Audience reviews
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Docobonbon
This series seems to come from a non-anime place of storytelling, with the design, direction and dialogue all not conforming to the anime mold (the characters, however, do). The visuals are static but serve the purpose, the real star in both sub and dub being the voice actors (specifically, Minare) which was so overwhelming the focus that I felt I could skip watching the whole thing to instead only listen and still get away with the full experience. It therefore feels like an adaptation of a radio drama than a traditional anime and I appreciate that about this, as a sort of variety in the scene.
Coming to the actual points, both good and bad: The dialogue, storyboarding and voice acting are good enough to be entertaining and avoid being stale despite the low-key-ish world. It comes acros…
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This is a show that I believe could have been a 9 or close to a 10 if the side characters had any depth to them. As it stands, only the main character shows any willingness or ability to grow as a person. There is one other character that showed signs of potential growth, but the writers didn't give them enough of a chance in this season. Every other character is 1 dimensional at best and that is generous for some characters.
What makes this anime great is the premise and story, which are exceptionally unique and well-written. The series takes the intimate yet limited concept of radio and audio-only communication and breathes an extra dimension of life into it. Whether it is used for comedy, a distraction, comfort, or information, Nami yo Kiitekure plants the passions and hard work of tho…
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My point of entry for discovering this series was from SingleH's review and quickly realizing during the first episode that this reminds me of Odd Taxi. The similarity is that both shows have a focus on human drama with strong characterization and focus on their relationships. Our strong, female protagonist, Minare, is caught between her two jobs as a waitress and, as fate would have it, a radio host. Minare is loud, emotional, and doesn't have a problem sharing her feelings with others, drunk or not. Her transition into a DJ is pretty gradual, and she is still a waitress for the length of the show, so it's really about her then her growth into this new role. I really liked watching the development of the plot and learning more about the characters. Everyone praises Wave, Listen to Me for…
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i am quite surprised that none of my anime-loving friends have mentioned this anime, especially since it came out last year. this has been like a breath of fresh air with all of the fantasy-based stuff i've been watching.
i really enjoyed this anime for the fact that it's super unique from what i've seen so far. an anime about a radio host? where have you seen that done already?
the humor that the main character brings to this show is hilarious and goes to show how creative a person's mind can be with how quickly she jumps to conclusions and is able to come up with stories for her air-time.
the side-characters' stories are also interesting and aren't just thrown in there for the hell of it. but yet they help further the story of the anime as a whole.
honestly, i would recommend thi…
Read at the sourceMarryMeSenpai
I really feel like I needed to make a review for this series.
STORY:7
the main reson I didn't rate this higher is due to the lack of finish off the plot and character development. I guess when I went into this anime I had seen a youtube review of it , and what i got from it was girl does a radion show. I liked the girls personaloity so I watched it. was hooked from episode one. In a way I feel like it focused to much on the main protagonists (minore) ex boyfriend. I started wondering about hlaf way through will there be another chapter of her romantic interests?? ehhh I'm starting to ramble a bit (just like the show :) I tried explaining the plot to a friend and found it really hard to describe in an interesting way... IDK but i think that kinda sums up how I feel about the story... It i…
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This anime is like every shade of bizarre and it's so my vibe. It goes from hilarious references from pop culture to full-blown horror and suspenseful thriller out of the blue while maintaining a roughly reasonable sequence of events. To make things even better, the plot is very mature and calls out quite relatable romantic and career problems.
The very first thing that caught my attention, besides distinctive and aesthetically pleasing animation, is the main character. I can not stop telling you how real-life believable I find her. She is far from acute, wise, and pure traditional representation of women in anime. Minade Koda is a headstrong, lively, smart, and brave young woman, but also sometimes insensitive, obnoxious, and too quick to conclusions. All this makes her believable human…
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This is a story of confidence, self-worth and learning to love your life again.
It also was the complete opposite of what I was expecting.
The characters blend elegantly into one another's lives, with complex relationships and emotions between them, and the protagonist's growth in particular is wonderful to watch.
Using radio in an anime is a wonderful idea, and showing the brilliance of radio dramas is what Wave, Listen to Me! does so well. The series perfectly intertwines reality and fiction, leaving the viewer to interpret the true meaning, while also showing appreciation to those working behind the scenes, in areas such as sound design and mixing.
