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Finished
Aug 13, 2015 to Nov 4, 2016
7.4/10
Average Review Score
40%
Recommend It
5
Reviews Worldwide
.... So i don't really have very much to say about this. It was not one of those books that I read and cat finish. I wouldn't have even bothered to write a review if it was, but this manga.... .... I get that it is based off a game, but there was just no connecting with the characters for me, which is a big part of the reading experience that i enjoy. And I know that its isn't that way for everyone. The art is so lovely and all the characters look very different from one another. The way that the expressions are done bythe artist is amazing and i will say that i will try out more buy this artist to see if it was just one of those stories i didn't like out of the may i would that they created. And the ending is cute and made me happy that i did finish it.
After a long time away, the witch Wadanohara returns to her beloved great blue Sea Kingdom, a place she called home her entire childhood. Alongside her are her familiars: the octopus Fukami, the dolphin Dolphi, and the seagull Memoca. Although excited to be back home, she longs to reunite with her first familiar, the shark Samekichi, who has since broken off all ties with her. However, her joyful homecoming is nothing but the calm before the storm. For no apparent reason, Samekichi threatens Wadanohara, telling her to leave and never return; to make matters worse, the neighboring kingdom Totsusa is on the verge of war with the peaceful Sea Kingdom. Just what is the cause of Samekichi's hostility, and what does Totsusa seek to gain from the death and bloodshed that accompanies a war? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
This is a nice treat for fans of the game, but not much more than that. As someone who has played over a hundred RPG Maker games, I've always thought that Deep Sea Prisoner's games ranked at least in the top 10 tier. And that Wadanohara was his best one. But I feel like the strength of it, aside from its gorgeous art, was its ambiance. The story itself was alright in terms of a game needing a story, and it's a pretty cute one, but I definitely don't feel like this game was made to tell that story; quite the opposite. That's why the manga doesn'tshine very brightly in my opinion. The ambiance can get across way better in the game, where you can wander around the maps and listen to the (GREAT) OST. Even the art has bonus points in-game because it's all colored, and the playtrough is way longer (~ 8 hours) than this manga which can be read in 40 minutes. Plus, a lot of the darker story elements have been skipped over, and a lot of dialogue in general, so it feels quite frantic compared to the game that had me quite relaxed. So if you're planning on reading this without ever having played the game, I think you're doing yourself a disservice. But do you, it still gives a taste. And if you're a long-term fan, it's nice eye candy. I've personally wondered for the longest time how it would be if Deep-Sea Prisoner drew manga. So there's my answer, I guess. I'll still be looking forward to whatever he does next.
how can I say, this is a true masterpiece, the game was already great, the manga improved a story that was already good, the characters are charismatic, the story is incredible, the art is impeccable and I could mention many other things that exist in this manga, I still wait patiently for the arc of the sea of ββdeath to be translated, maybe not but I will keep waiting, another thing I hope is that Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea will be adapted for an anime, I would love to see that, but so, about the bad points, I say, there are none, themanga is perfect, there is no mistake in it that makes it horrible
Absolutely one of the best pieces of fiction to ever be made, it doesn't fully tell the story from the game (as apparently, that's for the next book to do so) but it's still really good nonetheless, and with the art of the best artist known to mankind, it never fails to amaze me how good every single piece of media to come from this creator just manages to top their previous best. Hopefully some of her previous works also get put into books, but who knows! After all, peak takes time. 10/10, will be there for when the second volume comes out!
Really charming and heartfelt manga by an author that really really likes fish. Funa's love for all things aquatic and unique art style absolutely shine in this, and in my opinion this is the best way of experiencing the story overall; better paced than the game, with characters that feel much more alive and expressive than what RPG talk sprites can deliver. That said, it's hard to recommend Ounabara to Wadanohara to anyone who didn't grow up with the game. It doesn't really do anything particularly crazy or new, much like the game that preceded it; more than anything it feels like an excuse tobe shown the author's OCs, with a just competent enough plot to keep you going. Also worth noting that the third volume covering the most memorable arc of the game was never officially translated into English, so if you're OCD like me about having all the volumes stacked nicely together it's going to bother you for the rest of your life. TL;DR if you're a fan or nostalgic for the original or just like Funa's distinct art style, give this a peep! Preferably while under_the_sea.mp3 plays in the background. EDIT: After replaying the game, I no longer think this manga is the best way of experiencing the story, as it glosses over a few plot points, characters, and skips some fun moments and scenes. The art remains excellent, but this manga is just a novelty for fans of DSP's stuff and shouldn't be recommended to your friends who aren't already into the game.