Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!

Yeah, yeah, art is decent, nice effects, cool references, awesome voice acting... Let's get to the main part:

This show made me want to kill myself - and that's a good thing.

You see, any emotional impact is great, especially after all these junkfood romcoms and absolutely forgettable shounen garbage.
I've finally felt something.

WataMote tries to be a comedy, and there are a couple of occasional chuckles here and there but for me, personally, it's a haunting, gloomy and the most depressing drama, for it's a freaking rollercoaster of losing, failing, being completely devastated by awkwardness of circumstances.

Man, it's so actually sad I can't wrap my head around ... it.
Ok, let'me put it like this:

If you've been at least once in a situation which Tomoko faces every day - then you would find your yourself on the same wavelength as this most brave and positive girl.

Why's that?

Well, what makes Tomoko an absolutely amazing and unique human being is that after all these mishappenings she doesn't burst out in tears or go postal (what would any sane and normal person do after what she's been through) - but she keeps on trying, giving life another chance. When I would just hang myself in a closet or put a bullet through my temple - she keeps on waking up, going to school, sitting in a class surrounded by people who don't give a flying f whether she's here or not.

And here brother is the meanest and most aggressive brat ever seen - but still she's willing to get along with him!

It's depressing, it really is - this show captures the feeling of loneliness and urge to be love so good I'm about to cry like a little girl.

But you know, now matter how lost or forgotten you may feel - just think of Tomoko. If she can do it (not right away, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed she'll find what she's looking for) - then you most certainly can too.

9/10 and Johnny's seal of approval.

Watashi ga Motenai no wa Doe Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui! (Better known as Watamote) Is about the otaku Kuroki Tomoko there is trying so hard to be pouplar in her high school years, but fails really often (I could relate a lot to that, so that just made it even more funny to watch).

The soundtracks in the anime are really great, and fits perfectly to the anime! The opening is really great as well, and are really good to Tomoko, and the story.

One of the reasons why I like this anime is because of the awkward moments, and I can really relate to them! ... The characters makes the anime even better, and they are really unique.

I had a really good time watching this anime, and I will rewatch it soon! Even though it is a little boring sometimes, because it is a slice of life anime. But the story still caught me, and I enjoyed it really much.

I hope there will be a second season in future, even though it had a really good ''closed' ending. It didn't leave me with any questions at the ending, but I would still like to see what the characters are doing after the ending.

To me watamote seemed like one of the more interesting animes coming out this season, it has an interesting concept behind it and it seemed like it would be something fresh, and I enjoy it when anime tries something different and doesn't stick to a formula like alot of them do, and I wasn't disappointed with it, but I enjoyed it in a different way than I thought I would.

Story- The story is about a girl named Tomoko who has spent most of her life playing games, reading manga, and watching anime, she's basically an otaku outcast, sounds familiar doesn't it? Of course not everyone ... that watches anime was an outcast in school, but quite a few of us that watch anime didn't have a great social life in school and it was rather miserable. What watamote tries to do is to poke fun at that subject and make light of it, which is does do, I was laughing my ass off the entire anime (most of it anyways), but what shocked me was how depressing some of it could be. Being a social outcast isn't a fun thing, many of us didn't choose to be that way (like Tomoko), but we couldn't help it, no matter how hard some of us tried we just couldn't be popular, but is that a bad thing? Anyways the story in watamote is fairly nonsensical, it's basically about all of the crazy shit she gets into throughout her life in high school, which I think works well for the anime. It kind of fits with the whole "i'm an outcast" theme really well. She often gets herself into ridiculous situations that alot of us can relate to and laugh at, but some of them are quite depressing when you start to think about it. It's a fairly odd anime to be honest, but Tomoko is a fairly weird girl so it's only natural that her story would be weird. All of the jokes and scenarios were really well wrote and seemed very original to me, it feels like something I would write from personal experience, although most of the scenes are exaggerated, but still remained relatable to some degree. I did feel that the ending was on kind of a cliffhanger, but hopefully there will be a second season.

Art- The art in watamote isn't nothing special, although I will say that alot of the "costumes" that tomoko wears is hilarious. it's drawn and animated really well and everything flows nicely, nothing too out of the ordinary here.

Sound- The sound assets really surprised me in watamote, I practically fell in love with the intro. You can tell when work is put into something, and alot of work was put into watamote, they even made it to where one of the opening scenes blended in perfectly with the intro, which was kind of cool of them. The intro itself really spoke to me, I find that most geeks and outcasts actually listened to death metal/ heavy music and I couldn't have wished for a better intro, it's also a custom intro, they don't use a random song and instead got someone to do something custom for it, which is always appreciated and is rarely seen.

