Helluva Boss

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'''Helluva Boss''' is a two season [[adult]] animated web series created by Vivienne "[[VivziePop]]" Medrano. Its pilot episode was released in 2019, and the series was released in 2020..

==Premise==
''Helluva Boss'' follows the misadventures of the employees of '''Immediate Murder Professionals''' ('''I.M.P.''') an [[w:Imp|imp]]-run murder company in Hell. I.M.P.'s employees include: company boss '''Blitzo''', weapons specialist '''Moxxie''', '''Millie''' (powerhouse and Moxxie's wife), and receptionist '''Loona''' the [[w:hell hound|hell hound]]. They access the human world to complete their tasks with the help of a book from '''Stolas''', an elder [[demon]] with the appearance of an [[owl]].

==Awards==
''Helluva Boss'' was nominated for the [[2020 Ursa Major Awards|2020 Ursa Major Award]] for Best Dramatic Series, but did not win. [[2021 Ursa Major Award|The following year]] it was again nominated in the same category and was successful. It also won the award for the best Dramatic Series in the [[2023 Ursa Major Awards]], and was nominated as the Best Dramatic Series in the [[2024 Ursa Major Awards]] and the [[2025 Ursa Major Awards]].

==Helluva Boss and furry==
Loona is a fairly popular [[character]] within the [[fandom]] often appearing in [[fan art]].

==See also==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helluva_Boss Helluva Boss] on [[Wikipedia]]

==External link==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlahNrlcgS4 Helluva Boss Pilot episode] on VizziePop's [[Youtube]] channel

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Aggretsuko

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[[File:Aggretsuko logo.png|right|300px]]
'''Aggretsuko''', also known as '''Aggressive Retsuko''', is both a [[cartoon character]] and a Japanese [[anime]] [[W:Television comedy|comedy anime series]] of the same name.

== Overview ==
[[File:Retsuko.webp|right|thumb|225px|Retsuko]]
[[File:Retsukoalterego.png.webp|right|thumb|225px|Retsuko at her breaking point]]
[[File:Aggretsuko and Co.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Retsuko and Co.]]
Aggretsuko (JPN アグレッシブ烈子) is a 25-year-old and single, [[W:eponymous|eponymous]] [[anthropomorphic]] [[red panda]] character created by [[Yeti (artist)|Yeti]] for [[W:Sanrio|Sanrio Company, Ltd.]] ('''Sanrio'''), a Japanese entertainment company that designs, licenses, and manufactures products focusing on the [[kawaii]] ("cute") segment of [[W:Japanese popular culture|Japanese popular culture]] (Sanrio's best-known character is [[Hello Kitty]], a [[cartoon]] [[cat]]).

Aggretsukor first appeared in a series of [[animated short]]s by [[W:Fanworks (animation studio)|Fanworks]] which aired on [[W:TBS Television (Japan)|TBS Television]] between April 2016 and March 2018.

''Aggretsuko'' began as a series of [[web episode]]s in 2016 before being picked up by the American [[W:Video on demand#Subscription models (SVOD)|subscription video on-demand]] [[W:over-the-top media service|over-the-top]] [[W:Streaming television|streaming television]] service [[Netflix]] in 2018 for one season, which was followed up by a second season in 2019, a third in 2020 and a fourth in 2021. There is also a Christmas Special entitled ''[[A Very Metal Christmas]]'' which takes place in between seasons one and two.

==Plot==

Retsuko is a 25-year-old and single red panda, working in the accounting department of a Japanese [[trading firm]] called '''''Carrier Man Trading Co., Ltd''''', trying her best to navigate through the typical problems encountered by young adults in 21st century Japan.

Facing constant frustration every day from pushy superiors and co-workers, Retsuko lets out her emotions by going to a [[W:karaoke|karaoke]] bar every night and singing [[W:death metal|death metal]]. After five years of working the daily grind, Retsuko's misery causes her to undergo a series of events that put her job in jeopardy, forcing her to shift her relationships with her co-workers and ends up changing her life in unexpected ways.

After this, she continues to come up with ways to find happiness, and eventually concludes that she would one day like to get married and raise a family. Unfortunately, her social anxiety combined with her timidity often causes her to get involved in more situations than she expects while pursuing her dreams.

