NHK ni Youkoso! - Puzzle (Full Version)

Welcome to: NHK ni Youkoso! - Puzzle
Song: Puzzle
Lyrics: Rieko Ito
Composer: Kitagawa Katsutoshi
Interpreted: ROUND TABLE & Nino
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Welcome to: NHK ni Youkoso!
Cancion: Puzzle
Letra: Rieko Ito
Compositor: Kitagawa Katsutoshi
Interprete: ROUND TABLE y Nino
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[@rishan4122]

boys: i need a misaki in my life men: i need yamazaki in my life

[@salonichavan1629]

I feel you ✊😔

[@MyMrCacca]

I need someone

[@machintosh3008]

@@MyMrCacca real

[@gurrenmed5319]

Legends: I need to get off my ass and start to work

[@MyMrCacca]

@@gurrenmed5319 easy to say, but after 4 years of being at home with no one to get out of bed for, I wouldn't even know where to start, and especially in Italy it's difficult even going to work at the MC, there isn't

[@skeletalhero]

i freaked out when at one point they stopped using the trumpet in the intro, my life was never the same without that delicious trumpet

[@xTotenkreuz]

S-surely it'll be back next episode r-right? Oh not this one, next one then right? Oh ok next one for sure. What the fuck is going on it HAS to be in the next episode by now. Oh....

[@skeletalhero]

xTotenkreuz exactly ;_;

[@SmartSleeper]

I feel you

[@SukacitaYeremia]

Apperently the violin player also committed suicide..

[@CatchingYourCloudsxx]

sAME

[@jesseprice5806]

"guys like us dont get dramatic deaths...we die alone" that really got to me :/

[@PerturaBased]

If I had not watched this anime I'd think you were talking about my life.

[@MisterRorschach90]

This anime in general really got to me. “I just want to see a miracle like in the Bible” “if god exists he’s evil”

[@Ari-ft3lm]

R u still alive

[@kenneth9343]

That is one sad comment.

[@NeostormXLMAX]

jordan secrist its fucking obvious god is evil lmao, or at least indifferent towards humans

[@Catsrus8682]

As scary as it was to get a job and face the world it’s actually done wonders for my mental health. A few years ago I had no job and was living every day the same. I couldn’t leave the house without a panic attack and it eventually made me want to die because i believed I was worthless and a failure. Anyways I’m now 22 and I’ve had a job for over a year and it’s been amazing. I’ve pushed myself out my comfort zone and met so many new people. I can get on public transport alone which is something I couldn’t do before. I also joined a tennis club and go on nights out and day trips with the friends I made from it and this year I’m planning on going abroad for the first time! It’s been a very slow process but it’s been worth it. Life does get better if you really want it to. I recently watched this anime and I loved it. My past self would have definitely related to Sato if I watched it back then and the anime reminds me to not let myself go back to that awful place again

[@sharks2588]

Proud of you man! Thats awesome I’m sure everyone else that watched the show is super happy for you

[@shens_x5937]

Nice

[@mistersaur]

Fun fact: I was jobless when I watched the first episode and I had a job while watching the final episode.

[@Veranek]

Good for you!!

[@ova5828]

happy ending

[@juliomendez1997]

yeah that happend to me too it made me want to get a job and got a job as a busser but i ruined it and got fired so im back now

[@alamax380]

Great Ending

[@noobkin6995]

@@juliomendez1997 at least you tried. You put in effort so it's ok

[@Wally_West]

Fix your life bros, it's never too late.

[@edalvis771]

Ironically, the best part about not being a neet anymore is how little free time i have in comparison, makes those moments way more enjoyable, specially when you don't have those "I'm wasting my life" and "I'm a good for nothing parasite" thoughts at the back of your head all day long. You can change your life, it's definitely not easy but 100% worth it

[@777domingo8]

amen

[@dissociative4579]

ok im sending my application to mcdonalds tomorrow. it will definitely change my life for the better and make me less miserable

[@edalvis771]

@@dissociative4579my first job was in a factory (0 skill required to get hired) doing the same motions in a small room all by myself for 10 hours. Getting rid of said negative thoughts was worth doing that, that mentality of "that won't help and I will prove it" won't get you anywhere. I know it and I'm sure you know that too

[@mollytov2325]

uh? but i am neet

[@iratepirate3896]

@@dissociative4579 Yes. The thing about being miserable is it doesn't tend to happen when you're distracted by work.