Character- The main character in watamote is a fresh character. I can't really think of any of any other character that is comparable to Tomoko. She really seems like an individual and is wrote in such a way that you feel for her and don't want to laugh at the situation that she gets into, despite it being fucking hilarious. There are often badass characters in anime that are written very well, but alot of the time they're not relatable, it's hard to make a relatable character, because you have to write them from a certain point, a point that you could only write from out of experience. That's why she feels so real, because she is real in a sense. The person that wrote her more than likely went through some of the things she did in the anime, that or the person writing her personally knew someone in the same position as Tomoko. Either way they had personal experience with this kind of thing and that definitely shows because in watamote. She's an awesome character that I think more people need to know about.

Enjoyment- I really enjoyed watamote, alot more than I thought I would. it was hilarious, entertaining, and surprisingly depressing at some points. I was never left bored and was always interested in what was going to happen to her next. I enjoy things that are different, which is hard to find in anime, but just because it's different doesn't mean it's good, it has to also be good on a fundamental level, and watamote is definitely good on a fundamental level. It's only flaw would have to be that only otakus and other outcasts will really understand the subject matter, it's not highly accessible to alot of people. For me personally it's a 8/10 because it does so many things right in so many places and doesn't really mess up much in other places, although I can also see how some people would dislike, or even hate it.

Overall- Overall I loved watamote, alot more than I though i would actually. It was a really enjoyable and well though out anime that felt realistic to a degree despite being exaggerated in some areas. it threw me some curveballs in the sense that it was more depressing than I though it would be, I was expecting it to be all comedy, but I felt myself being depressed sometimes as well, which made me have a deeper attachment to the character and make me like her ever more. I would highly reccomend this to anyone that has ever been an outcast in their life and had a hard school life, it might help you get over some of that through comedy and you might even have a good time with it. If you however haven't been in that position then you might have a hard time understanding the main character and you might not like it because of that, either way it's a fundamentally well written anime and doesn't to be as low ranked as it is in my opinion.

Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui! or simply Wata Mote, is your not-so-typical weird show. The story centers at Kuroki Tomoko, a gloomy-looking girl who happens to be an introvert. She'd be your typical hikkikomori(shut-in) if she doesn't go to school, a loner in short. There's no certain plot to follow on Wata Mote. The series is purely comedy. We follow Tomoki's life as she tries to tread the path on becoming popular, and we laugh as she fails.


I've mentioned in my past reviews that music is always crucial in a series(for me of course). Wata Mote has some amusing OST's ... in it. There were 4 ending themes for it and 1 solid opening theme. Natsuri Matsuri was done by your most popular "vocaloid" Hatsune Miku, I've never been a fan of her, but Natsuri Matsuri is quite good.

All of the characters in Wata Mote are normal. Well, not for Tomoki. Would you watch the series if she's normal? 'Course not! She's one of the gloomiest characters I've ever seen. Some characters were made to look cool and flashy, but for Tomoko? Definitely not the case. They've put total effort into making her an ugly otaku gir(although she can still be cute at times, even though its only in her delusions.). Her fantasies(delusions) could be easily turned into their own series. The attention and detail they put on it are fantastic. But her optimism is on the highest level. If all this things happened to me? Heck, I wouldn't think twice slitting my neck to end it all. Two of the most popular seiyuus are here too, even though they're just supporting acts. Its Kugimiya Rie(who didn't have much airtime T.T) and Hanazawa Kana.

Even though watamote is your "weird" type of series, it can be pretty funny and some few scenes were quite actually heartfelt. Aren't the weird types always get the masses? Although some might raise their eyebrows on watamote, I don't care. S'long as I enjoy a series and it pleases me? I don't give a shit if someone call what I watch shit. I've long accepted the fact "you can never please everyone.".

Of course this really can't happen in real life, but similar events like this did happen in someone's life. Bottomline is, watamote is centered to make its viewers laugh. If you didn't laugh after watching a couple of episodes, I suggest you drop it. It means you don't like its humor, its ok, you can hate its producers and creators. Its not like they give a shit about every one of their viewers. But really, after watching a couple of episodes of Wata Mote and it didn't even make any sense to you, drop it. Or worse, add an insult if your friend asks you about it. Viewer's discretion is totally adviced on watching watamote. You'll be surprised how powerful Tomoki's delusions are. Its definitely not for the faint-hearted, but extremely funny(for my 'effin self).


