

Hanako and Tarou are dating already so the show doesn’t hide the fact that they care for each other. While the show adapts their relationship more as a ship tease, I think it’s safe that fans accepts them as a couple. This even includes going on dates to the movies or amusement park. The show explores their relationship development as they understand each other more in their adult lives.
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At the office, the two maintains a professional relationship although they still act casually towards each other. Their character chemistry is shown through their interests that somehow intersects with their daily lives. The couple pair of Narumi and Nifuji is infectiously entertaining to watch. It capitalizes on giving every character a chance to shine without leaving another in the dust. One of the primary factors that makes this show appealing is the small character cast. Instead, this anime stands out as a way of exploring the everyday adventures of these characters. While the show contains office romance, it’s hardly a story that focuses on that exclusively. Now, you’re probably thinking…is this going to be a show filled with drama and misunderstandings? Absolutely not. They are dating as a couple and while the two constantly bickers at every chance they get, the two genuinely seems to love each other. The other two lovebirds in the show consists of Hanako Koanagi and Tarou Kabakura. Despite their different personalities, it’s undeniable that the two has chemistry both during and off work. On the other hand, Nifuji is an otaku with an avid interest in video games and doesn’t actually seem to care what other thinks of him. Narumi is a bubbly outgoing girl with an interest in fujoshi and otome games. The two have known each other for awhile but are almost like complete polar opposites.

From the start, we got two childhood friends named Narumi Momose and Hirotaka Nifuji. Even as the show takes place in an office life environment, it’s hard to ignore the character chemistry between the main cast. The goofy style of the storytelling along with the colorful character cast brings in a very playful atmosphere. Watching this anime reminds me of being a kid despite the show being targeted at an older audience. To me, this was a God-sent gift for Spring 2018. What’s more is that this show also portrays a more realistic slice of life story that you don’t see too often these days.

It seems fitting for such an anime based on their history of lineups. As a fan of the manga, I was thrilled to learn that Noitamina was chosen to air this show. While the show seems like it’s taking a risk at mixing a variety of questionable gimmicks together, I can say safely that there’s no need to worry. Literally, those words mushed up together alreadyįeels like the show is a big joke or satire. The English translation title is “It’s Difficult to Love an Otaku” and “Love is Hard of Otaku”. Welcome to a world where office romance, otakuism, and gaming culture become an experience you won’t forget. For a show about the otaku culture and exploring the lifestyle of the nerd norm, Wotake ni Koi wa Muzukashii really set the bar high. Not many people like to admit it but it’s part of our society and how we live in. Growing up from a kid to adulthood, I’m sure all of us has our own favorite hobbies, interests, or dirty little secret. Thus the two otaku start dating, and their adorably awkward romance begins. Blown away by the proposal, Narumi agrees immediately. He makes a solemn promise to always be there for her, to support her, and to help her farm for rare drops in Monster Hunter. After Narumi complains about her previous boyfriend breaking up with her because he refused to date a fujoshi, Hirotaka suggests that she try dating a fellow otaku, specifically himself. Later that night, the pair go out for drinks so that they can catch up after all the years apart. Luckily for her, the only witnesses-Hanako Koyanagi and Tarou Kabakura-are otaku as well. Although she tries to keep her secret by inviting him out for drinks after work, her cover is blown when he casually asks her whether or not she will be attending the upcoming Summer Comiket. Her plan goes instantly awry, though, when she runs into Hirotaka Nifuji, an old friend from middle school. As she races to catch her train, she makes a promise to herself that none of her coworkers will find out about her dark secret: that she is an otaku and a fujoshi. Having slept through all four of her alarms, the energetic Narumi Momose finds herself running late for her first day of work at a new office.
