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Higashiyama Yui, a director at Net Heroes, strongly dislikes working overtime because of her father's workaholic tendencies and previous personal experiences. She called off her engagement with Taneda Kotaro two years ago for the same reason. Yui is committed to maintaining a regular work schedule to maximize efficiency and relaxes with a beer at a nearby Chinese eatery. However, her tranquil routine is interrupted by the arrival of a new department leader.

Jo Takumi has been employed as a sales representative at an advertising firm for the past three years. Despite appearing confident, he constantly strives to meet the expectations of his colleagues. Surprisingly, his proposal to modernize the reception area, initially deemed unlikely to be approved, is given the green light. Jo Takumi is subsequently tasked with overseeing the dismissal of reception staff members, a decision that is met with resistance from the team. In an effort to better comprehend their roles, Jo Takumi decides to work alongside the reception team. Witnessing firsthand the challenges they face, his perspective on the necessity of layoffs begins to shift. Additionally, Jo Takumi harbors feelings for a female coworker within the company, with both of them having joined the firm at a similar time.

Komukai Riko embarks on the "Dream Crazy" project with her university peers Shinji and Asai. She presents her service idea to Inuzuka from the startup support program "Dog Run", but faces a setback when her proposal receives a critical evaluation. Additionally, she questions the term "mass production type" used by Nakano Kyoko, a member of Dog Run. Riko is encouraged to explore new ideas and stumbles upon a model shop while taking a different route than usual. With the encouragement of the shop owner, Yassan, she decides to try her hand at creating plastic models.

Riko Komukai is a young woman who is not married and is employed by a company that plans events. Her co-worker brings up the idea of a mass-produced model, which sparks Riko's curiosity. After seeing a plastic model of Zaku, a robot from the TV show Mobile Suit Gundam, she decides to try her hand at making her own plastic model for the first time.

Shindo Tatsuya has dedicated himself to his role as a game designer at Dynamic Dream, a company specializing in game development. This position has been his aspiration since his early school years. After nine years with the company, Tatsuya is promoted to a managerial role, overseeing a new game project. Despite his excitement, he faces challenges with his team members, each with their own unique quirks, causing delays in the project. As the release date approaches, Tatsuya investigates and discovers that someone is sabotaging the project. Can he and his team overcome these obstacles to successfully finish the game?

Saito Hiroshi, a compassionate individual raised in a supportive household, is about to embark on a career at a well-established insurance firm. On his first day, he encounters the stringent HR staff member, Tsubaki Mako. The new hires begin a two-week training period, during which Mako instructs them to compose a "retirement wish" as their initial task. Mako informs the group that only 10 out of the 50 recruits will be selected to continue after the training.

Oh Min Joo is a new office worker who aspires to leave her job. She goes through the various challenges and triumphs typical of the workplace, embodying the sentiments of individuals in their 20s and 30s who are part of the workforce. (HanCinema)

Takanashi Hinako, a 30-year-old woman working as a secretary at Relation Gate for 8 years, is often given challenging tasks by the company's dynamic president. This has kept her single for the last 6 years and occupied her time, leaving her little opportunity to plan for the future. Unexpectedly, the president assigns her a daunting new challenge - to become the president of the company's subsidiary. (News Yahoo)

Ayumu Ichinose aspires to become a professional shogi player. Following his father's passing, he takes on part-time jobs to support his family while working towards his dream. At 22 years old, he is presented with his final opportunity to pass the professional exam. Unfortunately, he falls short once more when his mother suffers a breakdown from overworking. In a bid to assist him, his mother secures an internship at a trading firm. Despite lacking social skills and formal qualifications, Ayumu is met with skepticism. Undeterred, he persists, understanding that giving up would mean losing everything.

