Movies and TvShows featuring "working-life" theme.

2 Broke Girls follows the lives of Max, a street-smart waitress from a poor background, and Caroline, a former rich girl who is now broke. They meet while working at a diner in Brooklyn and become unlikely friends. Together, they navigate the challenges of saving money, dealing with money problems, and dreaming of opening their own cupcake business.

Miss Kobayashi's life takes a turn when she encounters Tohru, a dragon who becomes her maid. Together, they navigate daily life while dealing with magical creatures and forming unexpected friendships.

Cocoa Hoto is a positive and energetic girl who becomes friends with anyone in just three seconds. After moving in with the Kafuu family in order to attend high school away from home, she immediately befriends the shy and precocious granddaughter of Rabbit House cafe's founder, Chino Kafuu, who is often seen with the talking rabbit, Tippy, on her head. After beginning to work as a waitress in return for room and board, Cocoa also befriends another part-timer, Rize Tedeza, who has unusual behavior and significant physical capabilities due to her military upbringing; Chiya Ujimatsu, a waitress from a rival cafe who does everything at her own pace; and Sharo Kirima, another waitress at a different cafe who has the air of a noblewoman despite being impoverished. With fluffy silliness and caffeinated fun.

Maid Sama! is a romantic comedy anime series set in a high school. The story revolves around Misaki Ayuzawa, the strict and disciplined student council president, who secretly works at a maid cafe. As Misaki tries to maintain her strict image at school, she encounters various comedic situations, love triangles, and conflicts with other students. The series explores themes of love, friendship, and personal growth.

Hōzuki is the aide to the great king of Hell, King Enma. Calm and super-sadistic, Hōzuki tries to resolve the various problems in Hell, including a rampaging Momotarō and his companions. However, he also likes spending his free time on his hobbies, such as fawning over cute animals and raising "Goldfish Flowers."

Tamako Market is a heartwarming story about Tamako, a cheerful and energetic high school student who helps run her family's mochi shop in a shopping district. One day, she comes across a talking bird named Dera who claims to be a royal court messenger searching for a bride for his prince. As Tamako befriends Dera and helps him with his mission, she also navigates through her daily life surrounded by her friends and acquaintances.

Konohana Kitan is the heartwarming story of a new apprentice named Yuzu, and the other fox girls who work at a hot spring hotel called Konohatei. The staff at Konohatei live by one belief: no matter who one may truly be, no matter what, anyone who is a guest is a god. Of course, that includes you. Let the hospitality of Yuzu and the Konohatei heal your tired soul.

In a world inhabited by people only a few inches tall, young women Hakumei and Mikochi live together in a house built into a tree. Hakumei is an energetic and tomboyish carpenter, while Mikochi is a feminine and calm tailor. Despite their differences, they get along well and spend their days having fun living their lives in the woods. The two of them spend their time working, going on sightseeing adventures, and taking shopping trips into Tsumiki Marketplace by the ocean. They make many friends along the way, be they sentient woodland creatures like Iwashi the Weasel or fellow miniature people such as the songstress Konju and the inventor Sen. This is a relaxing look into the day-to-day lives of its titular characters as they explore and interact with their tiny world which seems to be straight out of a fairy tale.

The life of an artist can be hard: Long, arduous hours working with only your thoughts and assistants to keep you company. In the case of overworked mangaka Aito, his attempts to merge the two are so far unsuccessful. His priorities are askew and subjecting his assistants to his fantasies has taken precedent over work. Despite his abuse of power, his assistants are willing to play along. Thankfully, editor Mihari is there to keep him in line, from threatening to fire him to physical punishment.

Hinamatsuri is a comedy TV show that follows the story of a yakuza member named Nitta who finds himself taking care of a psychic girl named Hina. Together, they navigate the challenges of daily life while trying to hide Hina's powers from others. With a perfect blend of comedy, fantasy, and slice-of-life moments, Hinamatsuri takes viewers on a hilarious and heartwarming journey.

Aoi’s soaked by a sudden rainstorm and takes shelter at Rainy Color, a cozy café where the warmth of the staff compliments the sweet hot cocoa he’s served. When he falls into a job at the café he feels like things are finally looking up— until Keiichi Iwase, the man he couldn’t help but stare at on the train, shows up.

Five girls work in the tourism bureau of their small provincial town. The town revives its "micro-nation" tourism program, which originated from a nationwide movement during Japan's bubble economy period, and hires the five girls as "monarchs" (tourism ambassadors).

Ekoda-chan is from the countryside, living alone in the city. She's a temp worker and a strong, carefree soul, with no solid plan for the future, who doesn't care much about guys. She talks about how she lives her life and provides support to all those women trying to survive in the real life society.

Haru Chitose, Eri Kumagai, Sarasa Ryuuouh, Kiri Mukae, Uori Mukae, Sasame Mitsukuri, Miku Nishio, Hiyo Yukino, Shupe Gushiken, Kotoko Kintoki, and Roro Morooka are the eleven members of "Music Girls," an idol group produced by Pine Records. However, they're a third-rate idol group that can't seem to sell CDs at all. But even though they're obscure and constantly in debt, the members and their producer, Ikehashi, are all trying their hardest. Ikehashi gets the idea that Music Girls needs a new member—an idol who can light a fire under them so that they can grasp success!

Antique Bakery is a manga by Fumi Yoshinaga depicting the lives of four men who work in a small bakery. It was published in Japan by Shinshokan and in English by Digital Manga Publishing. The series won the 2002 Kodansha Manga Award for shōjo manga. The manga was adapted as a Japanese TV drama, with the title Antique or Antique Cake Store, that was broadcast on Fuji TV in 2001, an anime TV series, airing on July 3, 2008 on noitaminA, and a Korean live-action movie.

My Roommate is a Cat follows the story of a reclusive novelist named Subaru Mikazuki who forms an unlikely friendship with a stray cat he names Haru. Through their interactions, Subaru learns valuable life lessons and begins to open up to the world around him.

Kusaka is an older man who loves marshmallows, and Wakabayashi is an OL (office lady) who loves Kusaka. Their relationship unfolds at their office.

The Great Passage follows a group of dedicated dictionary editors as they work together to create a comprehensive dictionary. Their journey is filled with challenges and personal growth as they navigate the intricacies of language and strive to capture its essence in words.

The story follows the life of Yotaro, a former yakuza member, as he becomes a disciple of the legendary rakugo master Yakumo. Through his journey, Yotaro navigates the complexities of the rakugo art form, forms deep friendships, deals with rivalries, and experiences personal growth.

Monster Girl Doctor is set in a fantasy world where humans and monsters coexist. Dr. Glenn Litbeit is a renowned doctor who specializes in treating monster girls. Along with his nurse assistant, Saphentite Neikes, they provide medical care to various species of monster girls, dealing with their unique ailments and forming new bonds along the way.