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
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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.
Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaete mo Omaera ga Warui!, It's Not My Fault That I'm Not Popular!, WataMote
Japanese: 私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い!
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Type:
TV
Episodes:
12
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Jul 9, 2013 to Sep 24, 2013
Premiered:
Summer 2013
Broadcast:
Tuesdays at 02:05 (JST)
Producers:
TV Tokyo, Media Factory, MediaNet, AT-X, DAX Production, Sony Music Communications, Bushiroad, Good Smile Company, NichiNare
Licensors:
Sentai Filmworks
Studios:
SILVER LINK.
Source:
Web manga
Genre:
Comedy
Duration:
24 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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Your Feelings Categories Oct 4, 2013
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 ... Nov 25, 2013
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 ... Aug 2, 2014
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! ... May 10, 2015
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 ... Aug 27, 2014
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 ... Feb 20, 2024
Anti-social and awkward Tomoko Kuroki is starting highschool.
And although she has role played a high-schooler online and in video games...she's not too good at it in real life. Tomoko is a deviant otaku. She's into ecchi games, dirty manga and naughty audio books. She has dirty fantasies. She stares at girls' panties... She's basically the perfect girl 🤔 Her brother is the "cool" one. Typically in anime its reversed. The boy is the "loser" and the sister is the normal and popular one. The problem with the show is that Tomoko is the only character. She's fine, she'd actually be a perfect main character for a slice of ... Jul 21, 2014
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, ... Aug 16, 2015
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 ... Oct 15, 2013
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 ... Feb 2, 2023
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
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Sep 12, 2014
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 ... Jul 18, 2014
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.
Aug 7, 2015
(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. ... Apr 24, 2014
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, ... Mar 12, 2015
~ 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 ... Dec 29, 2019
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 ... Jan 11, 2024
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 ... Feb 13, 2021
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 ... Dec 11, 2016
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 ... Dec 26, 2014
A funny, relatable slice-of-life about an awkward high school girl with social anxiety.
★★★★ I’m so used to watching Chinese cartoons with cute girls doing cute things. They’re shows that tell me, “We know you love this garbage. Remember to buy the blu-rays and any shit with their faces printed on it.” So when something comes along that doesn’t pander I’m caught off guard; something with a meaningful character I’m reminded that I’m still a person that just wants a connection to another human being. Tomoko, the main character, isn’t cute and she doesn’t do cute things. To put it gently… she’s a fucking loser. And I love ... |