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That is the Bottleneck

7.220201 seasonTV SeriesAnimationMysteryComedy

Themed around the ambiguities of modern communication, the story of Soredake ga Neck is set in the Hot Hot Mart convenience store, where the mysterious young man known as Muto works in the company of Nekomaru, the slightly sinister store's…

DirectorNoboru Iguchi

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Otsuka's Neck
Oct 12, 2020
E2
Oda's Neck
Oct 19, 2020
E3
The Manager's Neck
Oct 26, 2020
E4
Tabata's Neck
Nov 2, 2020
E5
Adam's Neck
Nov 9, 2020
E6
Mutou's Neck
Nov 16, 2020
E7
Ueno's Neck
Nov 23, 2020
E8
Yakichi's Neck
Nov 30, 2020
E9
Tsukiko's Neck
Dec 7, 2020
E10
Akiba's Neck
Dec 14, 2020
E11
Nekomaru's Neck
Dec 21, 2020
E12
The Neck of an Onigiri
Dec 28, 2020

Cast · Directed by Noboru Iguchi

SOShingo Ogaya
Shingo Ogaya
Adam (voice)
MSMasaki Sawai
Masaki Sawai
Nekomaru (voice)
UHUi Hinagata
Ui Hinagata
Tabata (voice)
TNTaisei Nishino
Taisei Nishino
Ueno (voice)
CAChihiro Asaki
Chihiro Asaki
Sorae (voice)
YKYuki Kimisawa
Yuki Kimisawa
Mutō (?) (Voice)
TNToshimasa Niiro
Toshimasa Niiro
Tenchou (voice)
TKTsubasa Kizu
Tsubasa Kizu
Ōtsuka (voice)
TFTaiga Fukazawa
Taiga Fukazawa
Akiba (voice)
OKOtake Koichi
Otake Koichi
Oda (voice)
M
MoeMi
Tsukiko (voice)
ENEimi Naruse
Eimi Naruse
Umina (voice)

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That is the Bottleneck — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams That is the Bottleneck?

That is the Bottleneck is streaming on Crunchyroll in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is That is the Bottleneck on Netflix?

No, That is the Bottleneck is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Crunchyroll.

Is That is the Bottleneck on Amazon Prime Video?

No, That is the Bottleneck isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Crunchyroll instead.

Where can I watch That is the Bottleneck for free?

That is the Bottleneck is available on Crunchyroll in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in That is the Bottleneck?

That is the Bottleneck has 1 season in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of That is the Bottleneck out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 1 season of That is the Bottleneck are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of That is the Bottleneck?

No — That is the Bottleneck ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.