keith_claes_165★★★☆☆EP 1Those nosebleed jokes are pretty cheesy but they still managed to make me laugh and they balance out the serious talk about career goals surprisingly well
Bouken Shite mo Ii Koro
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6.7
126 Fans
6 Want to Watch
130 Watched
Synopsis
With no job, no prospects, and apparently no better options, Junpei Koganei somehow finds his job search landing him at an adult video studio. The only female staff member, Masako, talks him into signing on as a male actor, and just like that, his career takes a very unexpected turn. That's the setup for this 3-episode OVA from 1989, and it leans hard into the comedy of the situation rather than playing it sleazy. The people working at this studio feel like actual characters; they have loyalties, messy relationships, and real friction between them. The adult film industry backdrop is more of a lens for exploring how people connect and clash in a weird, close-knit workplace than anything else. The ecchi content is there, but the tone stays mostly light and character-driven. It's a product of its era, so adjust your expectations for late-80s animation and storytelling pacing. If you watched Junk Boy and liked the mix of comedy and awkward workplace romance, this scratches a similar itch. Fans of Futari Gurashi who enjoy adult-cast slice-of-life with some romantic tension might also find it worth a look. It's a short, niche watch, three episodes set in a corner of showbiz that anime rarely touches, and it works precisely because it treats its characters as more than just props for the premise.
Episode Guide
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Characters
Miwa Wakaba
Morimura Asuka
Community Feed
keith_claes_165★★★☆☆EP 1
chris_33★★★★☆EP 1I was caught off guard by the depth in this episode, especially when they started talking about self-actualization through work instead of just chasing a paycheck. Kyogani wanting to be a real director but ending up here is such a mood and the way he interacts with the newbie makes the romance feel like it might actually go somewhere meaningful eventually
sakuramysunshine★★★★☆EP 1You go in expecting one thing and get hit with a legit story about taking pride in your job and seeing them struggle with no money is relatable
cobble_290★★★★☆EP 1That casual vibe the crew has about nudity on set feels way more grounded than you would expect and it makes the whole work environment feel actually real
nia_teppelin★★★☆☆EP 1I really did not think an anime about making adult films would be so sweet and Kyogani dreaming of Spielberg while being totally broke had me rooting for him from the start
ghetsis_325★★★★☆EP 1The whole concept of treating porn production like a grand quest is such a strange choice from the late eighties and it really shows in how the protagonist reacts to every single request on set like he is fighting a monster and it makes the comedy land in such a specific way that you just do not see anymore
modsoul_mystic★★★☆☆EP 1That ending scene where they all celebrate a successful shoot is so weirdly wholesome for a show like this and the old school synth soundtrack fits the moment perfectly
giyu_guardian★★★★☆EP 1I was mostly just surprised by how much heart the romance subplot had despite the literal title being about the porn industry and it made that final confession feel earned
zora_284★★★☆☆EP 1The friction between the lead and the director felt surprisingly grounded, even if the rest of the show is basically just pure absurdity
asuna_angel_100★★☆☆☆EP 1The dialogue gets so bizarre when they start talking about the technical side of the industry and it feels like a fever dream from 1989 that I just cannot follow
zexion_456★★★★☆EP 1My reaction to the actual camera work they showed during the shoot was pure shock because it actually felt like a real behind the scenes look for a second
max_338★★★★☆EP 1I did not expect the adventure metaphor to be used for making adult movies and it made me laugh so hard when the music swelled during that first interview scene
aizen_antagonist★★★★☆EP 1The character designs have that classic Miyasu Nonki look, and it really adds to the weird charm of the episode
sailor_venus★★★★☆EP 1Watching the main guy stumble into an adult film set thinking it was a normal job was some top level cringe comedy and he just kept going with it
senpaixd★★★★☆EP 1This specific art style for those early nineties visuals is actually pretty cool and it makes the whole adult industry theme feel way less dark than you would expect
captain_keeta_278★★★★☆EP 1Katsura being so nervous is actually endearing, and it is cool that the story treats the porn industry like a legitimate job search
benimaru_blaze_152★★★★☆EP 1the behind the scenes look at the av world was actually pretty interesting and Nagisa is already a top tier character
geordo_stuart★★★★☆EP 1i really clicked with the chemistry between the two leads and they actually seem like real people instead of just cardboard cutouts for the plot
arrancar_assassin_477★★★★☆EP 1the art style is definitely old school but the way Nagisa just jumps into the industry is kind of wild even for a comedy like this
benedict_blue_170★★★☆☆EP 1I felt so bad for how awkward Katsura was during that first interview and it felt way more realistic than I expected for a show about making adult videos
