Hatarakazaru Monotachi(2020)

Hatarakazaru Monotachi is a Japanese series following Hajime, an IT worker at a newspaper company who has spent seven years coasting through his job while secretly dreaming of becoming a manga artist. His colleague Yutaka claims to prioritize life over work, yet appears deeply unhappy—a contradiction that forces Hajime to confront uncomfortable questions about his own choices. As Hajime watches Yutaka's quiet dissatisfaction, he begins to wonder whether his current path is sustainable, or if he should finally commit to excelling at something, whether that's his career or his creative ambitions. The series explores the tension between ambition and complacency, examining what it means to live authentically in a society that demands professional dedication.