TV-Series
Description
"Wagnaria!!2" is the second season of the workplace comedy anime set in the family restaurant Wagnaria. The series continues to explore the daily lives and interactions of the quirky staff, blending humor with lighthearted character development. The central focus remains on the employees, each with distinct personalities and eccentricities, as they navigate their jobs and relationships.

Souta Takanashi, a high school student and part-time worker, continues to serve as the series' primary perspective. His fascination with small, cute things, particularly his petite coworker Popura Taneshima, drives much of the humor. Popura, despite her youthful appearance, is older than Souta and often struggles with being treated like a child. Their dynamic, along with Popura's insecurities about her height, provides recurring comedic moments.

The stoic and sword-wielding floor chief Kyoko Oshima remains a mysterious figure, often seen napping or engaging in bizarre behavior. Her backstory, including her complicated relationship with her brother Kazue, is further explored, adding depth to her character. Kazue, who works at a rival restaurant, frequently visits Wagnaria, leading to humorous and occasionally tense encounters.

Yachiyo Todoroki, the head waitress, continues to balance her managerial duties with her unrequited feelings for Jun Satou, the restaurant's chef. Jun, who is oblivious to Yachiyo's affections, is often seen indulging in his love for food and engaging in playful banter with the staff. Their relationship, while comedic, also hints at underlying emotional complexity.

New characters are introduced, including Aoi Yamada, a clumsy and naive new hire who becomes a source of both chaos and charm. Her interactions with the existing staff, particularly her rivalry with Souta, add fresh dynamics to the series. Additionally, the relationship between the stoic store manager Kyouko Shirafuji and her husband, who works as a part-timer, is further explored, revealing a softer side to her character.

The episodic structure of "Wagnaria!!2" allows for a mix of self-contained stories and ongoing character arcs. Themes of friendship, workplace camaraderie, and personal growth are woven into the narrative, often through comedic situations. The series maintains a balance between humor and heartfelt moments, ensuring that the characters' development feels natural and engaging.

Overall, "Wagnaria!!2" builds on the foundation of its predecessor, deepening the relationships and quirks of its ensemble cast while introducing new elements to keep the story fresh. The blend of comedy, character-driven storytelling, and light drama makes it a continuation that appeals to fans of the first season while remaining accessible to new viewers.
Information
Wagnaria!!2
Working'!!
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 09/03/2011
Categories
Genre
Everyday DramaComedyRomance
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Popura's Obstinacy
2The Ideal Family Plan
3The Reason Behind Her Slump
4Manhole Spiral
5Wagnaria's Giant Breadbasket
6Hired, Fired, And Already Pardoned!
7Bad Love Tuning
8Alas, My Younger Sister
9Love is This Global
10The Problem With No Cellphone
11I've Made My Decision; Is There a Problem With That?
12Daisy Dies
13Farewell Popura
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Staff
  • Series Composition
    Takao Yoshioka
  • Storyboard
    Hiroyuki Morita
    Tamaki Nakatsu
    Kiyotaka Ohata
    Kazuma Fujimori
    Toshimasa Kuroyanagi
    Hiroyuki Shimazu
    Kentarō Suzuki
    Takaomi Kanasaki
    Atsushi Ōtsuki
  • Unit Director
    Kiyotaka Ohata
  • Character Design
    Shingo Adachi
  • Animation Director
    Yasuyuki Noda
    Yasuhisa Katō
    Tadashi Sakazaki
    Keisuke Watanabe
    Mariko Aoki
    Shingo Adachi
    Hiroyuki Furukawa
    Masaaki Yamano
    Yuuko Yoshida
    Koichi Kikuta
    Keisuke Kobayashi
    Takahiro Sasaki
    Yuta Tsuchiya
    Tomoaki Takase
    Hiroki Harada
    Yūichi Shimada
    Masaki Hinata
    Kenji Hattori
    Issei Arakaki
  • Director of Photography
    Takeshi Hirooka
  • Director
    Atsushi Ōtsuki
  • Script
    Michiko Yokote
    Takao Yoshioka
    Michiko Itou
    Shougo Mukai
  • Episode Director
    Tamaki Nakatsu
    Hazuki Mizumoto
    Kiyoshi Matsuda
    Makoto Hoshino
    Kentarō Suzuki
    Tatsumi Fujii
    Masato Satō
  • Original creator
  • Chief Animation Director
    Shingo Adachi
  • Sound Director
    Yasushi Nagura
  • Producer
    Tomoyuki Saito
    Hiroaki Tsunoda
    Shunsuke Saito
    Hiroyuki Shimizu
  • Art Director
    Ryōka Kinoshita
Production
  • Animation Production
    A-1 Pictures
  • Production
    Aniplex
    YTV