=== Season 4 ===

This season focused less on Retsuko as the protagonist and more on her colleagues at the office, each with their own unique set of problems.

=== Season 5 ===

This season mainly focuses on Retsuko being involved with the [[W:National Diet|Japanese government]] with her running for a seat on the [[W:National Diet|National Diet]], along with Haida's life after quitting his office job and being evicted from his parents' apartment, with him meeting '''Shikabane''', a 21-year-old gamer who has given up on life and is a [[W:net cafe refugee|net cafe refugee]].

==Characters==

* '''Retsuko''' - A 25-year-old red panda in her company's accounting department who lets out frustrations over her job by singing death metal at a karaoke bar. She is an amiable introvert who suffers from social anxiety and is prone to unrealistic dreams to the point where it negatively impacts her and those around her. After Retsuko badmouths her boss, '''Ton''', on TV, Ton nicknames her "Short-Timer" (Japanese dub) or "Calendar" (English dub), implying her job is on the line. When confronted with a new problem, personal or otherwise, she quickly retreats to a corner and tries to resolve the issue alone, if she does not outright surrender. This shows that her emotional maturity is lacking, and she is reluctant to confide in others. However, she slowly develops a healthier emotional state with help from her friends and, ironically, the co-workers she often cannot stand. By Season 3, she goes fully public with her death metal singing, thus beginning a lucrative side hustle.
* '''Director Ton''' - The [[domestic pig]] director of the accounting department, who constantly gives Retsuko a hard time through blatant [[W:sexism|sexism]] or [[W:overwork]overwork]]. He spends significant time practicing golf instead of working, though it is shown that he is an incredibly skilled and speedy accountant despite being tech-illiterate. Though he regularly belittles Retsuko, it is implied that he greatly respects her and possibly sees her as his successor. He has more than once stepped into her personal life with timely wisdom to save her from situations that are causing her grief. In spite of his toughness, he has a soft spot for his family, and initially hides from them the fact that he was forced to quit his job in Season 4. He is also protective of his workforce, refusing to fire anyone in the accounting department when incentivized to do so by the new president.
* '''Fenneko''' - Retsuko's [[fennec fox]] co-worker and closest friend in the office. Highly perceptive and insightful, she can deduce anyone's mental state through mere observation of their habits and deviations from their usual patterns, namely, through scrutinizing others' social media. Cynical by nature, she often openly criticizes something only to later enjoy it, sometimes to an obsessive degree. She also has a close relationship with '''Haida''' and an unusual rivalry with '''Tsunoda'''. She has a highly distinctive, monotonous laugh.
* '''Haida''' - Retsuko's mild-mannered, 27-year-old [[spotted hyena]] co-worker, who is in love with her. His roundabout approach to confessing his feelings puts him in many comical situations; in many ways, he shares the same social anxiety and confidence problems as Retsuko, resulting in poor communication with her. Despite being rejected, he struggles to move on and continues to pine for her, often reacting badly whenever she goes out with someone. However, he does give Retsuko space to keep himself in check, and genuinely cares for Retsuko's well-being and happiness. Haida is an avid [[punk rock]] fan, and plays [[bass guitar]]. Haida is skilled in programming and IT work, but his work is frequently dismissed by the tech-illiterate seniors in Accounting, leaving him frustrated. In Season 4, Haida is suddenly promoted to Accounting Director, but later quits the company altogether after being forced to partake in financial fraud.
* '''Director Gori''' = A [[gorilla]] lady who works as director of marketing at Retsuko's company. Along with '''Washimi'''', she does yoga with Retsuko and eventually joins her in karaoke. Despite her serious nature at work, she is highly excitable and takes a great interest in bonding with Retsuko. A running gag with Gori is her over-the-top mourning over failed relationships, usually romantic ones. Despite being 40 years old and incredibly career-driven, she has high hopes of still getting married someday and continues to make bold attempts to find "the one".
* '''Ms. Washimi''' - A [[W:Secretarybird|secretary bird]] who works as the secretary to the company's [[CEO]], and arguably the company's ''de facto'' CEO due to the actual CEO's incompetence. Strong-willed and confident, she is very wise and gives Retsuko a lot of sage advice when she is not busy keeping Gori's excitability in check. She sometimes axe kicks to intimidate those who frustrate her (mostly her boss), embodying the classic hunting behavior of her [[animal]]. Though very level-headed, she loses significant composure when the topic of marriage comes up, having gone through a bitter divorce after a four-month-long marriage in her past.
