Chris Beveridge
04-06-2011, 05:43 AM
http://cdn-www.mania.com/content_pics/000006/41/62/b9d44c8be315b18e_thumb.jpgReview by Chris Beveridge (http://www.mania.com/wagnaria-complete-collection-premium-edition_article_126557.html)
Mania Grade: A-
In Summary:
NIS America hits all the right marks with this release, though there are a few more noticeable subtitle errors than usual, by giving us a strong looking package with a great show that avoids the traps most shows of this nature fall into. The cast of characters here are fun and I liked that it didn't go for the obvious relationship between Takanashi and Taneshima and also explored a few other relationships to different degrees. There's a lot of fleshing out of different areas as it progresses, such as Takanashi's family situation as well as the workplace dynamic with the manager above the restaurant manager herself and that adds a little fun to it as well. Wagnaria is a solidly fun little show that definitely leaves you wanting more, but feeling that more may take away from the charm and enjoyment of it all. It's a show that if anything makes you want the manga at least to see where it all goes. Definitely recommended for fans of this genre and another solid addition to the NIS America catalog.
Mania Grade: A-
In Summary:
NIS America hits all the right marks with this release, though there are a few more noticeable subtitle errors than usual, by giving us a strong looking package with a great show that avoids the traps most shows of this nature fall into. The cast of characters here are fun and I liked that it didn't go for the obvious relationship between Takanashi and Taneshima and also explored a few other relationships to different degrees. There's a lot of fleshing out of different areas as it progresses, such as Takanashi's family situation as well as the workplace dynamic with the manager above the restaurant manager herself and that adds a little fun to it as well. Wagnaria is a solidly fun little show that definitely leaves you wanting more, but feeling that more may take away from the charm and enjoyment of it all. It's a show that if anything makes you want the manga at least to see where it all goes. Definitely recommended for fans of this genre and another solid addition to the NIS America catalog.