Murasaki Wakako, who is 26 years old, loves going out alone to enjoy eating and drinking, especially when something unpleasant happens at work. This anime follows Wakako through many solitary outings, where she enjoys different combinations of food and drink! (Source: MangaHelpers, edited)
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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.
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.
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.
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 probablythe 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, Sawashiro lend a distinct and calming tone to Wakako’s mental mutterings (framed in such a way that it also felt like a natural conversation with the audience). She also nailed The Sigh, such a signature moment in the show, every single episode felt like it’s building up to that. There’s not many other stuff, and needless to say, don’t expect much of drama or actual development. What is indeed there should reliably get you in the mood though: the thirty-second opening jingle is catchy and fitting, the depiction of food (of which there’s a delightful variety) is mouth-watering, and even Wakako’s incongruous design should eventually become endearing. When I first read the synopsis, I thought there’s dark undercurrent about alcoholism and depression, but in reality (at least insofar as this adaptation goes) it’s a mostly pleasant watch highlighting the necessary self-indulgence in-between the daily grind of work. There’s a few glimpses of Wakako’s daily life intertwined with her philosophy on food, and while one may wish for more of that, the overall mood I got from her is the blissful savoring of solitude instead of wallowing in loneliness. I can dig that. I obviously enjoyed Wakako-zake, as would many others—perhaps excepting those who are somehow deeply averse to the act of putting food inside their body. Due to its exceedingly repetitive nature it’s probably not fit to be binged, just like how you wouldn’t gorge yourself with fine food all at once. It’s also preferable not to watch this while hungry and not in a state to be able to grab something quickly!
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 veryrelaxing 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 sfx. Overall, it's a great anime that pretty much anyone can enjoy. EDIT: Just a warning, the character drinks a shit ton lot of alcohol. That's the only downside to this, i chugged on a sake bottle just after watching it and it's not as harmless as it seems
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 Iguess due to her constant scenario overall all I can say is that this is an OK anime
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 wasmore 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. So that's a huge plus on Wakako-zake's part. Art: It's not shooting for the stars, and while our protagonist has a strange design, it grows on the viewer and becomes somewhat endearing. It's just cute. She's a real sweeter, both in personality and in design. Sound: Decent enough. It doesn't go for anything crazy, but it's also not offensively bad. Things work sufficiently in this department. Character: No character what-so-ever, but that's still ok. There's no drama, nothing to define one's existence or any of that. It's just a sweet woman eating food and talking about it, occasionally inviting the viewer into something about her life. Again, it's just a cozy anime. Enjoyment: Really enjoyable. At this moment, I'm nursing some serious allergies and I think a stomach bug, so relaxing to this cute little anime was really enjoyable. ((If you liked this review, check out my other reviews by going to my profile and clicking the 'reviews' tab. I review virtually all anime and manga I find!))
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 likehow 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 the time. Everything about this show is perfect. One of my all-time favourites.
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 butpretty 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 weird animations throughout the series. Background images are kept to be simple, well at least it is not too bland. The seiyuus are pretty decent, loved Sawashiro Miyuki's voice acting on Wakako, quite relaxing to hear, interestingly she also voice acted for Inaba on Kokoro Connect. The OP song are also enjoyable. Well since it is basically a 2 min show, they don't put any ED songs just straight to credits. Wakako surely like to enjoy eating and drinking sake while giving out the "psshuuu" sound. She sure love to give comments on how the cookers cook the food. I do enjoy her eating food around, ^^ Well, since it is a short anime, there is not much to say, but all i could say is i definitely enjoy watching Wakako-zake, even if it is just a 2 min show. Wouldn't be surprised if this will get a sequel, well let's see then! Overall 7/10
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 herevening 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 on similar scenarios every episode, it always seems to keep every episode fresh, let alone having all of them balance out as a whole. I never seemed to like another episode over another, which makes every episode satisfying, I never found myself disappointed after one of the episodes. As for the art, Its serviceable yet different. Its very cute in my opinion and the character designs although lacking a bit of detail are rather unique and adorable. I feel like the character, Wakako is such a likable characters, and to do that within the TINY amount of development with interactions with other people and flashbacks of work, it is rather surprising how well she holds up as a character. OVERVIEW: Story: Simple, yet done nearly perfectly. ~9/10~ Art: Stands on its own pretty well, is lacking a bit of detail though. ~7/10~ Sound: Wakako's Voice is well down. The opening was catchy. Everything else is average. ~7/10~ Character: When your character is developed well in the time that this show got, it truly is fantastic. ~9/10~ Enjoyment: This is something I would go back to, its so relaxing and just plain charming. ~9/10~ FINAL SCORE: 8.2/10 [8] "A simple show that is done well in the time it got, and I can applaud them for that."
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 episode, that gives each individual episode a sense of coherency (check) Wakako-zake is a short worth your time. It's interesting, if you're into food, or Japanese culture; it's relaxing and fun even if you're not.
