Review of Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku

When I first went into this show, I went in fully expecting the most stereotypical of romance anime series filled with endlessly repeated character troupes and jokes constantly told. But hey, everybody is wrong sometimes! I was extremely pleasantly surprised by the pacing and humor of Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii. A tale about two people entering adulthood while embracing their embarrassing, childhood interests, while ALSO falling in love, brought forth a completely heart warming feeling. The romance skips the unnecessary fan service and keeps the relationships growth slow and steady, showing both the better and worse moments of it. This makes for one of themost realistic romance anime I have personally seen so far, and is a large reason for why I enjoyed watching.

The humor largely incorporates references to other anime or video games, which is super fitting for a show following two otakus, and in my opinion is very charming. I often found myself having to control the volume of my laughter when I was watching this at ungodly hours (no regrets though).

I would most definitely recommend Wotaku ni Koi was Muzukashii to anybody who enjoys a quirky, colorful, and overall fun show, and is tired of seeing the main couple fall in love within the first 10 minutes of the show (as I am).

Plus, the "falls in love with childhood friend later in life" story line is something I will never get tired of.