Description
"Wave, Listen to Me!" centers on Minare Koda, a 28-year-old waitress living in Sapporo, whose life takes an unexpected turn after a drunken rant about her ex-boyfriend is broadcast on a late-night radio show. The incident catches the attention of Kanetsugu Matou, the station’s director, who recognizes her raw talent for storytelling and offers her a job as a radio personality. Despite her initial reluctance, Minare embraces the opportunity, using the platform to share her unfiltered thoughts, personal experiences, and sharp wit, which quickly resonate with listeners.
The series explores Minare’s journey as she navigates the challenges of her new career, balancing her chaotic personal life with the demands of live radio. Her on-air persona, marked by her candid and often humorous monologues, contrasts with her off-air struggles, including financial instability, romantic misadventures, and the pressures of maintaining authenticity in a competitive industry. Supporting characters, such as her coworker Mizuho Nanba and the reserved sound engineer Mato, play significant roles in her development, offering both professional guidance and personal camaraderie.
As Minare grows into her role, the narrative delves into the intricacies of radio broadcasting, highlighting the creative process behind crafting engaging content and the impact of her words on her audience. The story also examines themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of communication, as Minare learns to channel her vulnerabilities into her work, transforming her life in unexpected ways. Through its blend of comedy, drama, and slice-of-life elements, "Wave, Listen to Me!" presents a grounded yet compelling portrayal of an ordinary woman finding her voice in an extraordinary medium.
The series explores Minare’s journey as she navigates the challenges of her new career, balancing her chaotic personal life with the demands of live radio. Her on-air persona, marked by her candid and often humorous monologues, contrasts with her off-air struggles, including financial instability, romantic misadventures, and the pressures of maintaining authenticity in a competitive industry. Supporting characters, such as her coworker Mizuho Nanba and the reserved sound engineer Mato, play significant roles in her development, offering both professional guidance and personal camaraderie.
As Minare grows into her role, the narrative delves into the intricacies of radio broadcasting, highlighting the creative process behind crafting engaging content and the impact of her words on her audience. The story also examines themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of communication, as Minare learns to channel her vulnerabilities into her work, transforming her life in unexpected ways. Through its blend of comedy, drama, and slice-of-life elements, "Wave, Listen to Me!" presents a grounded yet compelling portrayal of an ordinary woman finding her voice in an extraordinary medium.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1I`ll Never Forgive You
2I Despise Them
3You All Are Soft
4You Don`t Smile
5You`re Not Getting Out Alive
6There`s No Such Thing
7I Want to Cry
8I Can`t Tell You over the Phone
9I Won`t Believe You
10I Have to Do This
11I Don`t Fear Anaerobic Creatures
12I Want to Convey It to You
Cast
- Yoshiki Takarada
- Minare Koda
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorTatsuma Minamikawa
- ScriptShoji Yonemura
- Episode DirectorNanako ShimazakiMasashi AbeTomoyuki KawamuraTatsuma MinamikawaTatsunari OyanoTakakazu NagatomoRyūta Kawahara
- MusicMotoyoshi Iwasaki
- Character DesignTakumi Yokota
- Animation DirectorMitsuru IshiharaShinichi YamaokaMasahiro YamaneHiromi OkazakiNaoki YamauchiTakashi YoshiyamaKeiko IchiharaAyako TakahashiSaki HisamatsuMichinori ShigaYūichi YoshidaFumino ShimizuTatsuya AraiMiyako KamiyaMiyuki KasukawaRyūshi TokunagaMasatsune NoguchiKōki Tomiyoshi
- Cgi DirectorKoremi Kishi
- Series CompositionShoji Yonemura
- StoryboardNanako ShimazakiTomoyuki KawamuraTatsuma MinamikawaKenjirō OkadaTakakazu NagatomoYoshimitsu ŌhashiRyūta Kawahara
- Unit DirectorTomoyuki KawamuraTatsuma Minamikawa
- Original creator
- Art DirectorHirofumi Sakagami
- Sound DirectorTsuyoshi Takahashi
- Director of PhotographyMayuko Koike
Production
- ProductionKodanshaMainichi Broadcasting SystemDMM PicturesSunrise
- Animation ProductionSunrise
Relations
Manga overview
Music
Insert songs
Ep. 4
“Believe In Myself”

