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Stark700 · 2017-07-20, 05:06

Manga 'Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii' (It's Difficult to Love an Otaku) is getting a TV anime adaptation. Studio will be A-1 Pictures.

Plot Summary

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After discovering that they work at the same company a gaming crazed otaku and a fujoshi meet each other for the first time since middle school. After some post-work drinking session they begin dating, but will it be a perfect relationship for the two?

Source:
http://natalie.mu/comic/news/241465

Stark700 · 2017-07-21, 05:57

Looks like it will premiere for Spring 2018

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The staff of the television anime adaptation Fujita's Otaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii (Love is Hard for an Otaku) manga revealed on Friday that the anime will premiere on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block in April 2018.

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/dai...l-2018/.119142

Stark700 · 2018-01-03, 11:16

Character visuals

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/new...ctures/.126013

Stark700 · 2018-01-25, 11:22

Preview/Teaser

https://twitter.com/wotakoi_anime/st...62449968189441

Stark700 · 2018-04-12, 11:29

This was a great start and met my expectations.

The first episode did its job at highlighting the setting and there's a lighthearted atmosphere. The working folks there all have different personalities but it's really fun to watch thanks to their character chemistry. Narumi is definitely my favorite character so far with her knowledge about different genres and just the way she reacts to certain situations.

The way she bonds with others is very fun to see. The comedy so far looks to be similar to the manga so that's also a plus. There's also other references including Saekano lol (pretty sure we'll see other series by A-1 making cameos as time goes on).

Hoping the animation doesn't degrade although I find it so-so at the moment.

The character reactions are absolutely priceless and really won me over so far

LG-MAX 2.o · 2018-04-12, 14:12

for this type of anime, a great animation is unnecessary, I will be satisfied if they keep the art constant and the current animation.

Mistyclear · 2018-04-12, 15:37

God Damn! I think I died laughing when she screamed this. Funny first episode, looking forward to the next one.
Also Tomokazu Sugita <3, one of my favorite voice actors is here.

EroKing · 2018-04-12, 15:47

This show already looks like a winner from this season. Not to mention I haven't watched an anime with office romance in years. Looking forward to the two adult otakus starting their relationship

Haak · 2018-04-12, 17:51

If they were seriously trying to convince us that they have no feelings for each each other (particularly the woman) then I think they ought to have been little more subtle than ramming it down our throats

. But it sure is nice that they start off as a couple rather than do the whole song and dance about their feelings for several hundred years like it is with most romances.

I do wish this show had better directing though. The art and animation was just so abysmally dull and cheap and some of the jokes just fell flat due to a lack of energy in them.

El Rue · 2018-04-12, 19:34

Ah, yes...been following this since its early Pixiv web comic days.

Good to see it adapted into animated form quite well.

grecefar · 2018-04-12, 19:42

good comedy and it seems that is going to be a sweet romance without any drama, great chapter... looking foward to this one.

DragoonKain3 · 2018-04-12, 19:49

"All guys like that sort of thing!" -Kabakura, about Childhood Friend Lovers

I don't know about that. Maybe in Japan or Asia in general there's that general notion, but here in the west, they'll choose the hot sexy girl over the childhood friend any day of the week. It's also interesting that Narumi is willing to date Hirotaka, as a relationship of convenience. No female in the west will date someone they aren't attracted to, just because he is her childhood friend.

Wandering Soul · 2018-04-12, 19:55

It's pretty nice to see that this series is starting off with both characters already in a relationship. We won't have to deal with all the drama leading up to them finally starting to date. It's also nice to see both characters are perfectly fine socially despite being otaku (if you don't count Narumi's past failed romances).

bakato · 2018-04-12, 21:23

I wasn't totally sold until the very ending.

HandofFate · 2018-04-12, 21:27

love office romance mangas, so jumped right into this, especially lighthearted ones like this.

