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Guardian Enzo · 2013-07-16, 09:36

This show is like having open-heart surgery performed by hobos with broken beer bottles and enjoying the experience.

Help me, I'm very confused.

HandofFate · 2013-07-16, 09:37

Its kind of interesting seeing what kind of narrative they're trying for.
I wonder if some of the more 'dirty' jokes/chapters will be cut out. Even if so far, the content is similar, I feel the tone is a bit more lighthearted. And even when the joke is on her, its presented in an optimistic angle imo.

While the manga was full 100% *smh* about her situations with very rare moments of "aww good for her"

Flawfinder · 2013-07-16, 10:11

Um, is the entire series just going to be the main character being a total recluse and having her narrate about it with minimal character interaction? No real supporting cast or anything of the sort to consistently play off of her? If that comes later, that's fine. If not, I might bail from the show because I don't think I can last through an entire series consisting of nothing but monologues.

Guardian Enzo · 2013-07-16, 10:26

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Originally Posted by Flawfinder

Um, is the entire series just going to be the main character being a total recluse and having her narrate about it with minimal character interaction? No real supporting cast or anything of the sort to consistently play off of her? If that comes later, that's fine. If not, I might bail from the show because I don't think I can last through an entire series consisting of nothing but monologues.

I think the point is that Tomoko isolates herself from the world (in point of fact, because she has a serious social anxiety disorder). The series is told from her perspective - and it's a very strange, lonely perspective. I wouldn't expect that to change all that much, because it seems as if this is the story of how she sees the world and (mostly fails to) interacts with it.

hamazura · 2013-07-16, 10:41

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Originally Posted by Flawfinder

Um, is the entire series just going to be the main character being a total recluse and having her narrate about it with minimal character interaction? No real supporting cast or anything of the sort to consistently play off of her? If that comes later, that's fine. If not, I might bail from the show because I don't think I can last through an entire series consisting of nothing but monologues.

1. Brother
2. Cousin
other than that.... Yeah just monolog...

Flawfinder · 2013-07-16, 10:52

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Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

I think the point is that Tomoko isolates herself from the world (in point of fact, because she has a serious social anxiety disorder). The series is told from her perspective - and it's a very strange, lonely perspective. I wouldn't expect that to change all that much, because it seems as if this is the story of how she sees the world and (mostly fails to) interacts with it.

I do get the point and I might be praising this thing like most people if it was a short OVA series or something like Golden Boy. But as a 12-episode show? I'm already getting tired of the formula as is and I don't think I can last another ten weeks without evolution.

Utsuro no Hako · 2013-07-16, 10:57

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Originally Posted by Flawfinder

Um, is the entire series just going to be the main character being a total recluse and having her narrate about it with minimal character interaction? No real supporting cast or anything of the sort to consistently play off of her?

The only cast members announced for the series are Kitta Izumi, HanaKana and Nakamura Yuuichi, so this is pretty much it except for characters like the manga club guy.

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Originally Posted by Flawfinder

I do get the point and I might be praising this thing like most people if it was a short OVA series or something like Golden Boy. But as a 12-episode show? I'm already getting tired of the formula as is and I don't think I can last another ten weeks without evolution.

Adding more characters wouldn't make Tomoko less of a loser. Her problems are internal and any evolution has to take place within herself.

The Butcher · 2013-07-16, 10:57

Awesome episode. I can't help but feel sorry for Kuroki & laugh at her at the same time. Cool to hear Gintoki's voice to.

Her freaking out over her old friend's BF break was cool to. ED was awesome to!

Lord of Fire · 2013-07-16, 11:46

I can relate to a lot of things Tomoko is going through, being a fellow sufferer of (a slightly milder case of) Social Anxiety Disorder. And yet, I can't stop laughing whenever she opens her mouth or does something that will probably make 'normal' people cringe in empathy or even disgust.

