Alternative Titles
NHK ni Youkoso!; Welcome to the N.H.K.
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 8
Chapters: 40
Status: Finished
Published: Not available
StatisticsScore: 8.361 (scored by 1242 users)
Ranked: #1122
Popularity: #69
Members: 2,194 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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The stories were written by the same genius.
They are both quite funny, but also have a romance/drama aspect to them.
The main male characters in both manga don't like reality.
There are a couple differences though...
In NHK the girl is chasing the guy, and in NHCE the guy is chasing the girl.
NHK is relatively action-less, whereas NHCE kinda revolves around action.
Even with these differences though, I get the same feel from both.
If you feel compelled to read them, do so.
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Both story's about a 22 years old virgin :) Have lot of funny moments, but deal with serious problems of the characters and Japanese society also.
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Aug 14, 200840 of ? chapters read 5 of 9 people found this review helpful 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 ba...d 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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Jul 10, 200840 of ? chapters read 9 of 18 people found this review helpful Welcome to the N.H.K.
This manga is so awesome I could barely write a review on it. It almost leaves me speechless.
Let's start with the story. It's a very cute story about a hikikomori and a girl who is trying to save him from himself. The romance, and sometimes hate, between the main characters is simply hilarious. Then there's the next door neighbor who is a complete otaku and a riot. His views on society are just hilarious.
Now, the art was amazing, in fact I've read all... of his other work and I still have yet to find an artist I like as much as this guy. His characters just look cool.
My enjoyment of this manga is simply out of this world. It is my favorite. It beats out all manga I've read, and all anime I've seen by a lot.
Overall, it's just awesome. A masterpiece. read more
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Jul 29, 200840 of ? chapters read 4 of 9 people found this review helpful Welcome to the N.H.K. covers a LOT of topics in today's society. What makes the story so amazing is that it injects humor and seriousness with perfect timing that it all blends so well as a whole.
We see topics like lolicon, maid cafes, suicides, ero games, etc. and blended with the more "common" plot elements like drugs, sex, perseverance, finding one's self, love and many more. What's more striking is that it does reflect society so much that you can't... help but sympathize with the characters. It doesn't matter how exaggerated their stereotypes are, you will still feel their pains and their joys.
Like most epic novels, each chapter feels like just a snippet of the characters' daily lives, but when you actually finish the series, you'll realize that each chapter plays is essential for the whole story. You can't just leave something out and feel that the story would still be the same.
I may just be struck with the story because I can actually relate to Satou(albeit his case is a real exaggeration of mine) but I do believe this story can shake the foundations of one's views or even just provide a new perspective to life. I did. Some parts really made me want to just stand up and go forth and shine.
I really recommend any manga or anime or game fan to read this(of course with precautions on the M rating as this has some adult content) read more
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Related Clubs--||international Hikikomori Kyoukai||--, 2D Marriage Supporters, Anime is Life and Love, Black Hair Fanclub., College Anime Lovers, Dark Anime Club, Manga And Light Novel Lovers, Manga vs. Anime, Misaki Nakahara Fanclub, The Otaku of Anime, Thoughtful Discourses on Japanese Audiovisual Culture Club, Welcome to the NHK!!, Zestyland!
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