TV-Series
Description
"Servant × Service" is a workplace comedy anime set in the fictional Ward Office of Mitsuba City’s Health and Welfare Department. The series revolves around the daily lives and interactions of a group of civil servants, blending humor with lighthearted drama as they navigate the challenges of their jobs and personal lives.

The protagonist, Lucy Yamagami, joins the department with a specific goal: to confront the civil servant who approved her unusually long name, which has caused her significant inconvenience. Her name, "Yamagami Hana Hasebe Yūko Ichijō Hotaru Erika Futaba Chitose Sanae Mikoto Yūri Ruri Ayano Tamae Ryōko Ran Setsuna Mutsumi Haruka Naru Hina Natsumi Momoka Sakura Himari Nozomi," is a result of her father’s grudge against the system. As Lucy settles into her new role, she forms relationships with her quirky coworkers, including the laid-back and somewhat clueless Taishi Ichimiya, the diligent but socially awkward Yutaka Hasebe, and the cheerful yet occasionally overbearing Saya Miyoshi.

The series explores the dynamics of office life, highlighting the mundane yet often absurd tasks of civil service. Episodes frequently depict the characters dealing with bureaucratic red tape, eccentric citizens, and their own personal quirks. Lucy’s interactions with her colleagues gradually reveal their individual backstories and motivations, adding depth to the comedic narrative. For instance, Hasebe’s stoic demeanor hides a playful side, while Miyoshi’s enthusiasm often leads to humorous misunderstandings.

Romantic subplots emerge as the series progresses, particularly between Lucy and Hasebe, whose relationship evolves from playful teasing to genuine affection. The anime balances these romantic elements with its comedic tone, ensuring that the workplace setting remains central to the story. The supporting cast, including the strict but caring section chief Megumi Chihaya and the mischievous intern Kanon Momoi, further enriches the narrative by contributing to the ensemble’s chemistry.

"Servant × Service" excels in portraying the everyday struggles and camaraderie of its characters, offering a relatable yet entertaining depiction of office life. The series maintains a lighthearted tone throughout, using its unique setting and well-developed characters to deliver a blend of humor and heartwarming moments.
Information
Servant × Service
サーバント×サービス
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 07/04/2013
Categories
Genre
Everyday DramaComedy
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Be Careful About How You Refer to Someone and Why
2Don`t Panic, Make a Scene, or Throw Away Your Job
3Don`t Neglect the Safety of You or Your Workplace
4Beware of Next Week`s Unseen Danger
5Everyone Has Close Calls. Learn from Them and Keep the Workplace Healthy
6Examine Unexpected Problems and Hide-and-Seek
7Self Prevention, There Are People Where You Can`t See
8A Dangerous Sprout, Beware Tanaka`s Grandson
9Do You Have It? Mental Capacity and the Accumulation of Feelings
10It`ll Be Good Later, At the Same Time Good Things Can Cause Huge Regrets
11Beware: The Sweet Trap That Tries to Lure You In
12Wait a Moment, Being Accustomed and being Unprepared Are Life Threatening
13Now We`re Set, A Fun Workplace Leading to Tomorrow
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Yasutaka Yamamoto
  • Script
    Kento Shimoyama
  • Episode Director
    Daisuke Kusakari
    Matsuo Asami
    Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Yasutaka Yamamoto
    Takahiro Majima
    Toshimasa Kuroyanagi
    Mitsuharu Yoshida
    Makoto Katō
    Kazuma Satō
    Hiroshi Yamamoto
  • Music
    monaca
  • Character Design
    Terumi Nishii
  • Chief Animation Director
    Terumi Nishii
    Marie Ino
    Nia Tsuchida
  • Sound Director
    Akiko Fujita
  • Producer
    Takamitsu Inoue
    Masayuki Nishide
    San Gun Han
  • Series Composition
    Kento Shimoyama
  • Storyboard
    Noriyuki Abe
    Hiroshi Aoyama
    Yukio Nishimoto
    Minoru Ōhara
    Yumi Kamakura
    Tadahito Matsubayashi
    Yasutaka Yamamoto
    Osamu Tadokoro
    Toshimasa Kuroyanagi
    Saori Yamamoto
    Ryō Watanabe
  • Unit Director
    Yumi Kamakura
    Yasutaka Yamamoto
    Kazumasa Ikeda
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Yukihiro Shibutani
    Shinji Honda
  • Animation Director
    Yoshiaki Yanagida
    Etsushi Mori
    Terumi Nishii
    Kenji Hattori
    Yumenosuke Tokuda
    Yumi Kobayashi
    Kazue Tamari
    Motohide Nishimura
    Tomoyuki Kitamura
    Madoka Ozawa
    Hideyuki Arao
    Yurie Kuniyuki
    Marie Ino
    Masaaki Yamano
    Aiko Sonobe
    Marina Sato
    Noriko Ogura
    Nia Tsuchida
  • Executive producer
    Tomonori Ochikoshi
    Hiroyuki Shimizu
Production
  • Animation Production
    A-1 Pictures
  • Production
    Aniplex
    Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
    Servant × Service Production Committee
Music
Ending
Ep. 1-4
“Hachimitsu Doki (ハチミツ時間(どき);Honey Time)”
Ep. 5-8
“Hachimitsu Doki (ハチミツ時間(どき);Honey Time)”
Ep. 9-12
“Hachimitsu Doki (ハチミツ時間(どき);Honey Time)”