Sexy Tanaka-san (2023): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2023, Sexy Tanaka-san is a comedy and drama series.

What it’s about. Plain-looking Tanaka-san from the accounting department is around 40 years old. She has no friends and no love life, but she does have a secret side... a super sexy belly dancer! Akari, a temporary employee, appears to be a lovable lady at first glance. Truth be told, she is increasingly anxious about marriage as she believes her “market value” depends on her youth and cuteness. Life is starting to become a struggle for Akari, who feels empty despite the slew of matchmaking parties she attends. One day, Akari learns of her colleague Tanaka-san’s true identity, which inspires her to live life in her own way. They are polar opposites, but their chemistry empowers them to blow off those who judge them. In the process, they discover their new selves.

Who’s in it. Sexy Tanaka-san stars Haruka Kinami as Tanaka Kyoko, Meru Nukumi as Kurahashi Akari, Katsuya Maiguma as Shono Kosuke and Kazuma Kawamura as Nakahara Shingo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Sexy Tanaka-san sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sexy Tanaka-san page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sexy Tanaka-san tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.