Super Rookie is a witty comedy that inspires and empowers young individuals facing challenging times. The narrative follows a young man named Kang Ho, who unexpectedly lands a position at a prestigious firm, LK, due to a glitch in the computer system. Lacking a notable family or educational background, he is often viewed as a slacker by conventional standards. To make matters worse, he appears to dedicate his life to reading comic books, playing cards, and kickboxing. Nonetheless, he possesses a vibrant spirit, street smarts, athleticism, loyalty, and charm, particularly around women. The drama unfolds his journey into this new role, his experiences at work, and the relationships and passions that shape his life in an engaging manner. Despite the challenges he faces, he remains undeterred. Kang Ho's optimistic attitude, along with Mi Ok's determination to enhance her circumstances, offers today's youth a chance to reflect on their own lives and consider what is genuinely significant.

"Darn Fine Business" portrays the everyday struggles of Korean small and medium-sized enterprises through humorous scenarios and a realistic storyline. (Kbizoom.com)

In Headhunter, the narrative explores the shifting landscape of job security, moving away from the concept of lifelong employment. The film delves into the contemporary labor market, following Kurosawa (played by Eguchi Yosuke) as he navigates the world of talent scouting in the headhunting industry.

Set in the late 1990s and early 2000s, this business drama unfolds during a time when the Japanese economy faced a downturn post the bubble burst. Traditional Japanese companies were now vulnerable to takeovers by foreign investors. Masahiko Washizu, a former Japanese bank employee turned New York-trained fund manager, returns to Tokyo with a mission to acquire Japanese businesses. Over the span of eight years, the story follows the journey of this relentless businessman, known as the "vulture," as well as the ambitions, challenges, and dreams of those involved in corporate acquisitions.

Detective Mizunuma, along with his younger sister Rie who works at a document office, and psychiatrist Kamijo who manages a psychiatric clinic, collaborate to carry out a fraudulent scheme in order to repay their individual debts of 200 million yen each. Their first target is Inokuma Real Estate, a company that has profited from Social Security Agency regulations. Upon discovering that the company owns unsold land in Atami, the trio devises a plan to create a fictitious Elderly Housing with Care business to deceive Inokuma Real Estate into selling them the land.

Due to the impact of a robust yen, the worldwide financial downturn, and the competitive challenge posed by emerging economies, the Japanese manufacturing sector finds itself in a delicate position. A major electronics manufacturer is teetering on the edge of insolvency, with only a 3-month financial buffer remaining. In a covert initiative, three employees from the company - representing sales, finance, and production departments - collaborate to establish a reconstruction team and diligently strive to rejuvenate the company.

Ryo Ichinose is employed as a sales representative at a branch of Hashiba Electronics, a medium-sized electronics manufacturer known for its extensive history. Unexpectedly, he is instructed to relocate to the main office. Despite his lack of standout qualities, the newly appointed company president, Matsumoto, recognizes Ichinose's persistence as a salesperson and assigns him to a five-person team tasked with devising strategies to enhance Hashiba Group's management. Together, Ichinose and his colleagues travel to Vietnam to explore opportunities for reducing costs. During their time in Vietnam, Ichinose uncovers a bribery scheme linked to the contract work between the main office and the subsidiary, stemming from a new business initiative known as a licensing program, which has greatly impacted Hashiba Group. Determined to bring about change and align the company with ethical practices, Ichinose is committed to realizing not only his own aspirations but also those of his fellow team members.

Tatsuya Ikegami is employed by a real estate firm and is involved in a multi-billion yen urban development endeavor in the city of Sachio. In order to acquire the required land, Tatsuya must identify the landowners. To accomplish this, he conceals his true identity and becomes a member of the Sachio volunteer fire department. Here, he encounters fellow volunteer firefighters such as Sakura Azumi and Atsushi Goda. Initially, Tatsuya, who prioritizes results, struggles to connect with them, but eventually undergoes a change. Meanwhile, the rivalry between Tatsuya and his colleagues at the real estate company, who are advocating for an alternative project site, escalates.

