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Jan 17, 2021 7:46 AM
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I'm liking the premise of this show so far. This is what "Gamers!" should have been, oh well. I feel like MC and Hachiman can be good friends.
Jan 18, 2021 3:39 PM

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A how to step by step guide in how to become a chad among chads, a pro gamer and pro offline status is the most top tier you can get, knowing your hobby and also having a social life is peak of what life can offer. But alas not everyone can see dat. But I feel like if you took the advice this anime is giving out... it would actually kinda help lolz.

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But my feels.
Jan 19, 2021 12:02 AM

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Just watch Welcome to the NHK instead of this.
Jan 19, 2021 12:21 AM
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Mormegil said:
Just watch Welcome to the NHK instead of this.


isn't NHK's author still a hikikomori neet? kek
Jan 22, 2021 4:27 PM
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Man, the bottom-tier boy met up with the high-tier gurl already? Ofc its the opposite one. But, when each others already paid respect at each others too, the ending already decided. The route has been cleared out. And your mc already has been designed to be into 'that' positions.

I honestly don't like this copypaste thing, that look very alike like the others that already exist. Combination, a mixed bag, exactly? Maybe. However, a little note from me that its fun-ride process similarity may bring the hope for this show to get a little touch to me. The gurls themself are nice so far. Even though their characteristic felt generic af, its fine as long as y'all cute af. Moeness for my best judgement.

In general, whatever shit happened in the end, the process seems very promising and led into a personal enjoyment. So, as a good watcher i may welcome this 'copycat' to my list. Its not even because its a low-tier. Nah. Its just nice, as its own way.

That's it for now....
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Jan 28, 2021 9:03 AM

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Well, another anime with totally relatable MC.

But can it reach the level of our OG's - Oregairu, Bunny-girl Senpai, Classroom of the Elite and Hyouka???

I guess we'll find out.



Feb 2, 2021 6:46 AM

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That was definitely an interesting start! But reaaaaaaally dialogue-heavy. Nevertheless! It caught my attention







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Feb 2, 2021 8:58 AM
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As a bottom-tier character too this first episode was a little hard to watch, I'd need to pause a few times but seems a good anime if I don't die of cringe
Feb 11, 2021 10:47 AM
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Did not expect this anime to be this hot. The story and the pickup was awesome. The two MC’s are cool as well. The tasks, Tomozaki is assigned with are real good. They might just make this show a little bit more spicy. I am liking this vibe.
Feb 13, 2021 12:50 AM
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Does aoi come off as unlikable to anyone else? She seems to come off as bias and hypocritical to me. She’s got the best grades great at sports and popular with the boys!? Then we find out she’s god tier at games to someone that no lived it??? She’s obviously got more going on for her then hard work. Then we’re shown that she’s friendly to him at school then when they meet in private she calls him a no life loser the hell?! Way to assume you only know him from school you don’t know his circumstances he didn’t know he going to be meet a girl there he thought he was meeting someone like him which is a fair assumption since he was number one in the leaderboards did she not figure that the number one in the leaderboards would be a no lifer? He had 2000 wins in a fighting game! Way to go for the Mc for sticking up for himself when she denied his way of life but now he’s the bad guy for calling her out on her bs!?
Feb 13, 2021 6:13 AM

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Does aoi come off as unlikable to anyone else? She seems to come off as bias and hypocritical to me. She’s got the best grades great at sports and popular with the boys!? Then we find out she’s god tier at games to someone that no lived it??? She’s obviously got more going on for her then hard work. Then we’re shown that she’s friendly to him at school then when they meet in private she calls him a no life loser the hell?! Way to assume you only know him from school you don’t know his circumstances he didn’t know he going to be meet a girl there he thought he was meeting someone like him which is a fair assumption since he was number one in the leaderboards did she not figure that the number one in the leaderboards would be a no lifer? He had 2000 wins in a fighting game! Way to go for the Mc for sticking up for himself when she denied his way of life but now he’s the bad guy for calling her out on her bs!?
Don't think the female character is to my liking. Honestly, in today's society, instead of catering to others, it is better to make yourself comfortable without influencing others, imo.

