2013-07-18, 08:13 | Link #341 | |
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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The subject matter (social isolation) is serious but the way it's treated isn't. It's supposed to make us laugh and perhaps think but definitely not make us feel bad imo. Of course, we'll never know the author's true intentions for sure unless he himself voices them. The spin-off manga "It's not my fault my friend's not popular" which also serves as a prequel sort of gives an answer to that. You might want to check it out (it's very short). I think it's a bit both.
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2013-07-18, 09:16 | Link #342 | ||
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However, I will say that anyone who's wavering on this series because it's depressing -- bail out now. |
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2013-07-18, 11:39 | Link #344 |
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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was a little late on watching the second episode, and it was so great, the ending was absolutely perfect fitting with the scene
the anime is doing a pretty good job on portraying the scene with the music this anime is the best
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2013-07-18, 14:05 | Link #345 |
Unleashing the Homu-Rage
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Just watched the first two episodes of Watamote, and liked what I saw from the moment that awesome heavy metal opening started!
And then I met Tomoko, and, well.. .I was a bit... OK more than a bit like a male version of her when I was in high school... So I feel for her and see where this is coming from. (I'm a lot better now, especially seeing as I can laugh at my past). Great piece of dark comedy, but at the same time, I couldn't help feeling for the poor girl- having gone through something like that myself. I'd even say Tomoko would make a good match for myself at about 15, though I'm not if my past self would get along with her (even if I could speak Japanese or she English). I think that would be hilarious in and of itself. 119'S PAST SELF X TOMOKO KUROKI FOREVER!!! |
2013-07-18, 20:21 | Link #346 |
絶対領域に嵌り過ぎた。
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Trendy Backwater
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I knew a girl like this. It makes me guilty and uncomfortable to laugh at her even when she causes part of embarrassment for herself. This isn't for me. And all the loners are bitter and twisted it seems. I haven't seen a loner who's happier for it and practically a samaritan. I find it unreasonable to expect the loner to act normal and not be misanthropic especially teenagers when they are at the most vulnerable stage.
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2013-07-18, 21:36 | Link #347 |
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I guess I'm all alone in that all I thought of the episode was "Social Anxiety Disorder? What's that? TomokoXPartner FTW!" Even better that Tomoko is also reading too much into things herself, so I guess you can't fault me for thinking the same...
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2013-07-19, 23:13 | Link #350 |
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Just wanted to say I didn't understand the craze behind this show when the manga was out, but the anime has opened my eyes. Tomoko is one seriously funny girl. When she took out her ipod to listen to Yandere boys my god...
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2013-07-20, 01:35 | Link #351 | ||
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What, am I too abnormal as a Japanese, and have no right to represent my own people? SAD and other forms of conditions are clinically treated in Japan every day. In fact, you can find psychiatrist office anywhere and everywhere in Japan, partially due to depression (known as Utu-byou in Japan) is such a common symptom in Japan, and advised to be treated all the time. In fact, there are even treatments invented in Japan dating back to early 20th century. Don't judge if you don't know. Quote:
Which makes their exaggerated insanity a lot less relatable than a show that focuses on monologue in first person perspective. I'm sure if we had a show, where the stream of thought of a yandere was constantly portrayed to the audience, it'd be just as creepy.
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2013-07-20, 09:43 | Link #352 | |
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The post was made on three assumptions. The first was that Tomoko needs help, which seems to be the consensus here. The second assumption was that Tomoko lacks the ability to get the proper help she needs. Again, I don't think there's much dispute of that. The third assumption was that it was less likely that her family would get her that help. Either because : a) They are unaware that Tomoko has a problem. Which seems to be the more likely scenario, based on what the anime has shown. or b) There's a reluctance to seek help, because of "face". Which is probably a false stereotype unfortunately perpetuated too widely outside Japan, and if that's the case, I sincerely apologize for that. I did not meant to imply that Japan lacked excellent psychologist and mental health services. It's just that I was questioning whether Tomoko's family would avail themselves of that, if they realized just how big a problem their daughter had. If it offended you, I apologize once again. |
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2013-07-22, 14:02 | Link #358 |
Blooming on the mountain
Join Date: May 2010
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Well, after watching eps 1 and 2 I must say that my experience of watching the series is equivalent to reading the manga - it makes me squirm, but it makes me squirm b/c I feel so amazingly sorry for Tomoko, while at the same time her lamentable state is held up in extreme terms as a subject for humor....
I guess as far as that goes the series is very well done in terms of faithfulness to the source, but I have known people like this and it is very hard for me to regard it as a subject for comedy. Hmm ... "tragi-comedy"? I will drop the series, but not b/c I think it is poorly done - it is very well done, I just don't like the story line as I have known people like that and using their suffering as a source of humor hits too many of my personal sensitivities....
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2013-07-22, 23:01 | Link #359 |
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Man, episode 3 is harsh. When the PV last week mentioned Tomoko getting stuck in the rain, I expected this would be an upbeat episode because all I remember about that chapter is the guys giving her an umbrella in the end. I'd forgotten the bit about her going to the bathroom to cry after embarrassing herself.
And to top it off, the writer took another rainy day chapter from later in the series which is even worse. The moment when Tomoko starts crying after getting chewed out is really hard to take. Thankfully the third chapter the writer chose was a much more fun bit with Tomoko trolling her brother. And as a result we get the Stealth Moko and Kuroki's Basketball jokes in the same episdoe. |
2013-07-23, 02:21 | Link #360 |
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Poor Tomoko. Those boys were nice enough to ignore how completely strange her dialogue was and then they even bought her a new umbrella. She's being spoiled by strangers.
This episode was surprisingly light-hearted compared to all the others. There was actually a whole lot of nice stuff here. We even got to see Tomoko legitimately take half-assed care of her sick brother.
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coming of age, dark comedy, high school, satire, slice of life |
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