Mutou
main character
TV_SHORT
5.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 4 min
- Total watch time
- 48 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 13, 2020 – January 5, 2021
- Season
- Fall 2020
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- TIA
- Director
- Noboru Iguchi
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
Estimated watch time
0h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Work90%Food88%Animals79%Konbini79%Primarily Adult Cast66%Ensemble Cast20%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2020 FALL5.3 / 10 AniList score
That is the Bottleneck
それだけがネック• Sore dake ga Neck
Synopsis
The employees at the Hot Hot Mart may seem a bit ordinary and mundane. From slightly unproductive chatter and everyone’s obsession with technology, to the laziness of the store manager, is everyone okay...? But everything isn’t as it seems—especially with Muto, the mysterious worker whose face is concealed and is followed by an ominous cat. Get ready to see what happens before the next shift! (Source: Funimation)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch That is the Bottleneck?
Only if you enjoy comedy and mystery, especially stories with work, food, animals.
Reception is lukewarm: 53/100 on AniList, with 12% of 1.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #17 highest-rated anime of 2020.
15.5% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 48 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Noboru Iguchi
- Character design
- Saki Kuniyoshi
Opening & ending themes
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like That is the Bottleneck
That is the Bottleneck FAQ
How many episodes does That is the Bottleneck have?
That is the Bottleneck has 12 episodes of about 4 minutes each, roughly 48 minutes in total.
Is That is the Bottleneck finished?
Yes. That is the Bottleneck has finished airing — the final episode aired January 5, 2021.
Is there a season 2 of That is the Bottleneck?
No sequel is listed for That is the Bottleneck as of October 2026.
Is That is the Bottleneck based on a manga?
No. That is the Bottleneck is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated That is the Bottleneck?
That is the Bottleneck was animated by TIA and directed by Noboru Iguchi.
Where can I watch That is the Bottleneck?
That is the Bottleneck is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.