Working!!!

  • Genres: ["Comedy","Romance"]
  • Type: TV
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year: 2015

Summary: As the stories of those connected to Wagnaria come to a close, only one thing is certain: the workplace is about to get crazier than ever before! Whether it be incredibly awkward romances, relentless searches for lost relatives, or even uncomfortable family reunions, lover of all things cute and tiny Souta Takanashi and his motley crew have plenty on their plates. With more Napoleon complexes, androphobia, and katana-wielding than you can shake a frying pan at, Working!!! delivers a final serving of the staff's hilarious misadventures working at everybody's favorite family restaurant.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


Description

As the stories of those connected to Wagnaria come to a close, only one thing is certain: the workplace is about to get crazier than ever before! Whether it be incredibly awkward romances, relentless searches for lost relatives, or even uncomfortable family reunions, lover of all things cute and tiny Souta Takanashi and his motley crew have plenty on their plates. With more Napoleon complexes, androphobia, and katana-wielding than you can shake a frying pan at, Working!!! delivers a final serving of the staff's hilarious misadventures working at everybody's favorite family restaurant.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


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Working!!! Review

Working!!! — As the stories of those connected to Wagnaria come to a close, only one thing is certain: the workplace is about to get crazier than ever before! This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.

Thematically, It sits firmly within Comedy, Romance conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 7.95). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.

Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.

On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.

The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.

Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.

No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.

In sum, Working!!! offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Comedy, Romance, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.


Characters & Voice Actors

Inami, Mahiru

Inami, Mahiru

Main

Fujita, Saki
Fujita, Saki
Japanese
Satou, Jun

Satou, Jun

Main

Ono, Daisuke
Ono, Daisuke
Japanese
Shirafuji, Kyouko

Shirafuji, Kyouko

Main

Watanabe, Kumiko
Watanabe, Kumiko
Japanese
Souma, Hiroomi

Souma, Hiroomi

Main

Kamiya, Hiroshi
Kamiya, Hiroshi
Japanese
Takanashi, Souta

Takanashi, Souta

Main

Fukuyama, Jun
Fukuyama, Jun
Japanese
Taneshima, Popura

Taneshima, Popura

Main

Asumi, Kana
Asumi, Kana
Japanese
Todoroki, Yachiyo

Todoroki, Yachiyo

Main

Kitamura, Eri
Kitamura, Eri
Japanese
Yamada, Aoi

Yamada, Aoi

Main

Hirohashi, Ryou
Hirohashi, Ryou
Japanese
Inami, Father

Inami, Father

Supporting

Ootsuka, Houchuu
Ootsuka, Houchuu
Japanese
Inami, Mother

Inami, Mother

Supporting

Suzuki, Masami
Suzuki, Masami
Japanese
Izumi's Editor

Izumi's Editor

Supporting

Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu
Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu
Japanese
Lost Child

Lost Child

Supporting

Fujita, Akane
Fujita, Akane
Japanese
Mashiba, Mitsuki

Mashiba, Mitsuki

Supporting

Tomatsu, Haruka
Tomatsu, Haruka
Japanese
Mashiba, Youhei

Mashiba, Youhei

Supporting

Nakamura, Yuuichi
Nakamura, Yuuichi
Japanese
Matsumoto, Maya

Matsumoto, Maya

Supporting

Kawase, Akiko
Kawase, Akiko
Japanese
Minegishi, Tooru

Minegishi, Tooru

Supporting

Yusa, Kouji
Yusa, Kouji
Japanese
Mitsuki's Colleague

Mitsuki's Colleague

Supporting

Natsukawa, Shiina
Natsukawa, Shiina
Japanese
Otoo, Haruna

Otoo, Haruna

Supporting

Iwao, Junko
Iwao, Junko
Japanese
Otoo, Hyougo

Otoo, Hyougo

Supporting

Nakata, Jouji
Nakata, Jouji
Japanese
Takanashi, Shizuka

Takanashi, Shizuka

Supporting

Orikasa, Ai
Orikasa, Ai
Japanese

Staff

Umemoto, Souichirou

Umemoto, Souichirou

Producer

Nagayama, Asami

Nagayama, Asami

Assistant Producer

Kamakura, Yumi

Kamakura, Yumi

Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Hiramuki, Tomoko

Hiramuki, Tomoko

Episode Director

Kosaya

Kosaya

Episode Director

Koshida, Tomoaki

Koshida, Tomoaki

Episode Director

Oohata, Kiyotaka

Oohata, Kiyotaka

Episode Director, Storyboard

Saga, Satoshi

Saga, Satoshi

Episode Director

Takafuji, Satoshi

Takafuji, Satoshi

Episode Director

Tobita, Tsuyoshi

Tobita, Tsuyoshi

Episode Director

Akiyama, Katsuhito

Akiyama, Katsuhito

Storyboard

Ishihira, Shinji

Ishihira, Shinji

Storyboard

Kanasaki, Takaomi

Kanasaki, Takaomi

Storyboard

Asumi, Kana

Asumi, Kana

Theme Song Performance

Fujita, Saki

Fujita, Saki

Theme Song Performance

Fukuyama, Jun

Fukuyama, Jun

Theme Song Performance

Kamiya, Hiroshi

Kamiya, Hiroshi

Theme Song Performance

Kitamura, Eri

Kitamura, Eri

Theme Song Performance

Ono, Daisuke

Ono, Daisuke

Theme Song Performance

Abe, Ryuuji

Abe, Ryuuji

Associate Producer