And for me, watamote really shows how a mind of a loner can be. They'd have the weirdest fantasies you could ever imagine. Shows how frail the human mind is. And it really shows that being alone is not cool? So for the kids out there who wants to be alone and thinks that being one is cool. Bullshit. I've experienced being an introvert when I was a kid, trust me, its not even one bit cool. Being left alone while everyone is having fun is not cool, at all. My mom had to consult a psychotherapist just to cure me. And now, I'm proud to say that I have friends, even though most of them are "internet friends". Well, everyone has their own pace, some guys really are meant to be alone, and some guys are perfect in a group. Its for you to know which group you belong. 'Kay, let's end my review here, before I retell my whole life.

(Overall Score : 8)

Could the producers not come up with a suitable shorter name for this series >.>.
My review of...
Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!

Tomoko is best described as an anti-social nerd who spend a unhealthy amount of time playing dating sims and uhh watching anime. Despite all of that she has no friend and is the outcast in school, hell sometimes she goes on months without saying a word to anyone. This series focuses on her daily struggle being an otaku.

+The OP & ED.
I look forward to the Opening and ending songs in anime, it's always something creative and fun, Watashi's opening is ... no exception. The first time I watched the opening I genuinely burst out laughing as the opening turned into a heavy death metal song. Along with fluid animation it will definitely be remembered and cherished by me. The ending has it's charms too.

+Tomoko.
Tomoko tries everything and anything to get an increase in her social status. From wearing "sexy" uncomfortable underwear to looking like a slut. I can imagine many viewers can relate to her.... to some extent. She is certainly fun to watch.

+The Art.
Overall it's likable, vivid animation. nothing to realistic or adventurous. What more can I say.

+The Comedy.
"A bit of a mixed bag" as some say. While at times Watashi can be rather amusing with the situations Tomoko gets herself into (eg. her job in a corporate cake making factory), other times the show in my opinion tries too hard and occasionally the jokes become cringe worthy (eg. most of her dreams/imaginations, they go on forever and we all know they won't turn out that way). The start of Watashi was very interesting to me and I got a bit addicted to it, but near the end watching the show just felt like a chore. In fact I had to force my self to watch the last few episodes. Nothing appealed to me and it felt like another dull slice of life.

-The Ending.
"It's a comedy do you expect an ending?" Of course not but I expect some sort of development of ANYTHING, but no. In Watashi the ending was quite literally the start. "This is a certain girl's.. A certain unpopular girl's... totally trivial story." I guess she is more self aware about what a otaku she is. and that is pretty much it.

Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui! is a very trivial show in my opinion with nothing making it unique, but that doesn't mean it isn't entertaining. Give it ago if you're bored with nothing better to do.

Story: 6
Art: 7
Sound: 7
Character: 8
Enjoyment: 7
Overall: 7

It’s always nice to see that a certain anime of a specific genre hasn’t followed the stereotype of almost every other anime under that genre. High school in anime appears to be like paradise, in my opinion, where teenagers spend their days having fun and participating in clubs, meeting up with friends, confessing their love to their crush, and so on. That’s why it’s always nice to see that there’s something that doesn’t follow the crowd, (which is quite fitting because of what this anime is about!) because to introverts like our main character and moi, high school is rubbish!

STORY
Kuroki Tomoko is a quiet ... and super awkward girl, who is about to enter high school, where she believes that her life will change for the better; she will be popular, etc. However, due to her lack of social skills, she fails. Horribly at times. She uses theories she discovered from playing romance visual novels, reading shoujo manga, and she knows what to expect in situations where she tries to make herself stand out. Unfortunately, something usually gets in her way, and ruins her entire plan.

It’s an interesting plot setting, although the one large drawback it has, is that there’s no progression, at all. That’s why it is sometimes difficult to get through an episode, because she can’t learn from her mistakes, regardless of how hard she tries.

CHARACTERS
If there was a female anime character that I could relate to, it’s Tomoko. Many times I have tried to stand out in certain situations, I prefer to stay indoors as much as possible, I have a negative outlook on life, hell I even have bags under my eyes like she does! In terms of the whole introvert stereotype, it’s pretty much perfect. Her appearance, her speech, the way she acts in (and after) embarrassing situations, her dreams of becoming popular; they’re all really accurate, or at least I think they are.

