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Apr 19, 2018 8:44 PM
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Nice anime 😂👍
Apr 19, 2018 8:47 PM

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Game/anime references are amusing but felt contrived, especially when in conversation. Episode's alright, senpai couple carried this one.
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Apr 19, 2018 9:30 PM

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I liked the first episode, but i couldn't like the chemistry between the characters in this one.

I'll probably ended up dropping it after episode 3 unless something happens and picks my interest again.
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Apr 19, 2018 10:03 PM
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Whoa enjoying the show more than I anticipated. The references were fun to see (yeah they are indeed Otaku) and most importantly the characters' chemistry is amusing and the fast developments. But the animation is meh but still feel charming and effective.
Apr 19, 2018 10:59 PM

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well the people are so awkward..but I can't say that for myself either
Apr 19, 2018 11:06 PM
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"I bet she finally pooped, good, good"

This anime is amazing, I love the humor and the characters, I'm looking forward to more episodes every week <3
Apr 19, 2018 11:06 PM

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Lmao I have the same expression as Kabakura when someone asks me if I like those kinds too XD
Apr 19, 2018 11:34 PM

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So... I'm curious where Kabakura actually stand in ? Loli girls or Yuri ? If he's on Moe moe side, then he's my bro XD

Good episode, love the RPG-like choice (remind me of PS1 era... sweet memory). I don't really know about anime reference (since I'm new in anime), but that Saekano ads appear again. I wonder if A-1 will promote that in all 11 episodes.
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Apr 19, 2018 11:46 PM

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What about these "game shows"? Manga had "mimicry champion hole", and I didn't get that either.
Looks like some Puns are Hard for Burgers.
Apr 19, 2018 11:47 PM

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And finally the last "party member" is join the team in an "expedition" after work. xD
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Apr 20, 2018 12:17 AM

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copyrightRingo said:

The last three mangas are too small for me to see the title and I don't read BLs.
The rest are made up names I believe

They can escape with it because most of these references are promoting manga owned by Ichijinsha, the same company publishing Wotakoi.

The 3 BL manga from left to right is THEO, Kimi wa Natsu no Naka, and Tashiro-kun, Kimi tte Yatsu wa. I sure know my BL.
Apr 20, 2018 12:42 AM

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Hope it doesn't go that way. First episode was good, this one was mediocre, we've seen it already in countless high school anime. Might end up dropping it...
Apr 20, 2018 1:47 AM

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love the single detail that hirotaka's ears are pierce :o
probably he pierced it when narumi got a bf lol
Apr 20, 2018 2:10 AM

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Shirosune said:
"I bet she finally pooped, good, good"

This anime is amazing, I love the humor and the characters, I'm looking forward to more episodes every week <3


Immediately made me think of Gintoki when he said that, same VA as well.
Apr 20, 2018 4:05 AM
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I wish the manga would update faster so the anime can have more materials. 11 episodes aren't enough.
"If the truth is a cruel mistress, then a lie must be a nice girl"


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Apr 20, 2018 4:16 AM
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jiyanin said:
love the single detail that hirotaka's ears are pierce :o
probably he pierced it when narumi got a bf lol


lol he did it back in hs then he saw narumi with a guy with pierced ears too
fuka-eriApr 20, 2018 4:25 AM
"If the truth is a cruel mistress, then a lie must be a nice girl"


---8man
Apr 20, 2018 4:39 AM
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This was a good episode... I enjoyed the chemistry between Hanako and Kabakura...
Apr 20, 2018 4:49 AM

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Good ep. I was laughing every 2 minutes haha.
Interactions are very good and the length of the episode is filled almost in entirety with references.

This anime shows us the importance of accepting what we like and how finding people that like the same, even a little, can feel really good (just like Narumi said to Hanako).

Feels great, man.

