WataMote. What can I say about it? WataMote is a fun anime. The show is filled with laughs, cringes, and sympathy towards the main character Tomoko Kuroki(Read Main Character Mindset if you want to know in more detail about her chracter).
Quick Review: WataMote is a show that I believe shouldn't go unwatched. You're given a socially awkward girl just trying to become popular in her high school, y'know like in anime and her romantic video games, but as we all know, real life is completely different. You don't always get to retry and make that boy or girl fall for you, you can't just sit next to a window in class and expect to become a protagonist of the world with a harem swarming around you.That type of stuff takes work but Tomoko doesn't know this. She's a quiet, awkward girl who shows a severe case of social anxiety, and you want to be with her every step of the way hoping she becomes a popular girl. With the laughs, cringes, and sympathy throughout this anime, you want to make sure this show gets those 12/12 episodes on your watchlist.
Full Review (Maybe Spoilers)
9/10 Main Character Mindset
Tomoko is a brand new character who I haven't really seen before in any cartoon really. To put it lightly she's a freak. But, I support this freak! Tomoko is a shy, quiet girl, dreaming of popularity and the harassment of a male harem. She's dark, scary, and oh-so-ever weird. I think everyone has a bit of Tomoko inside of them though. Tomoko, basically just doesn't want to be absolutely alone. Throughout the series she is only shown to have one friend, who goes to a different school, looks gorgeous, and has friends, leaving Tomoko to be by herself. She also works hard to reach her far away goals. She tries to talk to more people throughout the show, tries to get over her social anxiety, buy the clothes that are in style during the time, and even go out to buy sexy underwear. So, when her hope is lost, she's failed miserably, or when she's crying (One scene specifically on episode 9), you have to feel for the girl who works so hard to reach her dreams and make them come true. She's an awesome character with the support of side characters making this show a blast to watch just to see Tomoko do what she does.
8/10 Humor
This show is hilarious. Awkward moments run amok during the 12 episode run of the show, including Tomoko's dad walking in with Tomoko asleep holding a vibrator, Tomoko's mother walking in on her while playing an edited audio clip of some very...suggestive quotes, and of course the scene in the rain between her and two boys. You'll cringe, you'll OMG, above all you will laugh. Although there are moments where you will get caught in your feelings, some moments are just too much. Oh, and there are plenty of references to other shows, Kuroko no Basuke and Another(That's the title of the show) off the top of my head. I got super hype when they referenced Another though.
7/10 Plot
The show is pretty straightforward. Unpopular, weird girl wants to be popular. You'll usually get two stories within an episode. The stories are good it's just that there's not much to do with the show except to put her in quirky scenarios.
Memorable Anime
I think this show is gonna stick with me for awhile. There's a character who thinks like me in a lot of certain scenarios, something that I don't get in a lot of my anime. Tomoko is a great mc to have, with a good supportive cast, and cooky situations to put her in. Go watch WataMote. 8/10