Feb 13, 2021 6:34 AM

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I like the reality of the heavy subject matter and very interested in seeing Tomozaki's journey.
Mar 6, 2021 9:22 AM
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Not gonna lie the MC's gamer talk was cringe but the series has a lot of potential
I really hope Aoi isn't gonna be the girlfriend...
Mar 6, 2021 9:30 AM
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Earth_General said:
Does aoi come off as unlikable to anyone else? She seems to come off as bias and hypocritical to me. She’s got the best grades great at sports and popular with the boys!? Then we find out she’s god tier at games to someone that no lived it??? She’s obviously got more going on for her then hard work. Then we’re shown that she’s friendly to him at school then when they meet in private she calls him a no life loser the hell?! Way to assume you only know him from school you don’t know his circumstances he didn’t know he going to be meet a girl there he thought he was meeting someone like him which is a fair assumption since he was number one in the leaderboards did she not figure that the number one in the leaderboards would be a no lifer? He had 2000 wins in a fighting game! Way to go for the Mc for sticking up for himself when she denied his way of life but now he’s the bad guy for calling her out on her bs!?


I don't find her unlikable just unrealistic.. She seems more like a Mary sue who is good at everything..
I do find it weird that she expected the mc to be a well adjusted normal person.. No offense tho but gamers aren't exactly know to be just that. He's number one in the game of course he has no life outside of it.

But this is still the first episode so maybe things get better afterwards..
Mar 17, 2021 2:26 PM

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I like it...it seems like it might be about self-improvement and those are always good stories, imho.

He's so hard on himself; with the right clothes, he could easily turn hottie. xD he really isn't ugly at all.

...and I'm SO waiting for an anime to call a Switch a "Swatch" to avoid copyrights. xD



Mar 20, 2021 8:47 AM
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Hey guys so i have a question so if i want to read the LN what LN volume is in anime adaption ?

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Mar 24, 2021 10:29 PM
Gamer Hachiman? I didn't expect that. Well, I like him. Why having a girlfriend is a requirement? It ruined my enjoyment.
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Mar 29, 2021 2:23 PM

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okay ngl this ep wasnt the most entertaining thing i've seen B U T i've read many comments on how to give it an opportunity after the first episode so lets do this
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Jun 11, 2021 2:11 PM

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Idk, too many questions, it's the weird show
Why did he went to meet some online-dude? Like, for what reason you go to meet random person from the game, who can be anyone? And wy did she went to such meeting? It's even more dangerous for a girl... That's has no sense.
Then she persuaded him that he is a piece of shit because he doesn't live his life like she does. I don't know what to say about it, this is just stupid.
And why exactly she was so dissapointed? Girl, you went to meet with number 1 japanese gamer, what did you expected to see, a superhero, you dumb shit?
Then he didn't recognize her although she looked EXACTLY the same. Maybe that has more sense in the novel or whatever but in this anime episode that was pretty darn weird.
Then she teaches him to make some stupid bitch face... I swear, this character exists only to annoy people!
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Jun 12, 2021 7:37 AM
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== CAN SOMEBODY TELL ME IF THIS ANIME IS TOO SHALLOW? ==
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-This reminds me of the ugly girl that magically takes off glasses, puts on make up and becomes the most beautiful girl in the school. Instantly winning the prom queen award. I really hate these types of shows, because it is infinitely shallow. Totally ignoring people with bad genetics (lopsided heads, born with a super high forehead, big ears, big bones, bad proportions, too tall girl, too short guy, etc.)

-From what I see, this dude has absolutely zero genetic flaws. He is practically a 8 out of 10 minimum for beauty standards. He's not a midget. He's not naturally ugly. He doesn't have any genetic defects.

