Welcome to the N.H.K.
Bienvenue dans la NHK
NHK ni Youkoso!
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
Tags
all 18- TraitsHikikomori99
- DramaRehabilitation89
- OtherOtaku Culture82
- Main CastMale Protagonist82
- OtherDenpa80
- OtherPhilosophy79
- DramaConspiracy79
- Main CastPrimarily Adult Cast76
- ComedySatire75
- DramaComing of Age74
- OtherPsychosexual66
- GameVideo Games58
- RomanceHeterosexual56
- Main CastFemale Protagonist55
- OtherSoftware Development55
- TraitsNudity37
- VehicleTrains29
- Main CastPrimarily Male Cast20
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Tags: Hikikomori, Rehabilitation, Otaku Culture, Male Protagonist, Denpa, Philosophy, Conspiracy, Primarily Adult Cast, Satire, Coming of Age, Psychosexual, Video Games.
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Ranked
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Popularity
30.0K
Favorites
181.6K
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All Time
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#251
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Episode Progress
Complete24 / 24 episodes aired
All 24 episodes available on Crunchyroll, Hulu
- Premiered
- Summer 2006
- Aired
- Jul 10, 2006 – Dec 18, 2006
- Broadcast
- Monday · 00:00:00
- Duration
- 23 min
- Time to Complete
- 9h 36m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Gonzo
Alternative Titles
jaN・H・Kにようこそ!
en-x-romajiNHK ni Youkoso!
deWelcome to the N-H-K
enWelcome to the NHK
frBienvenue Dans La NHK!
enBienvenue dans la NHK
zh欢迎加入NHK!
Synopsis
Twenty-two-year-old college dropout Tatsuhiro Satou has been a hikikomori for almost four years now. In his isolation, he has come to believe in many obscure conspiracy theories, but there is one in particular which he holds unshakable faith in: the theory that the evil conspirator behind his shut-in NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) status is the Nihon Hikikomori Kyokai (NHK)—an evil and secret organization dedicated to fostering the spread of hikikomori culture. NHK ni Youkoso! is a psychological dramedy that follows Tatsuhiro as he strives to escape from the NHK's wicked machinations and the disease of self-wrought isolation, while struggling to even just leave his apartment and find a job. His unexpected encounter with the mysterious Misaki Nakahara might signal a reversal of fortune for Tatsuhiro, but with this meeting comes the inevitable cost of having to face his greatest fear—society. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Twenty-two-year-old college dropout Tatsuhiro Satou has been a hikikomori for almost four years now. In his isolation, he has come to believe in many obscure conspiracy theories, but there is one in particular which he holds unshakable faith in: the theory that the evil conspirator behind his shut-in NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) status is the Nihon Hikikomori Kyokai (NHK)—an evi
Twenty-two-year-old college dropout Tatsuhiro Satou has been a hikikomori for almost four years now. In his isolation, he has come to believe in many obscure conspiracy theories, but there is one in particular which he holds unshakable faith in: the theory that the evil conspirator behind his shut-in NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) status is the Nihon Hikikomori Kyokai (NHK)—an evil and secret organization dedicated to fostering the spread of hikikomori culture.
NHK ni Youkoso! is a psychological dramedy that follows Tatsuhiro as he strives to escape from the NHK's wicked machinations and the disease of self-wrought isolation, while struggling to even just leave his apartment and find a job. His unexpected encounter with the mysterious Misaki Nakahara might signal a reversal of fortune for Tatsuhiro, but with this meeting comes the inevitable cost of having to face his greatest fear—society.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Twenty-two-year-old college dropout Tatsuhiro Satou has been a hikikomori for almost four years now. In his isolation, he has come to believe in many obscure conspiracy theories, but there is one in particular which he holds unshakable faith in: the theory that the evil conspirator behind his shut-in NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) status is the Nihon Hikikomori Kyokai (NHK)—an evi
Twenty-two-year-old college dropout Tatsuhiro Satou has been a hikikomori for almost four years now. In his isolation, he has come to believe in many obscure conspiracy theories, but there is one in particular which he holds unshakable faith in: the theory that the evil conspirator behind his shut-in NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) status is the Nihon Hikikomori Kyokai (NHK)—an evil and secret organization dedicated to fostering the spread of hikikomori culture. NHK ni Youkoso! is a psychological dramedy that follows Tatsuhiro as he strives to escape from the NHK's wicked machinations and the disease of self-wrought isolation, while struggling to even just leave his apartment and find a job. His unexpected encounter with the mysterious Misaki Nakahara might signal a reversal of fortune for Tatsuhiro, but with this meeting comes the inevitable cost of having to face his greatest fear—society. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are there in Welcome to the N.H.K.?
Welcome to the N.H.K. consists of 24 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 23 minutes.
Is Welcome to the N.H.K. a finished anime series?
Yes, the series is finished. It originally aired during the summer of 2006.
Where can I watch Welcome to the N.H.K. online?
You can stream Welcome to the N.H.K. on Crunchyroll and Hulu.
What is the plot of Welcome to the N.H.K. about?
The series follows Tatsuhiro Satou, a 22-year-old college dropout who has lived as a hikikomori for four years. He becomes convinced that a secret organization called the Nihon Hikikomori Kyokai (NHK) is responsible for his status, leading to a psychological journey of drama and comedy as he tries to overcome his isolation.
Who directed the anime Welcome to the N.H.K.?
The series was directed by Yamamoto, Yuusuke. It was produced by the studio Gonzo.
What anime should I watch if I liked Welcome to the N.H.K.?
If you enjoyed this series, fans often recommend titles like The Tatami Galaxy, Steins;Gate, and WataMote: No Matter How I Look At It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!. Other similar shows include Sing "Yesterday" for Me and Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei.
Is Welcome to the N.H.K. appropriate for younger viewers?
No, the anime carries an R - 17+ rating due to its inclusion of violence and profanity. It deals with mature psychological themes related to hikikomori and otaku culture.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Premiered
- Summer 2006
- Aired
- Jul 10, 2006 – Dec 18, 2006
- Broadcast
- Monday · 00:00:00
- Episodes
- 24 / 24
- Duration
- 23 min
- Time to Complete
- 9h 36m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Gonzo
Alternative Titles
jaN・H・Kにようこそ!
en-x-romajiNHK ni Youkoso!
deWelcome to the N-H-K
enWelcome to the NHK
frBienvenue Dans La NHK!
enBienvenue dans la NHK
zh欢迎加入NHK!
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