The AFK Cafe | The Forge | Aggretsuko

## 🌆 Overview

Sometimes surviving work means finding somewhere to scream.
Join us throughout September for Aggretsuko, a workplace comedy about Retsuko, a red panda office worker trying to survive frustrating coworkers, unreasonable expectations, and the daily grind of corporate life.
By day, she keeps her head down and does her job. By night, she lets everything out through death metal karaoke.
As part of The Forge, this series takes a funny, relatable look at burnout, workplace pressure, ambition, friendship, and figuring out what kind of life you actually want outside of your job.

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## 🕒 Event Schedule

🗓️ Thursdays • September 3 & 10
🗓️ Wednesdays • September 16, 23 & 30
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
📺 Approximately 8–10 episodes each week
• Continue the series together throughout September
• Short breaks throughout the evening
• Live reactions and optional discussion
• Follow Retsuko's workplace journey throughout the month
Episode count may vary slightly depending on breaks and discussion.

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## 💫 What to Expect

• 🏢 Corporate workplace chaos
• 😤 Relatable work frustrations
• 🎤 Death metal karaoke
• 😂 Comedy mixed with surprisingly real adult themes
• 💬 Friendship, relationships, and workplace dynamics
• 🌱 Career growth and figuring out what really matters

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## ⚠️ Content Notice

Rating: TV-14
Genres: Comedy • Slice of Life • Workplace
This series may include workplace stress, alcohol use, relationship themes, mature conversations, and emotional discussions about burnout and adulthood.

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## ☕ Participation Style

Join us every week or drop in whenever you're available.
We'll watch approximately 8–10 episodes each event, so you can follow along throughout the month or jump in whenever you have time.
Chat, react, relate a little too hard to Retsuko's workday, or simply relax and enjoy the series alongside the community.
There's no pressure to participate in discussion. Presence over pressure. Come hang out however feels comfortable.

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🎬 Event Type: Anime Watch Party
🎞️ Anime: Aggretsuko
📺 Episodes: Approximately 8–10 per event
📅 Dates: September 3, 10, 16, 23 & 30
🗓️ Days: Thursdays (Sept. 3 & 10) • Wednesdays (Sept. 16, 23 & 30)
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
📍 Platform: Discord
🎤 Voice: Cafe Screens VC
👑 Host: BaristaBeanSupreme
👉 Discord: https://discord.gg/theafkcafe