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MyOpinionMatters
Wakako-zake does not need a lengthy review to show what it is.
As many before me have stated, it knows what it is. It's a 2-minute, 12 episode show about a woman going to different restaurants after her work shift to find different food and alcohol pairings. It's nothing special, but it has a calming feeling to it that some slice-of-life animes miss completely. Maybe it's the MC's relatablity, maybe it's the shared love of a warm meal, who knows. I can't lie, I watched this show over 2 days and when I came to finish it, I forgot everything that happened in the first day. So keep in mind this is not a show that will stick with you.
If you are in need of a short show to finish within an hour to give yourself a break from whatever stress or burnout you are feeling, Wakako-zake is a great…
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Wakako-zake is a relaxing little gem of an anime, with a subject matter that soothes the soul and calms the mind. Beginning with the story, it is delightfully simple; A woman goes out to eat and drink after work. She has a variety of snacks, drinks, and meals, accompanied by her commentary and signature "~pshuuuu" of satisfaction. The writing is a perfect fit for this show, and is its strongest aspect. The way Wakako talks about food is warm and invigorating, and makes you excited for your next meal. She appreciates not only the flavor, but also the experience of food, and it is that in particular which I feel this show captures so well- the experience of food. The process of pairing a drink with your food, the atmosphere of a locale, the manner and order in which you have your meal, it al…
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Throughout the years I've found myself coming back to this show again and again despite it not having left a strong impression on me when I first saw it. My enjoyment only increases with each rewatch.
This show may be bite-sized, but just like Love is Like A Cocktail, its gentle and simple nature is soul-soothing to the max. With each episode simply following Wakako to a local restaurant to eat and evangelize about some random dish, followed by her emitting the most adorable sound of food-induced satisfaction ever, the straightforward premise of the show delivers comfort without fail from beginning to end.
I especially like how the show introduces us to more niche, less well-known traditional Japanese eats. The theme song is also super short and infectious - I find myself humming it all…
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Murasaki Wakako, 26 years
She has a busy life and full of tasks, and to cheer up a little that day, every night she goes to bars to select a delicious food and drink, remembering the good times she had in her life.
Some episodes she also teaches how to cook some tasty things
Art is OK
The music is excellent, combined with the theme
The story is also OK ... nothing too 'glorious' for a 2 minute anime .. but it's really fun "Cooking is an art and should be enjoyed with a lot of love and care"
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Audience: ALL
Duration: It can be finished in half an hour
Positives:
Funny
Captivating
Fast
Negatives:
Fast
One more character to explore
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It's a good anime to watch when you do a pause in your "super fast,furious and bloody" animes.When you watch it,you will fell relaxed,and feel a peace,you will also know some japanese food and drinks.This anime made me feell like i don't know how to apreciate my food.
The anime have no story,but the art is cute.The only relevant character is the MC,and it's very short,so you can see in your work breaks,when waiting something,or in the bathroom(XD). And it's all.If you want a anime to relax,you have no time to watch long episodes,or just want to increase your "completed" list,i highly recomend this one.
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When I first watched Wakako-zake I was enchanted by the enticing simplicity and comforting aura, and after I finished all 12 episodes in one sitting I felt like I had just finished a perfect warm bowl of Miso Ramen on a cold rainy day in fall.
Wakako-zake is one of those anime that's just perfect for what it is. It's relaxing and relatable to working adults but that doesn't mean it's just filling a small niche. To me, Wakako-zake will always be one of my favorites for how cozy and comfortable it makes me feel. The anime has a lot of strong points, but the main ones are the art style, the sound design, and casting for voice actors.
First, let's get into the art style.
The main character of Wakako-zake, Wakako san is drawn in a more traditionally cartoony style, with lots of round soft sha…
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Something about this anime is very relaxing and calm.You never know what people are thinking when they are eating. We are just eating cause we are hungry and we need food. But it's not just for need. There's more. There's different way of eating foods. Some people got fetish about it.
