Rie Tanaka
Matsukata, Hiroko
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2006
Hataraki Man
Season 1
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Episodes
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Episode 123 min2006-10-13
The Female Hataraki Man
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.
Episode 223 min2006-10-20
Stakeout Man
Fumiya really doesn’t like his job and likes Hiroko even less. But the job comes first, and he needs help on a stakeout…
Episode 323 min2006-10-27
Ramen Man
Pointless meetings prevent employees from actually doing their work. Hiroko is NOT happy when her pitch for an article is reassigned to someone else.
Episode 423 min2006-11-03
Apology Man
Someone needs to make sure important things get done. However, is it worth it when it puts a strain on a relationship?
Episode 523 min2006-11-10
Double Back Man
Mayu discovers that she’s been sidelined in favor of Hiroko as a serial lead due to lack of experience.
Episode 623 min2006-11-17
Princess Man
An employee must navigate the murky waters of office politics and gossip carefully. Getting involved, no matter how well-intentioned, can have repercussions.
Episode 723 min2006-11-24
Meticulous Man
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?
Episode 823 min2006-12-01
Reward Man
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.
Episode 923 min2006-12-08
Accomplished Hataraki Man
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.
Episode 1023 min2006-12-15
Incapable Hataraki Man
Personal problems can bleed over into work. In comparison to Hiroko’s life, Maiko seems to have everything figured out.
Episode 1123 min2006-12-22
Nevertheless, Hataraki Man
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?