The appeal and reviews of "WORKING'!!": A thorough analysis of a masterpiece workplace comedy

The appeal and full picture of "WORKING'!!"

"WORKING'!!" is a TV anime series that aired from October 1st to December 24th, 2011, and is based on the manga "Working!!" by Takatsu Karino. The series was produced by A-1 Pictures and produced by the "WORKING!!2" Production Committee (Aniplex, YTE). It was broadcast on a wide range of stations, including TOKYO MX, Tochigi TV, Gunma TV, Sapporo TV, Yomiuri TV, Chukyo TV, BS11, Niconico Live Broadcast, Niconico Channel, AT-X, and Kids Station, with a total of 13 episodes broadcast in 30-minute slots.

Story and Characters

"WORKING'!!" is set in a family restaurant called "Wagnaria." It is a comedy that depicts the daily lives of the unique characters who work at the restaurant. The main character, Takanashi Souta, loves small things and is especially attracted to Taneshima Popura. Popura is the same height as an elementary school student, which troubles her even though she is only 17 years old. Inami Mahiru is afraid of men and has a habit of hitting men when she sees them, but she dreams of love. Todoroki Yachiyo is an airhead who has a crush on Shirafuji Kyoko. Kyoko is a former delinquent who is the manager and loves to eat. Sato Jun and Soma Hiroomi are in charge of the kitchen and each have their own unique personalities.

The Takanashi family also appear as important characters. Kazue is a lawyer, Izumi is a romance novelist, Kozue is a self-defense instructor, and Nazuna is an elementary school student who has a crush on Souta. Unique characters such as Wagnaria's manager Otoo Hyogo, the suspicious hall manager Yamada Aoi, the normal hall manager Matsumoto Maya, Mashiba Yohei and Mizuki add excitement to the story.

Main Staff

The director was Atsushi Otsuki, the series composition was Takao Yoshioka, the character design and general animation director was Shingo Adachi, the prop design was Usaku Myochin, the color design was Izumi Sakamoto, the art director was Ryoka Kinoshita, the director of photography was Takeshi Hirooka, the editor was Kentaro Tsubone, the music was MONACA, the sound director was Yasushi Nagura, the dubbing director was Hiromi Kikuta, the sound effects were Eiko Morikawa, and the sound production was by Rakuonsha. These staff members worked together to create the world of "WORKING'!!".

Episodes and subtitles

Each episode has the following subtitles:

• 1st item: "Poplar's Will"
• 2nd item: "Ideal Family Planning"
• Item 3: "Reasons for the Slump"
• 4th item: "Manhole Spiral"
• 5th dish: "Wagnaria's huge stomach"
• Item 6: "Appointments, dismissals, no more"
• 7th item: "Bad Tuning of Love"
• 8th dish: "Oh, my sister"
• Item 9: "Love is so global"
• 10th item: "No cell phone problems"
• Item 11: "So what is your resolution?"
• 12th item: "Daisy Dies"
• 13th item: "Goodbye Poplar"

Through these episodes, the characters' growth and changes in their relationships are depicted. In particular, the final episode, "Goodbye Poplar," left a strong impression on viewers.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "COOLISH WALK" and is sung by Taneshima Popura (Asumi Kana), Inami Mahiru (Fujita Saki), and Todoroki Yachiyo (Kitamura Eri). The ending theme is "As usual LOVE & PEACE!!" and is sung by Takanashi Souta (Fukuyama Jun), Sato Jun (Ono Daisuke), and Soma Hiroomi (Kamiya Hiroshi). These songs are important elements that liven up the atmosphere of the work.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Souta Takanashi/Jun Fukuyama
• Taneshima Popura/Asumi Kana
• Mahiru Inami/Saki Fujita
• Yachiyo Todoroki/Eri Kitamura
• Kyoko Shirafuji/Kumiko Watanabe
• Jun Sato/Daisuke Ono
• Hiroomi Souma/Hiroshi Kamiya
• Kazue Kotoriyu/Ryoko Shiraishi
• Izumi Takanashi/Yoko Hikasa
• Kozue Takanashi/Shizuka Ito
• Nazuna Takanashi/Momoko Saito
• Heigo Otoo/Jouji Nakata
• Aoi Yamada/Ryo Hirohashi
• Maya Matsumoto/Akiko Kawase
• Yohei Mashiba/Yuichi Nakamura
• Mizuki Mashiba/Haruka Tomatsu
• Kiryu Yamada/Satoshi Hino

These voice actors bring the characters to life and enhance the appeal of the work.

Appeal and evaluation of the work

"WORKING'!!" is a comedy that depicts the daily lives of unique characters, but it also carefully depicts the growth of the characters and the changes in their relationships. In particular, the relationship between the main characters Takanashi Souta and Taneshima Popura resonates with viewers. In addition, each character's individuality stands out, such as Inami Mahiru's fear of men, Todoroki Yachiyo's natural character, and Shirafuji Kyoko's appetite.

The appeal of this show is the realistic relationships between the characters and the laughs and emotions that come from them. The story unfolds in a familiar setting, a family restaurant, which gives viewers a sense of familiarity. Another unique feature of the show is that the subtitles for each episode are in the style of a food menu.

Furthermore, the theme songs and insert songs are also important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the work. The opening theme, "COOLISH WALK," is sung by Popura, Mahiru, and Yachiyo, and conveys their friendship. Meanwhile, the ending theme, "As Always LOVE & PEACE!!," is sung by Souta, Sato, and Soma, and conveys their bond. These songs help the viewer become immersed in the work.

Recommendations and related works

"WORKING'!!" is a work with an excellent balance of comedy and human drama. It is especially recommended for those who enjoy the laughter and emotions that come from small everyday events. You can also enjoy watching the growth of the unique characters and the changes in their relationships.

Related works include other works in the Working!! series, also written by Karino Takatsu, and other comedies produced by A-1 Pictures. For example, Working!!!, the sequel to Working!!, and the Love Live! series are also beloved by fans. These works also offer fun insights into the personalities and relationships of the characters, so we recommend checking them out if you're a fan of Working!!

"WORKING'!!" is a wonderful work filled with laughter and emotion. This work, which depicts the daily lives of unique characters, teaches viewers a lot. Please give it a watch.