Here's a story about a single 26 years old woman. Who works and literally go different type of restaurant and she tellls how it should be eaten and the food is. This anime is totally about this woman and food.
i enjoyed this anime. All day after a tiring day it's time for you to sit down have a drink, have food and relax. This anime is a literally like that.
the character is perfect. really suits with it.
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The reason I have a hard time watching 12 episode anime is the same reason I have a hard time getting a girlfriend: I'm afraid of commitment. Watching a full episode of anime requires the ability to focus on something for 23 minutes, a skill which I sadly lack.
That is why, when I see a show with cute character designs that is only 2 minutes per episode, my goldfish sized brain jumps for it like Adderall. Wakako-zake doesn't have a particularly varied cast or a particularly great presentation, and I couldn't care less about food I'm never going to eat, but it's voice acting and character design are enough to make it worth your time.
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I probably won't have much to say that's different from the other reviewers, but I wanted to add my praise alongside theirs anyway. Wakako-zake is a quick, easy, enjoyable watch from start to finish. At 2 minutes an episode you can fit it in at any point during your day, and with every episode, you'll be left with a cozy, peaceful, relaxed feeling. Not to mention all of the food looks Delicious, and I'm super jealous of the female lead that she gets to eat all of these yummy looking things. I highly recommend the series to anyone who enjoys slice of life, food, and feeling relaxed and happy. You won't be disappointed.
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Short, slice-of-life clips of a young working woman who loves a good beer and savory foods. Great show to watch while drinking with friends, not so great when you're hungry yourself.
The highlight of the show is the excited descriptions of foods traditionally found in 'izakayas' (a sort of street-side Japanese pub), given in enough detail that one can almost enjoy the dishes as much as Miss Wakako herself. The short length of each episode doesn't detract from the sensation that one is actually stepping into one of these restaurants themselves, if only for a moment.
Don't come into this expecting a riveting story or beautiful landscapes, but if you're looking for a comfortable and heart warming anime to enjoy during a night-in, Wakako-zake is worth your time.
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This is my first time writing a review, and it's going to be a simple one too.
First off, this anime felt exactly like how a slice of life anime should feel like. It's only 2 minutes per episode, but that's not a bad thing whatsoever, in fact i think there should be more slice of life animes with that length.
Opening music is my jam, i would clap my hands every episode (which lasted about 24 minutes) and that's always a signal that it's a good song for me
Storywise, it's a slice of life. You feel very comfy and worry about nothing. It's a very relaxing and fun to watch anime. There's not much of a purpose or whatever. It's a slice of life.
Sound effects are great, which is a very important aspect to animes with people eating food in it. You can really get you mouth watering with the…
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This is a simple anime with a simple plot..if you want something to just enjoy while riding a bus or waiting for you girlfriend then this is a good choice,
the sound is pretty decent and relaxing and the story....well there's nothing really into it , although I do think that everyone could enjoy it since it did pretty well for 2 minutes, both children teens and grown ups will like this I'm sure of it
There are some episodes where you feel like stoping or skipping but It's not really that big of a deal
Wakako is a pretty fine character though sometimes she's bland I guess due to her constant scenario
overall all I can say is that this is an OK anime
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When making an anime, or any kind of show for that matter, you need a a plot. I personally don't think this score justifies this show, because as anime grows, more and more new and unique ideas always come forth. This isn't a bad thing necessarily, but it has turned into the norm for anime to always raise the roof with new ideas or if not new ideas.
I am giving this anime the score that it is because I feel like it took it's ( simple ) story it had and executed it very well.
Each episode revolves around a lady named Wakako Murasaki and her evening life after her shift at work. This leads to her going to the bar, ordering some kind of alcoholic beverage (most of the time), as well as some kind of dish to go along with the drink.
