A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace
Synopsis
New shoujo manga artist Nana Futami works hard every day while being supported by Kaede Satou, her female editor who is older than her, and Mizuki Hazama, her assistant. According to the girl herself, she sometimes drums up intense daydream delusions of occupational illness! A working girls comedy set in the entertainment industry, brought to you by an author who always draws various girls. (Source: Kodansha, translated)
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoys 'Egao no Taenai Shokuba desu.' for its character-driven narrative and realistic depiction of the mangaka industry. Viewers appreciate the animation quality and the wholesome interactions between characters. However, some find the episodic plot and running gags repetitive, and the music unremarkable.
Strengths
- Enjoyable and well-developed characters
- Realistic portrayal of the mangaka industry
- Fluid and high-quality animation with no noticeable errors
- Mix of hilarious, wholesome, and heartwarming interactions
- Progression of Futami’s career and milestones
Weaknesses
- Episodic plot with A/B plot structure can be repetitive
- Running gags can become annoying
- Music is generic and not noteworthy
- Initial episodes may feel slow or boring to some viewers