Shomuni (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Series · ★ 6.9

Shomuni poster

Released in 1998, Shomuni is a comedy and drama series.

What it’s about. Shomuni, that's the common name given to General Affairs Section 2 of a trading company. Here are six women who have ended up in this department known as "the dump" for office ladies. But Chinatsu Tsuboi (Makiko Esumi) declares that the value of woman is equal to the number of men. With her as the central focus they create a totally new type of office lady drama that does away with those heartless men still caught up in worn-out social ideas and the class system within the company.

Who’s in it. Shomuni stars Makiko Esumi as Chinatsu Tsuboi, Atsuko Sakurai as Kana Miyashita, Keiko Toda as Azusa Tokunaga and Tsubasa Honda as Maruyama Shiori, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Shomuni has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Shomuni (1998)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shomuni change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Shomuni worth watching?
Shomuni holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Shomuni?
Shomuni stars Makiko Esumi, Atsuko Sakurai, Keiko Toda, Tsubasa Honda and Yumiko Takahashi.
When was Shomuni released?
Shomuni was released in 1998.