A worthwhile series, I'd recommend this to anyone looking for something a little bit different to add to their watchlist.
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Nami yo Kiitekure's first few episodes were actually brilliant. I really like how the animation manages to pair well with the Radio narration of our protagonist. Sure, Radio shows only use audio, but Nami yo Kiitekure managed to make a decent visualization on all the scenarios that Minare manages to make up during the show's airing. Plus, the anime has surprisingly good production value when it comes to animation.
It's rare to see radio entertainment being done, usually the entertainment industry anime are limited to idol groups or very infrequently, acting. I'm not a big fan at all of idol group anime, so it's nice to see a show that has the entertainment industry as a focus. It's not just the industry that's different, though. Nami yo Kiitekure definitely has a more seinen and slice of l…
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For a romance anime, this is a 9/10. It has a definite ending which leaves the user fully satisfied. The romantic interests are fully valid and viable. There is a realism to it which keeps the viewer watching.
For a slice of life anime, this is a 10/10. I felt fully absorbed and represented as a 20-something woman with bad luck in work and love. The only nitpick here is that there is some anti-gay sentiment, but even that is handled nicely with some pro-LGBT and some anti-LGBT. It's mere coincidence that the MC is anti.
For an action/adventure anime, this is maybe a 7/10. Although the adventure and combat aspects are well done and add to the story, they are not so spectacular that they could carry themselves as anime shorts.
For a comedy anime, this is a 10/10. The slapstick nature of i…
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I'm so genuinely conflicted about this show. On the one hand, I can't really say I didn't enjoy it. I found it entertaining enough, I liked the majority of the characters the majority of the time, and I generally didn't find myself bored. But, at the same time, I have this weirdly lukewarm feeling about it.
Going in, I thought it might be a few things. A semi-serious drama, a romance with a decent gimmick, even just a wild, oddball comedy. But the character drama was rarely there and rarely played seriously, there wasn't any real emphasis or development on character relationships, and while it definitely has a charming humour about it, I also can't say I laughed all that much.
Ultimately, I feel like this show was fine. I enjoyed it fine, but I have no strong feelings about it, with th…
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Minare Koda is a waitress at a curry restaurant who after getting dumped goes on a drunken rant to a stranger. To her utter dismay, she hears her rant on the radio the next day. In a rage, she rushes to the radio station to confront the stranger who she discovers is a radio executive. Before she knows it, she's offered a job and starts a career as a radio personality. She meets new people and through her strengthening bond with listeners tries to come to terms with her life and chart a course for her future. I really liked Minare. She was authentic, honest, and flawed. She was clearly a woman who wasn't sure what to do with her life. But, over the course of 12 episodes she grew so much and slowly emerged as a more confident and positive individual. The other characters shone as well includ…
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No-Spoiler Short Review: Pros and Cons.
- Pros (+): Can I just say that this is amazing? It's so weird but the author leads you into thinking very badly about any kind of circunstance that you may encounter in this series. The main could be annoying but you can't help loving her because she's so spontaneous and that's what makes her interesting as a DJ. There isn't a doppelganger effect with the character's designs, each one has a distinct personality and marking features in their physical appearance, voices, clothing, etc. It may be silly but it shows the dedication it was given. A proper anime for adults.
- Cons (-): It didn't have an amazing OST to back this up and it was too ephemeral. Too short, guys! Only 12 episodes and the manga isn't even finished.
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Radio's quite an old technology, and as a mere human who's probably still hatching into adulthood I'd say that radios aren't really my type of thing. I rarely listen to them and when I do it's mostly from stupid reasons such as my father opening it inside his car or when there's somehow a radio lying about near my present designation. Still, does disliking radio really affect my perspective towards an anime which is essentially, ultimately about radio broadcasting? The answer is, of course, totally obvious, a straight "No".
Heck, I actually laughed a lot whilst watching Wave, Listen to me. The concept of making a radio broadcast an anime already piqued my interest ever since I set my eyes on it. I despise radios, but at the same time I also enjoy watching the adult industrial anime kind…
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Each season, each year, a new anime comes out on a totally random subject that has never interested many people before
We had iceskating, fashion, painting ...
And this season, we have the world of radio!
We encounter Minare, a woman with a strong temperament, in her desperate fight to survive in Sapporo, capital of Hokkaido (well, it's rare that an anime sets in this region! But ... there is no snow ?! Is it really Hokkaido if there is no snow? Did I have been lied to? I need a refund!)
