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2.75/5 I love the art but the actual story was okay. The problem is that it has too many unanswered questions. They should have made it longer or a continuation.

Jan 07, 2018 Jo rated it it was amazing

A really nice adaptation of the game! Cute artwork and I liked how they handled the battle scenes. Some parts of the game which weren't very story-heavy were skipped over which makes sense.
I really hope a sequel is made for the final arc! That's my favourite part.

Edit: you can download and play the game here: http://vgperson.com/games/wadanohara.htm (legal!!)

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Nov 23, 2021 Selena rated it really liked it

Okay, so this manga... uh...

Well, I liked it. I was confused as all heck and a little weirded out, but I liked it. I get the feeling though that it's supposed to be confusing and unsettling beneath all the cuteness and humor though, so on that front, it worked.

It also felt incomplete? Which makes sense considering there's another volume they don't intend to translate apparently. (I had to do some Googling on this point. Apparently there are 3 volumes and this omnibus only has 2, but the 3rd the

Okay, so this manga... uh...

The art feels like it wandered out of something intended for a younger audience, and it lulls you into a false sense of security with adorable characters and goofy comedy. Then WHAM, murder. It doesn't come out of nowhere, but it is jarring after the chapters leading up to it. Which I'm sure was the point. From there, it swings back and forth between "totally G-rated ;)" to "viewer discretion advised." In this omnibus, it knows when to lean in and when to back off, so though use of blood and violence is sparing, it's also used to great effect.

I hope they reconsider translating the last volume because while this tells a full story, the ending isn't satisfying and it's definitely hinted that there's more going on than we see here. Having looked up the game this is all based on's endings, though, it's only going to get more disturbing from here if they do continue.

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... Meh. I heard about the game first and played it for a little while years back. I always loved the art and the world, so I was excited to give the manga a try. It's bland, to say the least. Lots of manga/shojo cliches that I was able to predict, a bit of a rushed ending, pointless scenes and something of a nonsensical conflict. The art is absolutely adorable and I love the character design, so there's that. I think it would've been a better manga if it was just longer, maybe five volumes inst ... Meh. I heard about the game first and played it for a little while years back. I always loved the art and the world, so I was excited to give the manga a try. It's bland, to say the least. Lots of manga/shojo cliches that I was able to predict, a bit of a rushed ending, pointless scenes and something of a nonsensical conflict. The art is absolutely adorable and I love the character design, so there's that. I think it would've been a better manga if it was just longer, maybe five volumes instead of two.

I'm sure the game is better, but I wonder by how much. I've heard praise for the game and for the writer, but this manga didn't impress me besides the cute art. ...more

Jan 10, 2022 Danni Lykaios rated it really liked it

WATGBS holds a special place in my rpg maker game loving heart. That being said, I'm not sure this manga would make much sense to those who haven't played the game or have no prior knowledge of it. It's a nice peek into the fantastical world Mogeko created and adorable (but deadly) characters based off sea creatures - but I just think it'd be a bit too confusing for someone new to the fandom. Having had the insight I did going in, I enjoyed it but wished it was longer for a more satisfying endin WATGBS holds a special place in my rpg maker game loving heart. That being said, I'm not sure this manga would make much sense to those who haven't played the game or have no prior knowledge of it. It's a nice peek into the fantastical world Mogeko created and adorable (but deadly) characters based off sea creatures - but I just think it'd be a bit too confusing for someone new to the fandom. Having had the insight I did going in, I enjoyed it but wished it was longer for a more satisfying ending. ...more

Jan 16, 2020 Di rated it really liked it

Read for my IRL Manga Club.

I enjoyed this read, however I do wish they released more of the story. Now I need to go look for the game so I can get answers to questions I have. I also feel like they left quite a bit up in the air with this release which is a little frustrating. That being said, the art style is super cute and I will definitely read this again.

Aug 12, 2017 Monica rated it really liked it

Super cute, with a hint of gore. I loved the story, but felt like they could have done more with it. It leaves you feeling like its not finished.
The art is super adorable, and simple. This mixed with some gory bits and a more adult theme make it even more interesting.

Mar 20, 2020 lislisette rated it really liked it

One of the cutest stories ever read. I absolutely loved the style, the art, but I think a little more exploration in the plot was needed. There's a lot of unanswered questions... nevertheless, I loved it <3 One of the cutest stories ever read. I absolutely loved the style, the art, but I think a little more exploration in the plot was needed. There's a lot of unanswered questions... nevertheless, I loved it <3 ...more

I liked it, it was fun and fluffy but there are still some questions that I need answers to. And I don't really won't to have to play the game to get them. But that's pretty much it and with that said I did really like it.

Not much of a story but the art style was super cute. I am interested in playing the game it's based on.

Sep 01, 2017 Six rated it liked it

the extra chibi-ness of this all is off putting.

Apr 19, 2021 silas rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. A super cute manga with dark twists. One of my favorite mangas ever due to the creativity and the cute artstyle. If Mogeko ever makes a translation for the other part I will definitely pick it up :)

May 04, 2019 Hanna rated it really liked it

Cute story but does jump around a bit and can be hard to follow

Mar 16, 2018 lady rated it really liked it

i hope there will be more its so cute

Feb 06, 2018 Lindsey rated it really liked it

The art style was cute and pretty, but the story left me wanting more.

Dec 28, 2018 Bri B. rated it it was amazing

I loved this cute manga, but I felt there wasn't MUCH to the story. I'm not saying that it didn't have anything and that there is no story whatsoever, i'm just thinking that there could have been more to it than there was to the story. Such the part in the beginning when Wadanohara was in a school of witches then suddenly left because the sea is her true home. But anyways, that aside, this was a really adorable book with a cute art style and I enjoyed it and its characters. I loved this cute manga, but I felt there wasn't MUCH to the story. I'm not saying that it didn't have anything and that there is no story whatsoever, i'm just thinking that there could have been more to it than there was to the story. Such the part in the beginning when Wadanohara was in a school of witches then suddenly left because the sea is her true home. But anyways, that aside, this was a really adorable book with a cute art style and I enjoyed it and its characters. ...more

Jun 27, 2020 Morgan rated it really liked it

This was surprisingly a little dark and gruesome, but still really cute. I really love the art style and character designs of the characters.
I feel like the story is a little lacking. Especially the ending, I felt like it was missing something. It feels like there should be more to the story, is there more to the story? I hope there's more to the story.
It's based off a game right? Maybe there's more story in the game. Maybe the things that weren't answered in the manga are answered in the game This was surprisingly a little dark and gruesome, but still really cute. I really love the art style and character designs of the characters.
I feel like the story is a little lacking. Especially the ending, I felt like it was missing something. It feels like there should be more to the story, is there more to the story? I hope there's more to the story.
It's based off a game right? Maybe there's more story in the game. Maybe the things that weren't answered in the manga are answered in the game?
So, I'm gonna try an eventually play the game now. ...more

Aug 12, 2021 Ila rated it it was amazing

i love it, i also played the game
i can understand people not liking the manga but it's bc the last part it's not translated in english and i don't think it will
if u want to know what happens next i recommend the game

Nov 06, 2017 brian ♡ rated it liked it

I have to admit that my enjoyment of this book is purely from nostalgia... it's certainly a nice little read for fans of the game. I should note that I would strongly suggest that you play the game before picking this up.