Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki (light novel)
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| I dunno.. whole their reconcilliant felt pretty awkward, he was so self-centred it was almost out of character (kinda hypocrital after what he said) and his "proof" was big naive way to proving the proof by proving that the proof exists (basically, he didn't prove anything and she was right telling him that). Guess she didn't really want to lose their relationship afterall and what he said about not having a goal in her life was probably the only reason why she didn't turn around on spot and walked away. Cause honestly, outside of his big confidence he acted like textook case of rejected boyfriend wanting to get just one more chance before. Kinda sad for Fuuka's role in all this. Yes, he opened to her and she did the same and they are probably closer than even him and Hinami but she telling him to go for Hinami after what he said was classic anime trope when the side-heroine selflessly steps down in favor of main girl and I pretty much hated it as whole scene was absolutely perfect moment to deepen their relationship even more. 7/10 for this season and I enjoyed it a lot, but there is big IF as we don't know if they will animate more cours than this. |
| I don't like how this show has MC torn between two good girls. Ironically, Hinami shot herself in the foot a bit after Episode 11. Still, I feel like he's going to pull a Subaru and be like, "Sorry I love Hinami." Kikuchi doesn't deserve that. I will say, this show has done a good job of criticizing normies. Like, what're we doing? What everyone else thinks we should? MC analyzes the situation better than I expected. In regards to Episode 11, Hinami is talking a lot of shit for someone who can't beat Tomozaki in Taakcam. I'm glad he used that as part of his argument here in 12. I liked this show more than I thought I would. Though I can't particularly recommend it to anyone. It's pretty esoteric. Based on that ending, it doesn't seem like we're getting a second season either. I'd probably watch it if we managed to get it though. |
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| I liked the series and Tomozaki's character growth, but was disappointed in Aoi's character . She was willing to end her friendship with Tomozaki on the spot after learning he had different values than her, but after a little speech everything is ok. Tomozaki's make up speech feels like a challenge against an antagonist, yet the show seems to want her to be a good guy. She still views the world from an outside perspective, she hasn't grown at all, and it doesn't seem like she's open to growing. I think this conflict would have been a lot better if it hadn't been allocated to a small portion of the last two episodes. It kind of spoiled the show for me. |
| Need season 2, give it to us soon. |
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| overall i give score 8/10 story getting better and better and now i really want season 2 !! tomozaki x hinami is the best couple !! but tomozaki x kikuchi is big rival too |
| That was a pretty decent finale but nothing amazing. I think it could've had more oomph if Hinami & Tomozaki had debated more about their ideas on winning at life, which would've inevitably given us more of an insight into why Hinami thinks about socialising the way she does. Overall, this was a surprisingly great anime. It had a lot of moments that made you really think about your own outlook on life and the whole idea of socialising. The characters were likable enough with Tomozaki being an MC that we could really root for and care about. I do think it kinda sagged in the middle though with the Mimimi episodes and it didn't really land the end but it's certainly worth a watch and I'd love to see a Season 2! |
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| All their points of views are not wrong, but life is more like string theory. |
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| Forgot to comment on this after I watched it but I enjoyed the show and this finale. I'm glad Tomozaki reconciled with Hinami and I like how he said he still wanted her help but that he'd only take the things he feels is important and he can agree with it from her. I also like how he used his status in 'Not Smash' to prove his point. Overall, I liked the show. It was interesting, some parts were a little tough rather awkward to watch but I think the show is heading in the right direction in terms of the story and what it's trying to convey using Tomozaki's anti-social nature and how to come out of it and experience life. The characters were fun, particularly all the girls were great. I would watch a second season if there's one. 7/10 |
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| Show had me hooked from episode one after starting it like five weeks into the season. Loved every minute of it, aside from Hinami flipping out last episode. Gave it a 10/10. |