Story: 6/10
The story is a bit of the weakness of this anime
On paper, it's a fairly classic slice of life that follows a person's life. There are of course twists and turns, but it remains very flat and fairly banal (even if the ambience of the last episode is pretty unique)
Art: 9/10
And here we go t…
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Nami yo Kiitekure, or Wave, Listen to Me! Come on guys, listen to her, she's pretty good.
Spoiler warning, of course.
Alright, let's kick this review off by saying I love this, I love this show so much. First off, my first impression of this show wasn't too high if I'm going, to be honest. I knew it was about radios and DJ stuff but I wasn't expecting to get so much more from just that. Of course, it's not just that it's the characters and writing as well that really just compliments the main concept of 'radio DJ'. I heard about this Radio drama when I actually went to Japan myself but I never knew that this was a big thing in Japan. I am intrigued and interested at the same time. Of course, hearing that this show is something out of the norm of anime, I had to check this one out and t…
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Spoiler free article: A short description that's just a bit longer than normal synopsis to give you rough idea what to expect from this anime. Conclusion for TL;DR at the end of the articles.
Reading time: 2 minutes read
Review:
The main idea of this anime for me is to introduce the radio industry and the relevance of it nowadays. It seems boring at first, but when it's done through everyday life lens, add a splash of jokes, you get this wonderfully entertaining anime. It's so absurd, so funny, yet still relatable. It's also educational to some degree as they explained how radio industry works, who involved, how to run a program, how to be a DJ, basic explanation of various words used normally, etc. This is truly an amazing anime that I don't expect to come from a studio like Sunrise an…
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I feel like I should preface my review by saying that I have never reviewed any anime before and as such, I do not feel qualified to judge the animation, art or any such technical aspects of Nami yo Kiitekure.
Instead, I want to share why this anime struck a special cord with me and why I think you should watch it.
One's twenties. More so than any other age in life, it's a time of transition. From student life, free from responsibilities to the life of a working professional, faced with the burdens of rent, food and the doldrums of the workplace. One's social environment also begins to change. You can no longer count on seeing your friends every day in school. Romantic relationships, obviously, change as well.
As a "young adult" thrust into society to fend for themselves, this transiti…
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Story 8/10
Really good adult story there is so much drama happening in the life of Minare Koda a lot of that drama is due to her own mistakes as the struggling hopeless person that she is but the way she struggles through the series from a a bad breakup at the start through the opportunity that ends up providing on the radio while also working in a restaurant is excellent I even think that she gets better as a person through these experiences even gaining maybe a little bit more sanity.
Art 7/10
A well drawn show I liked the way thay drew the environments and showed off a little bit of Hokkaido scenery from both Sapporo and the surrounding areas. Characters look fine but nothing special.
Sound 8/10
Sound and music work well enough but the highlight was definitely the voice acting with…
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STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING AND READ THIS REVIEW AAAAAAHAHAIRYCAMOMRGMASRGMOIWRGMLMASFMTEJA
Sorry, after seeing Minare scream into a microphone I wanted to try it for myself. I don't know if I have the same stage presence as her but hopefully I caught your attention XD
So this anime is pretty great. I'm going to jump right into what is so good about it. I absolutely love the concept. It's so wacky and strange and bizarre but is executed so effortlessly that it makes for an awesome anime. There aren't too many emotional moments which I think works for this anime. It makes for less of an anime that tugs at your heartstrings and more of an anime that just takes your breath away. I think another huge part of what makes Nami yo Kiitekure so great is the characters. Nobody falls into clichés or ster…
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Wanna have the best fever dream you've had in your life? Watch this show.
I was sick as a dog when I watched the first episode and my god, was it both the weirdest and greatest experience of my life. A radio show host describing themselves being attacked by a bear! No context at all, just them in a situation where they have to either run or fight a bear in the middle of the woods at the dead of night!
It was fucking GREAT!
And after that despite me getting better, the show never stopped being great! For me this show was my hidden gem of the Spring 2020 series since I only picked it up to fill a hole in my schedule. I barely read the synopsis at the time, figured this show would either be fair or less, and in my fever fit mind I didn't care.
But no, this show surpassed SO many others t…
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