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==Reception==
==Reception==
WataMote has been the subject of much discussion and debate,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anncast/2013-10-11 |title=No Matter How I Look At It, It's Just A Podcast - ANNCast |publisher=Anime News Network |date=2013-10-11 |accessdate=2014-01-18}}</ref> 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,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/watamote/episodes-1 |title=WATAMOTE - Review |publisher=Anime News Network |date=2013-12-05 |accessdate=2014-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=1610 |title=THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - WataMote |publisher=Themanime.org |date= |accessdate=2014-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.egmnow.com/electricsistahood/anime-review-watamote-walks-the-line-between-funny-disturbing/ |title=ANIME REVIEW "WataMote" Walks The Line Between Funny & Disturbing |publisher=EGMNOW |date=2013-08-26 |accessdate=2014-01-18}}</ref> with much praise directed towards the main character Tomoko and her voice actress for her performance as well as the opening title sequence.
WataMote has been the subject of much discussion and debate,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/anncast/2013-10-11 |title=No Matter How I Look At It, It's Just A Podcast - ANNCast |publisher=Anime News Network |date=2013-10-11 |accessdate=2014-01-18}}</ref> 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,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/watamote/episodes-1 |title=WATAMOTE - Review |publisher=Anime News Network |date=2013-12-05 |accessdate=2014-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=1610 |title=THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - WataMote |publisher=Themanime.org |date= |accessdate=2014-01-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.egmnow.com/electricsistahood/anime-review-watamote-walks-the-line-between-funny-disturbing/ |title=ANIME REVIEW "WataMote" Walks The Line Between Funny & Disturbing |publisher=EGMNOW |date=2013-08-26 |accessdate=2014-01-18}}</ref> 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 it's opening song, visuals, and how well it represents Tomoko's loneliness, frustration, and intense social anxiety.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 03:44, 5 April 2014

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!)
GenreComedy, parody, slice of life
Manga
Written byNico Tanigawa
Published bySquare Enix
English publisher
MagazineGanGan Comics Online
DemographicShounen
Original runAugust 4, 2011 – present
Volumes5
Manga
Watashi no Tomodachi ga Motenai no wa dō Kangaete mo Omaera ga Warui.
Written byNico Tanigawa
Published bySquare Enix
MagazineGangan Joker
DemographicShounen
Original runJanuary 22, 2013 – present
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[1] (List of episodes)
Original video animation
Directed byShin Ōnuma
Written byTakao Yoshioka
Music bySadesper Record
StudioSilver Link
ReleasedOctober 22, 2014

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!), known as WataMote (ワタモテ) for short, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nico Tanigawa. It began serialization on Square Enix's Gangan Comics Online service from August 4, 2011 and is licensed by Yen Press in North America. A 4-panel spin-off manga began serialization in Gangan Joker from January 22, 2013. A television anime adaptation by Silver Link aired in Japan between July and September 2013. The anime adaption received critical acclaim, particularly for the main character and her voice actress, 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'd 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

Tomoko Kuroki (黒木 智子, Kuroki Tomoko)
Voiced by: Izumi Kitta
The heroine of the series, who is often depicted as desperate, lonely and often deranged, going to various lengths to try and be more popular with others. She has a grim outlook on life and often has heavy bags under her eyes. She is also rather perverted at times, often imagining dubious situations with boys or lusting after her friend, Yū.
Tomoki Kuroki (黒木 智貴, Kuroki Tomoki)
Voiced by: Yuichi Nakamura
Tomoko's younger brother, a year younger than her, who is often bewildered by Tomoko's odd behaviour. A popular and talented soccer player, Tomoko occasionally comes to him for advice. He later enters the same high school as Tomoko.
Yū Naruse (成瀬 優, Naruse Yū)
Voiced by: Kana Hanazawa
Tomoko's best friend in middle school, often referred to as Yū-chan (ゆうちゃん) by Tomoko, whom she nicknames Mokocchi (もこっち). Initially a dorky looking girl, Yū changed her appearance to have prettier dyed hair upon entering high school, but still enjoys hobbies such as anime and regards Tomoko as her best friend. She has a boyfriend, which often disheartens Tomoko. She is the protagonist of the 4koma spin-off manga.
Kī (きーちゃん, Kī-chan)
Voiced by: Rie Kugimiya
Tomoko's cousin, who is a first year student in middle school. At first she looks up to Tomoko as her big sister, but her view of Tomoko soon changes upon realising that the things Tomoko boasted to her about were all lies.
Tomoko's mother (智子の母親, Tomoko no Hahaoya)
Voiced by: Risa Hayamizu
Tomoko and Tomoki's mother. She is worried about her daughter's strange behaviour.
Megumi Imae (今江 恵美, Imae Megumi)
Voiced by: Ai Nonaka
The student council president at Tomoko's school, a year older than Tomoko. She is quite friendly towards Tomoko.
Ogino (荻野)
A PE teacher and Tomoko's homeroom teacher during her second year.
Hina Nemoto (根元 陽菜, Nemoto Hina)
Voiced by: Yūko Kurose
Tomoko's classmate, who occasionally talks with her during their second year.
Kotomi Komiyama (小宮山 琴美, Komiyama Kotomi)
Tomoko and Yū's classmate in middle school, who first appears in the spin-off manga. She and Tomoko do not like each other very much and are usually forced to get along with each other when Yū is around. She is later revealed in the main manga to have gone to the same high school as Tomoko, though Tomoko had more or less completely forgotten about her by then. She has a crush on Tomoki, but Tomoko had more or less squandered her chances of being with him.