PD: Animation sucks as usual but it's ok, I guess.
Apr 20, 2018 5:08 AM

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Ahh, loveing this anime so much, everyones just so cute together and its all so relatable. Lots of laughs as well cant wait for the next episode!
Apr 20, 2018 5:25 AM
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i love this anime so much
the only one anime airing i can relate 100%
on this eps they so much like me and my friends who buy manga after work lol
and the ending, im dying
RozikiApr 20, 2018 5:32 AM
Apr 20, 2018 5:27 AM
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Reina_Orikasa said:
I see Tarou is a man of culture as well with his choice of Yuru Yuri.


I was about to say it, anyone who likes Yuru Yuri is a man of culture, and I see you're a man of culture as well.
Apr 20, 2018 5:48 AM

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i wanna go to animate now! i miss that store
Apr 20, 2018 6:55 AM

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Wait is it just me, or this 2nd episode feels much more bland and boring compared to the first one.

Compared to the first ep, in this ep, the tsukkomi didn't hit, the animation is not fluid at all and especially, the VA's are suddenly much worse than the first ep, especially Hirotaka's.

Its like they are just reading the script without any soul.

Only the reference made this episode decent.
Apr 20, 2018 7:40 AM

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Great episode again.

The humor is just right, always makes me laugh.
Loved all the references they pulled this episode. xD

Them winks though. :3

The Animate stuff was great, unsurprising that everyone wanted to go home after that. XD

The post credit scene was hilarious. XD
Apr 20, 2018 8:00 AM
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Oh the references. I always get excited when these things happen.
Apr 20, 2018 9:13 AM
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Damn, I really liked this episode.

The video game style narration was AWESOME.

And the post credits scene was lol
Apr 20, 2018 9:22 AM
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QuattroVaginas said:
Game/anime references are amusing but felt contrived, especially when in conversation. Episode's alright, senpai couple carried this one.


Agree with this. Koyanagi much more interesting girl than Momose too at this point.
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Apr 20, 2018 9:58 AM

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*Narumi cannot run*

*Narumi cannot run*
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Apr 20, 2018 10:21 AM

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Great episode. So many references. Good to see Kabakura is a man of culture!



And Rei > Asuka btw.
Apr 20, 2018 10:39 AM

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What's wrong with these characters? They feel so damn stupid, and for a romcom the humor is dull af
At least they give me small trivia on them, now I know their signs are compatible wowza
Apr 20, 2018 11:17 AM

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This anime is so cute
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Apr 20, 2018 11:38 AM

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References everywhre. Loved the EVA ang Yuru Yuri reference. Kabakura senpai and Hanako best couple.


Apr 20, 2018 11:53 AM

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Hmm the way this anime goes from scene to scene feels kind of odd. Some parts of the story are not clear to me either. However I do like the theme (otaku themed) and the work-place cliches.
Will keep watching it but this might eventually just way better manga material than it is anime material.
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Apr 20, 2018 1:24 PM

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copyrightRingo said:
How the heck does A-1 escape from copyright infringements!? There are so many manga titles in this episode!
List of references (More like the ones I recognized)
Mahoutsukai no Yome
Hitorijime My Hero
Yuru Yuri
Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochiwarui
Senpai ga uzai kouhai no hanashi (先輩がうざい後輩の話. This is not in MAL database)
Tejina-Senpai
Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu.
The last three mangas are too small for me to see the title and I don't read BLs.
The rest are made up names I believe

I went hyped when I heard Castlevania signature death sound FX, and the after credits. AHAHAHA


koto said:

They can escape with it because most of these references are promoting manga owned by Ichijinsha, the same company publishing Wotakoi.

The 3 BL manga from left to right is THEO, Kimi wa Natsu no Naka, and Tashiro-kun, Kimi tte Yatsu wa. I sure know my BL.


They gave them credits in ED title screen. You can read this right? if can't use google.
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Apr 20, 2018 1:48 PM
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I don't know if I'm suppose to laugh or jaz skim this.
Apr 20, 2018 1:48 PM

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Some of the game-related things are more annoying than funny (except the Castlevania death-sound. That made me chuckle) and there's sometimes a weird discrepancy between the voice-acting and the animation, but overall, I'm really quite enjoying this so far, lol.
Apr 20, 2018 2:44 PM

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Well, I liked this ep, lots of references and several jokes landed (especially that one scene where Hana "encourages" Narumi to cosplay XD). Also I really liked the electric guitar riff when Hana and Tarou had that little "argument" does anybody know where is it from or if it's original?
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Apr 20, 2018 3:18 PM

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That RPG bit and explanations felt like wasted time to me, and it was a bit too slow, but aside from that, this episode was pretty okay.
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Apr 20, 2018 4:09 PM

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HiddenArmy said:

They gave them credits in ED title screen. You can read this right? if can't use google.


