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Deka wanko (2011)
A fun manga adaptation
31 July 2016
To be honest, the first episode of the series is its weakest, but the good news is that Deka Wanko gets stronger with each episode -- all the way through its climax. The cast is all first rate with each member giving a funny and sometimes moving performance without exception. While a few of the broader gags don't play to an American ear, overall about 90% of the jokes land, and the constant reinforcement of the running gags pays off well, too. Tabe Mikako's charming turn as the Gothic-Lotita detective with the superhuman or dog-like, if you prefer, ability to track scents is wonderfully done. The Tokyo location camera work is a huge asset and visits many wards of the city.
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