Japan’s Number One Jerk Salaryman

Former TV producer Ippei invites his late sister’s husband and children to live with him in a bid to boost his reputation and win a local election. (Source: Netflix)

Ippei follows Makabe’s advice to gain the support of an influential local figure, whose son happens to be a teacher at Asahi’s preschool. (Source: Netflix)

After Ippei learns that Himari has been absent from school, he and Makabe plot to curry favor with the PTA by showing support for truant students. (Source: Netflix)

After eating at Miyako’s bistro with Shosuke and the kids, Ippei decides to start a cafeteria for children in need and asks Miyako to help. (Source: Netflix)

The preschool where Shosuke works gets an ambitious new principal, but five already dissatisfied teachers quit. Makabe sees an opportunity for Ippei. (Source: Netflix)

Shosuke wants to move out of Ippei’s house, but asks to stay until after Himari’s birthday. Ippei must find a way to keep the family under one roof. (Source: Netflix)

Ippei learns the kids have never met their grandfather, but Shosuke is evasive when asked why. Later, an unexpected visitor comes to the house. (Source: Netflix)

When an after-school program for elementary students closes, Ippei is asked to look after some of the children until they find another one to attend. (Source: Netflix)

Ippei struggles to process Hasegawa’s redevelopment plan. Later, hot water trouble forces Ippei and his family to visit an old local bathhouse. (Source: Netflix)

Ippei announces his candidacy, but a former colleague worries that Ippei’s reason for quitting his TV job will cause problems if it comes to light. (Source: Netflix)

Hasegawa withdraws from the election and endorses Kuroiwa as his successor. As Ippei continues campaigning, an unexpected candidate enters the race. (Source: Netflix)