At first thought Narumi's voice didn't fit that well, but it grew on me as she kept babbling on, lol

PreSage · 2018-04-12, 22:02

That was an enjoyable first ep. I didn't laugh so much with the comedy but I did enjoy the characters interaction and the relationship between the two MCs. I've seen the manga around but didn't take too much interest in it based on summaries but now I think I'll check it out.

dniv · 2018-04-12, 23:45

First ep was good. I enjoy the charas.

blakstealth · 2018-04-13, 00:04

Aw man, A-1 sure did a good job with episode 1. Some scenes looked so bad.

Marcus H. · 2018-04-13, 01:52

Overall animation quality aside, the first episode was quite... relatable.

Narumi, ever the frustrated girl who doesn't seem to handle the game called Real Life, found a nakama in her childhood friend Hirotaka, and they entered a mutual contract of relationship. Now, I believe that there's an unwritten rule where co-workers should not enter a romantic relationship because this could bring an impact to themselves and their company... and I'm pretty aware that Narumi knows this, and yet we see her start going out with none else than her childhood friend.

There's so many things that could go wrong in their relationship, but fortunately, this is a romcom, so we might not have to take things seriously... right?

Sides · 2018-04-13, 02:05

It was ok, comedy shows are always welcomed. It did felt a bit low budget, but who cares, if I can watch it for free with my prime sub.

2018-01-03, 11:16	Link #3
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2018-04-12, 11:29	Link #5
Stark700 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somewhere on Earth	This was a great start and met my expectations. The first episode did its job at highlighting the setting and there's a lighthearted atmosphere. The working folks there all have different personalities but it's really fun to watch thanks to their character chemistry. Narumi is definitely my favorite character so far with her knowledge about different genres and just the way she reacts to certain situations. The way she bonds with others is very fun to see. The comedy so far looks to be similar to the manga so that's also a plus. There's also other references including Saekano lol (pretty sure we'll see other series by A-1 making cameos as time goes on). Hoping the animation doesn't degrade although I find it so-so at the moment. The character reactions are absolutely priceless and really won me over so far __________________

2018-04-12, 15:47	Link #8
EroKing Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Age: 38	This show already looks like a winner from this season. Not to mention I haven't watched an anime with office romance in years. Looking forward to the two adult otakus starting their relationship __________________ Last edited by EroKing; 2023-11-23 at 07:14.

2018-04-12, 17:51	Link #9
Haak Me, An Intellectual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Age: 33	If they were seriously trying to convince us that they have no feelings for each each other (particularly the woman) then I think they ought to have been little more subtle than ramming it down our throats . But it sure is nice that they start off as a couple rather than do the whole song and dance about their feelings for several hundred years like it is with most romances. I do wish this show had better directing though. The art and animation was just so abysmally dull and cheap and some of the jokes just fell flat due to a lack of energy in them. __________________ MAL \| AnimeSuki Choice Awards 2020 Winners

2018-04-12, 14:12	Link #6
LG-MAX 2.o Senior Member Join Date: May 2014	for this type of anime, a great animation is unnecessary, I will be satisfied if they keep the art constant and the current animation.

2018-04-12, 15:37	Link #7
Mistyclear Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016	God Damn! I think I died laughing when she screamed this. Funny first episode, looking forward to the next one. Also Tomokazu Sugita <3, one of my favorite voice actors is here.

2018-04-12, 19:34	Link #10
El Rue Otherworld Wanderer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Internet Limbo	Ah, yes...been following this since its early Pixiv web comic days. Good to see it adapted into animated form quite well. __________________ *I hate <Past Me>* and <Future Me>. <Past Me> is an idiot. <Future Me> is a know-it-all. <Present Me> though is quite alright.**

2018-04-12, 19:42	Link #11
grecefar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blue Notes Blues	good comedy and it seems that is going to be a sweet romance without any drama, great chapter... looking foward to this one.

