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Five girls work in the tourism bureau of their small provincial town. The town revives its "micro-nation" tourism program, which originated from a nationwide movement during Japan's bubble economy period, and hires the five girls as "monarchs" (tourism ambassadors).
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Five girls work in the tourism bureau of their small provincial town. The town revives its "micro-nation" tourism program, which originated from a nationwide movement during Japan's bubble economy period, and hires the five girls as "monarchs" (tourism ambassadors).
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Episode 1
After being rejected in over 30 job applications, Yoshino Koharu finally gets an offer. She probably should have read the contract more carefully...
Directed by Tomoaki OhtaWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Chika Makihara, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Cho
Episode 2
Yoshino faces her first trial as queen: sell one thousand boxes of the tourist board's mistakenly-ordered snacks before their expiration date is up!
Directed by Keisuke OnishiWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Tomoyo Kurosawa
Episode 3
Yoshino investigates the town's passion for kabura, which leads to a strange showdown between their two kabura-based mascots!
Directed by Shu HonmaWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Nanako Mori, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Masashi Nogawa
Episode 4
The Queen and her Ministers come up with some exciting ideas to promote Manoyama wood-carving! Unfortunately, not all of the locals are thrilled.
Directed by Chie HashimotoWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Kazuhiro Yamaji
Episode 5
Yoshino recruits a local artist to help the team design a big project for Manoyama Sculpture. Meanwhile, Sanae reflects on her work and its meaning.
Directed by Tomoaki OhtaWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Chika Makihara, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Nanako Mori, Yoji Ueda, Kazuhiro Yamaji
Episode 6
A film crew has arrived to film a zombie movie. The Tourism Board attempts to cater to their demands while turning it into an opportunity to promote the town wherever possible. Maki is having issues with her own aspirations as an actress.
Directed by Daisuke HiramakiWritten by Shingo IrieGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Tomoyo Kurosawa
Episode 7
The movie shoot and all the activity in town forces Maki to further reflect on her acting aspirations, as well as her relationship with her father.
Directed by Hideaki KurakawaWritten by Shingo IrieGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Yusuke Kobayashi, Inori Minase
Episode 8
Yoshino and the Ministers struggle to find the right dish for their new C-Rank Gourmet plan. Meanwhile, Shiori finds that her sister has a mysterious relationship with an old classmate.
Directed by Takuya NishimichiWritten by Shingo IrieGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Naomi Kusumi, Utako Imai, Mamiko Noto, Wataru Hatano
Episode 9
Shiori reveals her plan to bring together the Board of Merchants and the Tourism Board, along with the rest of the town.
Directed by Tomoaki OhtaWritten by Shingo IrieGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Tomoyo Kurosawa
Episode 10
The singles in the local Community Club organize a matchmaking tour with women from the city, with Yoshino and the Ministers as tour guides.
Directed by Jin IwatsukiWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Chika Makihara, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori
Episode 11
The matchmaking tour continues! Meanwhile, Ririko investigates the tale of the town's dragon, and discovers some new things about herself in the process.
Directed by Kenichi ImaizumiWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Vinay Murthy, Masashi Nogawa, Yoji Ueda, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Ikuji Nose
Episode 12
Yoshino and the Ministers prepare for the Kingdom of Chupakabura's Founding Festival, and are repeatedly surprised at who signs on to help out!
Directed by Masanori TakahashiWritten by Shingo IrieGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Tomoyo Kurosawa
Episode 13
The day of the Founding Festival finally arrives. Will the help of the TV network pay off? How will it change Manoyama?
Directed by Shin'ichi MasakiWritten by Shingo IrieGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Tomoyo Kurosawa
Episode 14
It's summer break! Yoshino reunites with old friends and family when she visits her hometown. Maki and Sanae go back to Tokyo, while Shiori and Ririko work on a B and B proposal.
Directed by Daisuke HiramakiWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Kaori Nakamura, Nanako Mori
Episode 15
A group of Spanish cryptid enthusiasts visit Manoyama in search of the Chupakabura. Meanwhile, Yoshino and the others work to find b and b's for Manoyama.
Directed by Tomoaki OhtaWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Chika Makihara, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori
Episode 16
Ushimatsu's desperate attempts to pull something from the pond reveal a dark past.
Directed by Jin IwatsukiWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Chika Makihara, Maki Izawa, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Masashi Nogawa
Episode 17
The Ministers begin their search for the festival treasures, and introduce some of the more remote seniors to the Internet.
Directed by Takuma SuzukiWritten by Shingo IrieGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Yoji Ueda, Kenichirou Matsuda
Episode 18
The seniors of Warabiya stage a revolt against the Kingdom of Chupakabura, and the Queen herself is taken hostage!
Directed by Daisuke TsukushiWritten by Shingo IrieGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Masashi Nogawa, Yoji Ueda
Episode 19
Maki receives a reply about her application for a role in a movie, and must once again reflect on her dreams. Meanwhile, Yoshino tries to figure out how the town can use one of their old, shut-down schools.
Directed by Shu HonmaWritten by Shingo IrieGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Tomoyo Kurosawa
Episode 20
The Ministers open up an old school to serve hot lunch, and come up with a new plan to promote the old building when that doesn’t go so well.
Directed by Chie HashimotoWritten by Shingo IrieGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Tomoyo Kurosawa
Episode 21
Erika attempts to escape from Manoyama, but ends up staying with the Ministers. Meanwhile, Yoshino and Sanae try to gather support from shop owners for the Mizuchi Festival revival.
Directed by Masanori TakahashiWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Tomoyo Kurosawa
Episode 22
Erika continues her stay with the Ministers, and Shiori tries to convince her that Manoyama isn't such a bad place. Also, the hunt for the Golden Dragon comes to an exciting conclusion!
Directed by Daisuke HiramakiWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Masashi Nogawa, Yoji Ueda
Episode 23
Yoshino receives an offer from an Manoyama alumni to open a branch of the highly successful Belem bakery in the town. Many of the owners in the shopping district are unwilling to give up store space, as they still live above. Meanwhile, Kadota informs everybody of some unfortunate news.
Directed by Fumihiko SuganumaWritten by Shingo IrieGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori, Tomoyo Kurosawa
Episode 24
Dark rumors of civic plotting abound as the revival of the Mizuchi Festival draws near.
Directed by Kenichi ImaizumiWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Chika Makihara, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Nanako Mori
Episode 25
Will the festival be a success? Will Mr. Kadota make it back in time for the play? What will Yoshino do when her contract expires?
Directed by Tomoaki Ohta, Daisuke Hiramaki, Masanori TakahashiWritten by Masahiro YokotaniGuest stars Atsushi Ono, Chika Makihara, Maki Izawa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hiro Shimono, Daiki Hamano, Vinay Murthy, Kaori Nakamura
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
Ayaka NanaseYoshino Koharu (voice)
Reina UedaShiori Shinomiya (voice)
Chika AnzaiMaki Midorikawa (voice)
Chiemi TanakaRiriko Oribe (voice)
Mikako KomatsuSanae Kouzuki (voice)
Atsushi OnoUshimatsu Kadota (voice)
Chika MakiharaKinu Kadota (voice)
Maki IzawaChitose Oribe (voice)
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