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It's really nice. The comedic elements are on point and while the actual romance is low, those eventful moments actually packs a punch

(8/10) An interesting take on a romance anime. This show is a slice of life, feel good anime, that makes you laugh and swoon over its loveable characters and their antics. The only downside is that there isn't more episodes.

This was fun to watch, but I wish there would be more romance. Clearly, the creators really took the title "Love Is Hard for Otaku " to their heart. If main charchters would at very least kiss, even just once, or maybe even just confess their feelings to each-oher. It would'v been so much better. Well, still it's a fun anime. But romance here seriously sucks.

I stumbled upon Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku by pure accident and that maybe the best accident I did this week because the anime not only enjoyable but it also the best romantic anime I've seen in a long time when this time it not surround by high schooler with their cliché scenarios but with adult Otaku the kind of people that I can relate to on a spiritual level (I'm kind of 20 now). The story is cute and fluffy like any romantic anime out there but what make it so different than the other is how the characters balance their work and hobby while also deal with their love life like how a realistic adult do in real life and that maybe the first time I see it in anime form. I'm a hardcore fan of manga, anime and LN and I just like the group of main characters I don't really know how to express my hobby to other "normal people" and not come out weird as hell so this anime in some way like a guide to find friend for me.

Although geared toward an older audience, this anime has the feel of something from a child's imagination. A lighthearted environment is created by the silly tale and vibrant ensemble of characters, which also foster great character chemistry among them. Narumi Momose and Hirotaka Nifuji, two old friends, have different personalities but get along well both on and off the job. Two lovebirds, Hanako Koanagi and Tarou Kabakura, are also included. The show delves into the daily experiences of these characters, even though it is not exclusively focused on workplace romance. Instead than focusing on drama or miscommunication, the show follows these folks on their daily excursions.

Absence of fan service? Not an issue. The character dialogues do the talking, and the majority of them use lighthearted comedy to convey amusement. However, the voice cast's abilities enable it to produce high-caliber entertainment simultaneously. Because of their human nature, Narumi and Hanako in particular are able to bring out the best in others. The theme songs' choreography is also very imaginative. Specifically, Sumika's "Fiction," the OP song, is adorable with her body language. The coordinated actions of each character make them stand out in the theme tunes.

With only 11 episodes, the anime felt that it had enough to accomplish its goal of persuading viewers to buy into its concepts. Its imaginative cast of individuals and their shared interests enable it to succeed in that regard. It's difficult to embrace otakuism as a desirable cultural norm. In fact, in modern society, it's frequently despised. But that was presented positively in this show. I have no doubts whatsoever about recommending the show to almost anyone. This is the kind of entertainment that truly deserves greater notice.

I came across this anime randomly searching through amazon prime video, I really don't know what drew me in other then the gorgeous art and the intro music. Once I got introduced to the characters I literally fell in love with this show so much so that I had to look up where the show left off on the manga and thankfully enough there's a lot more to this story! I really hope they make a second season I've watched season one probably 30 times over, cant recommend this anime enough for hopeless romantic slice of life anime lovers!

Finished Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii and I'm still smiling! As a corporate veteran, I relate to this anime's office life and friendships. Hirotaka and Narumi's shared passions for gaming and anime make their relationship adorable, especially since they're childhood friends turned lovers.

The supporting cast, Hanako and Tarou, shine with their unconventional yet heartwarming relationship. Adulting struggles and playful banter feel real. This anime nails everyday moments: laughter, inside jokes, and late-night gaming, showcasing how colleagues become lifelong friends. A perfect weekend binge watching anime.

I loved this show so much! I am so happy i found it!

This came out in 2018 so I'm assuming there's no more other then those OVA chapters but judging just based on the 11 episodes it's kinda disappointing. The characters were all likable but the story never really feels like it goes anywhere. I was expecting payoff by the last episode but you don't really get any romance like at all, it's just cute middle school type payoff even though all these characters are working adults. There's not even a kiss by the end not even a peck on the check smh.

Overall it feels like a missed opportunity cause I liked how the anime started but by the last episode it kinda feels like I was invested for nothing.

I really enjoyed this anime. It was very funny and sweet. Loved the characters. For a romcom there really wasn't any romance. I give it a 10/10 cuz it was hilarious. One thing did bother me was although all 4 friends were in their mid 20's, one of the couples relationship was a little too adolescent, and I don't mean regarding Otaku but just being boyfriend and girlfriend.

Review By Kamal K

Wotakoi is a romance between young adults. Gamer guy who wears glasses and yaoi fangirl who acts like a tomboy. Apparently they aren't very confident about their own hobbies so naturally they go and announce their otaku lifestyle in a manner similar to "yes, I am a vegan" meme. Pretty cool.

There are few things I quite like. Wotakoi has very direct dialogue, People say what they think and don't hide inside their shells. These characters are honest and don't spend 15 episodes pondering over how to convey. The comedy -especially after the first 2 episodes- is genius. The series is full of gamer memes that feel very accurate to 90's kids (which our main characters also are).

The main characters don't feel very special nor memorable. They are just normal, realistic folks who are doing the slice of life thingy. Arguably very smart choice when considering the nature of this series. The actual romance between them is super cute and innocent. The overall execution makes Wotakoi seem like a feel-good series.

At first, the side characters seem pretty dull, and come off quite comedic, but soon turns out they are pretty much the same as our main pair, just not in the lead role in this series. This is something to which I typically pay a lot attention, but this time our side characters are actually real characters and not filler people. I can appreciate that.