In a period of economic instability in Japan, Masahiko Washizu heads a foreign investment firm and faces backlash for his aggressive investment strategies. He endeavors to acquire a struggling bank and another company during their financial downturn.

Komukai Riko, the second daughter in the family, has an older sister known for her strength and a younger sister who is more carefree. After briefly working in Tokyo, Riko returned to her parents' home following her grandfather's passing. While sorting through her belongings on the rooftop where the family gathered for the first time in four years, Riko discovered an unfinished plastic model. With the guidance of Yassan, she visited the Yajima model shop frequented by her grandfather and decided to try her hand at building her first plastic model. Feeling a deeper connection to her grandfather and family, Riko made the decision to spend the summer at her parents' house to fulfill her grandfather's unaccomplished wishes.

A realistic office drama portraying individuals reluctant to head to their jobs, which will strike a chord with typical office employees. (HanCinema)

Created by the campaign of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance aimed at increasing public engagement in the nation's organizational process. (Moonhye at MyDramList)

The journey of an office employee begins anew when she discovers she is expecting on her very first day at the job.

This story revolves around coworkers in the workplace who develop romantic feelings for one another.

This drama follows the journey of Zhang Xiao Yu, a fresh face in the corporate world, as she impresses Lin Rui, the sales division director at a well-known cosmetics company, with her exceptional skills. Lin Rui has gained recognition from the board of directors at SW, a cosmetics company based in France, for her numerous accomplishments as the sales director. She is on track to succeed her boss, Shu Wan Ting, but faces obstacles along the way. To protect her position, Shu Wan Ting enlists Fang Jing, Lin Rui's competitor, to oversee a new department. Zhang Xiao Yu enters the picture as Lin Rui's secretary and becomes entangled in the office politics. Despite the challenges she faces, Zhang Xiao Yu flourishes in her career and finds love amidst the chaos.

On a daily basis, bank branches face a range of issues such as missing funds, information leaks, loan complications, and breaches of responsibilities. Hanasaki Mai is tasked with addressing and resolving these issues, despite being a mere bank clerk without higher authority. Her strong sense of justice compels her to take action when she witnesses wrongdoing, advocating for the underprivileged without regard for the internal dynamics of the bank.

Seung Hyun, a man in his late twenties who has never been in a relationship, secures an internship he has always wanted. Upon starting his new job, he encounters Kim Jong Chan, a charming but distant individual who turns out to be his new boss. Will they be able to maintain a professional relationship despite their mutual attraction?

Due to mismanagement, Northern Machinery Corporation was facing financial difficulties. Sun He Ping, who had experience as an overseas sales manager in Southeast Asia, was urgently brought back to become the director of the company. With a strong background in international markets, Sun He Ping decided to align Northern Machinery Plant with Hanzhong Group, led by his former classmate Yang Liu. This move allowed him to implement significant and innovative changes within the organization.

Tokura Wataru is employed in Tokyo at a TV shopping program. Due to a falling out with the popular host, "Antarctic Ice", he is reassigned to a rural call center. Here, he encounters Aoyama Kyoko, known as the "complaint queen" for her skill in managing dissatisfied customers. Feeling out of place in the call center's unorthodox environment, he devises a plan to return to the main Tokyo office. Despite initial challenges, he eventually discovers a passion for his new role.

Murakami Shinsuke is an expert in corporate consulting specializing in personnel restructuring. He strategically guides employees towards voluntary retirement through one-on-one interviews. The storyline revolves around workers who are compelled to reflect on the significance of their jobs in the midst of impending layoffs. -- NHK

Taeko is employed at a financial institution that is affiliated with a foreign country. She is tasked with reviving a small company that has recently been acquired. Taeko faces challenges from the employees of the company, who are focused on advancing geothermal power as a potential energy solution. Initially seeing her new role as a step down, Taeko commits herself to turning the small company into a successful venture. This story is adapted from Jin Mayama's novel "Maguma."