I like the format and how its done. With a plot that relies…
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Story:
It's a very simple premise executed well. Unbelievably relaxing, Wakako-zake makes for a quick cool-down anime for those who are in search of another binge but can't afford the time on an entire work. Since this story doesn't chase comedy, it doesn't fail by being comfortable and stable throughout it's less than 30-minute run-time. There are things that are funny in the sense that it's akin to real life. This woman loves drinking alcohol in a non-abusive manner because it feels good, and that good feeling translates even if you don't drink alcohol. It's just a cozy, comfortable anime. Because of this, it definitely was more enjoyable to watch than some of those other short, 3-minute style animes that try to be comedies. If they end up not being funny, then it's just a waste of time.…
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I enjoyed this show a lot more than I thought I would. With a runtime that's shorter than one full normal-length episode (when you consider that the OP is 30 seconds long), how could Wakako-zake be successful? I asked. I watch shorts a fair bit, but this is really, really short even, for, well, shorts.
The answer: Wakako-zake knows exactly what it wants to do and what it wants to be. It's formulaic, with each episode covering one delicious dish, but the show realized that in order to pull this off successfully it needed:
1) a great main voice actress, since she's essentially narrating the show (check)
2) soothing/fitting background music (check)
3) a relatable, yet knowledgeable--about food, at least-main character (check)
4) something unique, other than the food, to distinguish each…
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Wakako-zake knows what it is. It knows it's a short look into one woman's enjoyment of food, drink, and pairings.
There's not a lot to say about this anime. I actually did really enjoy it and looked forward to it each week. Each episode promised to be an insightful look into food culture done in a calming and reflective manner and it succeeded very well. No drama, relatable main character, and succinct writing made this a success. It also usually made me hungry.
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A 2 minute show deserves a 20 second review. 12 episodes, 12 restaurants, 12 dishes and their accompanying drinks in 24 minutes. If you're looking for a travel cooking show like Parts Unknown, you've found your anime. Although the restaurants aren't real the dishes are. If you live outside of Japan you'll probably be introduced to 12 dishes you've never had but now will want to try. Even if you live in Japan there will probably be a couple you haven't seen before.
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What can I say, apparently my favorite of Summer 2015 is the two minutes per week of literally just watching a woman eats, drinks, commentates, and lets out what is probably the most contented sigh you’ve ever heard in the history of moving pictures.
You don’t need to be a big foodie or particularly invested in Japanese culinary to be able to appreciate this show. Wakako basically acts as a tour guide into her headspace, delivering simple and instantly relatable monologue revolving around “what I will eat today, and why”. Such is the nature of this one-woman show, the voice actress is probably the most important element in it, and the renowned Miyuki Sawashiro didn’t disappoint. Whether she’s gushing about the smell and flavor of karaage or grumbling about a bad day in the office, Sawash…
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So, another short anime has ended, which marks the end of sunday foodie, kinda enjoy watching it.
Not much on storyline or plot, it's just showing Wakako testing out foods after she had finished her office work, enjoy with a cup of warm or hot sake, plus letting out her "pssshhh" sound,. Anyway, i'm happy the story is not to sophisticated, easily to understand and easily made me hungry, so much for cooking genre. I did enjoy learning new foods shown in Wakako Zake, i do want to try it out when i'm planning to fly out to japan someday.
The art is nothing much interesting but pretty decent character designs, and for a company called Office DCI, eventhough they are quite new to anime industry, they really did well in Wakako-zake, so keep it up. The good thing is there is no sluggishness or…
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Wakako-Zake is a gem.There is just something so calm, peaceful, funny, and heart warming in this anime that I can't describe.The art is simple, but cute(some describe it as bad art, but they're idiots) .The VA particularly, is amazing.I also love the theme song.This is a no bs show, with a simple plot, but is just so soothing.It's something you would watch when you're depressed, and feel like doing nothing.
Overall, it's a fun anime to watch, leaving no regrets.
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