Warau Salesman

Warau Salesman is not only one of those "one of a kind anime" but is also heavily underrated and missunderstood. First of all, Warau Salesman is a Horror-Comedy with pretty heavy social commentary. I don't know why people always deem it as something else. But lets start at the beginning. The show is about a mysterious salesman, Moguro Fukuzou, who deals in human souls (the literal japanese translation is "kokorou" which means heart, but its symbolic for souls). He offers people a splendid deal that fits their deepest desires perfectly and that they won't possibly refuse. All free of charge of course. However, Moguro has always onecondition that he makes clear to his clients. If the client breaks that condition, the whole deal is void and Moguro can collect his soul (visualized by basically fucking up his former clients life). Now here is where the whole horror and also social commentary comes in. Moguro himself is of course not a normal salesman yet alone a normal human being. His true origins are never made really clear throughout the whole series, but its safe to say that he is some sort of a devils advocat if not the devil himself. He always hangs in a bar called "Demon Nest" so that basically covers that. And just like some demons Moguro, in some way, has to be invited by the people. If the client is on the hook and agrees to Mogurus terms, from that point on Moguru is in his life for good watching him at all times without being noticed (except if he wants to be noticed). Now why would anybody break a good deal that last forever as long as one tiny condition won't get violated? Because human beings are selfish, ignorant and greedy scum who always want more! You give them the little pinky and they take the whole hand! And that is the premise of this show and Moguros transactions. He knows of that selfish nature and feasts upon it. He knows eventually every last one of his human clients will turn into a greedy and dishonest pig, so he can collect his souls in peace. While the first episodes are very tame in regards of violence, some of the later episodes turn out to be quite gorey. But despite all the gore and deep commentary, Warau Salesman is still a funny comedy show with some great humor in it. Not least due to Moguros crazy monologues and self awareness. The events in each episode make up for great situation comedy as well. If you want sophisticated and social critical, yet dark, crazy and unpredictable comedy this is the show for you. I definitely recommand it!

I've kept Laughing Salesman (1989) with me for over a year now, because I'm really bad at finishing longer series. But also because I didn't want to give it up. I knew nothing about laughing salesman until 2017 when the Laughing Salesman 2017 short series came out. I loved the concept of exchanging one's desires to a geniee who would give you what you desired but at a price. He never harms children and I've noticed throughout this series he rarely harms women. Its mostly men he targets. I don't know if that has any real relevance in anything but I thought it was prettyinteresting. This series reminds me of Jigoku Shouji in that these people are contracted to give up parts of themselves (aka souls) in order to recieve what they like. Mind you, they're not ushered to hell but time after time the punishment for their wish is much harsher than hell themself. The Laughing Salesman is not an evil man. He is just doing exactly has it describes. He sales you whatever you want and laughs at your expense. I truly love this series for its dark humor and still very relevant pokes at life. (Gay marriage, stresses on teen's testing, sexism, etc). And if anyone needs me to add more on why I'd recommend this to them I am always up for the challenge. I love this series, and if your looking for anything a bit dark this is for you. <3

The laughing salesmen is a underrated classic. I really the concept of the devil deal/genie. All your desire could be provide but at a cost. It's a very unique series of it's era. Anime targeted at adults doesn't sale well as in the past. First Moguro said his famous dialogue while we get a introduction the the episode client. The client experience a problem. Suddenly Moguro appear out of nowhere to offer a solution. The client either talk to Moguro on the spot or eventually desperately take his offer at the Demon Nest Bar. Either Moguro actively helps the client ornever appear till the end when the client broke his promise. Then something horrific happen to the client. From a embarrassing situation to death. It does get repetitive but mid way the show really shake up the order. Sometimes Moguro just need to watch in the sidelines. Or the show breaks up it's formula. If you like shows like the Twilight zone where something ordinary become extraordinary happen. This is your cup of tea. It's also super relatable that all the problems discuss are mundane problems you probable have. It's also very fascination how Japanese society during the Bubble Era.

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