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| Fumiya and Aoi made up. Well, Fumiya used the reverse card. lol. It's good too see that Fumiya really improved in every aspect of life. Thanks to Aoi and of course because of his efforts, because he tried the "Game of Life." I'm hoping that Fumiya and Aoi will end up together. Fuuka is kind but her relationship with Fumiya seems motherly or sisterly. On the other hand, Aoi is really helping Fumiya to improve holistically. Fumiya even said thank you for "adding so much color to my world" and giving Aoi's backpack together with the pin she like - that's so sweet. lol. Plus only around Fumiya Aoi can be in her true self, not using a mask and just pretending to shine but she's actually gloomy inside. I want an Aoi backstory. I wanna know why she firmly believe that our "true desires" doesn't exist. Well, I guess it's time for Fumiya to teach and prove to Aoi that ttur desires exist and give color to her dark/gray world. Overall, this anime is really fascinating and entertaining. Looking forward for a 2nd season and even more development of the characters' relationships.  |
| Show was so so. MC was not a shounen badass. He can beat the popular girl in smash bros, big deal. He's a hikikomori. Mimimi best girl. Fuuka is boring. |
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Not a bad ending but I am not sure that I gained anything from it. However, I did like the feeling that our MC will be fine now that he is out of his shell. He is cleaned up still and has a job so his social disfunction is on the downhill slide. I would watch a season 2 if it came out. All in all........ 7/10. |
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| Aoi is such a cunt. Lol. I bet he'll pick her at the very end too or some goofy shit like that. Fuck her. |
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| TheFirst half is about two people sitting and talking. The second half is about two people standing and talking. What a lame finale. |
| I'm too weird to live but much too rare to die. |
| This reminded me so much of Oregairu, i just love these character driven shows! Thoroughly enjoyed witnessing the evolution of Fumiya , from being a total neet inside his own shell, to someone who wants to win at the game called life at all costs. Well, at first i was not really fond of Aoi pushing Fumiya to do all of those tasks right off the bat, but as the episodes went on i realized that at least he was managing to step out of his shell at his own pace and those tasks did help indeed. But these 2 final episodes, they were the peak of Fumiya's development as a character imo, he finally realized that he didn't want to act according to someone who told him to do this and that, he wanted to follow his own desires and not follow the rules by the book called Aoi. At the end he didn't deny following her tasks, but he managed to input his own condition: "I'll have a hybrid play style: skills plus true desires", atta boy! 8/10 guess for now we have to stay with an OVA, would love a 2nd season of this |
WaterLordMar 29, 2021 6:02 PM
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| It'd be nice if something comes along to challenge or even smash Aoi's worldview, but I guess I'll never find out if that eventually happens. Honestly disappointed Tomozaki reached a middle ground with her, after the previous episode's events. Show was okay. |
| I really like Tomozaki never abandoned his own personality at the end. Most shows of the same genre tend to mock characters like him or changes them completely. Even his "girlfriend" helped a lot at the end when I had no idea how they were going to use her in the plot. I liked this show more than I thought I would. 8/10 for the anime. |
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| We strongly need another season! Some kind of "how to raise a boyfriend" anime. I really enjoyed it. Really liked the OST, the animation, the plot... We can apply the "tips and hints" of this show to our real nerdy and lonely ass lives. |
niko_sbMar 30, 2021 2:57 PM
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| A quick guide to normie life. No concrete conclusion yet but its cool. Will be good to see more. |
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| Does anyone know where the anime left off in the manga? I'm surprised no one asked. Edit : I think they're not even close to where the anime left off... There's only 17 chapters-- or at least that's what I've found. |
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| Surprisingly decent series. Won't complain if it gets a sequel, but I won't be sad if doesn't and don't think I'll read the source material. |
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| @AgehaYoru Thanks for the heads-up. I'll see if there's any light novels available online. |
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| so in the end it's just a bullshit anime show about real life, idk and also i hate Typical MC like this |
| oh alright! it was mediocre at its best... good thing Hinami didn't became more of a manipulator b!tch! 4/5. 7/10. |