We get to see how she passes her time – indulging in wild fantasies about yandere boys, and having sex on the brain all day long, only to get snapped out of it by a call from the only friend she's ever had (and who I assume will play a role in Tomoko coming out of her shell, or at least try).

I figured that portrait of hers was too good to be true. While others might perceive Tomoko as different from how we see her, I could have guessed that this guy wasn't really trying to make her looks good, but just always draws like this.

And I seriously wonder how they came up with that ED. It's been along time since I saw an ED that fit this well in relation to the episode. And the OP is awesome. if this doesn't become my all-season, all-year, or even my all-time favorite, I don't know what will.

Solafighter · 2013-07-16, 11:48

The scene, where Tomoko is daydreaming about teaching the other classmates something in episode 1 and the stairs scene, where Tomoko peeks at the other student's underwear remind me very strong of this:

YouTube

https://youtu.be/4R39d4f1G68

Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?

The classmate she was paired up with to draw portraits can't be that bad of a person. He is Kyon after all.

ChampDream · 2013-07-16, 12:26

I don't know if I pity Tomoki or just laugh at her
it kinde nice to see her at least having fun with her friend

EroKing · 2013-07-16, 12:33

Freebies.

Kiltias · 2013-07-16, 15:28

Yamcha rape referrence.Good lord my sides.XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

NoemiChan · 2013-07-16, 18:05

Later she will realized that she just needs a brother's love..... my guess... hohohoho.

I bet she'll be beautiful after 1 week of 8 hours of sleep everyday.... that will do even without makeup.... It's he eye bags that ruins it..... she's pretty cute IMHO...

erhyka · 2013-07-16, 18:12

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I bet she'll be beautiful after 1 week of 8 hours of sleep everyday.... that will do even without makeup.... It's he eye bags that ruins it..... she's pretty cute IMHO...

Yeah Tomoko is actually really cute especially when her hair is put into ponytails away from her face. But no matter what she does with her appearance, she needs to really change her inner self first, though getting plenty of sleep is beneficial lol.

NoemiChan · 2013-07-16, 18:26

She could still be an otaku even while pretty.... Look at her (only) friend....

Master_Yoma · 2013-07-16, 21:12

Tomoko looks like she need a good week of sleep

Utsuro no Hako · 2013-07-16, 21:24

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Originally Posted by Kiltias

Yamcha rape referrence.Good lord my sides.XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

Can anyone figure out what the first part of her fantasy was referencing? The sequence is completely different from the manga where

Spoiler for manga comparison:

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She could still be an otaku even while pretty.... Look at her (only) friend....

The problem with her personality isn't that she's an otaku. It's that she wishes her classmates would drop dead simply for having fun lives of their own, and assuming every girl who ever talks to a guy is a raging slut. None of that has anything to do with being an otaku, unless your definition of otaku is limited to the worst parts of 2ch.

Crashmaking Zoomatic · 2013-07-16, 21:30

Tomoko's mentality resembles a lot of people I've seen online who don't have much luck in the real word. They're so hateful and spiteful, and that really shows when they try to interact with others (in some way or another), only alienating them further. It's a sad spiral, but really interesting to actually see in an anime. She's actually a realistic shut-in!

She really is cute, though, even if she really isn't supposed to be. Too bad her personality is sour, but at least it's fun to watch! I'm only hoping for the best for her, but that doesn't seem too likely at this rate. And that Fate reference made me chuckle.

frubam · 2013-07-16, 22:41

I gotta admit, that end kinda pissed me off a bit =02. Well, "pissed" might be the wrong word....maybe irritated? It was funny, but cold-blooded at the same time. It felt like that anime girl you like in some random anime liking a guy, but said guy says(away from anime girl) that girl is annoying and useless, knowing that her heartbreak is destiny =0(.