* '''Tsunoda''' - A perky [[gazelle]] coworker of Retsuko who frequently sucks up to Ton to remain in a favorable position and to lighten her own workload. Her shameless approach to office politics and social media stardom earns her the ire of many. However, she is highly self-aware and more genuine than her personality lets on. She is an expert on discerning the emotional and mental states of those around her. As the show progresses, she gradually develops a closer friendship with Fenneko.
* '''Komiya''' - Ton's [[meerkat]] right-hand subordinate. Like Tsunoda, Komiya sucks up to Ton, but he appears to be motivated by genuine admiration for Ton while Tsunoda only does so for her own calculated benefits. In Season 3, it is revealed that he runs a popular blog on [[JPop idol]]s and becomes a big fan of Retsuko after seeing her sing on-stage.
* '''Tsubone''' - A [[Komodo dragon]] who is a senior to Retsuko in the accounting department. She is highly condescending and is implied to enjoy watching others fail, usually by giving them one of her many air-tight snack jars to open. Much like Ton, she frequently uses her seniority to push her extra work onto Retsuko. She is implied to have a significant bond with Ton, having worked in the Accounting department for almost as long as he has. Likewise, she is also tech illiterate and gets defensive when asked to update the way she does her work.
* '''Kabae''' - Retsuko's [[hippopotamus|hippo]] chatty coworker. Kabae is a middle-aged woman who frequently runs her mouth as the company's rumor mill. She is easily excited by new gossip but claims to never spread anything malicious. She is happily married to her husband and has three kids at home. Her motherly personality, when applied at work, has polarizing results on the younger workers at the office. In Season 4, she reveals that she has a considerable amount of espionage and stealth skills, showing Retsuko how to sneak around the office building's ventilation shafts.
* '''Resasuke''' - Retsuko's one-time, and oblivious, red panda boyfriend in Season 1, who works in the Sales Department at their trade firm. Nicknamed the "Out of Pocket Prince" (Japanese dub) or "Space Cadet" (English dub), he is constantly zoning out, irresponsible with job duties, soft-spoken, and has zero social awareness. He has a large collection of thriving plants at home, suggesting that his character is a play on the Japanese term "[[herbivore men]]".
* '''Anai''' - A [[Japanese badger]] recent college graduate and a new hire in Retsuko's accounting department beginning in Season 2. He is very happy and eager on the surface, but does not take any kind of feedback lightly, treating it as a personal attack. This causes him to neurotically harass whoever "criticized" him via email, demanding a written apology and recording all future conversations with the threat of escalation. As such, his professional and social skills are very lackluster, though his brick wall approach to criticism also renders him immune to the office politics others freely exercise. He is, however, receptive to Kabae's motherly approach and gradually learns to get along with everyone through her, suggesting that he regularly suffers from extreme anxiety. He is also an excellent cook and later sells his home-cooked meals to his co-workers. In Season 3, he becomes more emotionally stable, having found a girlfriend and writing a [[cookbook]] as a side project.
* '''Tadano''' - A [[donkey]] who is briefly Retsuko's boyfriend in Season 2. Initially shown as a lazy, jobless [[bum]], Tadano is actually the founder of his own AI company that is quickly rising in stock and is both incredibly wealthy and intelligent. Tadano's laziness is attributed to the fact that he quickly loses interest in any task he finds mundane, and is driven to bring his AI program to the masses in hopes of moving society past late-stage capitalism, supporting programs like [[universal basic income]]. Retsuko slowly falls for the laid-back but driven Tadano after meeting him in driving class, unaware of his true identity, and starts a genuine, happy relationship with him. However, the relationship ended when Tadano revealed that he is not interested in having kids or getting married. Tadano remains a recurring character in later seasons, befriending the people around Retsuko and continuing to support her and her friends (like Haida with his feelings towards Retsuko and Gori with the matchmaking app she developed) without asking for anything in return.
