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Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku

2018·Show
11Episodes in1Season·TV-14
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
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IMDb7.5
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Funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Deeply romantic and heartwarming

  • Romance9
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Pop culture, everyday modern life, and games

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue and characters

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

When Narumi, an office lady who hides the fact that she is a yaoi fangirl, changes jobs, she is reunited with Hirotaka, her childhood friend who is attractive and skilled but is a hardcore gaming otaku. They decide to start dating for now, but being otaku, both of them are awkward so a serious romantic relationship is rather difficult for them...
Romantic ComedySlice of LifeOtaku CultureWholesome RomanceRelatable CharactersOffice ComedyGaming & FandomAwkward CharmFeel-Good Anime

Crew

Directed by:
Matsuo Asami, Satoshi Saga, Tsuyoshi Tobita
Written by:
Tomoko Shinozuka
Composed by:
Akimitsu Homma

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku

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Where can I stream Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku legally?

Prime

Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 11 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

When did Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku air?

It ran from 2018 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku in 124 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku use?

JoseiBickering Couple, Peaceful CoupleUkeficationOdd FriendshipCosplay Otaku GirlShip-to-Ship CombatOtakuHigh-School SweetheartsPragmatic AdaptationEmbarrassing HobbyFear of ThunderBeta Coupleand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, including Josei, Bickering Couple, Peaceful Couple, Ukefication.