Hokkyoku Hyakkaten no Concierge-san

"The word 'no' doesn't exist in a concierge's dictionary." That's just one of the demanding rules that Akino must abide by in her new job as a saleswoman at the elegant and expansive Hokkyoku Department Store. It's a very special store — the customers are all animals, and the most valued among them are of extinct species. Sea minks, laughing owls, Japanese wolves, even an enormous mammoth — that's Mr. Woolly, the celebrated sculptor whose works are showcased at the store. It's still a luxury retail space, though, and anxious Akino finds her hands full with the customers' challenging requests. These range from hard-to-find merchandise to more complicated matters of the heart. Can the inexperienced Akino fulfill their whims and meet their expectations? If she wants to keep her job, she'll have to succeed while under constant observation by the fussy floor manager Mr. Todo, a creepy consultant eager to downsize the staff, and the store's enigmatic president (who is not a penguin, by the way!).

(Source: Fantasia Festival)

Akino Main

Kawaida, Natsumi Japanese

Japanese Wolf's Girlfriend Supporting

Hanazawa, Kana Japanese

Eruru Supporting

Ootsuka, Takeo Japanese

Japanese Wolf Supporting

Irino, Miyu Japanese

Peacock's Girlfriend Supporting

Kano, Marika Japanese

Barbary Lion Supporting

Murase, Ayumu Japanese

Barbary Lion's Girlfriend Supporting

Suyama, Emiri Japanese

Woolly Supporting

Tsuda, Kenjirou Japanese

Neko Supporting

Morohoshi, Sumire Japanese

Paradise Parrot Supporting

Shimizu, Risa Japanese

Morihiro, Fumi Producer

Matsushita, Keiko Producer

Itazu, Yoshimi Director, Storyboard

Kikuta, Hiromi Sound Director

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Nov 22, 2023

kumajoi

Recommended

Review summary: A nice 70 minute animated movie. It's packed with just the right amount of happy, tearful, and bit a dark scenes.
Who should watch: People who liked movie paintings by movie trailer. People who like anime about workplace. Also recommended for children.
Who should not watch: There's no thrill or suspense. You will become sleepy.

(Note: I have not read the original manga.)

(+) A colorful department store and many animals appear.
As you can see from the movie's trailer, it's colorful. The four seasons are beautifully painted. Also, many animals (including extinct animals) appear, so it's fun to watch.

(+) A story about getting used to job.
A story ... about the main character getting used to her job. Episodes from the original manga are seamlessly connected. The main character's voice was also great. Watching movie warms my heart.

(+) Nice script.
There is a bit of secret in the worldview (background) of this work, but it was expressed very weakly in the movie. Those who know the original story may have mixed reviews, but I have a good impression about this script. The result is a movie that can be recommended to children. I also praise the way the movie was neatly put together in a short 70 minutes.

(-) Doesn't leave a strong impression.
This movie doesn't leave a strong impression on me. Some people may find the story to be flat. but it's a very heartwarming movie.

When I was a child, my parents took me to a department store. It evoked the emotion of the time. Thank you for making the movie!

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Dec 10, 2023

JEANBERNARGAMING

Recommended

a nice movie about a girl working as a saleswoman in a store with mostly extinct species.

the staff is a strong point: director, art director, colour designer and key animator (only one is credited on MAL) are all veterans who know what theyre doing, and it shows. i cant comment on the japanese dub since i watched the movie in french, but with names like hanazawa kana or murase ayumu i wouldnt worry too much about its quality. the french dub itself is also very good.

overall a light-hearted movie which sent me back to childhood for 1h10. definitely a good watch if you want something ... to spend your evening on or something light to see at a theater.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Aug 17, 2024

Mahmood_alhusein

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I rate this movie 9/10, great movie and enjoyable. I love everything about this movie, The animation was amazing, the story is unique with great massage, direction was good as usual (By the way it's from Ballroom director if u feel the animation similaritiy), all the information mentioned in the movie was Accurate and true (I have researched every piece of information mentioned).
That how anime movie must be, clear story and massages. I hope we see more of this in future.

I highly recommend watching this, maybe the most beautiful movie in this decade.

I don't know what to say anymore this my first review ... and clearly the last one, why forcing to write so much words to describe a 70 minutes movie!

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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