-Is this show just as shallow as I think it is from watching the first episode?
Jun 15, 2021 4:43 PM

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Even though I know his cringy personality is done on purpose, its kinda hard to watch Tomozaki because I recognize some parts of myself in him. Reminds me of Oregairu so far, curious to see how Aoi is going to teach Tomozaki how to improve himself using game tasks

Jun 19, 2021 5:19 AM
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This quite good and it reminds me of my self how I was in high school and higher secondary school, remembering it makes me feel ashamed how I could I act like that an all but I wasn't into game an all I was just shy and after that I started watching anime and it went from shy person to freak
Jun 26, 2021 8:01 AM
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Send seson 2 jaku chara tomozaki kun :)
Sep 22, 2021 12:00 AM

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Aoi expecting the #1 player in an online fighting game to be someone normal by society's standards? haha funi gurl

I must say the stage is greatly set for this duo to go on wacky adventures to "improve Fumiya's stats in the real world" game
Apr 11, 2022 6:05 PM

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The leaderboard number 1 player has no in game friends and the first online friend he makes is his same age, same class, and a top tier girl. As a gamer myself, I cannot approve of this concept whatso ever.
The girl who is verygood in life is number 2 on a popular game national leaderboard. unbelievable!! yet again.
Also , she is willing to spent her time tutoring a nolifer on how to get good at life. unbelievable!! yet again.
But yet, I still find this enjoyable. maybe because I'm like the no lifer he is. No care for my appearence whatsoever and very strong boundaries.
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Jun 19, 2022 5:57 PM

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Hmmm... so the characters were all pretty unlikeable at first. I really considered not even finishing the episode. By the end though, Aoi giving him pointers and goals actually made me feel inspired, even if I am not much like Tomozaki!
Jul 23, 2022 8:58 AM

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this kinda annoying💀 esp tomozaki god. ohh life is so hard for you bc you're not born conveniently attractive or smart ohh.. boohoo man. everyones life is hard, even those with maxed out stats. i mean yeah i get his struggle but he's saying it as if "his type of people" are the only ones having it hard. kinda sad, but not in a "i feel bad for him" way, more of a "damn thats Sad. You're SAD(pathetic)" way lol. (being a bit harsh here but😊😊 reaally couldnt stand him there. sawry)

was kinda hoping for a cliche princess diary style make over for tomozaki by hanami.. like yoo?!! incel turned hottie?#!!!! id take that shit idc!!!!!!! but no we're saving that for the final ep ofc😓😓😓

looking forward to the character development. i feel kinda bad dropping this just bc i didnt like mc from the start without giving him another chance even though hes prob gonna get better as more episodes pile on lol. the other girls love interest is sort of 😓😓 tho. we don't rly need thattt but whatever
Jul 26, 2022 3:19 AM

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Remember the saying "don't judge a book by its cover" well this girl just said forget that and f*ck you.
Sep 27, 2022 4:07 AM
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show tries to portray a hope that does not exist
Dec 12, 2022 6:30 AM
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Ma man tried to smile
Jan 9, 2023 6:19 AM
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Not even gonna lie, I think this will be anime of the year. It's like Oregairu but much better and 'next level'. The main character reminds me of myself unfortunately, :( hopefully one day my own NO NAME will arrive and meet me

Anime of the year, are you high?
Jan 14, 2023 10:23 AM
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Anime of the year, are you high?
not currently. 2021 was no insane good year for anime. best thing to come out of it was the revue starlight movie.

May 6, 2023 11:22 PM
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kinda ok the character kinda annoying but its whatever
May 8, 2023 6:07 PM

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Regardless of what he looks like or acts like, she went way overboard insulting him like that. That's not how you talk to someone you don't even know, lmao. Looks like she has things to learn herself. My dude about to dealing with some major hurdles here. Talking to girls is one thing, but getting a GF by his third year, that's insane.
Jul 18, 2023 2:51 AM

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I wasn't expecting this kinda story. So far very engaging and interesting. But with the goals set out I'm expecting another romance
Nov 6, 2023 3:17 PM

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Interesting premise for this anime! I’m catching up before s2 next season.

