Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku
A workplace romantic comedy centered on closeted fujoshi Narumi Momose and her childhood friend Hirotaka Nifuji, a devoted gamer, as awkward otaku couples navigate love and everyday office life.
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- ラブコメディ / オフィス / 日常 / オタク
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- Manga / Anime
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Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku — Timeline12 events
Narumi reunites with Hirotaka at her new workplace
After changing jobs following a breakup, Narumi Momose reunites with her childhood friend Hirotaka Nifuji on her first day. She introduces him to a coworker as an otaku friend.
Vol.TVアニメ ヲタクに恋は難しい 第1話 成海と宏嵩の再会。そして…Ch. — Official anime Episode 1 synopsis. ↗
Hirotaka proposes that he and Narumi date
Narumi is weary of romances in which she must hide her hobbies, so Hirotaka suggests that she date someone who understands them—him. The childhood friends become a couple.
Vol.TVアニメ ヲタクに恋は難しい 第1話 成海と宏嵩の再会。そして…Ch. — The start of their relationship as covered by the official anime Episode 1 synopsis. ↗
Narumi avoids Hirotaka after they become a couple
After starting a relationship with Hirotaka, Narumi does not know how to act around him and avoids him. Hanako Koyanagi and Tarou Kabakura offer the couple advice.
Vol.TVアニメ ヲタクに恋は難しい 第2話 恋人？始めましたCh. — Official anime Episode 2 synopsis. ↗
Narumi visits Hirotaka's home
Invited to Hirotaka's home after work, Narumi looks back on their childhood. Hirotaka is saddened when she cannot remember how they first became friends.
Vol.TVアニメ ヲタクに恋は難しい 第3話 即売会とゲーム会Ch. — Official anime Episode 3 synopsis. ↗
Hanako and Kabakura confront doubts about their relationship
During drinks with Narumi and Hirotaka, Hanako and Kabakura quarrel. Hanako reveals her fear that they may be together only because both are otaku.
Vol.TVアニメ ヲタクに恋は難しい 第4話 オトナの恋も難しい？Ch. — Official anime Episode 4 synopsis. ↗
Narumi meets Hirotaka's younger brother Naoya
Hirotaka approaches while Narumi is talking with a café employee, revealing him to be his younger brother Naoya. The group later gathers at Hirotaka's home for a game night.
Vol.TVアニメ ヲタクに恋は難しい 第5話 尚哉登場とゲーム会PartⅡCh. — Official anime Episode 5 synopsis. ↗
Kabakura works through a demanding Christmas season
With the year-end rush colliding with Christmas, Kabakura is buried in work. Remembering Hanako's view that the previous Christmas was terrible, he pushes to finish his tasks.
Vol.TVアニメ ヲタクに恋は難しい 第6話 憂鬱なクリスマスCh. — Official anime Episode 6 synopsis. ↗
The four friends join forces in an online game
Narumi, Hanako, and Kabakura meet in an online game and encounter a rare enemy before Hirotaka arrives. As they struggle, another player appears to rescue them.
Vol.TVアニメ ヲタクに恋は難しい 第7話 ネトゲと、それぞれの夜Ch. — Official anime Episode 7 synopsis. ↗
Hirotaka asks Narumi on a date
After asking Hanako and Kabakura how couples spend time together, Hirotaka notices the contrast with his own relationship. On the way home, he asks Narumi to go on a date with him.
Vol.TVアニメ ヲタクに恋は難しい 第8話 苦手な雷と、気になるお年頃Ch. — Official anime Episode 8 synopsis. ↗
Narumi and Hirotaka go on an otaku-free date
At Hirotaka's invitation, Narumi goes out with him for a conventional couple's date. Their unfamiliar day begins under a rule that both must suppress their otaku behavior.
Vol.TVアニメ ヲタクに恋は難しい 第9話 デートへ行こうよ！Ch. — Official anime Episode 9 synopsis. ↗
Naoya meets Kou Sakuragi
While working at the café, Naoya notices a customer absorbed in an online game and speaks to them. The startled customer leaves, marking his first encounter with Kou Sakuragi.
Vol.TVアニメ ヲタクに恋は難しい 第10話 光くん登場とネトゲリベンジCh. — Official anime Episode 10 synopsis. ↗
Narumi makes an unannounced visit to Hirotaka's home
On the last day of a holiday break, Narumi visits Hirotaka without warning. There is no answer at the door, leading her to confront a side of him unlike his usual self.
Vol.TVアニメ ヲタクに恋は難しい 第11話 ヲタクに恋は難しいCh. — Official anime Episode 11 synopsis. ↗
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