Happinet has announced three new voice cast additions for the upcoming television anime adaptation of Kuzushiro’s comedy manga, Egao no Taenai Shokuba Desu., also known as A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace. The series, which centers on the daily life of a rookie shojo manga artist, is slated to premiere in October on various channels, including Tokyo MX, Iwate Menkoi TV, BS Asahi, and AT-X.
The new cast members bring to life key characters within the manga industry setting of the anime, expanding on the previously announced main cast.
Expanding the Workplace Ensemble
The newly revealed voice actors and their roles are:
Iori Saeki as Shiori Asakura
Iori Saeki joins the cast as Shiori Asakura, an assertive editor at Clover. Asakura is depicted as a junior colleague to Kaede Satō, one of the main characters, and looks up to her.
Mamiko Noto as Ren Takizawa
Veteran voice actress Mamiko Noto will portray Ren Takizawa, a renowned manga creator. Both Nana Futami, the protagonist, and Arisa Nashida, another character, served as Takizawa’s assistants. Her character is described as someone who appears to have everything together, despite having faced past difficulties.
Kikuko Inoue as Wakako Tatsunami
Kikuko Inoue takes on the role of Wakako Tatsunami, the editor-in-chief of Clover, the magazine where Futami’s manga is serialized. Tatsunami is known for her problem-solving skills and her strong advocacy for the fair treatment of manga artists, having previously assisted Takizawa.
Previously Announced Cast and Production Team
These new additions join a cast that includes Yūko Natsuyoshi as Nana Futami, Sora Amamiya as Kaede Satō, and Miku Itō as Mizuki Hazama. Other previously announced cast members include Yū Kobayashi as Arisa Nashida, Eriko Matsui as Tōko Kakunodate, and Miharu Hanai as Nekonote.
The anime is being directed by Kaoru Suzuki (DIVE!!, My Roommate is a Cat) at Studio Voil. Mio Inoue (My Awkward Senpai, Slow Start) is overseeing the series scripts, while Kana Miyai is responsible for character designs. Kei Haneoka and Hironori Doi are composing the music for the series.
About A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace
Based on Kuzushiro’s “working girls comedy” manga, A Mangaka’s Weirdly Wonderful Workplace follows Nana Futami, a novice shojo manga artist. Despite the support of her editor, Kaede Satō, and assistant, Mizuki Hazama, Futami grapples with the pressures of the industry, including stomachaches, looming deadlines, and creative blocks. The manga, which began as a one-shot in Kodansha’s Kiss magazine in February 2019 and later started serialization on Kodansha’s Comic Days app and website in May 2019, delves into her daily struggles and “wild delusions” as she navigates the challenging world of manga creation.
