Shomuni
A Fuji TV Original
Shomuni follows a handful of women stuck in General Affairs Section 2 of a trading company, a unit infamous as the office dump. At its center is Chinatsu Tsuboi, a spark of fierce resolve who refuses to let old school rules define worth. The six women form a frontline team that turns the... Read more
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About Shomuni
Shomuni follows a handful of women stuck in General Affairs Section 2 of a trading company, a unit infamous as the office dump. At its center is Chinatsu Tsuboi, a spark of fierce resolve who refuses to let old school rules define worth. The six women form a frontline team that turns the department into something surprising and alive, pushing back against the tired idea that men hold all the power. Rather than gloss over the daily grind, the show turns it into a place where wit, grit, and clever collaboration rewrite what an office lady can be. No big betrayals, just sharp humor and candor.
Created by Hiroyuki Yasuda, Shomuni debuted in 1998 as a Japanese TV comedy drama about a renegade office ladies squad. The data here doesn't list a director or source material beyond its creator.
By centering six women in the so called dump, Shomuni challenged the stereotype of the quiet supportive secretary role. It pushes back against a rigid corporate pecking order and signals a shift toward more assertive female lead portrayal in workplace stories. Its tone blends warmth with wit and insight.
The series blends humor with drama to probe workplace gender dynamics, solidarity, and personal growth. Its ensemble cast gives voice to different perspectives, balancing light funny moments with a sharper critique of how traditional hierarchies still shape everyday work. It stays relatable turning mundane tasks into acts of rebellion.
Details
- Release Date
- April 15, 1998
- Episode Length
- 1h
- User Ratings
- 7 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 46
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Fuji Television Network +1 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Makiko Esumi
Mai Hosho
Ume Maruhashi
Atsuko Sakurai
Kana Miyashita
Kotomi Kyono
Katsumi Takahashi
Torao Terasaki
Keiko Toda
Naho Toda
Yumiko Takahashi
Rie Himukai
Ken Ishiguro
Tomohiro Ukyo
Leo Morimoto
Koji Inoue
Created by: Hiroyuki Yasuda
Seasons (4 seasons, 46 episodes)
Season 1
12 episodes - 1998
Season 2
12 episodes - 2000
Season 3
12 episodes - 2002
Season 4
10 episodes - 2013