I Got Fired But I Manage All the Software! Light Novel Series Gets Anime Adaptation
Great news! The I Got Fired But I Manage All the Software! (original title: Kubi ni natta kedo, Subete no Software wa Watashi ga Iji Shite Imasu!) light novel series is officially getting an anime adaptation. According to Anime News Network's June 2, 2026 report, the project announced by the Japanese publisher is ready to excite fans of absurd workplace comedy and drama.
The series first began serialization in 2018 on the popular online platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Later published in print under the ASCII Media Works label, it quickly gained a wide readership. The story's author, Tanigawa Niko, tells the tale of an employee who single-handedly manages the company's software systems being unfairly fired and the events that follow. The character designs were done by renowned illustrator Shirabi. Published in the West by J-Novel Club in both light novel and manga formats in English, the series stands out for blending workplace comedy with realistic details of the software world.
To briefly touch on the plot: Our main character, Sato Haruki, is a system administrator at a small tech company who single-handedly manages the entire software infrastructure. The company management fires Haruki to avoid paying external consultants. But soon it becomes clear that all the company's critical systems—from servers to security software—run on old code known only to Haruki. Despite being fired, the company forces Haruki to secretly provide support to prevent systems from crashing. This absurd yet heartfelt story blends the dark side of work life with humor.
The studio, release date, and season details for the anime adaptation have not yet been announced. However, this announcement from J-Novel Club came as a big surprise to the series' English readers. Many fans believe that this kind of workplace comedy being adapted into an anime will resonate especially with viewers working in the software industry or interested in technology. Studio and staff announcements are expected in the coming months. If you've ever felt that everything at work rests on your shoulders, this anime is for you!
