Samara “Sam” Young is a developer in Los Angeles who’s about to achieve her dreams with her first video game, Ruminate. That is, until a popular streamer gives the game a scathing review. Even worse, Sam finds out the troublesome critic is now her new neighbor! Get lost in a comedic, romantic, and all-too-real story about gaming, memes, and social anxiety. Come for the plot, stay for the doggo.
Cast: Kana Hanazawa, Shimba Tsuchiya, Yuichi Nakamura
Season 1
12 episodes
1. Life is S-RankSam is an ordinary young woman whose passion is video games and everything that surrounds them.12+CC23minOct 2, 2025
2. I am N00bSam's indie game is review bombed after a streamer releases a negative review.12+CC23minOct 9, 2025
3. Unity of the GuildSam goes to Marshall's apartment to tell him she made Ruminate, but a gorgeous woman greets her at the door.12+CC23minOct 16, 2025
4. Witch, Wizard, Sword Master and The King of BeastsMarshall feels guilty for ruining Sam's game dev dreams, but his attempts to apologize are unsuccessful.12+CC23minOct 23, 2025
5. PeelSam learns about Marshall's past and thinks about her own dreams and work while worrying about her future.12+CC23minOct 30, 2025
6. ADS -Aim Down Sights-Link and Sam run into Monica and Marshall at the dog park. Meanwhile, Charles recalls an event from the past.12+CC23minNov 6, 2025
7. Good GameSam arrives at work and despairs when she finds her desk completely cleared.12+CC23minNov 13, 2025
8. UnaliveMarshall's health deteriorates and affects his streaming. Monica asks Sam about appearing in a video.12+CC23minNov 20, 2025
9. ReplayMarshall fulfills his promise to Sam and begins replaying Ruminate.12+CC23minNov 27, 2025
10. Ruminate JourneyMarshall is fascinated by the world of Ruminate. Meanwhile, Sam attends a business meeting with Charles.12+CC23minDec 4, 2025
11. BardMarshall joins a knight on a quest to vanquish a dragon, and Sam worries about her relationship with Link.12+CC23minDec 11, 2025
12. CONTINUEMarshall suddenly collapses after completing Ruminate and is rushed to the hospital.12+CC23minDec 18, 2025
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Samara “Sam” Young is a developer in Los Angeles who’s about to achieve her dreams with her first video game, Ruminate. That is, until a popular streamer gives the game a scathing review. Even worse, Sam finds out the troublesome critic is now her new neighbor! Get lost in a comedic, romantic, and all-too-real story about gaming, memes, and social anxiety. Come for the plot, stay for the doggo.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Hana Sugawara, Yukiko Takase, Asa Suehira, Ryota Yoshiba
- Studio
- OLM, Slow Curve, Fuji Television Network
Maturity rating
12+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
