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{{nihongo|'''''No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys' Fault I’m Not Popular!'''''|私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い!|Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dō Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!|lead=yes}}, commonly referred to as {{nihongo|'''''WataMote'''''|ワタモテ}}, is a Japanese [[manga]] series written and illustrated by {{Interlanguage link multi|Nico Tanigawa|ja|3=谷川ニコ}}. It began serialization on [[Square Enix]]'s ''[[Gangan Comics|Gangan Comics Online]]'' service from August 4, 2011 and is published by [[Yen Press]] in North America. A [[Yonkoma|4-panel]] spin-off manga was serialized in ''[[Gangan Joker]]'' between January 2013 and July 2015. An [[anime]] television adaptation by [[Silver Link]] aired in Japan between July and September 2013. The anime adaptation received critical acclaim, particularly for the portrayal of the main character, but was also controversial in its treatment of social anxiety.
{{nihongo|'''''No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys' Fault I’m Not Popular!'''''|私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い!|Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dō Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!|literally ''No matter if you think I'm not popular you are bad!''|lead=yes}}, commonly referred to as {{nihongo|'''''WataMote'''''|ワタモテ}}, is a Japanese [[manga]] series written and illustrated by {{Interlanguage link multi|Nico Tanigawa|ja|3=谷川ニコ}}. It began serialization on [[Square Enix]]'s ''[[Gangan Comics|Gangan Comics Online]]'' service from August 4, 2011 and is published by [[Yen Press]] in North America. A [[Yonkoma|4-panel]] spin-off manga was serialized in ''[[Gangan Joker]]'' between January 2013 and July 2015. An [[anime]] television adaptation by [[Silver Link]] aired in Japan between July and September 2013. The anime adaptation received critical acclaim, particularly for the portrayal of the main character, but was also controversial in its treatment of social anxiety.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==

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No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!
Cover of first volume published by Square Enix featuring the protagonist, Tomoko
私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い!
(Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dō Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!)
GenreCringe comedy,[1] slice of life[2]
Manga
Written byNico Tanigawa
Published bySquare Enix
English publisher
MagazineGanGan Comics Online
Original runAugust 4, 2011 – present
Volumes11
Manga
Watashi no Tomodachi ga Motenai no wa dō Kangaete mo Omaera ga Warui.
Written byNico Tanigawa
Published bySquare Enix
MagazineGangan Joker
DemographicShōnen
Original runJanuary 22, 2013July 22, 2015
Volumes1
Anime television series
Directed byShin Ōnuma
Written byTakao Yoshioka
Music bySadesper Record
StudioSilver Link
Licensed by
Original networkTV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Osaka, AT-X
Original run July 8, 2013 September 23, 2013
Episodes12[3] (List of episodes)

No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys' Fault I’m Not Popular! (Japanese: 私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い!, Hepburn: Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dō Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!, literally No matter if you think I'm not popular you are bad!), commonly referred to as WataMote (ワタモテ), is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nico Tanigawa [ja]. It began serialization on Square Enix's Gangan Comics Online service from August 4, 2011 and is published by Yen Press in North America. A 4-panel spin-off manga was serialized in Gangan Joker between January 2013 and July 2015. An anime television adaptation by Silver Link aired in Japan between July and September 2013. The anime adaptation received critical acclaim, particularly for the portrayal of the main character, but was also controversial in its treatment of social anxiety.

Plot

Fifteen-year-old Tomoko Kuroki believed that she would become popular upon entering high school because she had become well-versed in the world of otome games. In reality, she finds that she has become an unsociable loner and she is forced to take a long hard look at herself for the first time in years. The story follows Tomoko as she attempts to improve her social status as she progresses through high school.

