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eminagnam said: I failed to understand why she panicked so much when she met Imai. I understood she was so self-conscious she couldn't talk to that girl and ran away from her. But was there any need to panic so much? Like she herself said at the end, it was a trivial thing after all. Glad she seemed to finally realize she had overreacted to a trivial thing. Yeah like the narration said, the series was full of trivial things she worried about too much. In this respect, it looked like she treated it for herself in the end. It was a good relief. Overall I enjoyed the series. I can tell you have no idea how hard it is to treat social anxiety. It does not go away just simply because the victim realizes their weaknesses. It's not that simple you know. It takes time to treat a psychological disorder like social anxiety. Now then for the episode. I feel empty after watching this ending.. From EP1 to EP12 not much changed. She managed to talk, not in a normal way but still, to the teacher saying g-bye. What else.. She couldn't grasp the strength to talk to Imae-san? or what her name was. Her childhood friend has no idea about her social problems, nor does her ignorant and stuck up little brother. Making her all alone with no one to talk to about those problems.. Sad :/ All in all this show was golden. Speaking from a bit of personal experience regarding social anxiety, this show nailed it. Sure there were moments that were a bit too much, but still. I'm giving this show a 9/10 because of how good they adapted the psychological problems of a person suffering from social anxiety/Tomoko's problems. |
| Very good job at main character design look and behavior - pathetic till the end. For me it was hard to enjoy comedy when I realized how sad and pathetic situation of MC is. That's why I expect s2 and some plot progress I wonder if manga readers know something about this. I would compare this show to bitter chocolate 8/10 |
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| Hi Dionysus24779, great first post! Tomoko does change when you look at what she was like back when she was in middle school. In addition, you can read ahead in the manga if you want to see whether or not she changes later. I won't spoil it for you. The anime series covered chapters 1 through 34 in the manga, with the exception of chapters 30 and 33. To this point, the manga has been translated into English up to the end of chapter 49. So it appears that there could be enough material for a second season pretty soon. Here's hoping. |
| kind of disappointing character development. |
"Urushibara Ruka. The mannerisms and voice of a woman... No... More feminine than any woman. But he's a guy. Taller than Mayuri, but so very thin... But he's a guy. Looks great in a miko outfit... But he's a guy. It's already twilight And yet, it's so hot. The cicadas are crying. But... He's a guy." |
| LMAO! Such an unnescessary reaction with the running home part. xD I really like the relationship between her and that girl though. (the popular girl with the panties) It reminds me of how I used to be with this one girl that I know. Good series overall. I feel like there could've been more though. It was pretty much the same thing every episode. :/ |
| ~Izzy Zazztacular~ |
| Good series overall, I was really hoping for a better end for Tomoko (I just feel so bad for her lol). Hmmmm........ 7/10 |
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| There are people who went through the same as Tomoko: they will love this anime. And there are people who don't understand Tomoko's thoughts at all: they will think this anime is boring. |
"speak the truth even if your voice shakes" |
szynu said: In my opinion this is the best anime (comedy) of 2013. And Tomoko :3 I wanna see 2nd season :] If of course they would release them. nuff said |
| The running scene was kinda weird but it was ok seriously i can relate much to this anime and i hope this can have a season 2 as well! |
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typhlosionwolf said: LMAO! Such an unnescessary reaction with the running home part. xD Indeed. even by Tomoko's crazy reaction standards this reaction had no excuse. It feels like they just threw it there just to put something crazy for the end which is quite disappointing really. Do be honest i feel like the previous episode should have been the last cause this one offered nothing as a last episode. |
| Lol too many references in this anime i love it, i really enjoyed the whole series, and i like the atmosphere in every episode, it's like watching my own life the story line is just epic i love it, wouldn't mind for a second season and i can't wait for the OVA which aired next october, damn i can't wait... Overall score 8/10 |
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| 5/5 The ending leaves you stunned with the classic question: What the hell did I see? But in this lies the beauty of this series, was not to be proud of anything, and yet there was the first step towards maturity Tomoko! Tomoko you are unique, as I have labored with you and how sad I enjoyed seeing you in terranella dust. But fregatene of everyone and this golden world of appearances, someone who thinks of you already there! : D Final rating 7/10! I hope there is a second season. |
