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Hanako-san Lives in a Locker

2002 – 2003Show2 seasons44 episodes

ComedyDrama
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A wholesome, hopeful comedy series about everyday modern life and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Ruuko has just been assigned to an elite position within the first-class trading company she works for, but quickly tires of the monotonous work her boss gives her. Then, she suddenly encounters Hanako-san, who becomes the guardian of the female employees and is called "The Super Helpful Ghost." Hanako-san is a ghost who lives inside a locker, and can only be seen by the OLs she haunts. This is a comedic drama about a strange ghost who helps out the women when they're having trouble at work!

Feels like

  • Workplace Supernatural Comedy
  • Heartwarming Fantasy
  • Absurd Situational Humor
  • Japanese Drama Charm
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Light-hearted Ghost Story
  • Ensemble Cast Dynamics
  • Whimsical Slice-of-Life

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yoshio Watanabe, Takeshi Shibata
Written by
Masashi Todayama

Everyone

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Facts

August 26, 2002 · November 6, 2003 · Ended

First aired
August 26, 2002
Last aired
November 6, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 44 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Hanako-san Lives in a Locker okay for kids?"

Questions about Hanako-san Lives in a Locker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hanako-san Lives in a Locker okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Hanako-san Lives in a Locker?

11 h

About 11 hours: 44 episodes in 2 seasons of about 15 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2003.

Will Hanako-san Lives in a Locker make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Hanako-san Lives in a Locker?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Hanako-san Lives in a Locker in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.