The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store Vol. 1

The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store Vol. 1 is an award-winning manga that takes the concept of retail work to a whole new level, inspiring an anime movie that will soon be hitting North American theatres.

Working retail is challenging enough with regular human customers, but imagine when they are owls, wolves, koalas, and even a woolly mammoth. Welcome to the Hokkyoku Department Store, where the new employee Akino faces customers who are talking animals, including extinct species!

Just like any shopper, each animal has its unique and complex request that Akino must endeavour to satisfy. From a wealthy laughing owl searching for the perfect present to delight his wife, to a thespian sea mink looking for a gift for a long-awaited reunion with her father, Akino must learn to meet their needs.

All the while, she also has to navigate the challenges presented by her coworkers and the elusive floor manager. The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store Vol. 1 offers a delightful and imaginative look into the world of retail, with a twist that promises to entertain and captivate readers.