What is business animes?

Business anime, also known as corporate anime or work-life anime, are anime series focused on the corporate world and the lives of employees working in it. These anime explore various aspects of the business world, including finance, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. They often feature characters striving towards success and learning important life lessons along the way.

Some popular business anime series include:

  1. Salaryman Kintarou - follows the life of an ex-biker turned businessman as he climbs the corporate ladder and helps struggling businesses.
  2. The Tatami Galaxy - showcases the life of a university student constantly reliving his college days while trying to find success in life.
  3. Aggretsuko - centers around Retsuko, a red panda office worker who finds solace in death metal karaoke after an exhausting day of work.
  4. Servant x Service - focuses on a group of civil servants working at a city office and their daily interactions.
  5. Bakuman - follows two high school students as they pursue their dream of becoming successful manga artists.

Business anime is growing in popularity as it highlights certain work-related issues that viewers can relate to, such as job stress, long hours, and workplace politics. These anime can also provide insight into different business cultures in various countries.