Zeicho: "Haraenai" ni wa Wake ga Aru (2023)

Other name: ゼイチョー ～「払えない」にはワケがある～, ゼイチョー 「払えない」にはワケがある, Zeicho: Haraenai ni wa Wake ga Aru, Zeichou 'Haraenai' ni wa Wake ga Aru, Tax Solver, There's a Reason for "I Can't Pay", Причина, по которой они говорят, что не могут заплатить

Description:

Aiba Soichiro is a dedicated civil servant working in the city hall's tax department, tasked with the challenging job of collecting overdue taxes. His responsibilities include evaluating citizens' financial situations, conducting home visits, and occasionally seizing property to settle debts. However, Soichiro stands apart from typical tax collectors. He approaches each case with profound empathy, striving to understand the underlying reasons why people struggle to pay their taxes. Rather than simply enforcing the law, he genuinely seeks solutions and offers assistance, always treating taxpayers with a compassionate heart. This unique philosophy is rooted in his past; Soichiro was once a high-ranking bureaucrat in the Ministry of Finance. For undisclosed reasons, he unexpectedly left that prestigious position to embrace the demanding role of a local tax collector. The story delves into these complex financial struggles, exploring the often-overlooked human stories behind overdue payments and proving that "there's a reason for I can't pay."

Episodes: 10

Duration: 54 min.

Producer: NTV

Director: Kawai Hayato [河合勇人]

Country: Japanese

Status:Ongoing

Released: 2023

Genre:Drama; Manga; Romance