Characters

Main characters

Tomoko Kuroki (黒木 智子, Kuroki Tomoko)
Voiced by: Izumi Kitta (Japanese); Monica Rial (English)[4]
The main character. Tomoko is often depicted as a desperate, lonely, and deranged girl who is characterized by her social anxiety, vivid facial expressions, and bags under her eyes. She has a grim outlook on life, as most of her thoughts involve insulting others or herself. She spends most of her days playing otome games and browsing the web.
Yū Naruse (成瀬 優, Naruse Yū)
Voiced by: Kana Hanazawa (Japanese); Emily Neves (English)
Yū is Tomoko's best and possibly only friend. Initially a dorky-looking girl, she enters high school with newfound blonde hair and large breasts (much to Tomoko's jealousy). Despite her radical makeover and having a boyfriend, who she later breaks up with, she still regards Tomoko as her best friend. She is the star of the 4-panel spin-off manga.
Tomoki Kuroki (黒木 智貴, Kuroki Tomoki)
Voiced by: Yuichi Nakamura (Japanese); David Matranga (English)
Tomoko's gloomy younger brother. He is often annoyed by her odd behavior, and sometimes gets into fights with her. Because he has friends and is a talented soccer player, Tomoko occasionally intrudes upon his room for advice.

Family members

Kii (きーちゃん, Kī-chan) / Kiko (希心)
Voiced by: Rie Kugimiya (Japanese); Juliet Simmons (English)
Tomoko's little cousin who has just entered middle school. Initially looking up to Tomoko as a big sister, she later begins to pity her after she realizes she lies just to impress her.
Tomoko's mother (智子の母親, Tomoko no Hahaoya)
Voiced by: Risa Hayamizu (Japanese); Shelley Calene-Black (English)
Tomoko and Tomoki's mother, who is often concerned about her daughter's well-being.

School

Kotomi Komiyama (小宮山 琴美, Komiyama Kotomi)
Voiced by: Kaori Mizuhashi (Japanese)
Tomoko and Yuu's classmate in middle school, who first appears in the spin-off manga and is later revealed to be attending Tomoko's high school. She and Tomoko outright dislike one another, only pretending to get along when Yuu is around. She has a crush on Tomoki, but his relation to Tomoko has more or less defeated her feelings.
Megumi Imae (今江 恵美, Imae Megumi)
Voiced by: Ai Nonaka (Japanese); Juliet Simmons (English)
The kind-hearted student council president at Tomoko's school, who has shown the most amount of affection towards Tomoko.
Masaki Yoshida (吉田 茉咲, Yoshida Masaki)
Tomoko's classmate who has a scary appearance and is often referred to as a delinquent by Tomoko. She often acts violent towards Tomoko when she goes too far, but also likes cute things.
Yuri Tamura (田村 ゆり, Tamura Yuri)
Tomoko's classmate who is often seen with Yoshida and is quite polite.
Mako Tanaka (田中 真子, Tanaka Mako)
Tomoko's classmate and Yuri's best friend.
Hina Nemoto (根元 陽菜, Nemoto Hina)
Voiced by: Yuko Kurose (Japanese)
Tomoko's classmate who secretly wants to become a voice actress.
Emiri Uchi (内 笑美莉, Uchi Emiri)
Tomoko's classmate, nicknamed Ucchi (うっちー, Utchī) by her friends, who becomes increasingly conscious of Tomoko's behavior and eventually develops an obsession with her. She is often noted for having an expression like an emoji.
Akari Iguchi (井口 朱里, Iguchi Akari)
A girl in Tomoko's school who is in love with Tomoki, but constantly has her reputation bashed by Tomoko.
Ogino (荻野, Ogino)
Tomoko's eccentric homeroom teacher who often encourages her to make friends, much to her chagrin.

Media

Manga

Written by Nico Tanigawa, WataMote began serialization on Square Enix's Gangan Comics Online service from August 4, 2011.[citation needed] The first tankōbon volume was released on January 21, 2012, with 5 volumes and an official fan book released as of September 21, 2013.[5][6][7] An anthology was released on June 22, 2013.[8] The second volume, released on May 22, 2012, ranked #10 in the Oricon charts in its opening week.[9] As of July 2013, the series has printed over 1.5 million copies.[10] The manga gained popularity overseas after fan translations of the series were posted on the English speaking imageboard 4chan, the Western equivalent of Japan's Futaba Channel.[11] Yen Press has licensed the manga in North America and the UK and began releasing the series from October 29, 2013.[2][12] A spin-off 4-panel manga series, Watashi no Tomodachi ga Motenai no wa Dō Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui. (私の友達がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い。, lit. No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault My Friend's Not Popular.), known as TomoMote (トモモテ) for short, ran in Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine between January 22, 2013 and July 22, 2015.[13]

