Wotaku Ni Koi Wa Muzukashii Live Action

Last week, I shared my latest anime obsession: Wotaku Ni Koi Wa Muzukashii. Back then, I still had the live action movie pending but, I finally watched it! 

Live action movies are always risky, most of them end up being really bad. But I guess it also depends on the type of stories they try to adapt. Since this one is more of a "normal life" kind of story, I think it's easier to have a good adaptation.

This live action movie was released in 2020 and, as the anime, it is a romatic comedy. Even tho the story is loyal to the anime, it is slightly different. Something I didn't expect was that, this movie is actually a musical!! I'm not sure how I feel about it. I mean, I kinda enjoy musicals but, they're not my fav thing and honestly, sometimes the songs felt a little tiring.

The differences were not thaaaat big tho, there is this part where Hirotaka tries to become an anime fan to have that in common with Narumi and, even tho it was kinda cute, it was never like that in the anime. There, they both just respected each other's likes and were ok with having different otaku interests.

The main characters were portrayed very well, not only personality wise but they also nailed the looks. Hirotaka is kinda cute, hehe. I was a little worried about Kabakura's orange hair for example cuz, I've seen very bad wigs in other live action movies. But no, it was ok. Sadly, the movie doesn't show much of Kabakura and Koyanagi's relationship. They do make appearances but don't have a big importance in the story. This movie is only focused on Nifuji and Narumi's relationship. I don't complain, they were my favs but I missed the other characters, especially Nao-chan, he's not even mentioned!

Left to right: Takumi Saitoh as Taro Kabakura, Kento Yamazaki as Hirotaka Nifuji, Mitsuki Takahata as Narumi Momose and Nanao as Hanako Koyanagi

Same as the anime, this movie has other anime and games references, the one I loved the most was the ending song, inspired by Zankoku na Tenshi no Thesis, Evangelion's opening theme, which is one of my favorites.

I wouldn't say this movie is a bad one, I did enjoy it but it was not my favorite. It is fun and everything moves quickly but like I mentioned, the songs felt a little tiring and, I would've included the other characters too, they make the story more interesting and fun. I'd defo choose the anime over the live action movie.

Anyway guys, I think you'd have to watch it yourselves cuz I feel like sometimes I have opinions that are 100% different from other people's. Especially with these kind of things. So yeah, let me know your thoughts if you ever watch it.

I'll see you next time~! ♡

| Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii | My current anime obsession

During my Spring break I discovered this anime thanks to a YouTube channel that shares anime summaries. It caught my attention right away and pretty much finished watching it in about a week.

Aka Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, is an 11 episodes long anime based on a Japanese manga by Fujita. This romantic comedy shows the life of Hirotaka, Narumi, Koyanagi and Kabakura; 4 coworkers who become close because they all have one thing in common, they are all otaku who usually hide their hobbies in their working environment.

Here's a short summary I found online cuz I'm not good at writing summaries, hehehe: "After discovering that they work at the same company, a gaming crazed otaku and a fujoshi reunite for the first time since middle school. After some post-work drinking sessions they begin dating, but will it be a perfect relationship for the two?"

Even tho it is supposed to be focused on Hirotaka and Narumi's relationship (two childhood friends who decide to date because it's "convenient" even tho they are not each other's type), they also show the relationship between Koyanagi and Kabakura (which is really funny) and, Kou and Naoya (Hirotaka's younger and adorable brother). Plus we can see how their friendship evolves and becomes stronger even if they have completely different personalities.

It is a very relaxed, every day life kind of story with lots of funny moments and (other) anime and game references because in that group, there are gamers, manga and anime lovers and even a cosplayer. They also have cute game version episodes. (If that makes sense).

To me, it was really fun and relatable. It kinda reminded me of me and my group of friends. That's why I obsessed quickly. (not that it doesn't happen often tho...)

This anime was released on 2018 and also has 3 OVA which are pretty good too. Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii: Youth, they were released in 2019.

There's also a live action movie that I haven't watched yet but, I defo will and, of course, the manga. I think I might end up buying it at some point cuz, from what I've seen online, there won't be a second season cuz, apparently, the anime covered everything on the manga. (°n°)

Anyway guys, this is a very short and random chit chat but, I really wanted to share it cuz... I'm obsessed. Feel free to let me know if you've watched it, if you liked it and even if you could relate to one of the characters.

See you next time~ ♡