Laughing Salesman

Shin-Ei Animation Summer 1990
Adult CastComedyDramaPsychologicalSeinenSupernatural
7
Quality Score
0.69 (Positive)
Audience Mood
5 / 10
Controversy
2,076
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Each episode follows Fukuzou Moguro, a traveling salesman, and his current customer. Moguro deals in things that give his customers their heart's desire, and once his deals are made and their unhealthy desires are satisfied, Moguro's customers are often left with terrible repercussions, especially if they break the rules of his deals...

Audience Consensus

The Warau Salesman receives praise for its unique episodic format, dark humor, and Moguro's character. While some find the show repetitive or disturbing due to its gruesome endings and characters suffering, others appreciate its social commentary and unpredictable nature. Overall, it's a niche anime with a mix of appreciation and aversion among viewers.

Strengths

  • Episodic format allows for condensed stories with new protagonists each episode.
  • Moguro Fukuzou's voice acting is both funny and creepy, enhancing the character's bizarre nature.
  • Explores relatable mundane problems, reflecting aspects of Japanese society during the Bubble Era.

Weaknesses

  • The show can be repetitive.
  • Some episodes can be gruesome.
  • Characters often suffer for no apparent reason, which might upset some viewers.