[@jsh020]

The more you hate your own life, the more you end up loving this show

[@AC3electrosphere]

That's really accurate.

[@OvPdTurtle]

Have you ever seen Evangelion?

[@joshuadelafuent3]

Huh explains why I gave it 5 years

[@ozymandias8523]

Fuck, I love this show.

[@nancym3041]

@@OvPdTurtle 💀

[@ivancardona49]

Why does this have dislikes? It's a conspiracy.

[@mightytaco123]

those bastards

[@Leiru-desu]

N.H.K!!!!!

[@mew270]

oh no!! computer. chair. tv. what do i need to do im in a conspiracy

[@maysen51]

Anime Lover 39 it's because dark souls players played this song and went on a pwning rampage so the victims of this dislike the video XD

[@ivancardona49]

I see.

[@BlueBlur-et7cp]

When they stopped using the trumpet is when the show got dark.

[@---ug4hp]

Finished this series around 2015 when I was 13-14 and out of curiosity rewatched it a few weeks ago, I'm 22 and this show hit a lot of raw nerves. I still haven't recovered.

[@DomIstKrieg]

This anime hit me like a ton of bricks. Made me realise some uncomfortable truths and really look at myself. Great show.

[@jules69140]

+Dominic Nicholson Really hits close to home indeed

[@LightswrathUltimatum]

Anybody find themselves scrolling to exactly this comment every time when listening to this song?

[@DomIstKrieg]

Mine?

[@LightswrathUltimatum]

Dominic Nicholson Yes. It's almost like a ritual.

[@DomIstKrieg]

LightswrathUltimatum Ok. Well, i just wrote how i felt at the time. This anime made me really take a step back and reexamine some stuff in my life. Sometimes you need something to interrupt the cycle, you know?

[@jpt9-n-ympjh742]

日本人の高校生としてこの時期にこの作品を観られてよかった。漫画も買った

[@Coronel.]

Brabo

[@curtislevere7282]

*The fact Sato didn't escape his quiet life because he wanted to, but because life forced him to, speaks volumes.*

[@Shiki0828]

Me in the future Aware

[@lenk2204]

C'mon guys a girl like Misaki won't knock on your door one day and change your life... in the real world if you don't stand up on your own then you're going to have a fucked up life.

[@Zukhov1945]

+Len Kagamine This is why anime > real world

[@farhabuh886]

+Sojuz Twentyseven sad

[@farhabuh886]

+Sojuz Twentyseven sad and pathetic if goes on. hope shit gets better for all you extreme case escapists.

[@leonardodluca5803]

+Farha Buh Escapism is the best way to live a life you are never going to live. Not that I agree with extreme cases of it. But sometimes its good to imagine "What if..."

[@ignaciomelismoralesprofe]

I agree but escapism could lead a person to a lot of sadness when you compare the "what if..." to your reality and how distant they are

[@holyaura9317]

Welcome to the NHK is easily the greatest slice of life anime I've ever seen followed by kids on the slope. The writing in this is phenomenal. Great series

[@DonPancho1]

Golden Aura oh dude, you're like the second person i've seen write about it, which is a real shame because Kids On The Slope is great!

[@manufacturingdiscontent8829]

Golden Aura Woah there Jean from Podtaku. When I heard the reuniting of Shinichirō Watanabe and Yoko Kano, I was expecting another Bebop and I was disappointed af. The soundtrack was decent, but the plot was god awful.

[@chancethrash]

Sam Graff I'm just happy seeing everyone listened to this! The show and soundtrack is fantastic. My friend was literally sato but after watching this (and a few crying moments) he has a job and his own apartment. Took him forever to start it because he knew it was gonna make him depressed

[@ethen999]

Sam Graff How? The characters were all perfectly developed, it was well paced, and had a nice conclusion. And the soundtrack wasnt "decent" it was amazing, i'd argue on par with if not better than Bebops.

[@manufacturingdiscontent8829]

to each his/her own

[@MillionTheVermillion]

This show scared me so much when I first saw it. I kept thinking I would be in the same situation as Sato. Fucking wake up call.

[@ishmaelimerica8261]

How come you thought you'd end up like that? Like, what was going on?

[@MillionTheVermillion]

Grey Fountains No job and living with my parents. Welcome to the N.H.K. seemed to me like something that was going to happen to me. I did not fucking want that.

