A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace

Egao no Taenai Shokuba desu. · 笑顔のたえない職場です。

Nana Futami is an emerging shoujo manga creator navigating the daily grind of the entertainment industry. She is never truly alone in her studio, relying on the steady guidance of her older editor, Kaede Satou, alongside the dedicated help of her assistant, Mizuki Hazama. Together, they tackle deadlines, creative pressures, and Nana's tendency to slip into vivid, occupational daydreams that derail her focus in endearing ways.

Rooted in comedy and slice of life, the narrative captures the camaraderie of working women creating art together. The story contrasts the authentic demands of making comics with playful, exaggerated workplace fantasies, resulting in an upbeat, character-driven look behind the drafting table.

This 2025 TV series tells its complete story across 13 episodes, presenting a lighthearted and relatable creative journey.

Charming glimpse into shoujo manga production
Fun dynamic between creator, editor, and assistant
Playful daydreams mixed with workplace reality

Fans of character-driven workplace comedies and lighthearted stories celebrating female camaraderie will find plenty to love here.

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