Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
WotaKoi
Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii
Genres
- Comedy
- Romance
Tags
all 19- OtherOtaku Culture99
- Main CastPrimarily Adult Cast91
- DemographicJosei90
- TraitsOffice Lady82
- Main CastFemale Protagonist82
- GameVideo Games80
- SceneWork79
- TechnicalEpisodic78
- Main CastMale Protagonist76
- SceneUrban75
- TraitsKuudere73
- RomanceHeterosexual72
- Main CastEnsemble Cast70
- TraitsCosplay59
- TraitsTsundere51
- TraitsBisexual40
- SceneOffice40
- TraitsTomboy31
- ArtsClassic Literature20
Genres: Comedy, Romance. Tags: Otaku Culture, Primarily Adult Cast, Josei, Office Lady, Female Protagonist, Video Games, Work, Episodic, Male Protagonist, Urban, Kuudere, Heterosexual.
#866
Ranked
#167
Popularity
12.5K
Favorites
300.8K
Members
#2
This Season
Popular TV
#5
This Season
Rated TV
#110
All Time
Popular TV
#420
All Time
Rated TV
Episode Progress
Complete11 / 11 episodes aired
All 11 episodes available on Amazon, Amazon Prime Video, Bilibili TV
- Premiered
- Spring 2018
- Aired
- Apr 13, 2018 – Jun 22, 2018
- Broadcast
- Friday · 00:55:00
- Duration
- 22 min
- Time to Complete
- 4h 2m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
Alternative Titles
jaヲタクに恋は難しい
en-x-romajiWotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii
enIt's Difficult to Love an Otaku
enWotaKoi
enIt’s Difficult to Love an Otaku
enLove is Hard for an Otaku
enLove is Hard for Nerds
enווטקוי: האהבה קשה לאוטאקו
enWotakoi: El Amor es Duro para los Otakus
undWotakoi: Keine Cheats für die Liebe
undWotakoi: O Amor é Difícil para Otaku
ruУотаку: Непроста любовь для отаку
zh阿宅的恋爱真难
thยากแท้จริงหนอรักของโอตาคุ
arالحب صعب على الأوتاكو
enOtaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii
Synopsis
Having slept through all four of her alarms, the energetic Narumi Momose finds herself running late for her first day of work at a new office. As she races to catch her train, she makes a promise to herself that none of her coworkers will find out about her dark secret: that she is an otaku and a fujoshi. Her plan goes instantly awry, though, when she runs into Hirotaka Nifuji, an old friend from middle school. Although she tries to keep her secret by inviting him out for drinks after work, her cover is blown when he casually asks her whether or not she will be attending the upcoming Summer Comiket. Luckily for her, the only witnesses—Hanako Koyanagi and Tarou Kabakura—are otaku as well. Later that night, the pair go out for drinks so that they can catch up after all the years apart. After Narumi complains about her previous boyfriend breaking up with her because he refused to date a fujoshi, Hirotaka suggests that she try dating a fellow otaku, specifically himself. He makes a solemn promise to always be there for her, to support her, and to help her farm for rare drops in Monster Hunter. Blown away by the proposal, Narumi agrees immediately. Thus the two otaku start dating, and their adorably awkward romance begins. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Having slept through all four of her alarms, the energetic Narumi Momose finds herself running late for her first day of work at a new office. As she races to catch her train, she makes a promise to herself that none of her coworkers will find out about her dark secret: that she is an otaku and a fujoshi. Her plan goes instantly awry, though, when she runs into Hirotaka Nifuji, an old friend from
Having slept through all four of her alarms, the energetic Narumi Momose finds herself running late for her first day of work at a new office. As she races to catch her train, she makes a promise to herself that none of her coworkers will find out about her dark secret: that she is an otaku and a fujoshi. Her plan goes instantly awry, though, when she runs into Hirotaka Nifuji, an old friend from middle school. Although she tries to keep her secret by inviting him out for drinks after work, her cover is blown when he casually asks her whether or not she will be attending the upcoming Summer Comiket. Luckily for her, the only witnesses—Hanako Koyanagi and Tarou Kabakura—are otaku as well.
