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The Great Passage (2016)
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Original name: 舟を編む
Genre: Animation, Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 22 min.
TV show
Story:
The publication of a new dictionary titled The Great Passage progresses. Mitsuya Majime, originally from publisher Genbu Shobo's sales department, has been recruited by Kouhei Araki, a veteran editor of the dictionary department who is looking to retire soon. The dictionary department is known internally as the "money-eating insect," but Mitsuya uses his perseverance and attachment to the words in order to become a great editor. Mitsuya, who has poor social skills, finds himself working with another man named Masashi Nishioka, who is able to express himself better.
Style:
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Plot:
publishing, workplace, slice of life, teamwork, literature, working life, job, obsession, japanese culture, perseverance, dedication, character study, literary, friendship, routine, socially awkward, communication, ritual, urban, bittersweet, art, language, social awkwardness, romance
Time:
contemporary
Place:
tokyo
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