The only downside is that she gets into those embarrassing situations much more often than other introverts. Unlike similar characters like Hachiman Hikigaya from Oregairu, Tomoko has a tendency to act without thinking, or in short, she has a lack of common sense. This is the main reason why she gets into embarrassing situations, which are really bothersome, especially because we, the viewers know that she didn’t have to get into these situations.
The secondary characters are pretty much irrelevant. The focus is on Tomoko most of the time, so there isn’t any real room for other characters to come into the spotlight. It isn’t even needed though, as it kinda emphasizes the feeling of solitude that Tomoko has. A nice touch, in my opinion.

SOUND & ANIMATION
I watched Watamote in Japanese dub, and I enjoyed it. Because of the lack of characters, the dub consists mainly of Tomoko’s monologuing, as she thinks of her fantasies, insults everyone in her mind (another completely normal thing for introverts) and as she creates various plans of how to get popular. Other than that, she talks almost incomprehensibly when someone is talking to her. Izumi Kitta did a good job on voicing Tomoko. I like the way how she slurs her words, making her sound like a drunk.

One thing that I loved, were the common references to other popular anime like ‘Another’, ‘K-ON!’ and the Haruhi Suzumiya series. These references just made me smile, and think “Oh come on... SERIOUSLY?!” A few of the scenes made me wonder how this anime got away with it! Sure, names of characters and groups were partially censored out, but seeing it is still ridiculously entertaining.

The soundtrack is, well, average. Because this show isn’t very dark, the music is quite humorous, with not so many tracks that stand out as being really good. Not a bad soundtrack, but nothing spectacular.
One thing that does stand out, is the opening. Screaming heavy metal music, and a mix of images that correspond to the different moods that Tomoko goes through in the anime, make an awesome opening. It is definitely one of my favourites.

The animation is where the anime expresses itself. One moment you have normal animation for a normal peaceful scene, and in a moment you have dark gloomy colours for the moments of Tomoko’s “mishaps”. Special effects and filters are also well used, creating unique atmospheres. The animation for Tomoko is also really good. As I already mentioned, the visual aspect of the stereotype is really good. Pale skin, gloomy expression, messy hair, and of course those eyes...

FINAL EVALUATION
Even though I praised the show, quite a bit, I still didn’t enjoy it as I had hoped to. Its biggest problem by far is the lack of progression, which makes some episodes quite boring to watch. Also, the embarrassing situations Tomoko gets herself into get a bit aggravating after a while.

The high points of the anime would be Tomoko, as she kept the show going with her personality, and also the changing styles of animation. The show had a lot going for it. If it had taken a more darker path, one that was REALLY depressing and dark, it would have been a lot better, but that’s how I feel about it.

7/10.
I don’t recommend this show to everyone, fellow introverts can check this out, as well as people who are quite patient.
For everyone else, the first 4 to 5 episodes and then you can decide on dropping it or finishing it.
Enjoyable, but could have done much better.

Story (7/10):
WataMote's story is simple. If you are looking for a deep plot, look elsewhere. Instead we get a slice-of-life style which allows the comedy and main character to shine through.

Art (8/10):
I found the art and animation to be simple yet high-quality. The character designs range from good to excellent (and there are some hilarious faces/reactions). Very good animation in the OP. Excellent editing, especially the comedic timing.

Sound (10/10):
Tomoko's VA's performance is a major reason to watch this show. She nails the comedy, and at the same time creates a complex, sympathetic character. The OP is pretty good, ... and I loved the ending theme.

Character (10/10):
Tomoko is a deeply flawed character with personality issues and extreme social anxiety. This is played for laughs, but at the same time it evokes feelings of pity and shame. However, Tomoko is not one-dimensional. She can be optimistic, playful, mischievous, and cute. While she is often in a state of denial or naivete, Tomoko sometimes takes a sober look at her own flaws, wavering between despair and determination to change. Tomoko is a real underdog and I found myself cheering for her. Her realistic relationship with her younger brother is also executed very well. It is not a mistake that the other characters in WataMote remain distant and unremarkable, because our protagonist obviously sees them that way. In summary, Tomoko is a unique character who easily carries the series alone.

Enjoyment (10/10):
WataMote will evoke an emotional response - be prepared to be reminded of your own embarrassing past, and to share in Tomoko's awkward moments. If you can handle that, the comedy will surely entertain and you will fall in love with Tomoko's character. By the end I was wishing for more.

Overall (10/10):
A LOT can be said about this show, and it deserves the discussion. While I see it as a comedy, it is a special type of humor, only for those who can laugh at themselves. Underneath the comedy there is a serious and very sad theme of social ineptitude which resonated with me. The presentation is nearly flawless, and it cannot be stressed enough how amazing Tomoko's VA is.