The voice acting feels a bit weird though, like each voice was recorded separately and then put together instead of feeling like a natural dialogue between characters.
Nov 19, 2023 5:28 AM
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good beginning and great build up for what's coming , can't wait what this anime is hiding for me
Dec 15, 2023 10:55 PM
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Just want to say. If I was part of a meetup of top players of a video game. And the other player tried to judge my outfit. I would be like “wtf, we are both nerds, we are here for the game not for looks”. Even when I was a super shy teenager I think o could have handled that better. I know it’s the premise of the show. But it just felt bad.
Jan 4, 2024 2:34 AM

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Strange anime, is this supposed to motivate gamers/otaku for self improvement? I don't think it does any good job...

I hope next episodes will be better?
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I wish I had magic glasses that let me see real world in anime colors ;)
Jan 12, 2024 2:40 AM
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Good start to the anime where a lot of people can see where the main character is coming from.
Jan 18, 2024 7:17 PM

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What a terrible first episode. I hate when the author wants to talk about real life and can't barely conceive any scene or speech with a little bit of realism in it. And guess what? The episode isn't over yet goddamnnn
Jan 25, 2024 9:15 PM
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This is an anime that shows how a bottom rung guy in real life able to navigate the real life world and not be content being top in his own gaming world. Not ideal to get advice from such anime but it does have some truth in it.
Feb 22, 2024 6:02 PM
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bro's objective is to get a gf, basically mission impossible
Jun 20, 2024 10:01 PM

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Great start! The execution is pretty dull, but the subject matter is something I can pretty much relate. I wish I could've met someone like Aoi way back in high school.
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Jul 29, 2024 9:34 PM

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Not too often that I don't like either of the characters in the first episode.

Tomozaki has a poor outlook on life, so it's good that he has someone challenging him to change that (if only we could all have that). But Hinami just comes across as a jerk and someone who has this 'Holier than thou' attitude (loads and loads of confidence for some reason..). Maybe she relates to him (I hear we will see more of her background later) but still I didn't like the showing. Hopefully both will grow over the series.

The show's plot is not exactly new but it will be interesting. I wonder though, if she is wanting him to get a girlfriend, has she had a boyfriend?

Anyway, I will keep watching to see where this goes. I will be shocked if they don't end up together though..
Aug 13, 2024 5:35 AM

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I had very low expectations for this show but damn i loved the first ep. I relate so much to the protagonist , and his outlook on life, i will continue this , LMAO every loser deserves a girl like aoi to get an apprenticeship on how to be socially in life and vice versa.
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I get that they had to do it to get the plot started and moving, but it's kinda stupid how the first interaction between nanashi and NONAME went.

Those things about how Tomozaki feels about the game of life and how Aoi is a top-tier character, it's stupid how he would say them out loud. If he's really meant to be like a Hachiman from Oregairu he's supposed to be confident in his opinion to himself and internalizes it for nobody else to know about. Realistically he would've just muttered it under his breath after they split from the offline meeting, but no he just has to try and tell her off about it. Again, I get that that's how the ball gets rolling but kinda seemed forced. Those feelings are like his internal monologue, and for someone who is supposed to consider themselves bottom-tier character they wouldn't have the confidence to try and tell off a top-tier character. If he had really accepted his situation he wouldn't be trying to vent at Aoi.

And also for Aoi, if she's supposed to be big into gaming she should probably also be aware of what being at the top tier of a videogame is like. The basic understanding that at that level of gaming, you gotta expect that there are gonna be lowlives or no-lifes that all they do is play the game hours on end since that's all they do to perfect their skills and reach the top.