The art and animation are rather typical. Nothing note-worthy in terms of good or bad. It has chosen the safe route, which is fine. When it comes to the OST, I have been too busy giggling at the cute romance scenes so I completely did not pay attention to any of the songs or if there even were any present. I only recall the video game BGM from episode 1. The series made a good job on making me forget that I was watching an anime. This is pretty much the perfect prove -for myself at least- that it is a decent show.

Momose Narumi (Momo) is a nerd - an Otaku. Forever in love with manga and anime, she had a big case of middle school syndrome. Acutely embarrassed, she doesn't mention that part of her past anymore. She's starting a new job! On day-1, in the hallway, she sees one of her closest friends - from when she was 9 - Nifuji "I want to be a kid forever" Hirotaka. They agree to meet for dinner to catch up. Nifuji is arguably a worse otaku than Momo; at least, he's not embarrassed about what he loves. As she walks away to begin her day at her brand new job, with lots of brand new people, she thinks she's gotten away clean. But then, Nifuji asks about her "former" interests. He asks when everyone is /watching/ and /listening/ 😫!

"I seriously considered killing you," she later tells Nifuji at dinner. "Fortunately, my coworkers are kind people." Her last boyfriend dumped her when he found out her secret, she explains. "Just date someone who is okay with you being an otaku." Nifuji is always logical. "That would have to mean that he's an otaku, and I /refuse/ to date an otaku," Momo insists. Didn't she know to never say never?

Based on a Manga, WLIHFO is a 2018 A-1 Pictures release that is rated 7.92 on MAL. It is 1 season consisting of 11 22-minute English subbed episodes. There's also a 3 episode sequel, Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii OVA. People are drawn proportionately and mostly realistically and with a soft color palette. Backgrounds are very much in the background with basic structure and abbreviated detail.

By the end of ep1 these two Otakus have decided to try dating eachother. They don't feel romantically for eachother... yet. It's more an exercise in practicality. Soon, they are a foursome with coworkers Koyanagi Hanako and Kabakura Tarou, who don't seem exactly indifferent to eachother. The nerds at work have found their brethren!

They get into the age-old debate: Is it better to fly your flag, to be who you are & announce to the world: "I am Otaku and I'm proud," or is it better to keep it under wraps because normies will never accept you? There is no right answer. Each otaku must feel it out on h/h own.

The balance of the show is them slowly falling in love - looks like Nifuji has always had a "thing" for Momo. The 2ndary couple moves along more slowly, but steadily. Through the 4 of them we learn more about the world of otaku.

Here's a sample: Nifuji knows Momo has only dated normies and she's hidden who she really is from all her past boyfriends. They go on a "normal date" and he imposes a penalty for any otaku talk. She can't handle it! She's filling up the penalty-piggy-bank. "Oh! It's a Blissey!" Nifuji had a lot of nerve going /there/. "Anything related to games is prohibited for you," she insists. "Even normies play Pokémon," he attempts a workaround. She won't yield: "At this point, only otakus are still playing Pokemon." The whole sequence is delightful.

Many people have a sense that growing up is becoming cheerless. It's tossing out one's dreams and accepting mundane misery. That is so wrong. Growing up is learning to be unselfish, fulfilling responsibilities, and never ceasing in self-improvement. It has nothing to do with losing one's sense of humor or childish wonder. When that happens, it's a tragedy, not maturity. Here, otakus meet the mid-20s. What's happening to all that childish wonder? Thanks to the 4 of them finding eachother, they can keep it going forever. It's a match made in SEINEN heaven.

IMHO〰🖍

📣6.5 📝6.7 🎭7 💓6 🦋5 🎨7 🎵/🔊6 🔚 ▪ 🌞4.5 ⚡1.5 😅3 😭1.5 😱1 😯2.5 🤢0 🤔4 💤1.5 🤗3.4

Age 15+ Men discuss women's appearances and b👀bs; References to boy love porn (Momo is a fan). Rated: PG-13

Re-📺? No plans, but it's worth watching once.

From lite&trite to heavy&serious, here's some recs ~

Ao-chan Can't Study-7.8, Maid Sama-10, The Eminence in Shadow-8.8, Love Chunibyo And Other Delusions-8.4, Toradora-8.5, Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Real Girl, Special A Class-8.2, Tada Never Falls in Love-7.1, Chihayafuru-8.5, Honey, After the Rain.

It was so bad. honestly the storyline was too slow and not eventful (does that make sense?) 5 different things happen in one episode and none of them get explored further or carried for a longer period of time. almost no build up of anything really, maybe Nifuji grew up a little more but everything else felt very static. there was no emotional climax and just no story really, it's more like you're watching this group of 4 go on about their lives.

The show has 4 nerdy characters split into two couples. The supporting lovers, who run hot and cold, are supposed to contrast the typical "sweet" romance developing between the protagonists. Nothing original but could have been enjoyable. I mean 4 otakus ineptly navigating through the subtleties of a romantic relationship should equal something funny and endearing. But it was a gigantic let down for me. It slid into generic anime "romance" so fast I got nauseated. Both the male characters wield insults as a method of being charming or manly. And the ladies love it! The worse they are treated the harder they are falling for the guys.

A bit later into the show the imbalance between the status of a male otaku and a female one was spelled out for the viewer: a male otaku has way more options. I had to stop watching from that point on. Honestly the light-hearted anime "Teasing master Takagi-san" portrays affection and comedy a million times better. "Teasing master Takagi-san" even went as far as parodying everything wrong with rom-coms with the comical "100% unrequited love" show within a show. The swooning of the heroine, the cruel attitude of the hero and rejection having the effect of an aphrodisiac were all hilariously hyperbolized. Or so I thought at the time until I started scraping the bottom of the rom-cam barrel...

If you want a juvenile fantasy were women ask to be hurt, at times even physically, then yeah this anime is for you.