Note: this review was written as of how many volumes are currently available where I am 8 volumes
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What is a passion? It can be a hobby or something that brings you joy. For some its drawing photography or cooking. This series explores the concept of passion through dancing.
About
Wondance follows the story of Kaboku Kotani. Hes your typical male protagonist: shy quiet and what some may consider the nice guy. Due to his stutter he often struggles to communicate with others. One day he sees a classmate named Wanda Hikari one of the most popular girls in school dancing outside of class and is inspired to join the dance team.
Story
The story of Wondance is not just about dance its about the emotional journey of its characters. For instance theres a scene where Kabo overcomes his fear of performing in front of others in a dance competition and after a while becomes more confident in himself. You see dancing isnt just a sport it allows you to express your emotions or feelings without using words. Kabo enjoys this passion and shares it with Wanda and other characters. This emotional depth is what makes the story so relatable and engaging. Ive always enjoyed those stories that teach the reader not to care about what others think and to follow your dreams. When reading I noticed theyve mentioned some of my favorite songs such as I Feel It Coming by The Weekend https://www..com/watch?v=5v1TOFULOWA and Bad Guy by Billie Ellish https://www..com/watch?v=YD4utuFiexw. It was cool
Artwork
Another one of my favorite things about Wondance is the art style. While some panels were funnylooking or it was hard to understand what the characters were doing much effort was put into them. The mangaka has a good understanding of perspective motion and Chiaroscuro https://www.britannica.com/art/chiaroscuro. The use of shadows and attention to detail really captivate those dancing scenes. I like how the mangaka uses different boxes to show each move or makes a whole drawing covering two book pages.
Characters
Each character has a unique personality which plays a significant role in the story. For instance Wanda is a supportive friend and classmate who encourages Kabo to pursue his passion. In the manga you learn about different people with different dancing styles. I liked watching them teach Kabo how to do those styles allowing Kabo to explore the dance world and discover what makes them unique. This makes it more intriguing for the audience. I kinda wished the manga would get
Conclusion
Im surprised this hasnt gotten an anime adaptation yet let alone an announcement about one. This story has great potential and would be nice to see animated. Overall Wondance is an underrated story that is a mustread for everyone. Even if you arent much of a sports manga fan at least give this one a chance.
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