It’s filled with the little things you do for the ones you love, and noticing it without taking it for granted. I love how this anime isn’t about grand romantic gestures. I love seeing you do the things you like.” -Nifuji Hirotaka “I’m not with you just because you’re an Otaku, or just because it’s easy. She wants to be a part of his world, and wants him to be a part of hers. She cares for him in her own way and wants to be the person by his side to grow together. She on the other hand is considerate and cherishes the fact that they both can be themselves with each other. He wants to be there for her, be it to help her gain XP and rare items in games, help her finish her manga before her deadlines and assist her at her exhibition booths, or even just wait for her to grab a drink after work. Not only does he accept her for who she is, he also takes interest in the things she likes – like reading a BL manga to know what it is that she likes about. Hirotaka is the epitome of emotional intelligence. But what starts off as a sweet deal for each other’s company ends up becoming an even sweeter, funny, heartwarming romance that you cannot help but gush over. Both being Otakus, they decide to date each other as it might be convenient. So after being dumped by her previous boyfriend on finding out the otaku side she changes jobs, where she meets her childhood friend Hirotaka. Narumi spent most of her life hiding her Otaku side in every relationship in the past. Hirotaka and Narumi: If they were an ice cream it would Cookies and Cream ❤ but they do always come through for each other and have each other’s back when it matters. They are okay with having to prioritise their interests over one another often an understanding comes with them sharing similar passion for their interest. □īe it in their friendships or their relationships they have a wonderful understanding towards each other. The ecstatic way they discuss their favourite characters when they feel the same way and how it turns quickly into a battle when the POV’s don’t match is hilariously displayed. Having a fun time going in details about their BL (Boy’s love) fantasies, bringing them even closer calling each other soulmates makes my heart melt. They quickly watch and read each other’s recommendations just so they can talk about it.
Koyanagi and Narumi get closer each episode as they share and discuss their interests while having the other try it as well. Furthermore, their friendship seems to take a beautiful growth as a group of otakus where they can be themselves and share similar interests.
The group of friends itself has an interesting dynamic where both the men and women have preferences opposite to whom they are dating, but despite of it, hit it off with hilarious outcomes. It may seem like a slow burner for some but the sweet time taken for their relationship to build is what makes it even special. This show is filled with tons of tender moments of friendship, couple quarrels, make ups, fetishes, caring and romance. Let’s start with the absolute banger of an opening track “Fiction” by Sumika with the cutest dance that probably every weeb couple would want to do together. One being a hardcore gamer Hirotaka Nifuji (voiced by Kento Itou) and a Yaoi fangirl Narumi Momose(voiced by Arisa Date) the other couple being a Cosplayer Hanako Koyanagi(voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro) and a slightly less intense Otaku who loves heroes and Bishoujo Tarou Kabakura(voiced by Tomokazu Sugita).
And so it deserves a season 2.Ī cute workplace romance that circles around 2 particular Otaku couples.
Also, though it may not seem that way, this show has a quiet realistic take on friendship, romance and passion. Any anime fan, who loves romance, comedy and have their passion for a certain hobby will absolutely relate to this show in more than one way – from a teenager in high school, to an office going adult. It’s the “warm bowl of ramen with a soft boiled egg on a cold night under a warm blanket” of shows. Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku is one of my absolute favorite shows. Genre: Comedy, Slice of life, Romance, Josei