EPISODE
SEASON
Aggretsuko - Season 1 [Sub: Eng]
Frustrated with her thankless office job, the 25-year-old red panda copes with her daily struggles by belting out heavy metal karaoke after work.
18 June 1978, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
5 September 1990, Los Angeles County, California, USA
22 April 1976, Mount Clemens, Michigan, USA
16 August 1982, Arlington, Texas, USA
17 March 1978, Riverside, California, USA
22 June 1987, Orange, California, USA
25 August 1982, Los Angeles County, California, USA
11 August 1975, Orange County, California, USA
1 September 1956, Los Angeles, California, USA
12 July 1988, USA
13 July 1977, Hoisington, Kansas, USA
12 September 1972, Windsor, England, UK
May 10, 2019
Behind the adorable character designs and welcoming cut-out style, Aggretsuko hides a frank look at the existential dread of a generation.
February 14, 2020
The strength of the series lies in the cast of characters Retsuko encounters at work, and her relationship with each of them.
May 10, 2019
Aggretsuko is a pretty honest look at blood-boiling workplace interactions and the kind of sexism that women face in modern work settings. Although it can be pretty over-the-top, the show feels very real in many ways.
May 10, 2019
The synopsis for Aggretsuko sounds like a parody of anime that Adult Swim would make a fake commercial for. It just seems too cutesy and gimmicky to actually work. Yet, by some miracle of skill and commitment, the show is kind of genius.
May 10, 2019
It's a lovely little twist on kawaii characters like Hello Kitty and a wonderful outlet for everyone's inner frustrations trapped by outward social niceties.
May 18, 2018
And that is the crux of "Aggretsuko's" problem. As it stands, this delightful season is more like filling up on Costco samples than a more substantial series binge. That's no doubt part of its charm.
October 08, 2019
Even though the show leaves in pretty much the same place as it started, it is still a must-watch. So, if you want something to take your mind away from the daily grind, this is a show you should absolutely be watching.
May 10, 2019
While an anime about Hello Kitty animals may not sound highbrow, Aggretsuko somehow resonates with anyone whose life's reality has circumvented their expectations.
May 10, 2019
With its simple yet colorful animation and bold lines, Aggretsuko is an approachable anime with hidden depths. Like Bojack Horseman, it uses talking animals to tell a story that's by turns melancholy and delightful.
May 10, 2019
Aggretsuko is not only an insightful portrait of work culture, but an ode to female empowerment.
May 10, 2019
Aggretsuko creates a relatable character in relatable situations and even makes a relatable way to let out steam when we find ourselves in those situations
May 29, 2018
It's the sort of thing that an office worker might doodle on a napkin during a rare break in the day, or what an exhausted brain might dream up late at night as sleep becomes elusive.

