Wandance
Synopsis
As Kaboku "Kabo" Kotani enrolls in Ichiran High School, he hopes to spend his high school days quietly to avoid standing out from everyone else because of his stuttering. While his friends join the school's basketball club, he looks to the dance club instead. However, due to an embarrassing memory from middle school, Koba has avoided dancing in front of others again, keeping him from joining the club. Things begin to change when Kabo spots his cute classmate Hikari Wanda dancing. As the two learn about each other, Wanda admits that she is not great with words either and prefers to express herself with her performances. This sparks a light in Kabo, and he decides to join the dance club despite his uncomfortable past. With Wanda and his new clubmates supporting him, Kabo sets out to improve his dancing, express himself freely, and create unforgettable memories one step at a time. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, primarily due to the divisive CGI animation. While many appreciate the story, characters, and music, the poor CGI quality detracts significantly from the experience. Some viewers were able to overlook or get used to the CGI, focusing on the positive aspects, while others found it too distracting. The series is recommended with reservations, mainly to those who value story and characters over animation quality.
Strengths
- Strong and relatable characters with good development
- Endearing and wholesome dynamic between the leads
- Engaging story about overcoming challenges and self-expression through dance
- Informative about dance styles and techniques
- Good music and fitting opening/ending songs
- Faithful to the source material in terms of character drama
Weaknesses
- Poor CGI animation quality, especially in early episodes
- Inconsistent animation quality and awkward transitions
- Generic and unvaried soundtrack compared to the manga
- Pacing issues and rushed emotionally charged moments
- Lack of depth in exploring character motivations
- Sidelining of the male protagonist in the final stretch