02/18/2001 - 03/18/2001 Finished
Salaryman Kintarou (サラリーマン金太郎)
The story follows Kintaro, former leader of a widely feared and respected biker gang, who decides that its time to "straighten out" and become a "salaryman" since his wife died and he has to take care of his young son. (Source: AniDB)
20
Total episodes
20
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 20 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Salaryman Kintarou has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Salaryman Kintarou doesn't have a single filler episode: all 20 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 20 episodes of Salaryman Kintarou aired in 2001 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Salaryman Kintarou is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 20 without detours. If you came looking for which Salaryman Kintarou episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
20 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kintarou Enters the Company02/18/2001 | 02/18/2001 | Canon |
| 2 | Kintarou has Fought Again02/18/2001 | 02/18/2001 | Canon |
| 3 | Kintarou Moves Others!02/18/2001 | 02/18/2001 | Canon |
| 4 | Full Start of Kintarou's Racing02/18/2001 | 02/18/2001 | Canon |
| 5 | Kintarou Ascending Authority02/25/2001 | 02/25/2001 | Canon |
| 6 | Decision of Men02/25/2001 | 02/25/2001 | Canon |
| 7 | Kintarou, Fight Back!02/25/2001 | 02/25/2001 | Canon |
| 8 | Kintarou, Never Surrender to the Top Gun02/25/2001 | 02/25/2001 | Canon |
| 9 | Date with Meilin03/04/2001 | 03/04/2001 | Canon |
| 10 | Kintarou, Obey the Order03/04/2001 | 03/04/2001 | Canon |
| 11 | Kintarou, Neaten the Working Field03/04/2001 | 03/04/2001 | Canon |
| 12 | Finally, The Task is Completed03/04/2001 | 03/04/2001 | Canon |
| 13 | Kintaro Returns Home03/11/2001 | 03/11/2001 | Canon |
| 14 | Kintaro Connects People03/11/2001 | 03/11/2001 | Canon |
| 15 | Kintaro Transferred03/11/2001 | 03/11/2001 | Canon |
| 16 | Kintaro Works in Sales03/11/2001 | 03/11/2001 | Canon |
| 17 | Kintaro Prearranges Bidding03/18/2001 | 03/18/2001 | Canon |
| 18 | Dark Fog in Kohaku03/18/2001 | 03/18/2001 | Canon |
| 19 | Kintaro Writes a Letter of Resignation03/18/2001 | 03/18/2001 | Canon |
| 20 | Kintaro Becomes Unruly03/18/2001 | 03/18/2001 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Salaryman Kintarou have?
Salaryman Kintarou has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Salaryman Kintarou have?
In total, Salaryman Kintarou has 20 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Salaryman Kintarou?
It is recommended to watch Salaryman Kintarou in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Salaryman Kintarou online?
Salaryman Kintarou is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Salaryman Kintarou a complete anime?
Yes, Salaryman Kintarou is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Salaryman Kintarou have?
No, Salaryman Kintarou does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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