Im going to keep this short and simple H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S!
This anime deals with a highschool girl who is well unpopular but as most teen aged girls want,to be popular. The main character try's despertly in all ways to become popluar. What she doesnt realize is just talk to people and you'll get some friends and that life isnt about if you have a lot of friends or not. She has a younger brother who she desides is going to help her build up some confidence. Though her brother really doesnt like this idea. The main chracter is a chracter ... that likes to play dating games on her computer or whatever game systems she has. She often has fantasy's about things that go on in the games. I liked this anime very much not only because it was funny but it deals with issues of self appearence and popularity wich most teens deal with. It has a unique topic wich draws you in. Overall i would rate this anime a 10.

Before I start off I want to say that I relate to the main character hence my perfect scoring.

Story - 10/10

The story follows Tomoko Kuroki in her struggles on trying to obtain a social and to become the most popular girl in school. However, she utterly fails in every situation she's put in. The awkwardness and lack of social skills she has I can relate to on some levels. If you're an "anti-social person" you will understand the situations Tomoko is put in and what she is thinking. Although if you are the most popular kid in school and speak to everyone in the world ... you'll find this story pitiful.

Art - 10/10

Art was ascetically pleasing, background, surrounding, and characters were all perfect. Tomoko's eye is an example of her character basically showing proof that she lacks sleep.

Sound - 10/10

Great voice acting on Tomoko character especially, sounds (music) fit incredibly well too. Also the best Opening I've ever heard!

Character - 10/10

Tomoko is again really relatable. Her brother is built up well being the polar opposite of Tomoko too. It's also funny that Tomoko is the older one of the two. Another polar opposite is Tomoko's only friend Yuu.

Enjoyment - 10/10

Funny and really fun to watch.

Overall - 10/10

Watch if you're an anti-social shut-In like me.

WataMote is a comedy that could've easily have been a tragedy. Tomoko makes every social situation she enters worse. She fails at ordering food. She fails at making friends. She fails at saying a simple "goodbye" to her teacher after school. She has no one to turn to for guidance, and she is left alone to hopelessly figure out what is wrong with her. But it's still a comedy. Why? Because she never really gives up. No matter what happens, she will always recovers and gets up the next day to face the world again. For that reason, this isn't a story of a girl's ... downward spiral into hell but an awkward period of a girl's life.

This awkward period is presented in many ways. There's the creative visual gags to show Tomoko's social anxiety. There's the overdramatic music and sound effects. There's the VA's great impression of the average 4chan user if 4chan wasn't sausage fest. Tomoko is the greatest character of all time, and I'm not saying that because there's a figure of her staring directly at me as I write this.

Of course, I'm contractually obligated to express the flaws in my favorite anime of all time. Similar to real life, Tomoko's self-improvement is slow. She makes similar mistakes repeatedly, and her character development is minimal. This can get frustrating or boring depending on your taste. However, this can be a positive on the realism side. Also, outside of visual gags, the animation is standard. I would cut it some slack since WataMote limited by its budget and the fact that Cloverworks didn't animate it. (Cloverworks, please make WataMote Season 2. I loved what you did with Bocchi the Rock. Please do the same to WataMote. You will likely lose millions of dollars, but I will be happy.)

Thanks for reading!

Watamote is about a girl in high school coping with social anxiety. The comedy/tragedy however, is that she is really oblivious to it. Throughout the story, she seeks out reasons as to why she doesn't have many friends or isn't popular amongst her classmates, that derive from the point of her simply being very socially anxious and afraid to talk to people. Her reasons often become very farfetched and crazy, leading to comedic effect, and at the same time, it is depressing.

The thing I'd like to applaud the most is the anime's intro. Nothing could capture the overall message of the story better. It involves ... Tomoko, chained to a wall in a city street while ordinary people are occassionally passing by her. She wishes to break free of the chain but as it is, she is unpopular, a freak, tied to this fate of being seperated from the rest, unable to be with them because she's stuck, she can't reach out to others because she has a hard time speaking to them, however, throughout the song's lyrics it is more about Tomoko's perspective, instead of the reality; "To be popular, I have to try hard".

I've never seen an anime intro that closely tied to the story in a deep way. It has true meaning, and it isn't difficult to understand the metaphors. Even though I'm not always a fan of Heavy Metal, I feel like the music genre is at its best in these situations: someone who's angry, disgruntled with things, literally shouting out their frustrations about their recent life situation. You don't need to look further than the first 3 seconds of the anime intro to notice what it's all about, a cry of frustration; "AHH! THAT'S IT, NO MORE!"

