The television anime adaptation of Kuzushiro’s comedy manga, Egao no Taenai Shokuba Desu., officially titled A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace, has released its second promotional video and confirmed its streaming availability for its October 6, 2025, premiere. The new video offers a preview of the anime’s ending theme song and further highlights the quirky life of its protagonist.
Premiere Date and Broadcast Information
A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace is scheduled to debut on October 6, 2025. Japanese viewers can catch the series on various channels, including AT-X at 9:30 p.m. JST, Tokyo MX at 10:00 p.m. JST, and BS Asahi at 11:24 p.m. JST. Iwate Menkoi TV will also air the anime starting October 12.
Streaming Details for Japanese Audiences
For fans looking to stream the series, A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace will be available on multiple platforms in Japan. These include DMM TV, Lemino, U-NEXT, Anime Times, and Anime Hōdai services, all beginning October 6 at 10:30 p.m. JST.
Second Promotional Video Highlights Ending Theme
The recently unveiled second promotional video not only provides additional glimpses into the anime’s humorous world but also features the ending theme song, “Thankful,” performed by Sizuk. This follows the first promotional video, which previewed the opening theme song “Zettai Shosan!” by HoneyWorks feat. Hakoniwalily.
Delving into A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace‘s Story
Based on Kuzushiro’s manga, A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace follows Nana Futami, a novice shōjo manga artist striving to publish her dream shogi manga, “Subaru e.” Despite the support of her editor, Kaede Satō, and assistant, Mizuki Hazama, Nana grapples with the immense stress of deadlines, leading to stomach aches, weight gain from late-night snacks, and vivid delusions that she attributes to an “occupational illness.” The slice-of-life comedy explores whether Nana can maintain her smile while navigating the challenging life of a manga artist.
Cast and Production Team
The anime boasts a talented cast bringing Kuzushiro’s characters to life:
- Yūko Natsuyoshi as Nana Futami
- Sora Amamiya as Kaede Satō
- Miku Itō as Mizuki Hazama
- Saori Hayami as Yuzuki Hazama
- Sumire Uesaka as Nagomi Hayachine
- Yū Kobayashi as Arisa Nashida
- Eriko Matsui as Tōko Kakunodate
- Miharu Hanai as Nekonote
- Iori Saeki as Shiori Asakura
- Mamiko Noto as Ren Takizawa
- Kikuko Inoue as Wakako Tatsunami
The production is handled by studio Voil, with Kaoru Suzuki (My Roommate is a Cat) directing the series. Mio Inoue (Slow Start) is in charge of series composition, while Kana Miyai (The Apothecary Diaries sub character design) handles character designs. The musical score is composed by Kei Haneoka and Hironori Doi, with Ryō Tanaka serving as the sound director.
