A Hot Night With My Boss in a Capsule Hotel is a Japanese teens' love manga by Meg and its short-form television anime adaptation, originally released digitally from 2017 to 2022 and broadcast as an anime in 2018.
The manga was serialized as an e-comic on ComicFesta and related platforms from April 20, 2017, to November 15, 2022.
It was published by Screamo, with collected volumes released by Suiseisha under the Clair TL Comics label.
The series belongs to the teens' love genre and centers on office romance, attraction, and emotionally charged situations.
Its anime adaptation aired on TOKYO MX from October 8 to December 24, 2018, as a five-minute short anime series.
The anime was produced by Suiseisha.
Animation production support was handled by the South Korean studio NAMU animation, while animation and finishing work were done by Asahi.
Unlike many other ComicFesta anime, this series had its main animation production carried out by NAMU animation.
The anime also existed in two versions: a standard broadcast version and an age-restricted complete version.
After missing the last train following a drinking party, Minori Aizawa ends up staying at a capsule hotel with her boss, Akihiko Hadano.
The twist is that the two do not get along at first and often clash at work.
That unexpected night changes everything.
As Minori spends more time with Hadano, she starts to see a different side of him and begins to develop feelings she did not expect.
Akihiko Hadano
Akihiko Hadano is Minori's boss.
He is strict at work, but he evaluates his subordinates fairly and takes their efforts seriously.
In the standard anime version, he is voiced by Taku Yashiro.
In the complete version, he is voiced by Yū Asagi.
Minori Aizawa
Minori Aizawa is the protagonist and a rookie designer.
She is outspoken and direct, which often causes friction between her and Hadano.
In the standard anime version, she is voiced by Hiromi Igarashi.
In the complete version, she is voiced by Hiyo Sakurano.
Kei Sugawara
Kei Sugawara is a rookie model.
He is shy around others, but gradually opens up to Minori.
In the standard anime version, he is voiced by Daisuke Hirose.
In the complete version, he is voiced by Kazuo Yoruno.
Publication
The manga was created by Meg.
It ran for a total of 42 chapters and was later collected into 7 volumes.
Publisher: Screamo for digital serialization, and Suiseisha for print volumes.
Imprint: TL Screamo for digital release and Clair TL Comics for collected editions.
Collected Volumes
Volume 1 was released on March 18, 2018.
ISBN: 978-4-434-24288-5.
Volume 2 was released on November 18, 2018.
ISBN: 978-4-434-25180-1.
Volume 3 was released on July 18, 2019.
ISBN: 978-4-434-26040-7.
Volume 4 was released on September 18, 2020.
ISBN: 978-4-434-27814-3.
Volume 5 was released on September 18, 2021.
ISBN: 978-4-434-29057-2.
Volume 6 was released on June 18, 2022.
ISBN: 978-4-434-30138-4.
Volume 7 was released on April 18, 2023.
ISBN: 978-4-434-31544-2.
Broadcast Information
The television anime adaptation aired from October to December 2018.
It was shown on TOKYO MX in a late-night five-minute slot.
The broadcast period ran from October 8, 2018, to December 24, 2018.
It consisted of 12 episodes.
Online streaming began earlier than the television broadcast.
Episodes were released every Monday at midnight on Anime Zone within the ComicFesta site, including the age-restricted complete version.
Versions
The anime had a standard version for regular broadcast and a complete version with age restrictions.
The two versions featured different voice casts and different theme songs.
The complete version was distributed exclusively through Anime Zone.
This release strategy matched the series' adult-oriented romantic content.
Original work: Meg.
Director and chief animation director: Hideki Araki.
Series composition and script: Yoku Arikura.
Character design: Aoba Mizuki.
Sub-costume design: Yuka Honma.
Color design: Ami Hoshino.
Art setting: Noboru Sakuma.
Art director: Lee Seo-gu.
Director of photography: Ayumi Itakura.
Editor: Kouki Shinkai.
Sound director: Takahiro Enomoto.
Sound production: Studio Mausu.
Animation and finishing: Asahi.
Production cooperation: NAMU animation.
Producers: Toru Maruyama and Masaki Kobayashi.
Production producer: Kimiko Kurokawa.
Production: Suiseisha.
Standard Version
The opening theme for the standard version is "Sweet Jail."
Lyrics were written by Rei Kimijima and Kazuto Endo, with composition and arrangement by Kazuto Endo.
The song was performed by EIGHT OF TRIANGLE.
Complete Version
The theme for the complete version is "Bounce."
Lyrics, composition, and arrangement were by DJ BooTA.
The song was performed by DJ BooTA feat. Oji Irie.
Episode 1
"Feeling My Boss's Body Heat in the Capsule Hotel."
Storyboard by Sanae Nagi, direction by Yasuyuki Fuse, and animation direction by Han Sunghui.
Episode 2
"A Feverish Touch in the Fitting Room."
Direction was by Yasuyuki Fuse, with animation direction by Han Sunghui.
Episode 3
"Wet Skin Warming Together in the Back Seat."
Direction was by Yasuyuki Fuse, with animation direction by Han Sunghui.
Episode 4
"Bodies Pressing Close and Flushed in the Bathtub."
Direction was by Yasuyuki Fuse, with animation direction by Han Sunghui.
Episode 5
"A Secret Kiss Under the Desk During Overtime."
Storyboard by Ren Utoya, direction by Yasuyuki Fuse, and animation direction by Han Sunghui.
Episode 6
"A Fever and Tender Care Sinking into Bare Skin."
Storyboard by Ren Utoya, direction by Yasuyuki Fuse, and animation direction by Han Sunghui.
Episode 7
"On the Worktable, a Bouncing, Loosening Yukata."
Storyboard by Yuji Nakata, direction by Yasuyuki Fuse, and animation direction by Han Sunghui.
Episode 8
"During Work Hours, Sighs Spill Out in the Pantry."
Storyboard by Yuji Nakata, direction by Yasuyuki Fuse, and animation direction by Han Sunghui.
Episode 9
"In the Alleyway, Punishment and Hidden Jealousy."
Storyboard by Sanae Nagi, direction by Yasuyuki Fuse, and animation direction by Han Sunghui.
Episode 10
"Drenched in Sweat, Midsummer Passion, Melting Together in the Office."
Storyboard by Sanae Nagi, direction by Yasuyuki Fuse, and animation direction by Han Sunghui.
Episode 11
"Right Before the Show, a Secret Reward Backstage."
Storyboard by Sanae Nagi, direction by Yasuyuki Fuse, and animation direction by Han Sunghui.
Episode 12
"After the Last Train, in the Capsule Hotel, a Night of Passion Reaches My Boss."
Direction was by Yasuyuki Fuse, with animation direction by Han Sunghui.
A web radio program tied to the anime was released from October 12 to December 28, 2018.
Its title was ComicFesta Radio: A Hot Night with My Boss in a Capsule Hotel, Kei Sugawara's Feverish Night.
The program streamed on Onsen every second and fourth Friday.
It was hosted by Daisuke Hirose, the voice of Kei Sugawara in the standard anime version.
On TOKYO MX, the anime aired in the Monday 1:00 to 1:05 a.m. slot on Sunday late night.
It followed Joshi Ochi! 2-kai kara Onnanoko ga... Futte Kita!? and was followed by Papa Datte, Shitai.
Official anime website:
https://shucap.cf-anime.com/
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