Review of Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku

Wotakoi is a different kind of romantic comedy show. Most modern romantic comedy shows tend to portray teenagers acting out the many tropes we see in today's stories. The overactive tsundere, the clumsy, well-endowed girl, the male who can't help but stutter around pretty girls due to their inexperience, etc. This show doesn't follow the rom-com playbook. It throws it out the window and completely redefines what the genre can be. It was really enjoyable. Story: The story was very mature. It follows a couple of otaku friends who reunite at their place of work and end up dating. They soon make friends with another otaku couple,and then the show really hits its stride. This is where the magic happens. The show explores not only the awkward situations that come with being a new couple, but also the awkwardness of sharing a hobby that is shunned by some with others.

Art:
The art was pretty standard. Nothing too over the top, but definitely precise and on point.

Sound:
The music wasn't very standout either. It did a good job of adding to the story without actually drawing attention to itself.

Character:
Easily the best part of the show. The maturity the characters showed was something you just don't see from romantic comedies in anime. The main couple, Narumi and Hirotaka, were really interesting. They took things slowly and grow their relationship in an organic way as they spend more time with each other. Narumi has similar traits to many female protagonists I've seen, but Hirotaka's chill demeanor is different.The other couple, Hanako and Taro, does a great job of helping them along while also continuing along the difficult path of managing their own relationship. This dynamic felt authentic. It was something that comes with having older characters.

Enjoyment:
I found myself really enjoying this show more than I thought. I can be a little skeptical of romantic comedy anime, but this show gave me hope for the genre. It was funny when it needed to be, and more serious when necessary.

Overall:
Definitely one of the better rom-coms in modern times. I would absolutely recommend this show to anyone who wants a more mature, realistic take on relationships