A really odd show.
If anything, this show feels like one long after school special, really showing off some of the worst aspects of being a shut in or socially isolated. So much so that it kind of forces you reflect on your own life and realise just how easily you could become like this (if you aren't already.)
The show is really basic in its layout, but has some really powerfulA really odd show.
If anything, this show feels like one long after school special, really showing off some of the worst aspects of being a shut in or socially isolated. So much so that it kind of forces you reflect on your own life and realise just how easily you could become like this (if you aren't already.)
The show is really basic in its layout, but has some really powerful writing and well developed characters. Animation is not bad but not overdone as I believe it was intentionally made to look a bit bland to better suit the overall tone and theme of the show. I do feel the show does suffer from pacing issues at times, but is hard to tell if it is deliberate or not.
As mentioned, the plot is straightforward and simple, yet the writing is so good that even with such a simple narrative, it still keeps you guessing right until the end, not to mention all the plot twists that are refreshingly unexpected and good.
However, I will criticize that the show does come across as a bit too preachy at times, laying on the don't be a shut in message a bit thick. Also, the "talking appliances" gag felt needless and out of place (again, laying on the crazy angle a bit thick.)
Overall:
Welcome to the NHK is a great example of excellent writing and dialogue. The pacing may drag a little and some of the humor a bit out of place, but I still thought it was a fantastic thought provoking show.… Expand
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