Review of WataMote: No Matter How I Look At It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!

Yes, this anime is very cringe-worthy and awkward. I admit, there were a few times where I paused the anime to prepare myself for the second hand embarrassment that was to follow. But you know what? I also laughed my ass off watching this anime. If I had to use one word to describe Tomoko, I would use the word endearing. Her cringey adventures are cute in a sense, as she navigates adolescence in her own way. I find her to be very relatable. Even if you had a lot of friends, or were popular, haven't we all in the past, done some odd things inorder to feel accepted? I think that is the whole point of the anime, showing the pitfalls and awkwardness of high school.

The situations Tomoko had to face were very hilarious and enjoyable to watch. I also really liked how the anime alludes to other works of anime in clever ways.

Me only complaint is that I wish the series had more episodes, because I certainly enjoyed watching her adventures, all the while reminiscing of my former awkward high school life.