The Laughing Salesman
6.6
Quality Score
0.61 (Positive)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
8,222
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
Audience opinions are mixed, with some appreciating the dark humor, social commentary, and karmic justice themes. However, many find the show repetitive, formulaic, and predictable due to its episodic nature. The quality of the episodes varies, leading to an inconsistent viewing experience, and the old style shounen art may not appeal to everyone.
Strengths
- Interesting premise with karmic retribution.
- Memorable main character, Moguro, is entertaining to watch.
- Accurate depiction of marketing tactics.
Weaknesses
- Highly formulaic and predictable episodic structure.
- Repetitive dialogue and situations.
- Inconsistent quality across episodes; some feel rushed or forced.
- Art style can be distracting, with inconsistent character proportions.
Available on: Crunchyroll (availability varies by region)