Denki-gai English Sub & Dub

About Denki-gai

Here is what Denki-gai (Denki-gai no Honya-san) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, slice of life and seinen anime by Shin-Ei Animation (2014). The premise: Umio is a shy kid who just started his part time job at a manga store smack dab in the middle of the town. But his lifestyle isn't as glamorous as the neon lights that illuminate the metropolis.

More of the story: Umio's closest allies are his co-workers who are all unique characters, to say the least, and although they're nice people, they have their quirks. They are a tight knit group of allies, have nicknames for each other and spend their weekends inside, sheltered from the extravagant scene happening on the outside.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Shin-Ei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Denki-gai looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.2/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 2014, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.