November 14th is "Good Boss Day"! 5 Anime Selections Featuring "Ideal Boss Characters" Like Rengoku from "Demon Slayer" and Levi from "Attack on Titan"

▼"Gintama" - Toshiro Hijikata

"Gintama" is based on the hugely popular manga by Hideaki Sorachi, serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from 2004 to 2019. Set in a fictional Edo dominated by aliens, it depicts the sweet-toothed and reckless samurai Gintoki Sakata solving various cases brought to Yorozuya together with comrades like Shinpachi and Kagura, gaining popularity as an exhilarating entertainment packed with side-splitting gags, fierce action, and human warmth and bonds.

Toshiro Hijikata, the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi, is depicted as a reliable presence supporting the Shinsengumi while being feared as the "demon vice-commander" who values discipline, yet caring for his comrades. On the other hand, his extreme "mayonnaise lover" side and his rampage as the otaku personality "Tosshi" in gag parts are also popular. This gap is loved by many fans.

▼"KochiKame" - Chief Ohara

"KochiKame" is a gag manga by Osamu Akimoto serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" for 40 years. It's a slapstick human comedy featuring unique characters including the wild police officer Ryo-san, real name Kankichi Ryotsu, who loves making money above all else, the ultra-celebrity Reiko Nakagawa, and the ultra-strict boss Chief Ohara.

Chief Ohara, real name Daijiro Ohara, is the superintendent of Kameari Park Police Box who serves as Ryotsu's superior. While troubled by the wild Ryotsu, his magnanimity in ultimately recognizing his subordinates' efforts and character makes him truly one of the "ideal bosses" representing the Showa era.

▼"Shin chan" - Hiroshi Nohara

"Shin chan" is a well-known national anime based on the hugely popular gag manga by Yoshito Usui. It's a daily gag comedy depicting the chaotic daily lives of the Nohara family and kindergarten, centered on beautiful ladies and the mischief-loving 5-year-old Shinnosuke Nohara.

Hiroshi Nohara, father of protagonist Shinnosuke, is an ordinary salaryman working at Futaba Trading Company. His warmhearted nature and sincere approach to both work and family are impressive. In the spin-off work "Hiroshi Nohara's Lunchtime Gourmet," Hiroshi's daily life as a salesman is depicted more realistically, and his enjoyment of small daily happiness resonates with viewers.

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