 December 2025 • 24 min
After the signing, Futami and Sato make their way to Futami's parents' house at Sato's request.