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| It was a decent show about how to have a life lol. But it also felt like a cross between the Gamers! and Orgairu but without romance. The story was interesting and there was good character development. The main character's determination to change himself is nice but he's still somewhat awkward to watch. While Hinami considers herself as the gamer who controls her character Fumiya with whom she wants to beat the game of life with but her methods are a little extreme. Maybe she has some sort of perfectionist syndrome? Anyways I just feel bad for Fuuka who is being experimented with because if her feelings are not reciprocated she will be heartbroken with Hinami to partially blame. Hopefully this gets a S2. |
| I'm guilty of having rolled my eyes a few times in the first episode but this was actually pretty good, hoping for a second season! Also says as much when main male MC is the true highlight of the whole show and not the girls |
| 9/10, I could relate to Tomozaki in many ways, making this a very memorable show. Tomozaki is the only person Aoi can really "be herself" to, so I can definitely see her developing feelings for him, making her change her ways in the future. Also, the reason Aoi could never beat Tomozaki in Tackfam is because his love and passion is for the game, whilst she only wants the glory of beating him and being at the top. Nanaami did the same to Aoi in track-- Nanami was never passionate about track, only to beat Aoi and now Aoi is doing the same to Tomozaki. I'm pretty sure this is what Tomozaki is trying to explain to her. |
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| I thought the first season was decent, it started off iffy but it definitely grew on me. It felt a little "too realistic" at times but I guess that's where it's charm came from. I feel like not a whole lot happened but that's probably tied to the idea that not much romance actually happened. I hope we get a second season but I was hearing stuff that it wasn't popular in Japan but not sales have happened yet, so here's hoping sales do well, so that a second season happens. I gave this show a 8/10. I am curious, how much of the light novel was adapted in this first season. |
| I finally completed after dropping it. I was really bad - too superficial. I cringed at every reference they made throughout the anime emphasizing the importance superficial thing. Though Episode 12 did made things better, tomozaki finally "maybe" grew a spine...He should had done that in the first episode this show would have been so much better. Tomozaki is a definitely is flawed person -No, not because he doesn't make up his hairs or puts make up, -not because he is a game geek -not because he doesn't have a social life. Tomozaki is flawed because he got coxed into aoi's b.s that "life is a god-tier game" because of tomozaki weakness is game (that scene reminded me of NHK, how sato was duped by megumi by join pyramid scheme...lol) Aoi Hinami is clearly dumb mary sue and who has no understanding of what life is supposed to be Tomozaki doesn't require treatment to change himself. Clearly, not having a superficial lifestyle is not a disease. What tomozaki really require is self confidence in himself. (and to give Aoi address of a good psychotherapist) This anime unfortunately delivered that message very poorly. Episode 12 tried to vaguely emphasis this. But unfortunately how this anime worships superficiality through its references makes that point very less deliverable or impactful. Most of the times watching tomozaki-kun was like seeing a detailed version of the student council meeting from Snafu without any humor, taken as a serious context...lol Plus most characters were bland for me (maybe except hinabi) If I ignore the content, other things are pretty good (animation, OP, character design, artstyle etc were pretty good). I assume its a pretty good adaptation too (maybe?) Overall, I guess I am too old from shows like tomozaki-kun I did bump up my score from 5 to 6 (hey, at least they tried to reduce some superficiality in episode 12) |
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| Fumiya was the weakest link in this series, the guy was inconsistent until the very end. At times he can barely put together a few words, and then there are times when he spits out an idealistic 5 page speech without any flashcards like its nothing. Also, didn't like how he sidelined Fuuka there to go for Aoi. He has such strong synergy with Fuuka, that an ending with Aoi would put me off. I'd rather have a troll ending like for example Yuzu being serious that she likes someone else and that being Fumiya, would be hilarious to watch. Overall was a fun watch-- minus all of the cringe moments like that one shouting scene. Am not sure what to make of that ending where it felt like they jump over a lot of content with the new job, hope that doesn't mean they do not plan to do another season. |
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