“Reality is sometimes boring, and they make excessive use of real life problems with actual real life treatment, which makes it seem boring. However thats what makes it so good for me, you can simply feel with the protagonist..”
In what is considered to be a massive genre shift from the mangaka’s previous work (Muugen no Juunin: Immortal) Nami Yo Kiitekure or Wave, Listen to Me by Hiroaki Samura is a seinen work place comedy featuring Minare Koda, who one night after a drunken rambling lands a job at radio station and is going through her mid-20s crisis.
Now to the real part. This is one of the most extremely well done series by Sunrise. Production quality screams $$$ from start to end. The studio has faithfully adapted each and every chapter while making sure the nuances aren’t missed when delivering the punchlines.
Music- one of the best part of this series is the OP and ED. Not only the music but the scenes accompanying them flow very well.
Voice acting- easily 10/10. Riho Sugiyama isn’t a well known seiyuu but she owns Minare Koda’s character like a boss. From her brash attitude to super frank nature, Riho Sugiyama has captured it perfectly.
My only complaint with this series right now is the licensor skimping out on references and Japanese popculture meta which haven’t been mentioned. Though it won’t be detrimental on your way to enjoy the series, it just happens to be one pet peeve of mine.
Overall, do not skip this show just because it happens to be an adult workplace comedy. I will be watching it. You should too because you will fall in love with the character that is Minare Koda.