Xia Qian's fiancé, He Zhi Juan, left her during their engagement party at Evergreen Hotel. Amidst her troubles, she becomes involved with the hotel's General Manager, Sheng Zhe Ning, who mistakenly blames her for an incident at the hotel. Fast forward three years, Xia Qian now owns a company that specializes in negotiation services. She is offered a job to plan a wedding at the same hotel where she faced her misfortune years earlier. There, she reunites with Sheng Zhe Ning and offers her negotiation services in exchange for a booking at the hotel. However, fate intervenes as the client turns out to be her ex-fiancé and his new girlfriend, who happens to be Sheng Zhe Ning's younger sister.

The third planning division of Gaofa Electronics Group, known for developing the innovative "Gaosi 3s" model, is now facing challenges and considered unproductive

Kang Hye Mi has been employed at KS International for four years. Once brimming with confidence and energy, she has lost her self-assurance and belief in romantic love after catching her deceitful ex-boyfriend in an act of infidelity. Compounding her distress, her ex is the general manager at her workplace, making it impossible for her to steer clear of him. Following their breakup, office gossip has turned her into a subject of various rumors. The pressure and challenges she faces have led her to frequently contemplate resigning. One day, while heading to work, she encounters Na Jung Gook, which causes her to miss the bus and ultimately jeopardizes an important presentation. Ironically, Na Jung Gook is set to join Kang Hye Mi's team as a new hire, where they will become mentor and mentee. Na Jung Gook stands out as a newcomer with a genuine passion for his work, unafraid of engaging with his superiors, and strives to maintain a healthy work-life balance. As Kang Hye Mi collaborates with Na Jung Gook, she finds herself drawn to him more and more. The history between Kang Hye Mi and Na Jung Gook is...

This online series follows the journey of Ahn Mori, Park Gyu Yeong, Min Sang Myeong, and Han Yu Ri, a YouTuber, as they begin their internships at a cosmetics firm, detailing their experiences alongside the company's staff.

Hanasaki Mai and Soma Ken are employed at Tokyo Daiichi Bank where they are tasked with resolving issues at various local bank branches. Matsuki Keisuke, a dedicated and sincere bank teller, finds himself developing romantic feelings for Hanasaki Mai during their time working together. However, Hanasaki Mai remains unaware of Keisuke's affection towards her.

N'IA operates as a covert agency safeguarding the security of Japan

Yao Wei, a female director at a company, is known for her dedication to work and focus on KPI's. However, she fails to notice the strain on her marriage due to her intense career focus. Many women in her department also face challenges specific to their gender. When Yao Wei discovers she is pregnant, she is conflicted as she had always wanted a child but is currently at a peak in her career. Meanwhile, her boss Ding Lan brings in a new director, An Chang, who is not only qualified but also has the support of her husband. They lead a DINK household, which seems to be an ideal solution to the issues many women face in the workplace. Despite initial hesitation, Yao Wei decides to go through with the pregnancy, leading to positive changes both personally and professionally. Her relationship with her husband improves, and she collaborates with An Chang to support their female colleagues. Through their actions, Yao Wei realizes that happiness can be found in various aspects of life, not just in career success. The company leaders also come to understand that prioritizing employee growth and well-being is just as important as pursuing profits.

A regular girl finds herself thrust into the entertainment world when she becomes an assistant to a popular boy idol group. As she takes on the role of their manager, she learns more about herself, develops alongside the group, and ultimately finds love.

The secondary branch of the main office "Sasima Construction" represents a medium-sized construction firm. It vividly portrays the dynamics between the main character known as "hyper OL mask" and those around her.

