TV series

I Couldn't Become a Hero, So I Reluctantly Decided to Get a Job

2013 · 1 season

A breezy, silly workplace comedy where fantasy leftovers bicker over retail shifts, easy to dip into and gently amusing.

Overview: The story revolves around Raul, a boy who did not become a Hero, since the demon lord was already defeated just before his Hero exams. His dreams dashed, Raul spends his days working at a magic shop in the capital. One day, a part-time job seeker appears at the shop with an amazing résumé: Name: Fino Previous Occupation: Demon Lord Heir Motive: Because my father was defeated The work comedy revolves around this former Hero-in-training and the daughter of the demon lord.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, absurd and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Work, identity, found family, friendship
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: work
identity
found family
friendship
ambition
Places: big city
workplace
Era: timeless
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild