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I'm Taking the Day Off

きょうは会社休みます。

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2014
1 Season
10 Episodes
JA
Ended
12+

About

Hanae Aoishi is set to turn 30. She works for a general trading company and has never taken a day off or been late for work. She dresses pleasantly plain and has zero dating experience. She attends a company party and drinks with part-time employee Yuto Tanokura. He is a handsome university student. Through the evening, Hanae becomes drunk and passes out. When she wakes up, Hanae finds Yuto Tanokura sleeping next to her and he is naked. She becomes confused about what happened and takes the day off from work for the first time. To come out of her shell, Hanae decides to date Yuto Tanokura who is 9 years younger than her. At this time Yu Asao, the CEO of a food company located in the same building as her company, begins to have feelings for Hanae.

#based on manga#older woman younger man relationship#office lady (ol)

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Episodes

Season 1

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E1

A Woman and Her First Love

Oct 15, 201445m6.0

Thirty-year-old office worker Hanae has no relationship experience — until she finds herself alone with intern Tanokura during a company night out.

E2

A Woman and Her Love Mail

Oct 22, 201445m

Hanae asks Tanokura to keep what happened between them a secret, but he presses her for a reply to his question. Later, Hitomi makes a move on Asao.

E3

A Woman and Her Stay Date

Oct 29, 201445m

A meddling comment from Asao makes Hanae worry about becoming a burdensome partner. She prepares to spend the night at Tanokura's place.

E4

A Daughter and Her Father

Nov 5, 201445m

Shocked yet intrigued to learn Hanae has a boyfriend, her parents urge her to bring him to their house. She plucks up the courage to invite him over.

E5

A Woman and Her First Pandemonium

Nov 12, 201445m

When Hanae runs into Tanokura's old friend Hirono at the dentist, Hirono reveals her own romantic interest in Tanokura and begins asking for advice.

E6

A Woman and Her Sign

Nov 19, 201445m

Going through a rough patch with Tanokura, Hanae agonizes over signs that he might be losing interest in her. Kagami tries his luck with Hitomi.

E7

A Woman and Her Finding Room

Nov 26, 201445m

To rehearse living together, Hanae asks Tanokura if she can stay at his apartment for a few nights in a row. Asao reenters Hanae's professional life.

E8

A Woman and Her Loneliness

Dec 3, 201445m

Hanae fears Oshiro will tell her coworkers about her relationship with Tanokura. She also feels uneasy about Tanokura's life plans after college.

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About I'm Taking the Day Off

Hanae Aoishi is set to turn 30. She works for a general trading company and has never taken a day off or been late for work. She dresses pleasantly plain and has zero dating experience. She attends a company party and drinks with part-time employee Yuto Tanokura. He is a handsome university student. Through the evening, Hanae becomes drunk and passes out. When she wakes up, Hanae finds Yuto Tanokura sleeping next to her and he is naked. She becomes confused about what happened and takes the day off from work for the first time. To come out of her shell, Hanae decides to date Yuto Tanokura who is 9 years younger than her. At this time Yu Asao, the CEO of a food company located in the same building as her company, begins to have feelings for Hanae. Across 1 season and 10 episodes, originally airing on Nippon TV.

I'm Taking the Day Off Cast and Characters

The cast features Haruka Ayase (as Aoishi Hanae), Sota Fukushi (as Tanokura Yuuto), Hiroshi Tamaki (as Asao Yuu), Riisa Naka (as Ookawa Hitomi), and Junnosuke Taguchi (as Ohshiro So). Their performances are a major reason I'm Taking the Day Off has built such a passionate audience.

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I'm Taking the Day Off holds a 6.1/10 rating based on 8 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of I'm Taking the Day Off?

The main cast includes Haruka Ayase, Sota Fukushi, Hiroshi Tamaki, and Riisa Naka, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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I'm Taking the Day Off first aired in 2014.

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How many seasons and episodes does I'm Taking the Day Off have?

I'm Taking the Day Off currently has 1 season and a total of 10 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is I'm Taking the Day Off about?

Hanae Aoishi is set to turn 30. She works for a general trading company and has never taken a day off or been late for work. She dresses pleasantly plain and has zero dating experience. She attends a company party and drinks with part-time employee Yuto Tanokura. He is a handsome university student. Through the even… It belongs to the Drama, Comedy genres.

In which language is I'm Taking the Day Off originally available?

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When was I'm Taking the Day Off first released?

I'm Taking the Day Off first premiered on October 15, 2014 (2014). The series has since concluded its run.

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