The Helpful Fox Senko-san 2019
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- April 10, 2019
- Last Aired
- June 26, 2019
- Format
- 1 season · 12 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~4.8 hours (24 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E2 "Don't be shy, now!" (★ 8/10)
- Networks
- AT-X, Tokyo MX, TV Aichi
- Where to Stream
- Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
What is The Helpful Fox Senko-san?
The television series "The Helpful Fox Senko-san" is a story about a salaryman's life. The main character, a salaryman, has a stressful job.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 10, 2019
- Last aired
- Jun 26, 2019
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- AT-X, Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, KBS Kyoto
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.4/10 from 225 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 12 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~24 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- AT-X, Tokyo MX, TV Aichi, KBS Kyoto, Sun TV, BS11
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Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series "The Helpful Fox Senko-san" is a story about a salaryman's life. The main character, a salaryman, has a stressful job. His life is suddenly changed by the presence of a fox girl, Senko-san, who is eager to help him. Senko-san's primary goal is to assist the salaryman in healing his exhaustion. She accomplishes this by performing various tasks such as cooking and cleaning, and finding other ways to care for him. Her intentions are centered around alleviating the salaryman's stress.
Should you watch it?
“A weary office worker finds relief in the gentle care of a magical fox girl.”
- Heartwarming daily care scenes
- Cute animation and gentle humor
- Limited plot development
- Niche calm‑upbeat pacing may not suit everyone
Watch it if you enjoy soothing, low‑stakes stories about everyday kindness.
The series has a calm, comforting tone suitable for teen audiences, rated TV‑14.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 I'm going to pamper him to his heart's content! Mytharc Apr 10, 2019
- E2 Don't be shy, now! Core Apr 17, 2019
- E3 As long as you're happy Core Apr 24, 2019
- E4 Why must you work on a day off!? Core May 1, 2019
- E5 I've got a tail, too, you know? Core May 8, 2019
- E6 You just want to fluff more Core May 15, 2019
- E7 You smell like another fox Core May 22, 2019
- E8 I'll make you forget all about it Core May 29, 2019
- E9 Is this less embarrassing for you? Core Jun 5, 2019
- E10 It's Nice to Let Your Inner Child Out Now and Then, Isn't It? Core Jun 12, 2019
- E11 It's Going to Be a Rough Night Mytharc Jun 19, 2019
- E12 Still... Mytharc Jun 26, 2019
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of the show?
The series follows stressed salaryman Nakano as a caring fox spirit named Senko‑san helps ease his exhaustion through everyday acts like cooking and cleaning.
Who are the main characters?
The central characters are Nakano, a weary office worker, and Senko‑san, a magical fox girl who looks after him.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is an animated comedy with sci‑fi/fantasy elements, focusing on slice‑of‑life healing moments.
What age rating does the show have?
It is rated TV‑14, indicating it is appropriate for teens and older.
Is the series primarily comedic or dramatic?
The tone is mostly light‑hearted and comedic, emphasizing gentle, comforting interactions rather than serious drama.
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