* '''Retsuko's Mother''' - Retsuko's overbearing red panda mother, who is currently unnamed. Beginning in the second season, she regularly visits Retsuko, unannounced, trying to pressure her into marriage with one of many bachelors found via matchmakers. Despite her questionable actions, such as duplicating Retsuko's apartment key without her permission, she genuinely cares about Retsuko's well-being and gives her more opportunities to grow into adulthood by, often under immense emotional pressure, pushing her away from her comfort zone of "work, home, phone, sleep" as well as cooking and cleaning for her when she is visiting.
* '''Hyodo''' - A [[leopard]] who is the manager for the up-and-coming [[W:Japanese idol|idol group]] "OTM Girls" (short for [[Ōtemachi]]). Retsuko initially meets him when she accidentally crashes into his van, forcing her to take up a second job as the group's accounting manager to pay off her debt. When Hyodo inadvertently discovers her singing death metal at her regular karaoke spot, he decides to move the OTM Girls in a [[W:Kawaii metal|pop/metal fusion]] direction and coerces Retsuko into the center of the group. He is secretive about his day job with the girls, which initially leads Retsuko to believe he is involved in some kind of criminal activity. However, towards the end of the season, it's revealed that he works as a [[W:window cleaner|window washer]] during the day and that he probably conceals this out of shame. Though highly aggressive and intimidating, his anger is implied to be a front to cover his feelings about his own failings and incompetence, as he is very poor with finances.
* '''Manaka''' - The [[chinchilla]] lead singer of the OTM Girls. In stark contrast to Retsuko's extremely passive personality, Manaka is confident and brash. She often behaves like a diva, but she genuinely cares for those around her, including Retsuko. Her bold personality comes from the fact that she neither desires nor cares for approval from others, and encourages Retsuko to be less afraid of upsetting others, accident or otherwise. When she is not performing, she's a store clerk at a local convenience store.
* '''Inui''' - A [[Borzoi]] who works in the General Affairs department at Retsuko's company. Introduced in Season 3, Inui is a sweet, gentle, and caring woman who tries to pursue a relationship with Haida after a chance encounter. Though they initially get off to a good start due to their shared love for punk rock, with Fenneko and Gori both pressuring Haida to accept her, Haida eventually turns her down. Though obviously hurt, Inui gracefully accepts the rejection.
* '''Himuro''' - An [[Afghan Hound]] who is the External Director of Retsuko's company. Introduced in Season 4, Himuro is promoted to CEO after the original CEO is hospitalized. He is very strict and possibly [[sociopathic]], prioritizing obedience and determined to modernize the company at any cost. While his initial methods are financially sound, Himuro unabashedly begins to lay people off from the Accounting Department to save costs, and promotes Haida to Accounting Director. Surrounded by hostile board members who see him as an upstart outsider, Himuro eventually resorts to ordering Haida to [[W:cook the books|cook the books]]. He quits after being exposed by the other members of the Accounting Department for fraud.
* '''Jiro Haida''' - Haida's 25-year-old spotted hyena younger brother, introduced in Season 5, who is Retsuko's rival when she is running in the House of Representatives election in Tokyo Ward 8. Compared to his older brother, Jiro is more self-assured and prideful, owing to being the more gifted child in his family. He is cunning, knowing how to play his brother like a fiddle, and also charismatic enough to win himself over for the masses.
* '''Shikabane''' - A 21-year-old purple [[skunk]] introduced in Season 5 who is disillusioned by the state of the world around her. A quiet character, she lives in an [[W:internet café|internet café]] and envelops herself in the online world while doing freelance work to sustain her lifestyle. She and Haida meet each other in an online video game; she plays a male character, as previous friends expressed interest in forming relationships after learning she is a girl. Haida tries to encourage her to do more with her life to no avail, but eventually Retsuko manages to motivate her through karaoke, and she decides to look for housing.

== Awards ==

Aggretsuko was nominated in multiple categories for the 2019 & 2020 [[W:Crunchyroll Anime Awards|Crunchyroll Anime Awards]], but failed to win any.

== Aggretsuko and furry ==
=== Awards ===

Aggretsuko won the [[2018 Ursa Major Awards|2018 Ursa Major Award]] for [[Best Dramatic Series or Short Work]], and was nominated in the [[2019 Ursa Major Awards]] and [[2020 Ursa Major Awards]].

==See also==

* [[W:Aggretsuko|Aggretsuko]] on [[Wikipedia]]

==External link==

* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8019444/ Aggressive Retsuko] on [[W:IMDb|IMDb]]

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