Throughout the story, there are plenty of uncomfortable moments, as you'd expect. Without giving away any specific scenarios, let's just say that poor Tomoko gets humiliated, or humiliates herself, in a massive variety of ways. Chances are you'll be able to relate to her, or at least sympathize with her. Tomoko is somewhat paranoid, and she's a heavy sufferer of what is known as "the spotlight effect" in psychology. She assumes people will notice every minute detail about her or things she does. It's a sad spectacle. This condition is noticeably present in a lot of people, but it's a lot worse with those suffering from social anxiety, as they're so self-conscious about themselves. There's moments in the anime where, in Tomoko's imagination, a spotlight is literally cast on her while she's in a room with other people. The symbolism only drives things further.

Psychology aside... The entertainment factor is high. I couldn't stop as soon as I began watching, until the series was over, over a period of 3 days or so. What I liked about it most? It's the fact that this anime truly only focuses on one person. Few anime pull it off to this degree. I'm always interested in getting to know a character this much, how they feel. It's harder to get that from an anime where it's always very "third-person", as if you're a security camera, watching a group of people interact with one another. That isn't truly getting to know them, unlike here. And I think this is what draws me to Watamote.

I'll definitely give it a 9. There are of course other 'personal story' anime out there, but this one is in a really contemporary setting, and therefore a lot of people can relate to Tomoko's daily struggle. I hope it gives those viewers some comfort in knowing that they're not alone with their problems, since many other viewers have also been able to relate to the poor girl. Watamote is truly a bonding experience.

(no spoilers)

Well, I took two months to step back on my viewpoint about this anime, and I think I'm ready to write a review on it.

Watamote is a very special anime, which describes humorously the sad days of an unpopular school girl. And depending the viewpoint you will take when watching it, you will like it or dislike it. It really FULLY depends on that, and that's why the opinions are very contrasted.


Art : 7/10
Studio : Silver Link
Really nothing to complain here, the graphics are watchable. Nothing exceptional though. The efforts put especially on the main character design is really noticeable and enjoyable.
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Sound : 7/10
The OST were fitting to the scenes. Nothing exceptional again. I was hoping for more effort.
Bonus point for the opening, though. Really awesome, I'm still listening it.

Character : 8/10
Tomoko's character is really unique. With an appearance of a stereotypical unsociable girl, her personality is authentic, in a stereotyped world. What the scenarist did is awesome here, because every classmate of Tomoko will see her as the stereotypical unsociable girl, but here, we're seeing the exact opposite. Big green thumb for the scenarist, who transmitted successfully the message he wanted to transmit.

Story : 8/10
Even if the scenario is repetitive and quite predictable when it comes to Tomoko, the scenarist managed to build a complete story which leaves absolutely no gaps anywhere. He condensed everything he had to include and the result is really not bad, contrary to some animes where the story is rushed. Nice job.

Enjoyment : 10/10
This is where a lot of opinions will be contrasted. I'm sure everybody understood the story, but how the player will take it will vary only on himself, and will considerably change his opinion.
Without spoiling, to be honest, I think the story may be considered as a drama. Some people may even feel more bad when they're watching this than when they're watching a real drama. Other people will just take it lightly and laugh. And that's the morale of the story.
This is a big message for everyone who thinks they currently have a sad school life. "There is worser than your life, and the best way to bear it is to take it lightly, and laugh at yourself."
So basically, if you look the anime with an internal viewpoint (from Tomoko's viewpoint), you will feel very bad for her and you may dislike this anime, because what she lives is the last thing you want to live in your whole life.
That's why I'd advice to watch this anime from an external viewpoint. Just witness of her life and laugh at it, as how you should take it, from the scenarist's viewpoint.

This isn't a drama. This is a comedy. Don't forget it.

Overall : 9/10~

I did enjoy the anime, but it repeated itself multiple times. A lot of the same things were happening. She has a slight bit of enjoyment, then it comes crashing down. It starts to get predictable. I did like the character mostly because some people could relate to her, and over all she's funny. I do recommend the anime.

Gonna keep it short:

The anime based on the manga is about a girl, Tomoko, with little to no social skills. She is also prone to social anxiety, if you can call it that. Heard the premise before? Well it's different, because there is no sugarcoating Tomoko's personality or the events that surround her.

The mannerisms of the Tomoko seem very over the top at times, but to me it represents her inner turmoil, what she's thinking constantly, and that really brings the character to life.

