Japanese television has a knack for doing more with less, and Wakako Zake is a prime example. It's currently available in Australia on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and in the US on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, so there's no reason to keep putting it off. A 7/10 rating means the audience agrees.
Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — Wakako Zake earns every emotional beat it goes for. Murasaki Wakako, who is 26 years old, loves going out alone to enjoy eating and drinking, especially when something unpleasant happens at work. Thie show follows Wakako through many solitary outings, where she enjoys different combinations of food and drink! Rina Takeda and Yoshihiro Nozoe lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 9 seasons (2015–2025), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly.
If you're looking for television that takes its characters seriously and rewards patient viewing, Wakako Zake is exactly that.
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