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Todays Young Folks! is a workplace short-drama series built around a familiar phrase heard across generations in Japan—an encouraging story dedicated to everyone striving in their careers. Based on Kohei Yoshitani’s popular manga of the same name, the series spans eight episodes and twenty-two chapters, humorously and tenderly portraying the challenges and growth of young employees in a modern work environment.

The story follows Ayumu Mugitani (Haruka Fukuhara), a new employee still learning the ropes, and her cheerful, supportive senior colleague Shun Funaki (Kaito Nakamura / Travis Japan). Guiding them is the “ultimate boss,” Hajime Ishizawa (Takashi Sorimachi), who offers sharp yet warm advice—always accompanied by the iconic line, “Young people these days…”. Through light-hearted humor and heartfelt moments, the series delivers empathy and encouragement to working generations across all ages.

INOUE ART INC. contributed to the visual development of the series, enhancing its world and emotional resonance through thoughtful image direction. By translating the manga’s charm—its blend of comedy and human warmth—into a cinematic visual language, we created a familiar and engaging atmosphere that deepens audience connection and enriches the storytelling experience.

「今どきの若いモンは」。誰もが一度は耳にしたことのあるこの言葉をモチーフに、すべての働く人々へエールを送る“お仕事ショートドラマ”です。原作は吉谷光平による同名の人気コミック。全8回・全22話の構成で、現代の職場を舞台に、ユーモアと温かさを織り交ぜながら、若手社員たちの成長と葛藤を描きます。

主人公は、仕事に不慣れな新入社員・麦田歩（福原遥）と、明るく面倒見の良い先輩・舟木俊（中村海人／Travis Japan）。そして二人の背中をそっと押すのは、「今どきの若いモンは」の一言と共に的確な助言を届ける、“究極の上司”・石沢一（反町隆史）。世代を越えて共感を呼ぶ、ユーモラスかつ心温まるストーリーが展開されます。

井上美術は本作のビジュアル制作に携わり、ドラマの世界観をより魅力的に引き立てる映像表現を担いました。原作が持つコミカルさと人間味を丁寧に映像へ落とし込み、視聴者がキャラクターに寄り添い、物語に感情移入できるクリエイティブを実現しています。