DENKI-GAI

DENKI-GAI is a TV anime comedy series produced by Shin-Ei Animation, based on the manga by Asato Mizu. Set inside a manga specialty shop in Akihabara, the show follows a quirky cast of clerks—including Umio, Sensei, Fugirl, Kameko, and Hio—as they navigate the hilarious ups and downs of daily store life surrounded by otaku culture. Directed by Masafumi Sato with series composition by Makoto Moriwaki, DENKI-GAI delivers a warm, laugh-out-loud slice-of-life experience that celebrates the charm of manga fandom.

Nestled deep within a bustling 'Electric Town' shopping district—a neighborhood renowned for its specialty stores and devoted subculture fans—sits a manga shop called 'BOOKS Umanohone.' This is where Umio spends his days as a part-time worker, navigating the lively and often unpredictable world of retail alongside his coworkers. Among them is Hio, a senior colleague in terms of experience, though younger than Umio in age. The shop draws in all manner of passionate manga enthusiasts, ensuring that no two days are ever quite the same. Equal parts comedy and coming-of-age story, this series captures the quirky, heartfelt energy of young people united by their love of manga, finding connection and camaraderie in the most unexpected of workplaces.