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| Really, really liked this series. It didn't end up as my fourth ten like I thought it'd be after episodes 2 but it still winded up as a 9 for me. Maybe when I rewatch it'll be lowered to a nine because there were a few weaker episodes/moments that didn't really work in here (the bamboo molestation on the train or the imaginary Daily Life Club meeting) but man, I haven't seen another anime that's had me laughing as hard and/or as frequently as this one did. Really liked a lot of the characters, loved Tomoko, Imae was really cool and nice & Tomoki was awesome and would've liked some more focus on him but every time his was on screen I was guaranteed a smirk across my face. My favorite episode is either the 2nd or the 11th and I'm guessing most people who liked this series can figure out why relatively easily. Heck, probably a few of those who didn't can probably pick out why, so I won't bother wasting an excessive amount of space detailing why. Hoping for another season. As for this episode, it was good but yeah, it was a little underwhelming I suppose. The ending sequence was awesome I guess and I loved hearing Tomoko say that being popular doesn't even matter. Part of me kinda thinks the 11th episode would've worked better as the finale but Oh, a Cat! |
| This episode seemed to go by so much quicker than the others, I feel. I love how Tomoko made some progress while remaining her bitter, pathetic, awkward self so that we don't lose her. She's her own worst enemy, poor thing. Fatso's portrait of her, the umbrella, and the popular girl's statements about her show that people do care about her. She's not invisible. Speaking of invisible; love the Another reference. I love Tomoko. She tries so hard. |
| Not the strongest episode of the series but a nice ending nonetheless. Really liked Imae being so nice about Tomoko, I was really hoping for them to go to a cafe together or something. Good series overall, I really enjoyed it. I'd love a season 2 where Tomoko actually develops and makes more friends. |
| Damn, I'm going to miss this show. *.* |
| '"Hearts, you say? You Humans are always so quick to speak of such things. As though you carry your hearts in the very palms of your hands. But this eye of mine perceives all. There is nothing that it overlooks. If this eye cannot see a thing, then it does not exist. That is the assumption under which I have always fought. What is this "heart"? If I tear open that chest of yours, will I see it there? If I smash open that skull of yours, will I see it there?4th Espada |
| Tomoko became a rather dull and boring MC after the first few episodes, I enjoyed her personality in the beginning, but I don't think they went about the rest of the show the right way, was a bit of a drag....in fact, I've only chuckled my way through most of this show....just didn't find it all that funny. The sad bit to me was I think the voice of Tomoko got a bit annoying towards the end, a bit glad it's over. 6/10, that OP makes me want to give it a 5 though, was just horrid >.> |
 "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" |
| I've never expect to watch this kind of nonsense but i like it, but rather than laugh I've feel more depressed of pitying tomoko. it turned down every my expectations about how main character should be.. |
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| The ending with her running home was so bad, but I liked this series overall. |
| I don't know if I'm alone in considering this a superb finale, one that is perfectly on character and, as well, one that finally shows some satisfying growth on Tomoko. Being introverted or socially awkward is a damn hell, specially when you build expectancies for yourself that you can't satisfy no matter how. Tomoko's was a journey of frustration after frustration, I am glad to see at least that she's able to put her problem in perspective. I don't know how would a second season make, but I only imagine her being more confident with her condition, not trying to force herself to a change she can't handle. It is an open ending, but I feel like it went full circle with its character. My overall rating for this series is a 9. Its episodic nature was sort of an issue, but this hit home more often than anything. Tekakurika said: I didnt liked that ending line ''it doesnt matter''.... Trust me, it does... Especially when u have this kind of experience in real life it is even offensive... Do you really take that seriously? Of course it is not true! But here is the issue for Tomoko. This helps her, and gives her confidence. I have experienced my social issues and constant frustration about it. Then, I decided just to not think about it anymore, and try to take things with perspective. Is that a solution? No, damn, it's just a way to survive and go on. The problem is (was) still there. But I can see how this helps on the self-esteem and stability of Tomoko, and this is a hell of a huge personal growth in a character that spent 12 episodes trying to fool herself. |
jal90Feb 15, 2014 5:05 AM
| Tomoko Kuroki is a legend who shall live on in our hearts and minds forever. |
| I loved the Another reference ^^ |
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| As much as I liked this anime, I cant help but feel depressed at the deeper tone of this. Although the cringe-ness is pumped up to 11 for comedic effect, I'm reminded about my own social anxieties that I experience and to a lesser degree still have. Call me whiny and pessimistic but if you crop out the gags, its literally just an anime about a girl who just wants to be loved by the opposite sex, wants to be able to make friends , she wants things in her life to change for the 'better' and she believes the way to go about that is to be someone or something she is uncomfortable being (duckface). It gets to a point where here social ineptitude and awkwardness becomes downright depressing rather than endearing or amusing, although I still laugh, because anime (and cause im a bad person). Its arguable if this anime has any 'real' payoff but the best way to see this anime is as jal90 says jal90 said: No, damn, it's just a way to survive and go on. The problem is (was) still there. But I can see how this helps on the self-esteem and stability of Tomoko, and this is a hell of a huge personal growth in a character that spent 12 episodes trying to fool herself. Thus the anime is perhaps a story of building self-esteem and growing in increments. Although the degree to which these increments aggregate is, again, arguable by the end of episode 12. Still Watamote is NOT a bad or great anime. Its reasonably good. Obviously others will disagree, but I guess in a way having social anxieties kind of jades you in this respect. I guess i can empathize with a lot of what Tomoko is going through 7/10 would watch second season for more payoff. |
