Business Fish

ビジネスフィッシュ
Business Fish
Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life, Workplace
Themes: Workplace
Studios: I & A
Producers: TOHO animation
Rating: 5.31 / 10
Rank: #12983
Popularity: #9744
Users Listed: 4,167
Users Scored: 739
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 12/11/2021
Aired: July 8, 2019 – August 12, 2019 (Summer)
Type: tv
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 6
Broadcast: Monday at 00:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

In a subtly unsettling near-future, the daily lives of a group of office workers are anything but ordinary. These individuals possess distinctly aquatic features – fish heads atop otherwise human bodies – navigating the mundane yet often complex world of a modern IT company. The series explores the quiet challenges of integration and belonging within a corporate environment, examining how societal perceptions shape identity.

The narrative centers on the characters' attempts to balance professional responsibilities with personal struggles, revealing moments of camaraderie and unexpected vulnerability. Atmospheric visuals blend realistic office settings with surreal character designs, creating a unique aesthetic that highlights themes of acceptance, prejudice, and finding normalcy in the unconventional. The story unfolds through understated humor and poignant observations about human connection.

Trailer:

Characters:

  • Uowaki, Tai (Main) - Voice Actors: Nagaoka, Takuya
  • Ise, Ebika (Supporting)
  • Otohime, Mai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takeda, Rena
  • Takoyama, Hachio (Supporting)
  • Umino, Fudou (Supporting)

Staff:

  • Funada, Akira (Producer)
  • Sumida, Takashi (Director)