That is the Bottleneck English Sub & Dub

About That is the Bottleneck

That is the Bottleneck (Sore dake ga Neck) arrives as a mystery anime by Toho Interactive Animation (2020), and the premise is easy to summarize. The premise: Set in a convenience store that seems to be everywhere, through the appearance of a convenience store clerk who does not talk properly, while raising problems with the way of modern communication.

With mystery at the core, clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook.

It will appeal most to viewers who like piecing together a puzzle.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toho Interactive Animation, so the studio's house style defines how That is the Bottleneck looks and moves on screen. Within the mystery category, clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook. With a 5.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Released in 2020, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.