What I loved most about the anime wasn't how bad the situations got for her, ... but how brutally honest the writing was. Usually, the writing will make these sort of characters more sympathetic, having some sort of painful past. Not with Watamote, no sir. You get the real deal and the whole package with Tomoko, even if some of those parts are detestable. Human's are not perfect, and it's good to see a character that can reflect that idea. I love the fact that people who can relate to Tomoko in one way or another cannot deny some of their own flaws ie. feeling misguided resentment for one's own social shortcomings ("they're just sluts anyways!").

*So with that said, if you either can't deal with depressing subject matter (you will be a little depressed regardless of the humor) or you can't accept some of the flaws you and Tomoko may share, don't watch the show. It will be painful

~ A girl that doesn't really matter ~

I know I've used this word a fair amount during recent reviews, but i can't think of anything more appropriate. Wakamote is a very intimate and personal depiction of a girl - who may as well not exist in the eyes of her classmates.
Otaku, Mojo, Recluse, Dysfunctional, Shut-in... Once you step into the shoes of Tomoko - who appears to closely relate to all of these terms, you'll understand loneliness and social anxiety on a whole new level.

Due to this blatantly dark overriding theme, you'd think it would be quite a depressing anime to watch. While it ... is all very tragic when put into into perspective, Wakamote utilises a conflicting combination of comedy, realism and SoL styled expression that makes it quite a peculiar watch.
In terms of presentation, Wakamote, from start to finish unfolds through the eyes (and mind for that matter) of our beloved heroine: Tomoko. The show makes use of powerful SoL elements such as expression of her thought processes - through mental monologues and rants, and the inclusion of exaggerating, comedic visuals. Ultimately, this combination allows for the anime to be extremely expressive, and therefore easier to get into.

The plot line is simply Tomoko's journey through typical high school life, as she tries to make use of radical, and often illogical methods to become popular - which ironically would make her a less interesting, less edgy and relatable character if this were an easy feat for her. As an anime that incorporates a lot of SoL themes, it's main strength shines through the character craft more so than the chronological order of events - which is definitely something to keep in mind if you weren't already aware.

Now when i say characters, i basically just mean Tomoko when it comes to Wakamote; as she is the only properly developed presence - talk about putting all your eggs in one basket huh Sqaure Enix. Fortunately, having Tomoko as the particularly blatant focal point of the franchise did wonders for the show's atmosphere from a wider scope. Having only one character that you truly get to experience the personality of, made the series seem more intimately detailed, personal, and gave a great sense of defiance of, and struggle against modern society.

Tomoko thinks and speaks a lot of truth i must say; and her particularly lonesome lifestyle is definately not far fetched or alien. Despite how the comedy side of the show makes her out to be a bit of a freak, i feel that Tomoko gives Wakamote all of its charm, as a lot of the social topics covered and presented as serious undertones throughout are just so relatable for many. Obviously not to this extent, but i can definitely resonate from experience with Tomoko's plight, as that's really what the show is about...

Wakamote is a tragic and serious, yet lighthearted and charming, awareness-raising expression of a variety of everyday social plights. Some may find comfort this realism, whereas others may simply laugh at Tomoko's eventful, and yet lonely life. No matter which side of the fence you're on, i'd say that those who're looking for a SoL that's not entirely rainbows and lolipops have found a good match. Looking back at the series, it would have been nice to have some sequential story presentation to compliment Tomoko's journey of self-discovery, or more appropriately: self-confirmation... But asides from this, and the general lack of depth - mostly down to general time-scaling, i thoroughly enjoyed the show.
Mostly i'd say this was because i enjoyed the refreshing craft of Tomoko as a character - and so it was a pleasure to get to better understand her slightly psychopathic personality (like mine).

~ No matter how i look at it. It's you guys' fault i'm not popular! ~

This is one of my favorite animes to watch here is a few reasons...

To start with it the main character is kind of like me I grew up very shy and I still struggle with anxiety and I would always be ignored just like the main character.
This also has a lot of funny scenes in it a little bit cringey but its not bad.

I also like this anime because I believe that main characters in anime should be more a bit more relatable just like the one in this anime.

There is not that much character development but it's still a great anime with great ... sound art and characters I suggest to watch this if you have not.

