We’ll end the show by putting Tomoko’s condition in the most charitable light possible. Continue reading Watamote 12 — She’s Always so Determined to do Something →

Despite everything Tomoko does to isolate herself, it’s hopeless. She cannot escape.

You are not alone.

Well, that was depressing. Continue reading Watamote 10 — All Alone Again →

I wonder if Tomoko’s problem is one of expectations. She has this idealistic vision of the way things will turn out, and immediately gives up when her vision isn’t matched.

Take her job baking cakes. She has this ridiculous dream that her co-worker will be this gorgeous young man who will lick icing off her cheek. Then when her hopes are dashed, she immediately gives up. Continue reading Watamote 08 + 09 — Expectations →

I really like the idea behind Watamote, but… it’s getting old. As many people told me it would. There’s only so much time I can spend watching this girl be socially incompetent before I begin losing my patience.

Continue reading Watamote 05 – 07 — I’m Losing Interest →