TV-Series
Description
"Warau Salesman NEW" is a modern adaptation of the classic 1960s manga by Fujiko Fujio, known for its dark and satirical take on human nature and societal flaws. The series revolves around Moguro Fukuzou, a mysterious salesman who offers his clients seemingly perfect solutions to their personal problems. However, these solutions come with a twist: they often exploit the clients' greed, vanity, or desperation, leading to unintended and often disastrous consequences. Moguro's deals are not straightforward; they are designed to reveal the darker aspects of human behavior, serving as a form of karmic retribution.

Each episode features a self-contained story, focusing on a different individual who encounters Moguro. These characters are typically ordinary people facing everyday struggles, such as financial difficulties, workplace conflicts, or personal insecurities. Moguro presents them with an opportunity to resolve their issues through his services, which range from granting supernatural abilities to providing seemingly foolproof schemes. However, the fine print of his deals ensures that the clients' flaws are magnified, leading to their downfall. The series explores themes of morality, justice, and the consequences of one's actions, often leaving viewers with a sense of irony and reflection.

Moguro Fukuzou himself is an enigmatic figure, characterized by his calm demeanor, sharp wit, and unsettling smile. He operates as a neutral arbiter, neither wholly good nor evil, but rather as a catalyst for the clients' self-destruction. His assistant, a young boy named Takaido, occasionally provides commentary or assistance, though his role is secondary to Moguro's central presence. The episodic structure allows for a diverse range of narratives, each highlighting different aspects of human weakness and societal critique.

The series maintains a consistent tone of dark humor and moral ambiguity, with Moguro's interventions serving as cautionary tales. While the outcomes are often bleak, they underscore the idea that personal accountability and ethical behavior are essential to avoiding such fates. "Warau Salesman NEW" stands out for its ability to blend psychological drama with social commentary, offering a thought-provoking exploration of human nature through its episodic format and morally complex storytelling.
Information
The Laughing Salesman NEW
笑ゥせぇるすまんNEW
The Laughing Salesman NEW
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 23 min.
Date: 04/03/2017
Categories
Genre
HorrorComedyThriller
Tags
Psychologically
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Daydream
2Hot Spring Eccentricity
3Bento Wars
4The Woman On The Platform
5Sunday Club
6I’ll Lease This Monster
7The Man Who Transformed
8A Man Chased By His Dreams
9The Nostalgic Bathhouse Tour
10The Person in the Acquired Film
11Destructive Tendencies
12The King of the Chat Room
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Hirofumi Ogura
  • Storyboard
    Tetsuji Takayanagi
    Hirofumi Ogura
    Yoshiaki Okumura
    Akio Hosoya
    Minoru Yamaoka
    Yoshihiko Iwata
    Shinobu Sasaki
    Hiroyuki Oshima
    Yumeko Iwaoka
    Shōko Shiga
    Kyung-Sun Park
    Yu Kino
  • Music
    Kōhei Tanaka
  • Character Design
    Fujio Suzuki
  • Chief Animation Director
    Fujio Suzuki
  • Director of Photography
    Masato Makino
  • Script
    Hirofumi Ogura
    Naohiro Fukushima
    Asami Ishikawa
  • Episode Director
    Hirofumi Ogura
    Yoshiaki Okumura
    Yoshihiko Iwata
    Hiroyuki Oshima
    Fumio Itō
    Nobuyoshi Arai
    Shōko Shiga
    Kyung-Sun Park
    Yu Kino
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Minoru Nishida
  • Sound Director
    Kōichi Iizuka
Production
  • Animation Production
    Shin-Ei Animation
    Relations
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