This anime is good, end of review.
Though, it disgusts me. Not because its bad, but because i relate to the MC to such a degree that it makes my heart ache. I cant really watch and enjoy (lol) this show for what it is when i constantly feel like I'm witnessing a documentary of an alternate reality where i was a freshman girl. The depictions of crippling social anxiety and overwhelming loneliness are incredible. Putting on ten different masks just to maybe start a conversation with someone, being too anxious to talk to others in critical situations, pretending that continuously spending time alone is ... fine until you cant take it anymore, being deathly afraid that you are barely living your life, while simultaneously feeling powerless to make a change. Its all too real, and I'm disgusted at myself for just getting used to this lifestyle. In an incredible irony, this show reminded me that I'm living a terrible life. Thanks watamote

Short review.

You probably might think that I'm a lunatic for giving Watamote a 9 but hear me out.
I know that this anime is the largest mass of cringe for anyone who couldn't relate to the main character, Tomoko. I understand that this anime is not made for everyone and very few people would actually like this anime.

But on top of all that, I think that Watamote is one of the most realistic shows out there. There is no miracle that happens in the story, there isn't some crazy badass man to come save the main character and everything in the anime screams "You're on your ... own". Tomoko was someone that I personally could relate to so much, from how she's unsociable to how she has all these crazy thoughts in her head.

In terms of story and progression, there really isn't a whole much. If you pay attention, you'll realize the very small details on how maybe that Tomoko has improved just a tiny bit from the start of the show.

Overall, stay away from the anime if you don't want to be dragged into cringe-hell. But I think Watamote is an anime that really shows the reality of our world.

What is the term for a comedy that makes you depressed instead of laughing?

Story:
It's basically the same formula repeated: Tomoko tries to become popular/find a friend - she fails horribly - hilarity/cringe ensues. As a comedy, WataMote mostly fails. While it could get a good laugh out of me every now and then, most of the time I just felt either pity or embarrassment. Most viewers will find relatable qualities in Tomoko, although I seriously hope not too many of them. I don't think I've ever seen something as weird as this. Or maybe it wasn't intended to be like this and we were supposed ... to laugh at the loser girl? Anyway, this is a very awkward watch and not funny most of the time (though very funny when it is).
4/10

Art:
WataMote looks quite good. During many of Tomokos fantasies/delusions, the art style shifts to something else, either a sparkly shoujo world or a cubic portrait of her or the pencil drawings that we also see in the opening. That is very creative and keeps the show from becoming too dull to look at. The character design for the main character is certainly something else, while the rest of the cast (except maybe her brother) look rather generic, though that's the point.
8/10

Sound:
I love the opening. Not only does it hit my taste in music, it also fits nicely with Tomokos inner anger at the world (one episode transitioned into the opening, which was pretty awesome). The ending song is another case of terrible in a cute way. Izumi Kitta does an outstanding job as Tomoko, rarely have I heard somebody living their character that much, no doubt one of the best seiyuu works I've ever heard. Everybody else does their job well too.
9/10

Characters:
This is a one (wo)man show anime and stands and falls with the main character. Most people will agree, that it's next to impossible to not feel sorry for her. Every teenager has gone through phases like this, and if you weren't a popular kid, it was even worse. Tomoko however is the ultimate queen of teenage angst and unpopularity. While you may laugh at one part, another will make you go "uh, I know how that feels". I have to state though, that much of this is her own damn fault. She rejects the world and the people around her and keeps herself from making any progress, so you shouldn't just see a victim in her. It's okay to want to see her succeed, but she also deserves some of the things happening to her. Long story short, Tomoko is a very interesting character with lots of shades. (Shout ot to Imae, who's a really nice girl)
9/10

Enjoyment:
Did I enjoy WataMote? Yes and no. It was entertaining all the way through, but it felt uncomfortable too often to make me say I "enjoyed" it. Once you realize that Tomoko will never break the circle, it robs you of anything to hope or look forward to. If you have a sadistic kind of humor though, you will probably like this anime a lot. For me, it was nice to see once, but I wouldn't come back to watch it again.
6/10

Overall:
7.2/10

Too often do we see slice-of-life animes go the "forever alone" route by starring protagonists who moan about having no friends and yet at the same time being physically attractive and only lacking social grace when a "so clumsy and kawaii~" opportunity arises (cough cough Haganai). Watamote is different- it puts the spotlight on the harsh reality that social misfits and friendless high-school out-casts are that way for a reason through the main protagonist, Tomako.

Watamote is hilariously charming, and at times frighteningly relatable. The only reason I can see someone would not enjoy this show is if they were a hard-core Otaku who likes ... to think of themselves more of a calm and cool Hyouka, Kodaka or Kyon than a socially-awkward Tomako.