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.
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.
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
- Yousuke Uchinaki
- Sugu Yowagoshi
- Kakeru Michihara
- Shisao Kihara
- Mamoru Bandai
- Fukuzō Moguro
- Kazuhito Oite
- Taizou Udo
- Junichi Naoki
- Kinichi Isobe
- Mitsuko Takashima
- Tetsuya KameraHideyuki Kanaya
- Tomoyoshi Doraki
- Chikako Shimai
- Ari Mamano
- Manabu Towani
- Nozomi Shizuoka
- Masao AmaeKōki Miyata
- Naiichi Tayori
- Ashi Yumemi
- Tsuyoshi Amikumo
- Tomie Monomochi
- Matsuo Ochiiri
- Kenichi Nakajima
- Iyata Deyashiro
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorHirofumi Ogura
- StoryboardTetsuji TakayanagiHirofumi OguraYoshiaki OkumuraAkio HosoyaMinoru YamaokaYoshihiko IwataShinobu SasakiHiroyuki OshimaYumeko IwaokaShōko ShigaKyung-Sun ParkYu Kino
- MusicKōhei Tanaka
- Character DesignFujio Suzuki
- Chief Animation DirectorFujio Suzuki
- Director of PhotographyMasato Makino
- Script
- Episode DirectorHirofumi OguraYoshiaki OkumuraYoshihiko IwataHiroyuki OshimaFumio ItōNobuyoshi AraiShōko ShigaKyung-Sun ParkYu Kino
- Original creator
- Art DirectorMinoru Nishida
- Sound DirectorKōichi Iizuka
Production
- Animation ProductionShin-Ei Animation


