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Aggretsuko (Collected Editions) #5
Aggretsuko: Down the Rabbit Hole
Aggretsuko stars in this fairy tale tinged story about work, life, and the need for balance!
When Retsuko attempts to go on vacation with Gori and Washimi, she's pulled into a terrible world where she's forced to work for her freedom. Featuring all of the fan favorite characters from the office in twisted versions of themselves, Aggretsuko must navigate the twists and turns of a world gone mad!
When Retsuko attempts to go on vacation with Gori and Washimi, she's pulled into a terrible world where she's forced to work for her freedom. Featuring all of the fan favorite characters from the office in twisted versions of themselves, Aggretsuko must navigate the twists and turns of a world gone mad!
88 pages, Hardcover
First published October 20, 2021
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November 30, 2022
This was probably my least favorite Aggretsuko graphic novel in terms of the storyline. The Alice in Wonderland style of stories don’t work very well for me in the written format, so I would’ve enjoyed this story a lot more if it was an episode of the anime. This graphic novel length is also way too short for a full wonderland style of story. It kept leaping from one scene to the next without having enough time to fully immerse you in any of the different dreamscapes.
It was still fairly enjoyable and I loved the artwork. This graphic novel had stunning artwork that combines Aggretsuko with classic images from the Alice in Wonderland story. I just wish that the story would’ve been as good as the artwork.
It was still fairly enjoyable and I loved the artwork. This graphic novel had stunning artwork that combines Aggretsuko with classic images from the Alice in Wonderland story. I just wish that the story would’ve been as good as the artwork.
February 2, 2022
Aggretsuko dreams of work during her sleep.
Sadly, I can relate to that too much.... but I didn´t dream Wonderland style so far XD
Sadly, I can relate to that too much.... but I didn´t dream Wonderland style so far XD
May 25, 2026
Retsuko is working long hours yet again when she finds herself followed by a creepy grinning rabbit. This leads to her falling into some kind of weird Alice in Wonderland-like fantasy world featuring various people from her life, including Tsunoda, Haida, Fenneko, Kabae, and more.
My first thought upon finishing this was "wow, that was a bizarre fever dream of a graphic novel." Then I read the author/illustrator's bio: "When [Patabot] drew this book, she was pregnant with her first child and living through a plague." So yeah, COVID times were weird. It stands to reason that they'd spawn an equally weird graphic novel.
This is absolutely not a work to jump into if you're new to the Aggretsuko series - in fact, for all of it to make sense, you need to have seen at least the first three seasons of the show. Otherwise you're just reading a weird fever dream in which complete strangers keep making appearances for no apparent reason. At least if you've seen the first three seasons, you know who all of those characters are.
Extras:
A four-page section in which Kabae explains how to make omurice, and several pages showing off Patabot's inked artwork prior to coloring.
(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
My first thought upon finishing this was "wow, that was a bizarre fever dream of a graphic novel." Then I read the author/illustrator's bio: "When [Patabot] drew this book, she was pregnant with her first child and living through a plague." So yeah, COVID times were weird. It stands to reason that they'd spawn an equally weird graphic novel.
This is absolutely not a work to jump into if you're new to the Aggretsuko series - in fact, for all of it to make sense, you need to have seen at least the first three seasons of the show. Otherwise you're just reading a weird fever dream in which complete strangers keep making appearances for no apparent reason. At least if you've seen the first three seasons, you know who all of those characters are.
Extras:
A four-page section in which Kabae explains how to make omurice, and several pages showing off Patabot's inked artwork prior to coloring.
(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
May 2, 2022
I've really enjoyed reading other volumes of the Aggretsuko and this one was no different. All of the familiar characters were involved in Aggretsuko's trip through wonderland as she struggled with the complexities of work/life balance. The art style is consistent with the other issues/volumes and well saturated with bright colors. This was a quick and humorous read, perfect for any fan of Aggretsuko.
October 6, 2022
It was an unusual take on Alice in Wonderland as we watch Retsuko struggle through one difficult situation after another. Even when attempting to go on vacation with Gori and Washimi, she is unable to relax.
November 10, 2021
A fun adaptation of Alice in Wonderland using characters from Aggretsuko.
March 14, 2022
It was okay - probably my dislike for Alice in Wonderland led me to rate this one lower. Still love that red panda so!
May 16, 2022
A very cute "Alice in Wonderland" story, done "Aggretsuko" style.
December 31, 2022
This is a long laid out dream that Retsuko journeys through with similarities to Alice in Wonderland. Many of the iconic characters in Alice in Wonderland are portrayed by her coworkers and the people in her life.
Not much of a plot and jumped from scene to scene. May have worked better if it was an animated episode. Quick read with fun illustrations. Read if you are a huge Aggretsuko fan. ❤
Not much of a plot and jumped from scene to scene. May have worked better if it was an animated episode. Quick read with fun illustrations. Read if you are a huge Aggretsuko fan. ❤
October 3, 2023
Watch the show first, a bunch of the characters/who's who is explained in the show.
The other comics are standalone books. This one seemed like a script from a short for the show midseason.
I guess if you read this book, you probably already did watch the show.
The other comics are standalone books. This one seemed like a script from a short for the show midseason.
I guess if you read this book, you probably already did watch the show.
October 28, 2025
I LOVE Aggretsuko and I love the art in this book, but the plot was so incoherent. I understand it’s a take on Alice in Wonderland, but the transitions between scenes and ideas were nonexistent. It was a mess.
December 18, 2022
Claramente, el más malo que he leído de Aggretsuko.que estrés y horror de tomo 😭
January 24, 2023
Doesn't really have a story but the drawing is 10/10 adorable
October 22, 2023
It was okay. Another storyline that wasn’t from the show, but it felt like a bunch of deleted scenes from various episodes mashes together.
December 25, 2023
Cute, completely random. The Alice and Wonderland theme makes me super happy.
December 28, 2023
Cute little comic. Quick read, it took me about 10 minutes to finish.
June 5, 2024
Short, not much story, but wild fun and fantastic visuals.
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