The Laughing Salesman
Series Overview
Based on the horror manga created by duo Fujiko Fujio, The Laughing Salesman tells the story of a salesman named Moguro Fukuzo, whose job is to help people fill gaps in their soul. However, in reality, he ruins people's lives if his clients backstab him or never ask him for help.
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3 Seasons • 103 Episodes
10 min per episode
1989 – 1992
Premiered: Tue, Oct 17, 1989
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 12: “The Way of the Husband and Wife”
Newlyweds Kaji Daisuke and his wife are both working full-time and although he wants to share the housework, he is completely useless at cooking and laundry. Moguro enrols Kaji in a housework culture school and he is completely changed, surprising his wife with his new skills and rekindling their romance. Kaji's wife is later appointed to a section chief position with a higher salary, so Kaji resigns his job so that he can focus on the housework. However, Kaji becomes so domestic, that Moguro sentences him to become pregnant with their baby.
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M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is The Laughing Salesman about?
Based on the horror manga created by duo Fujiko Fujio, The Laughing Salesman tells the story of a salesman named Moguro Fukuzo, whose job is to help people fill gaps in their soul. However, in reality, he ruins people's lives if his clients backstab him or never ask him for help.
How many seasons does The Laughing Salesman have?
The Laughing Salesman comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Laughing Salesman?
Key cast members in The Laughing Salesman include Tōru Ōhira.
Who created or directed The Laughing Salesman?
The Laughing Salesman was developed and directed by Not specified.