Alternative TitlesEnglish: Welcome to the NHK! Synonyms: NHK ni Youkoso!, Welcome to the N.H.K. Japanese: 歡迎加入NHK!
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 8
Chapters: 40
Status: Finished
Published: Jun 24, 2004 to Jun 6, 2007
StatisticsScore: 8.391 (scored by 2729 users)
Ranked: #1342
Popularity: #70
Members: 4,848
Favorites: 458 1 indicates a weighted score
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SynopsisSato Tatsuhiro is a drug-addled "hikikomori" (a Japanese shut-in) who thinks a sinister organization, NHK (Nihon Hikikomori Kyoukai), is the cause of all his problems! He falls in love with a girl, Misaki, who he thinks is trying to assassinate him, but doesn't know how to talk to her or if he can trust her. The more he stay in his house watching anime porn, reading manga and doing drugs, the harder it is for him to leave. Only Misaki can keep him from rotting away in his own apartment! (Source: Tokyopop)
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Related MangaAdaptation: Welcome to the NHK!
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Akaike
15 of 20 people found this review helpful
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40 of 40 chapters read
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8 |
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Ok, first off let me say that this is definitely not what you would call an 'average' Shounen manga. If anything , this is more psychological in its nature, and in turn it can be pretty thought provoking at times. However, in the same breath, it can also seem to drag in places - which makes it kinda bland. But in saying that, the good definitely outweighs the bad. The manga tends to dwell on certain psychologies of the characters, and it often gets as close to reality as any manga will ever get. Every single character has some flaw that they have to deal with. And that makes them somewhat relate able to the reader.
This is one of those stories that never ceases to amaze you, taking into context the situations that the protagonist seems to find himself in. I must stress though that some might not be able to fully appreciate this manga, some might not even get it - although, ironically I do, which speaks volumes about me I guess. It's nothing too deep, or hard to understand - it just takes a while for it to sink in. This is very character orientated, which is something that the reader needs to be conscious about when reading it. The art is very well done throughout, as well as the character development. You really start to feel for some of the characters and what they are coping with.
The one thing that bugs me about this manga is the ending - its too abrupt for my linking and slightly inconclusive. However, it's such a small flaw to point out. Its still an enjoyable manga to read.
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Fradez
12 of 21 people found this review helpful
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40 of 40 chapters read
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10 |
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10 |
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10 |
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10 |
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This is one of my favorite manga and, since it had few reviews, I thought I could add a bit more of information for those who are uncertain whether to read this or not.
Well, as it says on the synopsis, this manga follows the life of a hikikomori, who thinks an organization called NHK is targeting him. (oh really?!) xD
The main character actually posseses psychological problems, such as paranoia ,which leads him to believe his life is being controlled by NHK, and all the bad things that happens to him are their doing.
Suddenly, he meets a girl called Misaki who says he had been chosen to participate in her "project", and that she could help him have a normal life.
Just saying this the story sounds cute doesn't it?
Well, don't be fooled, because this manga isn't by any means cute nor lighthearted. Even thought on it's genres is written: Comedy and Romance, it's story and character relations are not gonna be like anything you have ever seen before. To describe it in one word I think: "bizarre" (or to use one that's not as strong) "unusual" would be the most suited.
It is a comedy though, since it does have humor, but the humor the author uses is extremely sarcastic and cynical that sometimes even made me feel a little bit uneasy.
Another strong point is the characters, their personalities and problems are so well-made and realistic that makes you think a real person could have the same problems and, many times, act the same way the characters did.(which was probably the author's intention (lol))
Well, if you want to read an amazing manga that is not cliche, this is a must.
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They're both about a single guy who starts off disconnected from the world, with one troubled formerly troubled girl who brings them into the world. Both excellent read.
Both are exceptional insights into the human condition, the concept of belonging in particular. Both great psychological works, and accurately depicted emotions of characters in both series make both an excellent read. These two masterpieces both depict intricate and meaningful messages to its intended audience, which will give them a moment of thought over their social interactions with the people around them.
Off the deep and meaningful essay style writing: Both these series have spots of humor and semi hidden allusions to other popular anime and themes within the otaku sub-culture, which make the angst of the story more bearable for a more casual reader, looking for some laughs.
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Both deal with individuals surrounded by people and situations that are rather psychologically twisted. Both contain very similar types of dark/morbid humor, and main characters with rather "lively" imaginations. The lead females (Aiko/Misaki) also have very similar issues and situations.
Both can be hilarious, dark, insightful, disturbing and lighthearted all at the same time. They're both slice of life about a naive character dealing with the world around him.
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