In the Yen Press English version, individual chapters are called "Fails" and are preceded with the title "I'm Not Popular, So".[14]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 January 21, 2012[15]978-4757534803October 29, 2013[16]978-0316243162
  1. I'll try a little makeover.
  2. I'll be shy.
  3. I'll see an old friend.
  4. I'll take a little detour.
  5. I'll take shelter.
  1. I'll play video games.
  2. I'll just live my life.
  3. I'll focus on the unseen.
  4. I'll draw a portrait.
Tomoko Kuroki is a "mojyo", a girl who has no experience with boys. She starts high school but after two months, has not made any friends or met any boys. She gives herself a makeover in hair, glasses, and facial expression. Later, she tries to socialize with her younger brother. She meets with her friend Yuu-chan, a middle school classmate who has since become very good looking. While her classmates go for karaoke, Tomoko visits a bookstore instead, but then encounters the classmates at a fast food place afterwards. While it rains, she gets stuck at a rest stop with some boys. After overhearing that girls who have had sex generate more hormones to look better, she plays more otome games at home. Tomoko feels a bit sick at school. She and Yuu shop for panties. She and a boy have to draw each other for a make-up art assignment.
2 May 22, 2012[17]978-4757535978January 21, 2014[14]978-0316322041
  1. I'll be expressionless.
  2. I'll trust my fortune a bit.
  3. I'll go see the fireworks.
  4. I'll revel in the summer break.
  5. I'll be a show-off.
  1. I'll have a reunion.
  2. I'll redeem myself.
  3. I'll go to a meet and greet.
  4. Summer is ending.
  • Special chapter
Tomoko tries to go the whole day without showing expression. She suffers a string of bad luck. At the end of the first term, she tries to find someone to watch fireworks. She spends a week of summer break doing practically nothing. She tries to look mature when her younger cousin Kii visits, and pretends to be in a relationship with a guy she meets at the library. Kii observes Tomoko at a candy store where the latter plays collectible card games. At a meet and greet, she has the voice actor from one of her otome games record an embarrassing line for her. During the Cygnids meteor shower,[18] she struggles to find a boy to share the experience. In the special chapter, Tomoko goes shopping and wins a massage wand.
3 December 22, 2012[19]978-4757538184April 22, 2014[20]978-0316322058
  1. Second term is starting.
  2. I'll make preparations.
  3. I'll be in the culture fest.
  4. I'll get my picture taken.
  5. The weather's lousy.
  1. I'll get groped.
  2. I'll nurse the sick.
  3. I'll start my own club.
  4. I'll have a nice dream.
Tomoko's class changes seating, but Tomoko does not make new friends and hides in a group of desks during lunch. In prepping for the school's culture festival, she tries to fit in by taking on miscellaneous jobs. During the festival, she meets up with her friend Yuu. She tries a purikura photo booth. She has a rainy bad hair day and looks for her umbrella. She is bothered that she is not attractive enough to be groped on a train but then it happens. Following an accident in P.E., Tomoko returns home where she nurses her brother who has a cold in order to try to catch it. She tries to start a school club. In order to experience lewd dreams, she tries sleeping on her stomach.
4 June 22, 2013[21]978-4757539808July 22, 2014[22]978-0316376747
  1. I'll try out the nightlife
  2. I'll make a cake.
  3. I'll run.
  4. I'll be delusional.
  5. The year's ending.
  • Special chapter 2
    1. I'll greet the New Year.
    2. I'll stand out.
    3. I'll mother my brother.