Later that night, the pair go out for drinks so that they can catch up after all the years apart. After Narumi complains about her previous boyfriend breaking up with her because he refused to date a fujoshi, Hirotaka suggests that she try dating a fellow otaku, specifically himself. He makes a solemn promise to always be there for her, to support her, and to help her farm for rare drops in Monster Hunter. Blown away by the proposal, Narumi agrees immediately. Thus the two otaku start dating, and their adorably awkward romance begins.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Read moreRead less
Having slept through all four of her alarms, the energetic Narumi Momose finds herself running late for her first day of work at a new office. As she races to catch her train, she makes a promise to herself that none of her coworkers will find out about her dark secret: that she is an otaku and a fujoshi. Her plan goes instantly awry, though, when she runs into Hirotaka Nifuji, an old friend from
Having slept through all four of her alarms, the energetic Narumi Momose finds herself running late for her first day of work at a new office. As she races to catch her train, she makes a promise to herself that none of her coworkers will find out about her dark secret: that she is an otaku and a fujoshi. Her plan goes instantly awry, though, when she runs into Hirotaka Nifuji, an old friend from middle school. Although she tries to keep her secret by inviting him out for drinks after work, her cover is blown when he casually asks her whether or not she will be attending the upcoming Summer Comiket. Luckily for her, the only witnesses—Hanako Koyanagi and Tarou Kabakura—are otaku as well. Later that night, the pair go out for drinks so that they can catch up after all the years apart. After Narumi complains about her previous boyfriend breaking up with her because he refused to date a fujoshi, Hirotaka suggests that she try dating a fellow otaku, specifically himself. He makes a solemn promise to always be there for her, to support her, and to help her farm for rare drops in Monster Hunter. Blown away by the proposal, Narumi agrees immediately. Thus the two otaku start dating, and their adorably awkward romance begins. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Where to Watch
Trailer

Franchise Timeline
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku is entry 1 of 2 in the Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- Wotakoi: Love is Hard for OtakuSeason 12018
- Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku OVAMain Story #2 (OVA)2019
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
Platform Scores
MAL
7.92
AniList
78 / 100
Kitsu
81 / 100
AniList Trend
851
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 11 / 11
Main Story
11 / 11
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 11
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
Theme Songs
Status Breakdown
Tags
Shows how closely each tag relates to this animeShow spoiler tags1
Relations
Recommendations
10 recommendationsHorimiya
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun
Recovery of an MMO Junkie
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
My Senpai is Annoying
Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It
The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan
Tsuredure Children
My Dress-Up Darling
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku?
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku consists of 11 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 22 minutes.
Is Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku finished?
Yes, the series is considered finished. It originally aired during the spring 2018 season.
Where can I watch Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku?
You can stream the series on Amazon.
What is Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku about?
The series follows the workplace romance of Narumi Momose, an otaku who tries to hide her secret life, and her old friend Hirotaka Nifuji. It is a romantic comedy focused on the lives of adult otaku navigating relationships and office culture.
Is there a specific watch order for Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku?
This series is the first of two entries in the franchise. Following the main TV series, you can watch the Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku OVA, which serves as both a sequel and a side story.
Who directed Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku?
The anime was directed by Hiraike, Yoshimasa and produced by the studio A-1 Pictures.
What anime should I watch if I like Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku?
If you enjoyed this show, fans often recommend similar titles like Horimiya, Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, Recovery of an MMO Junkie, My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, and My Senpai is Annoying.
Who are the main characters in Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku?
The story centers on four main characters: Momose, Narumi, Nifuji, Hirotaka, Koyanagi, Hanako, and Kabakura, Tarou.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Spring 2018
- Aired
- Apr 13, 2018 – Jun 22, 2018
- Broadcast
- Friday · 00:55:00
- Episodes
- 11 / 11
- Duration
- 22 min
- Time to Complete
- 4h 2m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
Alternative Titles
jaヲタクに恋は難しい
en-x-romajiWotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii
enIt's Difficult to Love an Otaku
enWotaKoi
enIt’s Difficult to Love an Otaku
enLove is Hard for an Otaku
enLove is Hard for Nerds
enווטקוי: האהבה קשה לאוטאקו
enWotakoi: El Amor es Duro para los Otakus
undWotakoi: Keine Cheats für die Liebe
undWotakoi: O Amor é Difícil para Otaku
ruУотаку: Непроста любовь для отаку
zh阿宅的恋爱真难
thยากแท้จริงหนอรักของโอตาคุ
arالحب صعب على الأوتاكو
enOtaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii
Discussion
Discussion