Warau Salesman

Laughing Salesman / 笑ゥせぇるすまん / Smiling Salesman
Warau Salesman
Genres: Adult Cast, Comedy, Drama, Psychological, Seinen, Supernatural
Themes: Adult Cast, Psychological
Source: manga
Age Rating: R
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: Shin-Ei Animation
Producers: TBS
Type: tv
Rating: 6.88 / 10
Rank: #5070
Popularity: #7619
Users Listed: 7,920
Users Scored: 1,935
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/13/2022
Aired: October 17, 1989 – September 29, 1992 (Fall)
Episodes: 103

Synopsis:

The anime unfolds through a series of episodic encounters centered on Fukuzou Moguro, a peculiar salesman who offers to fulfill his clients’ deepest wishes. Traveling from place to place, Moguro presents opportunities seemingly tailored to each individual's desires. However, these granted wishes rarely come without a cost. The narrative explores the complex relationship between desire and consequence, depicting how unchecked ambition can lead to unforeseen and often detrimental outcomes.

The series offers a contemplative atmosphere, examining themes of morality, temptation, and the price of satisfaction. Each episode functions as a self-contained story, revealing the unsettling nature of Moguro's trade and the fragility of human contentment. The focus lies on character interactions and the subtle unraveling of consequences, creating a uniquely unsettling and thought-provoking viewing experience.

Characters:

Moguro, Fukuzou Main
Voice Actors: Oohira, Tooru
Aoi, Tatsuo Supporting
Voice Actors: Nanba, Keiichi
Hanahata, Komatta Supporting
Voice Actors: Ikemizu, Michihiro
Hande, Oshita Supporting
Voice Actors: Miyauchi, Kouhei
Kako, Shinobu Supporting
Voice Actors: Tokumaru, Kan
Karao, Keiichi Supporting
Voice Actors: Shioya, Kouzou
Keiko Supporting
Kichide, Maniya Supporting
Voice Actors: Hayami, Show
Kinichi, Isobe Supporting
Voice Actors: Shimada, Akira
Koh, Arao Supporting
Voice Actors: Takagi, Wataru
Kurume, Hoshio Supporting
Voice Actors: Horikawa, Ryo
Mimizu, Kunio Supporting
Voice Actors: Meguro, Kousuke
Nomino, Shinzou Supporting
Voice Actors: Shiozawa, Kaneto
Ooi, Takushi Supporting
Voice Actors: Arakawa, Tarou
Osaki, Makkura Supporting
Voice Actors: Seki, Toshihiko
Shiratama, Kyouichi Supporting
Voice Actors: Kimotsuki, Kaneta
Sutami, Nashiya Supporting
Voice Actors: Yamaguchi, Kappei
Tanmi, Kazuhito Supporting
Voice Actors: Muramatsu, Yasuo
Tanomo, Yuusuke Supporting
Voice Actors: Shibata, Hidekatsu
Ubana, Yatsuda Supporting
Voice Actors: Tsukui, Kyousei
Uranari, Heiichi Supporting
Voice Actors: Yamada, Keaton
Uwame, Kazuo Supporting
Voice Actors: Masuoka, Hiroshi
Wakasa, Manjirou Supporting
Voice Actors: Naya, Rokurou

Staff:

Kuni, Toshirou
(Director)
Yonetani, Yoshitomo
(Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Matsuzono, Hiroshi
(Episode Director, Storyboard)
Takayanagi, Tetsushi
(Episode Director, Storyboard)
Watanabe, Shinichi
(Episode Director, Storyboard)
Tanami, Yasuo
(Script)
Kuzuya, Naoyuki
(Storyboard)
Nekomataya
(Storyboard)
Takada, Kouichi
(Storyboard)
Fujiko, Fujio (A)
(Original Creator)
Inamura, Takeshi
(Animation Check)
Miyano, Takashi
(Art Director)
Nishio, Tetsuya
(Key Animation)
Okaseko, Nobuhiro
(Animation Director)
Suzuki, Shinichi
(Planning)
Tanaka, Kouhei
(Music)

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  • Warau Salesman Special Program (anime - Side Story)
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