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Hataraki Man Review ( Rating: 4/5) Overview Hataraki Man , written and illustrated by Moyoco Anno and serialized in Morning magazine from 2004, is a social drama manga that explores the essence of “working” in contemporary Japan. Set in the editorial department of a weekly magazine, it follows a passionate female editor who devotes herself entirely to her career, often at the expense of her personal life. 👉 Wikipedia (English) Plot Summary The story centers on Hiroko Matsukata , an editor at the weekly magazine JIDAI . She is so passionate and dedicated to her work that her colleagues call her “Hataraki Man” (“working man”). When deadlines approach, she switches into her so-called Hataraki Man Mode , sacrificing sleep, love, and leisure in pursuit of journalistic perfection. Her boyfriend grows distant as her work consumes her, leaving her to confront the loneliness of choosing ambition over affection. Meanwhile, within the bustling newsroom, Hiroko interacts with Kunio Tan...