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Please Hire Me!

7.019761 seasonTV SeriesDramaAction & Adventure

Ex-sword teacher Ihei Misawa is a skilled swordsman but because of his kind and judicious heart, he never fails to get caught up in trouble and therefore is unable to obtain status and success. But his wife Tayo understands him and loves him completely, always remaining by his side.

ProducerYoshinobu Nishioka

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Please Hire Me! isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Apr 5, 1976
E2
The Spring Town
Apr 12, 1976
E3
The Warrior Who Crosses the Rainbow
Apr 19, 1976
E4
Diary of a Marriage, the Journey of the Ronin
Apr 26, 1976
E5
The Pass of the Mother
May 3, 1976
E6
The Flower Scented Village
May 10, 1976
E7
Where Are You Going My Friend?
May 17, 1976
E8
The Aoba Temple
May 24, 1976
E9
The Dream of Shinano-Ji
May 31, 1976
E10
The Man That Laughs While Crying at the Hanamichi
Jun 7, 1976
E11
A Quick Note to Mom
Jun 14, 1976
E12
The Love of a Martial Artist
Jun 21, 1976
E13
The Sixth Twilight Bell Rings
Jun 28, 1976
E14
The Duel Between the Weak Samurai and the Hero
Jul 5, 1976
E15
The 350 Thousand Kokus Bet For Love
Jul 12, 1976
E16
Ihei's Madness
Jul 19, 1976
E17
The City of the Wolf Pack
Jul 26, 1976
E18
The Story of a Misunderstanding
Aug 2, 1976
E19
The Village Mysteriously Disappeared
Aug 9, 1976
E20
I'm the Bride's Father
Aug 16, 1976
E21
The Woman with the Floating Lamp
Aug 23, 1976
E22
The Love of the Express Courier
Aug 30, 1976
E23
The Return Trip to the Natal Village
Sep 6, 1976
E24
Again Under the Sky of the Natal Village
Sep 13, 1976
E25
Episode 25
Sep 27, 1976

Cast

Makoto Fujita
Makoto Fujita
Tamao Nakamura
Tamao Nakamura
Daisuke Maki
Daisuke Maki
Narrator (voice)

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Please Hire Me! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Please Hire Me!?

Please Hire Me! isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Please Hire Me! on Netflix?

No, Please Hire Me! is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Please Hire Me! on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Please Hire Me! isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Please Hire Me! for free?

Please Hire Me! is available to stream free (with ads) on Xumo Play and Tubi TV in United States.

How many seasons are in Please Hire Me!?

Please Hire Me! has 1 season in total (25 episodes). The series concluded in 1976.

Are all episodes of Please Hire Me! out yet?

Yes — all 25 episodes across 1 season of Please Hire Me! are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Please Hire Me!?

No — Please Hire Me! ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.