    4. I'll become an adult.
Tomoko reconsiders working as a cabaret girl after visiting the red light district. She tries for a job making cakes, only to end up with a not-so-glamorous factory job. On the school run, she needs to go to the bathroom. She is embarrassed when Yuu reminds her of her delusional career plans from middle school. She is surprised finding her brother's affectionate essay from elementary school. She is invited to a Christmas party, but wanders off to spend time alone. On a New Year's shrine visit with Kii, she is embarrassed by Kii's maturity. When a cockroach enters the class, she kills it hoping to be praised as a hero, only to leave a less than desirable impression on her classmates. She forgets to mail Tomoki's high school application and tries to get his forgiveness. On her birthday, she catches up with Yuu over coffee.
5 September 21, 2013[23]978-4757540644October 28, 2014[24]978-0316336093
  1. I'll attend graduation.
  2. I'll be misunderstood.
  3. I'll introduce myself.
  4. I'll build up my appeal.
  5. I'll use a point system.
  1. I'll just live my life (second year).
  2. I'll develop an interest in nudity.
  3. I'll study for exams.
  4. I'll kill time.
  5. I'll run into an old acquaintance.
6 March 22, 2014[25]978-4757540255January 20, 2015[26]978-0316259415
  1. I'll remember an old acquaintance.
  2. I'll fight low-key.
  3. I'll decide where to go.
  4. I'll hang out by myself in a twilit classroom.
  5. I'll take notice of the same sex.
  1. I'll write a song.
  2. Something good will happen.
  3. I'll won't change.
  4. It's Tanabata.
  • Special chapter 3
7 October 22, 2014[27]978-4757541214May 19, 2015[28]978-0316342018
  1. I'll worry about B.O.
  2. I'll start my second summer break.
  3. I'll waste time.
  4. I'll cheer them on.
  5. I'll become a dog.
  6. I'll terrorize
  1. I'll go back home.
  2. I want to prolong summer break.
  3. I'll do summer break in a trio.
  4. I'll go to the beach.
  5. I'll use the power of suggestion.
8 August 22, 2015[29]978-4757547131March 22, 2016[30]978-0316314947
  1. I'll become a princess.
  2. I'll idle through second term.
  3. I'll pick my group.
  4. I'll go shopping by myself.
  5. I'll depart.
  6. I'll arrive in Kyoto.
  1. I won't groom.
  2. I'll do a group activity.
  3. I'll buy souvenirs.
  4. I'll aim for the top.
  5. I'll embrace the second night.
  • Special chapter 4
9 March 22, 2016[31]978-4757549111November 22, 2016[32]978-0316552738
  1. I'll have a sleepless night.
  2. I'll do whatever i want.
  3. It's the last night of the class trip.
  4. I'll drop by Akihabara.
  5. I'll return to normal life.
  6. I'll tell a lie.
  1. A certain day in autumn.
  2. I'll get a pat on the head.
  3. the sports festival goes underway.
  4. I'll have a sports fest palate cleanser.
  5. I'll lose.
  • Special chapter 5
10 October 22, 2016978-4757551251July 18, 2017[33]978-0316439718
  1. I'll forget something.
  2. I'll think about my future.
  3. I'll have a chance encounter.
  4. I'll get caught up in a game.
  5. I'll give presents.
  1. My little brother will play soccer.
  2. I'll greet the end of fall.
  3. I'll study for my test.
  4. I'll eat at the cafeteria.
  5. I'll go home in the winter rain.
  • Special chapter 6
11 March 22, 2017978-4757552777December 19, 2017[34]978-0316414128
  1. I'll hang out with a friend of a friend.
  2. I won't change.
  3. I'll convey my feelings.
  4. I'll reminisce about winter break.
  5. I'll have my first dream of the year.
  6. Kii-chan is abnormal.
  1. I'll give thanks.
  2. I'll enjoy my final winter of school.
  3. I'll attract attention.
  4. My brother will be.
  5. I'll go to school when it's snowing.
  • Special chapter 7