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 orbeautiful 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.
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 themain 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 shapes and colors. Because of her more cartoony nature, she has these adorable unique expressions that pair very well with her personality and design, without the expressions being distracting or jarring. The other main part of the art style is in the background. The backgrounds are (at least to my knowledge) hand-painted watercolor images. This stylistic choice gives the scenes a relaxing dream-like appearance, which pairs well with the mild colors of Wakako's design, yet helps her and the food stand out while still looking natural. It reminds me of how certain Ghibli films feel with their hand-painted backgrounds, it adds something that isn't noticed at first but silently adds to the charm of the overall show or movie. But the most important part is the food! Despite the simplicity of the character design, the artwork for the food is top-notch! While the illustrations aren't as painfully detailed as some of the dishes in Shokugeki No Soma, but it's a perfect balance that doesn't clash with the complex backgrounds and simple character design. They add just enough detail to allow the viewer to imagine what that dish would look like in real life, without adding too much detail and making the illustrations seem out of place. Next up is the voice acting and sound design (I combined these because they're sections were short) The voice actor for Wakako, Miyuki Sawashiro, does an excellent job of making Wakako's feelings feel genuine. Ms. Miyuki's voice is so relaxing yet expressive, it pairs extremely well with Wakako's expressions. Her voice is more unique compared to most voice actors in anime today and it's a breath of fresh air for me, as her voice has this natural warm tone to it that makes the anime feel that much cozier! But, on top of everything else, the sound design is also excellent, with a simple but catchy opening theme, and wonderfully immersive background sound that changes depending on where Wakako is and how many people are around her. It seems like something you would assume most anime have but even some mainstream animes use the same background sound multiple times in the same episode, despite changing location. The timing and sound effects are also amazing, adding a perfect stage for the relaxing inner thoughts of Wakako. But the thing I appreciate the most is the selection and volume of the sound effects. Every sound effect used in this anime never interrupts or takes away from a scene, it adds an extra shine to it that does nothing but comfort the ears. However, the sound effects of each scene never get so loud or disruptive that if you were listening to the anime while falling asleep, you would be woken up by them. This is something that is commonly overlooked in cozy animes as not many studios consider it, however, I've fallen asleep to the audio in this anime many many times, and that attention to detail is something that I heavily respect. So why did I give the story a 9? Well... The story is great. That's it. It's wonderfully simple, yet there's so little. I would love to see just a little bit more about Wakako and see more episodes, maybe another season, about why she likes certain foods or the situation with her job. However, I realize it might take away from the simplicity, so I will quietly dream for more episodes. All in all, Wakako-zake is on my top 10 favorites for its brilliant simplicity and warm atmosphere, I highly suggest fans of all genres to watch it, even if it may not seem to be your thing. Stay safe everyone!
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 firstday. 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 pick but there may be better picks in the long list of animes. 6.8/10
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, andfeeling relaxed and happy. You won't be disappointed.
Wakako-zake tackles an interesting issue in the medium of animation : how to convey this delicate and exquisite sense that is the taste, though moving pictures ? Despite it's relatively shorts episodes (1m30 without the opening), Wakako-zake manages to build a multi-layered sensory description of all the dishes it features, in such a way that even we, the spectators, can feel and almost taste everything as Wakako does. Whether it's through doing close up/panning shots on very detailed frames of the different dishes, using a wide array of sound effects to emulate the sounds of mastication and cooking, displaying colored backgrounds to illustrate the protagonist's emotions oreven giving elaborate descriptions of the cooking, this anime stages creative elements to further emphasize on all the flavors. Drinks are also subject to particular attention, by being put in harmony or even in contrast with the food to reveal their subtleties. Wakako-zake finally finds it's full relevance in it's means of expressing complex senses, which it does in a brilliant way, erecting the act of eating as a catharsis. This is not just an anime, it's an ode to good food.
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 offood, 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 all comes together into this beautiful culinary picture. As for the art, I think it unfortunately holds this show back in one significant way. While the character design is simple and pleasing, and the backgrounds warm and inviting, the food itself looks mediocre at best. In a medium which is famous for how good its food often looks, this is shocking to me. At best, the dishes look unremarkable, maybe a little different than they do in real life. At worst, they look somewhat unappetizing, and fail to capture the spirit of the dish. This anime could have been a 6 or even 7 if it nailed this aspect, but unfortunately it did not. The sound is good, meeting all standards of quality and contributing to the relaxing air of the anime as a whole. Finally, the characters serve their purpose, with a main character who is a calm vehicle for insights about food, surrounded by grounded background characters who make the world feel lived-in. Overall, the good outweighs the bad here, and I can easily recommend it on the quality of Wakako's commentary alone.
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 recomendthis one.
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" -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Audience: ALL Duration: It can be finished in half an hour Positives: Funny Captivating Fast Negatives: Fast One more character to explore