Oh lol. I totally skipped the ED when I was watching this.
「ボクは…確かに現実に絶望している。だけど、自分には絶望していない!! 今がつまらないか…楽しいのか…平凡なのか…決めているのは現実じゃない。決めるのはボクだ!!ボクが望めば不可能はない!!」-桂木桂馬
"True, I've given up on the real world. However, I haven't given up on myself!! The world doesn't get to decide whether my life is boring, fun, or ordinary because that's my decision to make!! As long as I have the will, nothing is impossible!!" -Katsuragi Keima
Apr 20, 2018 4:15 PM
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luigi-dude said:

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Let's look at the facts - this series is a Rom/Com that is still ongoing, meaning we are undoubtedly going to get a "Net-Juu"-style ending. An overall unsatisfying "read the manga" ending where the MCs end up holding hands or hugging and declaring, "We will continue to work at this relationship thing together!" and then the credits roll.
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Well put. I have the same conflict, but haven't read the manga, as you have. Maybe it'll be enough to think of it as a slice-of-life without expecting any overarching story.
...but then again, I unironically like Warau Salesman.
Apr 20, 2018 4:15 PM

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this show man I swear
Don't believe the hype.
Apr 20, 2018 5:39 PM
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That reenaction of evangelion 10/10


OT: the first half was sweet seeing how both of them are not accustomed or know how to interact with one another in a romantic level. The second one had also some nice humor seeing the diferent types of otakus.
Apr 20, 2018 6:49 PM

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Both couples are super cute
Apr 20, 2018 8:03 PM

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OH man, Kabakura was about to unleash a hamon punch Koyanagi
Apr 20, 2018 9:22 PM

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definitely gained some points with that evangelion reference lol
Apr 20, 2018 10:51 PM
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I'm not a fan of Narumi, she's very unappreciative of Hirotaka and she's not particularly warm to him either. This was even before they were dating, she takes him for granted.

I'm may continue watching because of the supporting characters. I love Hanako, so much warmth in her character and I love her dynamic with Kabakura.
Apr 21, 2018 7:13 AM

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A bit lesser entertaining episode.
Was surprised that Kabakura is also an Otaku!
it was a nice hug...from the 2 main...
4/5.


Apr 21, 2018 8:48 AM
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Quite enjoyted this episode. The gaming gimmicks were pretty on point ahah. Seems that Narumi has kind of accepted that she can show her otaku side to her friends. Bit of a quick move forward. But ah well.

Great comedy thus far. Can't wait to see what Hana has Narumi cosplay as. Heheh.
Apr 21, 2018 10:17 AM

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Very funny epi
Why is this so easy to relate? XD
5/5
Why, you say... Don't you get it?

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Apr 21, 2018 2:37 PM

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sehjun said:
The eva reference was nice, but other than that this episode is really underwhelming. i had really high expectations for this anime several seasons ago, but the way it's directed is just not working out for me. The animation quality is poor as well which is odd because there isn't anything demanding to animate in this series. I can't help but think they should've made it a live-action drama/film instead TT
Bad schedule and outsourcing can even ruin the most basic anime production. Most of the time you can tell how bad a show's schedule is by the number of animation directors working on the episode. This week's episode had around 15 ADs and even then the drawings were still pretty bad. Meaning, that there wasn't enough time to correct all drawings and from there the production quality can only go downhill.

I have to admit, I don't find the fun show to be enjoyable at all. It's weird, for once a show has working adults as protagonists, but actually... it isn't making any difference. They still act like any other teen in a highschool romance, that goes for the romance and comedy as well. Really dissapointing. Guess that's a drop then. The OP is nice tho.
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