Yawora Tsugumi's Gōmon Baito-kun's Daily Life Manga to Inspire Exciting TV Anime in Winter 2026
Dive into this dark workplace comedy about part-time employees navigating chaos and dark humor at a sinister torture company.
Dark Workplace Comedy Anime Project Announced
Kadokawa has revealed that the manga Gōmon Baito-kun no Nichijō (The Everyday Life of Torture Part-Time Workers) by Yawora Tsugumi will be adapted into an anime, debuting in winter 2026.
What's the Series About?
The dark comedy manga is set in a world where murder and torture are legal, and numerous 'torture contract companies' operate. The story follows employees working at these companies, who often target bad people but are treated well themselves.
Main Characters and Cast
- Cero: The charismatic company ace who gets along with everyone.
- Shiu: A legend in the torture world.
- Mikke: A cute, energetic new hire.
- Hugh: A serious, kind-hearted university student also new to the job.
The anime will showcase these characters' lives and adventures in the world of torture services.
Visuals and Announcements
- A teaser visual and a promotional video have been released.
- Tsugumi also drew a special illustration to celebrate the announcement.
Voice Cast (Unconfirmed Romanizations)
- Shunichi Toki as Cero
- Takuma Terashima as Shiu
- Takuma Nagatsuka as Mikke
- Yōhei Azakami as Hugh
(Images of characters and voice actors are included in the announcement.)
Manga Background
The manga first launched on Hakusensha's Young Animal Web service in December 2022. The fifth volume was released on December 26, and the sixth is scheduled for June 27.
Additional Notes
The series presents a unique blend of dark humor and societal critique, set within an illegal yet accepted industry.
Source: Press release
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