FactionRedMar 13, 2014 7:42 AM
| I like fried tofu |
| "Oh, a cat!" Best. Actually, not getting a happy end might be the more realistic one. The series made me wonder about those shy people I encountered in my life - and also about my younger (and present) self. I don't know if my teenage self would be proud or disgusted of what I have been done since school, since I managed to find solutions to some of my problems, while others occured which I never thought of back then. Tomoko managed to improve ever so slightly, at least. Not much what I can call "character development", but this is probably the core problem of the whole bunch, even in reality. But I will totally cheer for a better ending for her in a second season (or the OVA, but that won't probably cut it). |
NacromaApr 16, 2014 5:20 PM
| I'm glad to see people actually appreciate the non comedic aspects of the show. I felt like the show was never about the comedy and people seemed to think otherwise. The show's humor is cringe humor at best, and yet people bashed it for being cringe worthy. That was the point and you people clearly missed it. Being able to relate and having some of the scenes hit home was the best part about Watamote. jal90, you are not along in thinking this was a wonderful ending. It gave me the exact same feeling as the manga which is great. I need to get back to reading it though. I started reading it awhile before the anime aired but I stopped for some reason. |
| Very fun at times, but the series left me with a sad feeling of hopelessness. I wish there had been some development to the better, not necessarily that she got popular, but maybe just that she started feeling better or stopped caring or whatever. Instead, each episode was pretty much the same. |
genesic123 said: To be as shallow as a moe anime wat genesic123 said: and yet be anti moe. wat |
| I'm hoping its not the end its really good |
| Its unfair to judge the anime based on "results" or "progress" on the MC Tomoko's part. This is why a superb show like Watemote has a disgraceful 7.44 rating atm. There are a plethora of crappy Shoujo and even Shounen type Anime where the supposedly unpopular MC makes friends, get handed love interests which are way out of their league, or in the case of generic harems has a puny and mindless MC with a handful of boobs in their face for no apparent reason. Perhaps too many people expected this show to conform to their wishes, and since it faithfully stays true to its title (and manga counterpart) they lash out at it with their spite. The anime itself exceeded my expectations, and lived up to my hopes of it being a little sibling to the Unparalleled NHK. In a sense though it takes up more after Oregairu, with an MC who fails at social interaction, friendship, romance, while 'officially' meeting the bare minimum obligations of society going to school, helping out with cultural festivals etc. In that sense its different from NHK, which has a true Hikikomori and Neet as an MC. Ironically though they have more friends and love interests than Tomoko will likely ever have. While I got my fair share of laughs, the truth is that most episodes had parts where I was cringing inwardly in embarrassment and sadness for Tomoko. Unlike those who punish the show for that, I hold highly of it for accurately portraying the misery and seemingly helplessness of her plight. I'll give it a well deserved 10, partially to make up for the criminally inaccurate current rating. It's probably about a 9.1-9.2 in strength. Heres hoping for a second season announcement this year! |
| This episode was just so satisfying. |
| Didn't really like the ending but it's still okay. Wouldn't mind seeing a second season. |
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| I found the ending satisfying too, she may not have come on leaps and bounds (and really, social problems like hers can't be solved overnight) but I have some hope for her happiness as things stand! I really enjoyed this series. And her brother is so fine, js. |
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| The anime end suddenly, the last episode is a bit...loose, still don't get why Tomoko snap. Anyway, the manga is still publishing... |
| Absolutely loved the Another and Shingeki no Kyojin references, this anime overall had me rolling on the floor with laughter, it never failed putting a smile on my face seeing all the awkward outcomes to Tomo-chan's situations 9/10 I really hope there is another season, although I don't think there would be T_T |
| semi-depressing anime with hilarious moments strong wtf at ending 7.4/10 from me ps. would slay yuu-chan's poon with the the rage of 9000 angry gods. |
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| SEASON 2 NAOW!!! |
| Woop, that was a nice series. I didn't like that ending at all though, I expected a bit more. |
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