Anime

An anime television adaptation of the manga by Silver Link aired in Japan between July 8 and September 23, 2013 and was simulcast by Crunchyroll.[35][36] The series is directed by Shin Oonuma and written by Takao Yoshioka, with character design by Hideki Furukawa.[37] An original video animation episode was released with the seventh manga volume on October 22, 2014.[38] Sentai Filmworks licensed the series in North America and released it on Blu-ray and DVD on August 26, 2014.[39]

The opening theme is "Watashi ga Motenai no wa dō Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!" (私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い!, "No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!") by Konomi Suzuki and Kiba of Akiba, which reached #43 on the Japan Hot 100.[40] The main ending theme, featured in all but four episodes, is "Dō Kangaetemo Watashi wa Warukunai" (どう考えても私は悪くない, "No Matter How I Look At It, It's Not My Fault") by Izumi Kitta.[41] It charted at #79 in Japan.[40] The ending themes for episodes two and five are "Musō Renka" (夢想恋歌, Dream Love Song) and "Yoru no Tobari yo Sayōnara" (夜のとばりよ さようなら, Farewell, Veil of Darkness) respectively, both performed by Velvet, Kodhy. The ending theme for episode six is "Natsu Matsuri" (夏祭り, Summer Festival) by Utsu-P & Toka Minatsuki, featuring vocals by Hatsune Miku (a cover of the original 1990 hit song by Jitterin' Jinn). The ending theme for episode eleven in "Sokora no Chaku-Gurumi no Fūsen to Watashi" (そこらの着ぐるみの風船と私, Me and the Balloon I Got from the Costumed Person) by Velvet, Kodhy and µ.

Episode list

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Reception

WataMote has been the subject of much discussion and debate,[42] particularly in its treatment of social anxiety and the main character Tomoko. Many have debated if the series is a comedy or a study of neurosis with many varying opinions on whether the subject matter is supposed to be humorous or not. Still, the anime adaptation has been highly praised by most websites,[43][44][45] with much praise directed towards the main character Tomoko along with Izumi Kitta's portrayal of her. Among the most praised aspects of the series, the opening title sequence has received unanimous praise for its opening song, visuals, and how well it represents Tomoko's loneliness, frustration, and intense social anxiety.[citation needed]

Kotaku contributor and anime critic Richard Eisenbeis gave the series an extremely negative review, describing the show as being the "most mean-spirited" anime that he had ever viewed as a critic and fan. Eisenbeis criticized the show's main source of humor, the protagonist's social anxiety disorder, as being demeaning to the mentally ill as low-brow.[46]

On the other hand, AnimeNewsNetwork's review compared the series to other well-known series dealing with subject of social misfits, such as Welcome to the NHK and Genshiken. Furthermore, Tomoko is portrayed as a completely anti-moe character, since she is angry and vengeful, instead of a typical cheery moe girl who just happens to be socially clumsy. The review praises the series for being insightful and straightforward in its treatment of social maladjustment.[47]

References

No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys' Fault I’m Not Popular! manga volumes by Nico Tanigawa. Original Japanese version published by Square Enix. English version published by Yen Press.
  1. Vol. 1 (ch. 1–9): 私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い! 1. January 2012. ISBN 978-4757534803. (in Japanese) and No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys' Fault I’m Not Popular! 1. October 2013. ISBN 978-0316243162
  2. Vol. 2 (ch. 10–18): 私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い! 2. May 2012. ISBN 978-4757535978. (in Japanese) and No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys' Fault I’m Not Popular! 2. January 2014. ISBN 978-0316322041
  3. Vol. 3 (ch. 19–27): 私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い! 3. December 2012. ISBN 978-4757538184. (in Japanese) and No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys' Fault I’m Not Popular! 3. April 2014. ISBN 978-0316322058
  4.  私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い! 4. June 2013. ISBN 978-4757539808. (in Japanese) and No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys' Fault I’m Not Popular! 4. July 2014. ISBN 978-0316376747
  5.  私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い! 5. September 2013. ISBN 978-4757540644. (in Japanese) and No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys' Fault I’m Not Popular! 5. October 2014. ISBN 978-0316336093
  6.  私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い! 6. March 2014. ISBN 978-4757540255. (in Japanese) and No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys' Fault I’m Not Popular! 6. January 2015. ISBN 978-0316259415
  7.  私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い! 7. October 2014. ISBN 978-4757541214. (in Japanese) and No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys' Fault I’m Not Popular! 7. May 2015. ISBN 978-0316342018
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