2018-04-12, 19:49	Link #12
DragoonKain3 Osana-Najimi Shipper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Ordeals	"All guys like that sort of thing!" -Kabakura, about Childhood Friend Lovers I don't know about that. Maybe in Japan or Asia in general there's that general notion, but here in the west, they'll choose the hot sexy girl over the childhood friend any day of the week. It's also interesting that Narumi is willing to date Hirotaka, as a relationship of convenience. No female in the west will date someone they aren't attracted to, just because he is her childhood friend. __________________ Yes its YOU childhood friend - source of BERZERKER RAGE since forever Childhood Friend couple STATISTICS(spoilers abound though)

2018-04-12, 19:55	Link #13
Wandering Soul Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: America	It's pretty nice to see that this series is starting off with both characters already in a relationship. We won't have to deal with all the drama leading up to them finally starting to date. It's also nice to see both characters are perfectly fine socially despite being otaku (if you don't count Narumi's past failed romances). __________________

2018-04-12, 21:23	Link #14
bakato Senior Member Join Date: May 2014	I wasn't totally sold until the very ending. __________________ Jcafe is up!

2018-04-12, 21:27	Link #15
HandofFate Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006	love office romance mangas, so jumped right into this, especially lighthearted ones like this. At first thought Narumi's voice didn't fit that well, but it grew on me as she kept babbling on, lol __________________ ... Last edited by HandofFate; 2018-04-12 at 21:53.

2018-04-12, 22:02	Link #16
PreSage Strangely dependable... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: some random place out there...	That was an enjoyable first ep. I didn't laugh so much with the comedy but I did enjoy the characters interaction and the relationship between the two MCs. I've seen the manga around but didn't take too much interest in it based on summaries but now I think I'll check it out. __________________ :\|::\|Sig Gallery\|::\|: --------------- [/TH][/TR][/table]

2018-04-12, 23:45	Link #17
dniv I’m sorry, Kamijou-san!! Join Date: May 2013 Location: California	First ep was good. I enjoy the charas. __________________ Favorite Series: 0. To aru Series & Legend of heroes: trails sub-series. 1. Ze Tian Ji 2. Reincarnator 3. The King's Avatar/ Mushoku Tensei/ Legendary Moonlight Sculptor 4. Martial World/ Great Teacher Onizuka 5. KnB/KLK/Detective Conan/ Clannad AF/Bakuman Favorite Game Series: #0 The legend of heroes (everything but especially ZERO/AO) #1 Zero escape series. #2 Persona series. #3 Pokemon. #4 Bravely Default series. ; #5 Ace Attorney (including the spin-offs); #6 Legend of Zelda. #7 Dragon Quest (including the spin-offs) Favorite Anime: Castle in the Sky (why is this so underrated ) Gankutsuou; Railgun S; Little Witch Academia (one of the most philosophically interesting/deep shows that I've seen, while also being the single most feel good of feel good shows that I have ever seen; literally the weirdest combination ever); Kill la Kill (because it saved anime )

2018-04-13, 00:04	Link #18
blakstealth Les Pays Bass Join Date: Jun 2011	Aw man, A-1 sure did a good job with episode 1. Some scenes looked so bad.

2018-04-13, 01:52	Link #19
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	Overall animation quality aside, the first episode was quite... relatable. Narumi, ever the frustrated girl who doesn't seem to handle the game called Real Life, found a nakama in her childhood friend Hirotaka, and they entered a mutual contract of relationship. Now, I believe that there's an unwritten rule where co-workers should not enter a romantic relationship because this could bring an impact to themselves and their company... and I'm pretty aware that Narumi knows this, and yet we see her start going out with none else than her childhood friend. There's so many things that could go wrong in their relationship, but fortunately, this is a romcom, so we might not have to take things seriously... right? __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39. Last edited by Marcus H.; 2018-04-13 at 02:10.

2018-04-13, 02:05	Link #20
Sides Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edinburgh Age: 42	It was ok, comedy shows are always welcomed. It did felt a bit low budget, but who cares, if I can watch it for free with my prime sub. Last edited by Sides; 2018-04-14 at 03:49.