Tsukuda Kohei used to lead the development of a space rocket but left the Space and Astronautical Science Agency due to the rocket launch failure. He now manages Tsukuda Manufacturing, a small factory in the historic downtown area. On the other hand, Teikoku Heavy Industries unveiled plans for a homegrown rocket launch during a press event. However, the project hit a snag when Zaizen Michio, the Aerospace Division's chief, discovered that the patent for the crucial engine component technology had already been filed by Tsukuda Manufacturing. In a desperate attempt to secure the patent, Zaizen offered Tsukuda 2 billion yen. But...

Tomishima Heita has been employed by a construction firm for three years, initially working on construction sites before being moved to the sales department. He becomes entangled in bid-rigging schemes within the company and learns that his father's death was linked to similar illegal activities. Now faced with the decision of either exposing the wrongdoing as a whistleblower or shielding the company he is employed by.

In a run-down shopping district, Shinoda Mariko stars as the owner of a clothing store with a unique talent for instantly knowing a customer's clothing size. The narrative will revolve around her interactions with various patrons. (Credit: JapanBullet)

Haneda Airport in Tokyo is the most bustling airport in Japan, witnessing one airplane taking off and landing every two minutes. Annually, the airport sees a staggering 6 billion travelers, averaging around 170,000 individuals passing through daily. Kaori Shinoda, portrayed by Fukada Kyoko, embarks on a challenging new role as an air traffic controller. This position demands unwavering focus and precision, as a split-second error in judgment could lead to a catastrophic event. Despite initially working as ground staff at the airport, Kaori harbored a deep-seated aspiration to become an air traffic controller overseeing flights for various airlines. Motivated by a particular incident, she decides to resign and undergo the national exam. Following intensive training at the air navigation security college, Kaori is appointed to the Air Traffic Control Centre at Haneda Airport just before her thirtieth birthday. Upon entering the control tower, a mix of nerves, excitement, and anxiety washes over her as she encounters a team of composed professionals adept at managing crises and safeguarding lives. Kaori receives guidance from seasoned air controller Hiromi Takeuchi, played by Seto Asaka, during her on-the-job training. A minor oversight on her part leads to a near-miss incident, leaving her disheartened. Despite her feelings of inadequacy, Kaori finds solace in the advice of fellow air traffic controllers Noboru Yuki, portrayed by Tokito Saburo, and Yukihiro Kondo, played by Kaname Jun, gradually regaining her composure and resolve.

Shomuni 2013 showcases a new lineup of team members, with the exception of Esumi Makiko, who will be reprising her role as the spirited Tsuboi Chinatsu. It has been a decade since Shomuni disbanded at Manpan Corporation, and all the department members have retired. Tsuboi Chinatsu's whereabouts remain unknown. In light of the prolonged economic downturn affecting Japanese companies, restructuring has become a common occurrence. Like many others, Manpan is also facing the impact of this trend. Maruyama Shiori, an aspiring Olympic gold-medalist in pole vaulting, was recruited by Manpan for their PR campaign. However, the company dissolved the track and field club due to severe cost-cutting measures, deeming Shiori as no longer valuable. To encourage Shiori, who lacks even basic telephone operator skills, to leave voluntarily, the company began spreading negative remarks about her on social media. Shiori is now an outcast at the company, shunned by everyone except for the group of OL team members - Minami Madoka, Abe Reiko, Kojima Masuko, and Fukuda Masuyo. One day, Shiori encounters a woman who appears to be fleeing from someone. The following day, she spots the same woman at the company - the legendary Tsuboi Chinatsu! Has Chinatsu returned to the company? What are the company's and Chinatsu's motives?

In Kanazawa, a well-established sake brewery is facing a critical situation. Sagara Shuichi, a successful banker, decides to leave his job in order to rescue the family business. He seeks help from the renowned yet strict master brewer, Washio Yusaku. Despite Yusaku's demanding methods leading to increased debt for the brewery, Shuichi remains determined, along with a diverse group of individuals seeking refuge at the brewery, including his cousin Naoki. Together, they work on producing the crucial daiginjo sake, while facing unexpected developments that could determine the future of the brewery.