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Salaryman Kintarou is an anime series centering on Kintaro, a retired biker gang leader who transitions into the role of a corporate salaryman following his wife’s death. The narrative explores themes of grief, responsibility, and adapting to a drastically different lifestyle. It's primarily aimed at adult male viewers interested in action, drama, and character-driven stories featuring a mature cast and martial arts elements.
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Who is Kintaro before he becomes a salaryman?
Kintaro Yajima is a former motorcycle gang leader who changes direction after his wife's death and a promise connected to her wishes. He enters the construction business and brings his blunt sense of justice into corporate life. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salary_Man_Kintaro)
Is Salaryman Kintarou based on a manga?
Yes. The anime adapts Hiroshi Motomiya's Salary Man Kintaro manga, which began serialization in Weekly Young Jump in 1994. The source follows Kintaro through office politics, corruption, and major construction deals. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salary_Man_Kintaro)
How many episodes does the Salaryman Kintarou anime have?
The 2001 television adaptation has 20 episodes and was animated by JCF. It originally aired on BS-i from February 18 to March 18, 2001. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salary_Man_Kintaro)
Is Salaryman Kintarou more of a biker story or a workplace drama?
Most of the series focuses on Kintaro working inside a construction company rather than leading a gang. His biker past still shapes the way he confronts corporate corruption and protects less powerful workers. [Anitsu](https://anitsu.com/en/anime/salaryman-kintarou/)
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