It also makes no sense that Aoi would care to try and revolutionize Tomozaki's life. Realistically on that front she would've just been disappointed (which again she shouldn't have been surprised) about how the top player in the game is a no life and just continued on. Her whole talk about how the person she looked up to was trash at the game of life is kinda dumb. She's aiming to beat him 'cause she feels like she found someone who works harder than her and is pushing herself to match that. Yeah, IN THE CONTEXT OF TACKFAM. That doesn't mean they need to be working harder than you in the game of life.
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Oh my fucking god. This episode was pure fucking garbage. I get what they're trying to say, but this whole thing comes off as some giant arrogant lecture to incels. I've met many many people in life who never put forth any effort and just endlessly complain. I've also met people who tried really hard and died without ever really achieving anything (at least nothing other people would recognize).

We start off with the whole white pill bullshit. Workout, wear decent clothes, stand up straight, smile. All decent advice people should endeavor to follow for themselves and their own health and wellbeing. Where it always falls short is that such arguments don't automatically invalidate black pill arguments. Upsetting the hierarchy only works if most other people aren't doing it, otherwise the hierarchy just restructures itself with that in mind. Makeup and plastic surgery are perfect examples. Ask any woman and she'll say she feels immense pressure to wear makeup and to surgically fix her insecurities. Why? Because so many other women do so that if she doesn't, she'll feel left behind. The way women judge each other's appearances has restructured with those things in mind. Many people are left behind. About 10% of women and 30% of men (after enforced monogamy) die before ever having kids. The men will likely never have sex or relationships unless they pay for it, and the women will likely never get married. It's an unfortunate fact of life, but there are people at the bottom of the pyramid. Far less than lazy people like to claim, but they are there. How can you sit there and say life is fair and reasonable when kids die of cancer or get sold into slavery?

They didn't mention anything about actual health problems. This girl lives in a nice home (likely with two parents). She has good genes, goes to a good school, and is naturally talented in many fields. Therefore her effort is more easily and thoroughly rewarded. How can she sit there and say she knows how hard life can be because of her experiences in elementary school? There are many different types of difficult experiences too. The answers for each person will be different, and each person will have a different timeline in their lives.

How exactly does Aoi have time to excel at EVERYTHING? We've all met people who were skilled at many things, but they were rarely the BEST at everything (even as a big fish in a little pond). Normally I forgive this in shows, but it's actually relevant to the theme here. In each area her peers are also going to be training like mad to be the best, and without extreme innate talent one if them will inevitably devote more time into a pursuit than her. The top professionals of anything are both innately talented and incredibly hardworking at their respective crafts, where single percentage margins determine who wins or loses. To be a top student, athlete, AND gamer is pretty freaking crazy. Especially considering the gaming competition put 100% of their free time into it. It's not surprising that it would be his entire life.

What is with this, "Who are you? Her sister?" nonsense? "I'm a C+ without makeup, right?" As a teenager? Please. Your skin is glowing and youthful and doesn't even need it. Wearing too much makeup and doing crazy skincare routines are among the leading reasons young women damage and prematurely age their skin in the first place (excluding tanning, smoking, diet, drugs, etc. which do more mid to long-term damage). For the vast majority of guys less makeup is going to be more, and most of them will prefer to see you around the house in your natural state.

The moment the MC cuts his hair, girls are going to swarm him anyway. He's definitely not ugly.

I hate all 3 sides of this bullshit. Most of the black pill people quit before ever trying, most of the people who say, "Any guy can get a girl. I used to be dusty too," conveniently make sweeping generalizations that both ignore their own latent potential and assume others also have it, and the preachy feminists never even consider the male perspective to begin with. "Why doesn't every guy have a girlfriend? Because men are lazy!" That's always going to be an incredibly dumb argument to me. It takes two to tango. One group asks to join you at the end of your long journey, and one tries to pick you up during it. Both tactics have pros and cons, but more women would be in relationships if they approached them the way men do.

This episode was executed horrifically. Aoi is a massive bitch. The MC is a privileged crybaby.

At least the imouto is super cute.

P.S.
@AFourLeafClover good points.
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