Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. However, a series about becoming cripplingly bogged down by the pressures of life and escaping to things like video games (or anime) might be something a little more universally understood by watchers. It was very catchy, video game like, and overall fun to listen to (though I did quit listening nearing the end because the suspense in each episode was killing me)Would most definately recommend watching this show, especially if you're looking for something light hearted but also filled with many feelsThis anime had extremely average production values, and nothing really stood out to me about the artwork or audio.The story was kinda cute, but most of the time that could have been spent on developing the characters, was dedicated to revisiting their social awkwardness instead.
Morimori is a wonderful character, but where the show excels, in my opinion, is the way it can cohesively break between portraying slapstick anime-esque comedy bits alongside legitimate moments in which her social anxiety creeps up around her. But the heart of the characters, both these two main companions as well as the rest of the cast, gives this anime that special touch. Welcome to the N.H.K. We all are passionate about something and (at least) I felt myself reflected in her. Still, there was something very endearing about her character that made it hard to dislike her.
The awkwardness is very much meant to be endearing, although there are some parts where it falls flat out awkward- which people would say makes it charming. She is pretty much what we invision a NEET being - baggy clothes, sits in front of a screen all day, eats out, and no friends aside from online. Recovery of an MMO Junkie (Net-juu no Susume or ネト充のススメ) is not an Isekai strictly speaking, but it deals very closely with a protagonist who generally finds herself more comfortable in an MMO video game, spending most of her time there living a fantasy life as a generated hero named Hayashi.
So, if you like your dark fantasy, horror, and thrillers… This anime is not for you.
Likewise, Sakurai was very akward, especially when trying to get to know Morioka better but I felt it was all very relatable and realistic for people like themIn terms of the animation...it wasn't amazing, but it was done really well and was consistent throughout the show. It is definitely not an anime for everyone because it isn’t crazy or such. She loves to play MMOs and thus, that's what her life consists of.
Many SoL anime I’ve watched revolve around Japanese high schoolers, and for many of us (from English-speaking countries or backgrounds, as I imagine you to possibly be, dear reader) this is only escapism, there is no real connection as we don’t necessarily understand Japanese school systems or share those experiences. She chooses this retreat from society because she is lonely, and the watcher does not want her to succeed so that she can make “something of herself,” but rather we want her to succeed solely because we love her. Of course, K&M sends him to a real world, and Recovery is only a video game, but this idea of learning how to happily socialize in an escapist scenario is present in both.3.
While the artwork might not be flashy, I think there is something to be said about the masterful use of refrain and balance in the art direction.As usual for my reviews, I do not stress too much on this area as it is not within my general knowledge.
That should have beent he end of it, right? This anime is unique since the characters age more than twenty (some even in their thirties), but aimed for the teenagers and it somehow worked.
While she chose to live life as a NEET, she’s acutely aware of the reputation that comes with that status, and carries an inferiority complex with her as a result. Read reviews on Recovery of an MMO Junkie on Crunchyroll.
This anime had the right amount of romcom.The characters bloomed beautifully and it was just heartwarming to watch it.
As this is about a recovery, we did touch upon some self-depreciating and self-esteem (self-worth) issues and while, by the end of it, the wrap up was semi-inconclusive, we did get a nice close with Morioka finally understanding something and taking steps to "get better"Out of the whole bunch, Morioka was the character with the most development, as she is the main character but we've also seen a character like this. I would've appreciated if Mori talked to Kanbae IRL more than once, or if Koiwai had something to do other than push the main couple together and tease Sakurai. I did not care for the opening or closing music, and so I just give it a solid 7.As my review has suggested thus far, character is where this series excels.
This show just stuck with me, and took two fantastic ideas (struggling with social anxiety and developing relationships with people) and perfectly bound them together. I love Recovery of an MMO Junkie/Net-juu no susume. That is a beautiful creation as far as characters go.I’ll be straight with you, I neglected homework (ironically) and binged this in a single sitting. There is also something to be said about the fact that unlike the NEET stereotype seen in other anime, Morimori chooses this life after having been in the “real world,” and does not bog down her family or friends with her irresponsible behavior, as wonderfully portrayed in “Welcome to NHK”.