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Flawfinder Loves the Experience Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Earth...hopefully	Um, is the entire series just going to be the main character being a total recluse and having her narrate about it with minimal character interaction? No real supporting cast or anything of the sort to consistently play off of her? If that comes later, that's fine. If not, I might bail from the show because I don't think I can last through an entire series consisting of nothing but monologues. __________________ My Awesome Anime Blog: Standing On My Neck

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Lord of Fire The Voice of Reason Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Netherlands Age: 47	I can relate to a lot of things Tomoko is going through, being a fellow sufferer of (a slightly milder case of) Social Anxiety Disorder. And yet, I can't stop laughing whenever she opens her mouth or does something that will probably make 'normal' people cringe in empathy or even disgust. We get to see how she passes her time – indulging in wild fantasies about yandere boys, and having sex on the brain all day long, only to get snapped out of it by a call from the only friend she's ever had (and who I assume will play a role in Tomoko coming out of her shell, or at least try). I figured that portrait of hers was too good to be true. While others might perceive Tomoko as different from how we see her, I could have guessed that this guy wasn't really trying to make her looks good, but just always draws like this. And I seriously wonder how they came up with that ED. It's been along time since I saw an ED that fit this well in relation to the episode. And the OP is awesome. if this doesn't become my all-season, all-year, or even my all-time favorite, I don't know what will. __________________

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Solafighter Hige Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: God only knows	The scene, where Tomoko is daydreaming about teaching the other classmates something in episode 1 and the stairs scene, where Tomoko peeks at the other student's underwear remind me very strong of this: YouTube https://youtu.be/4R39d4f1G68 Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? The classmate she was paired up with to draw portraits can't be that bad of a person. He is Kyon after all. __________________

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ChampDream Alive Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: in my really nice house	I don't know if I pity Tomoki or just laugh at her it kinde nice to see her at least having fun with her friend __________________

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HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	Its kind of interesting seeing what kind of narrative they're trying for. I wonder if some of the more 'dirty' jokes/chapters will be cut out. Even if so far, the content is similar, I feel the tone is a bit more lighthearted. And even when the joke is on her, its presented in an optimistic angle imo. While the manga was full 100% smh about her situations with very rare moments of "aww good for her"

2013-07-16, 10:57	Link #288
The Butcher Butchered Taste Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina	Awesome episode. I can't help but feel sorry for Kuroki & laugh at her at the same time. Cool to hear Gintoki's voice to. Her freaking out over her old friend's BF break was cool to. ED was awesome to!

2013-07-16, 15:28	Link #293
Kiltias Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012	Yamcha rape referrence.Good lord my sides.XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

2013-07-16, 18:05	Link #294
NoemiChan Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philippines Age: 36	Later she will realized that she just needs a brother's love..... my guess... hohohoho. I bet she'll be beautiful after 1 week of 8 hours of sleep everyday.... that will do even without makeup.... It's he eye bags that ruins it..... she's pretty cute IMHO...

2013-07-16, 18:26	Link #296
NoemiChan Banned Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philippines Age: 36	She could still be an otaku even while pretty.... Look at her (only) friend....

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Master_Yoma Nekokota Festival Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lost in the Fairy Forest	Tomoko looks like she need a good week of sleep __________________

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Crashmaking Zoomatic Umu. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United States	Tomoko's mentality resembles a lot of people I've seen online who don't have much luck in the real word. They're so hateful and spiteful, and that really shows when they try to interact with others (in some way or another), only alienating them further. It's a sad spiral, but really interesting to actually see in an anime. She's actually a realistic shut-in! She really is cute, though, even if she really isn't supposed to be. Too bad her personality is sour, but at least it's fun to watch! I'm only hoping for the best for her, but that doesn't seem too likely at this rate. And that Fate reference made me chuckle. __________________

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frubam simp for Lyria Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on the Grandcypher Age: 40	I gotta admit, that end kinda pissed me off a bit =02. Well, "pissed" might be the wrong word....maybe irritated? It was funny, but cold-blooded at the same time. It felt like that anime girl you like in some random anime liking a guy, but said guy says(away from anime girl) that girl is annoying and useless, knowing that her heartbreak is destiny =0(. __________________ Pure of heart, precious as life (^,^ )