Media

Manga

The series, written by Nico Tanigawa, began serialization on Square Enix's Gangan Comics Online service from August 4, 2011. The first tankōbon volume was released on January 21, 2012, with 5 volumes and an Official Fan Book released as of September 21, 2013.[2][3][4] An anthology was released on June 22, 2013.[5][needs update] The second volume, released on May 22, 2012, ranked #10 in the Oricon charts in its opening week.[6] As of July 2013, the series has printed over 1.5 million copies.[7] 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.[8] Yen Press has licensed the manga in North America and the UK and began releasing the series from October 29, 2013.[9][10] 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, launched in Square Enix's Gangan Joker magazine from January 22, 2013.[11]

Anime

A television anime adaptation of the manga by Silver Link aired in Japan between July 8 and September 23, 2013 and was simulcast by Crunchyroll.[12][13] The series is directed by Shin Oonuma and written by Takao Yoshioka, with character design by Hideki Furukawa.[14] An original video animation episode will be released with the seventh manga volume on October 22, 2014.[15]

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 and reached #43 on the Japan Hot 100.[16] 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.[17] It charted at #79 in Japan.[16]

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. Sentai Filmworks have licensed the series in North America.[18]

Episode list

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No. Title Original airdate

Reception

WataMote has been the subject of much discussion and debate,[19] 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,[20][21][22] 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 it's opening song, visuals, and how well it represents Tomoko's loneliness, frustration, and intense social anxiety.

References

  1. ^ Luster, Joseph (July 7, 2013). "Sentai Filmworks Adds "Watamote" and "Sunday Without God" Anime". Crunchyroll.
  2. ^ "私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い!(1) (ガンガンコミックスONLINE)" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
  3. ^ "私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い! (5) (ガンガンコミックスONLINE)" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  4. ^ "私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い! 公式ファンブック (喪) (ガンガンコミックスONLINE)". Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  5. ^ "私がモテないのはどう考えてもお前らが悪い! アンソロジー (ガンガンコミックスONLINE)" (in Japanese). Amazon.co.jp. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  6. ^ "Japanese Comic Ranking, May 21-27". Anime News Network. May 30, 2012. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  7. ^ "Watamote Manga Has 1.5 Million Copies in Print". Anime News Network. July 19, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
  8. ^ "4Chan Used to Promote a Japanese Manga (Well, Sorta)". Kotaku. January 30, 2012. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  9. ^ "Yen Press Adds Inu × Boku SS, WataMote, Wolf Children, Kingdom Hearts Manga (Updated)". March 30, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  10. ^ "No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!, Vol. 1". Amazon.com. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  11. ^ "WataMote 4-Panel Spinoff Manga Series Launches". Anime News Network. January 23, 2013. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
  12. ^ "WataMote Anime's 1st Promo With Izumi Kitta's Song Streamed". Anime News Network. June 5, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  13. ^ "Crunchyroll Adds "SILVER SPOON", "The World God Only Knows: Goddesses" and "WATAMOTE" Anime to Streaming Lineup". Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  14. ^ "Yūichi Nakamura, Kana Hanazawa Join WataMote Anime's Cast". Anime News Network. June 6, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  15. ^ "WataMote: No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular! Manga Listed with Anime DVD". Anime News Network. September 5, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
  16. ^ a b Billboard Japan Hot 100 (in Japanese; retrieved September 14, 2013)
  17. ^ "Retailer: Izumi Kitta to Star in WataMote TV Anime". Anime News Network. June 5, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
  18. ^ "Sentai Filmworks Licenses WataMote Anime". Anime News Network. July 7, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
  19. ^ "No Matter How I Look At It, It's Just A Podcast - ANNCast". Anime News Network. 2013-10-11. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
  20. ^ "WATAMOTE - Review". Anime News Network. 2013-12-05. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
  21. ^ "THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - WataMote". Themanime.org. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
  22. ^ "ANIME REVIEW "WataMote" Walks The Line Between Funny & Disturbing". EGMNOW. 2013-08-26. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
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