FINISHED
That is the Bottleneck
12 Episodes
4 min each
FALL 2020
Synopsis
The employees at the Hot Hot Mart may seem a bit ordinary and mundane. From slightly unproductive chatter and everyone’s obsession with technology, to the laziness of the store manager, is everyone okay...? But everything isn’t as it seems—especially with Muto, the mysterious worker whose face is concealed and is followed by an ominous cat. Get ready to see what happens before the next shift!
Comedy
Mystery
Format
Unknown
Episodes
12
Per Episode
4 min
Source
Unknown
Episodes
12 / 12 Episodes
1
Episode 1
The Bottleneck of Mr. Otsuka
At the kind of convenience store you could find anywhere, with the same part-time workers you would find anywhere, there is one employee who is... different. But what exactly is going on with the mysterious Mutou?
2
Episode 2
The Bottleneck of Mr. Oda
After moving to Tokyo from the countryside, Oda has found a small bit of comfort in a convenience store with good service and friendly staff. But when he comes in to pick up his daily snack, he might end up getting more than he expected...
3
Episode 3
The Bottleneck of Store Manager
The manager of the convenience store is struggling with his anxiety issues. Thankfully, Mutou always seems to be around to offer a helping hand.
4
Episode 4
Tabata's Neck
Tabata is having long-distance relationship woes that are disrupting her performance at work. Can some kindness from Mutou help her regain her emotional footing?
5
Episode 5
Adam's Neck
The only person who seems to realize something is strange about Mutou is his co-worker, Adam. But why only him? And why won't anyone listen?
6
Episode 6
Mutou's Nec
He's considerate, diligent, and a model convenience store worker... but just who is Mutou? And what exactly is up with his head?
7
Episode 7
Ueno's Neck
The socially awkward Ueno is barely managing to hold it together at his part-time job. Can some gentle encouragement from the mysterious Mutou help him shape up?
8
Episode 8
Yakichi's Neck
It's been months since "Mutou" has started working in the convenience store, and (almost) no one has figured out his curious secret. But why is he here, and what is he looking for?
9
Episode 9
Tsukiko's Neck
Mutou is desperate to get Tsukiko to realize the connection between the two of them, but he finds out that getting her attention is going to be harder than he imagined.
10
Episode 10
Akiba's Neck
Tsukiko's job will soon have her moving away, which would mean saying goodbye to the convenience store, and Mutou. Can he express his feelings before it's too late?
11
Episode 11
Nekomaru's Neck
Akiba and Adam argue over what Mutou should do about his unrequited feelings for Tsukiko, but the strange convenience store worker isn't sure himself.
12
Episode 12
The Neck of an Onigiri
Yakichi, who has been told goodbye to Tsukiko, grabs a rice ball and starts running ...! Even if that is an unfulfilled feeling ...
Characters
Voice Actors
Yuuki Kimisawa (japanese)
Mutou
Main
Voice Actors
Toshimasa Niiro (japanese)
Tenchou
Supporting
Voice Actors
Shingo Ogaya (japanese)
Adam
Supporting
Voice Actors
Masaki Sawai (japanese)
Nekomaru
Supporting
Voice Actors
Tsubasa Kizu (japanese)
Ootsuka
Supporting
Voice Actors
Ui Hinagata (japanese)
Tabata
Supporting
Staff
Kaneyoshi
Original Character Design
Noboru Iguchi
Director
Saki Kuniyoshi
Character Design
Saki Kuniyoshi
Script
Akira Funada
Planning
Shinobu Uchida
Planning
Comments
Information
Aired
Oct 12, 2020
to Jan 04, 2021
Season
FALL 2020
Source
Unknown
Format
Unknown
Studios
TIA
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