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.

In 1981, in San Francisco, the smart salesman and family man Chris Gardner invests the family savings in Osteo National bone-density scanners, an apparatus twice as expensive as an x-ray machine but with a slightly clearer image. This white elephant financially breaks the family, bringing troubles to his relationship with his wife Linda, who leaves him and moves to New York where she has taken a job in a pizza parlor. Their son Christopher stays with Chris because he and his wife both know that he will be able to take better care of him. Without any money or a wife, but committed to his son, Chris sees a chance to fight for a stockbroker internship position at Dean Witter, offering a more promising career at the end of a six-month unpaid training period. During that period, Chris goes through a lot of hardship personally and professionally. When he thinks he is stable, he finds that he has lost $600 when the government takes the last bit of money in his bank account for taxes. He is rendered homeless because he can't pay his rent. He is forced at one point to stay in a bathroom at a train station, and must scramble from work every day to the Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, which offers shelter to the homeless. He must leave work early every day so that he is there by 5:00 in the evening along with his son so that he may be assured of a place to sleep. He is seen carrying his suitcase to work because he doesn't have a home. At work, there are nineteen other candidates for the one position. One day, he is called into an office and in it were the heads of Dean Witter. Chris thinks that he is about to be told the job will not be his as he says that he wore a shirt and tie for his final day. Then they tell him that he has been an excellent trainee and that tomorrow he will have to wear his shirt and tie again as it will be his first day as a broker. Chris struggles to hold back tears. Outside he begins to cry as the busy people of San Francisco walk past him. He rushes to his son's daycare, hugging him and knowing that after everything him and his son had been through things would be all right. The final scene shows Chris walking with his son down a street. His son is telling him a joke, when a wealthy business man in a suit walks past. Chris looks back as the man continues on. The man in the suit is none other than the real Chris Gardner.

After inheriting his late grandmother’s failing café, Hayato sees it as a bother and plans to sell it for a quick buck. Until he discovers five beautiful girls staying there! When they beg him to keep the café open, Hayato reluctantly gives in. Can he manage the seaside shop while learning to live with these unruly women?

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."

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.

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.

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.

Aggretsuko (2018) follows the life of Retsuko, a mild-mannered red panda who works in an office. Frustrated with her job and the daily challenges she faces, she finds solace in heavy metal karaoke, where she can unleash her true feelings and vent her frustrations. This slice-of-life comedy explores themes of work, friendship, and the struggles of adulthood.

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).

Douki-chan is an office lady who is working with Douki-kun in an office. Unbeknownst to Douki-kun, Douki-chan secretly has feelings for him. As Douki-chan struggles to confess her feelings, her rivals, both the kouhai and senpai, continue to vie for his affection.

A blush-inducing, coming-of-age comedy about manga-loving book store employees!! The unique cast of characters -- all hard-core manga fans and maniacs of some sort -- work at comic shop “Uma no Hone.” On a daily basis, they display new releases, shrink-wrap comics, shudder at their lack of feminine qualities, question their love for porn literature…and basically have fun while working hard (?). Girls and guys call each other by nicknames and some begin to develop close relationships! It’s non-stop humor and romance in this book store rom-com!

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.

In the aftermath of a great war, Violet Evergarden, a former soldier, becomes an Auto Memory Doll—a ghostwriting typist who helps people express their feelings through letters. As she takes on new clients, Violet learns about the power of emotions and begins to discover her own purpose in life.

The Helpful Fox Senko-san tells the story of Nakano, a tired and overworked salaryman who is visited by Senko, a deity fox girl. Senko takes it upon herself to help Nakano relax and enjoy life, providing him with comfort, delicious meals, and plenty of care and attention. As their bond grows, Nakano starts to find solace in Senko's presence and learns to appreciate the little joys in life.

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.

The newspaper office, Tozai Shinbun, plans to publish the Ultimate Menu to commemorate their 100th anniversary. It would not only describe foods but also pass on dietary cultures for many generations to come. Despite its importance, Shirou Yamaoka, a lazy employee, and Yuuko Kurita, a company newcomer, are selected as the editors.

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.

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.

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.