[@MillionTheVermillion]

***** Right...

[@ishmaelimerica8261]

Guy doesn't truly understand yet.

[@edespitia9119]

im like sato but im like a met

[@sarahhankins4468]

Almost cried when they took away the horns in the second theme.

[@KazuchiX]

Puss- Oh wait you're a chick

[@Yazagyo]

I THOUGHT I WAS ALONE

[@Mir-ed4yz]

I freaked out on that episode...

[@warudo3841]

Relatable. Did you find another good show?

[@user-gv9kv6pp3s]

@@warudo3841 nana, beck, paradise kiss (same author as nana)= the best slice of life (tsurezure children and bloom into you are also very good)

[@righthere4068]

Darkest slice of life story ever

[@haluakui]

mariah hardnett I'd say Clannad AS~ Last few episodes were the darkest moments in any Slice of Life ever made.

[@ethen999]

Cheezy I disagree. I don't think Clannad even comes close to being as dark and depressing as this entire anime.

[@haluakui]

***** You haven't seen After Story then.

[@ethen999]

Cheezy Yes, I have lol. I have watched it and the first season over 3 times. Clannad just deals with the death of major characters, NHK deals with drug use, suicide, depression, loneliness etc.

[@haluakui]

***** Well, I guess.

[@whitehalo1277]

The most depressing thing about this anime is that it ended. I shouldnt have finished it in two days.

[@RavenCelestia]

yeah finished it like a year ago, still feeling it.

[@paranoidandroid6095]

the most depressing is the end. f everyone, i wanted romantic happy end.

[@cherrypie581]

Paranoid Android I was hoping that too but they do hint that that they get together in the manga

[@DigiCube4]

Rodolfo Acosta thank god

[@tenv]

Better to end while its good than suffer of season rot then end.

[@karmaking7325]

It would be hilarious if this anime was aired via the actual NHK TV station

[@Nedmac320]

I know this is roughly 6 years late... but I’m pretty sure it was broadcast on NHK, at least according to MAL

[@hentaigod238]

@@Nedmac320 hey better late than never, plus’s you came through in the clutch at least :^]

[@mistersaur]

Nhk nhk bruh

[@08csenger6]

@@markdurane3682 IT MUST BE A CONSPIRACY! /j

[@akileaves2669]

Fun fact: the guy who wrote the original novel did it so he could stop being a hikikomori himself. Another fun fact: it didn't work.

[@paranoidandroid6095]

interesting. i found out he was a hikki recently. gotta go deeper in his life, i think

[@AlemanLopezOrta]

Wish I could stop too..

[@royalheap4846]

Even more fun fact: It did work, but he ended up making so much money that he no longer had a reason to work.

[@akileaves2669]

h, would you actually make that much money off it? I mean yeah royalties, but I imagine the dream would be incredible short lived as soon as the otakus got over the show and moved on to the next seasonal sensation or whatever

[@cartooncharacter9920]

damn 😔

[@luminousflame]

Realization doesn't always translate to action. Being in this limbo is terrifying but it's how I escape. Anyway, good luck everyone. Change is a difficult thing, partially because you never know for sure if things have really changed, but it's worth it.

[@nghianguyenthi4816]

I like because your " Lain in the bear suit" avatar

[@charlieribbit8253]

wow, that's a huge thought, thanks

[@deekadiko]

i broke the 69 likes I'm sorry

[@guilhermevitor5179]

i remember being a hikikomori, these were the worst days of my life waking up everyday full of regrets but fortunatelly i overcome this... there were times when I couldn't even have fun with anime or games, because guilt and the feeling of wasted time took over everything. I may not have much time for that unlike those days, but the best feeling is being able to watch anime and playing games knowing that i'm moving forward in life.

[@Axdell]

That's really good, dude!! Glad you're in a better place than you were.

[@makoto5851]

this hits home. 2020 devastated me

[@andrewfarrow1398]

I'm really happy for you man ಥ‿ಥ

[@metzieee]

You described the guilty feeling and not being able to enjoy the things you love and that feeling was awful. Glad to hear you’re doing better. NEET life is so hard to break out of but life is so rewarding when you figure it out! :)

[@YungRamo]

As a current hikikomori, any tips for breaking free...?

[@user-cp3ip3rw7r]

俺も20代はずっとヒキコモリだったな家で。今思えばあれが人生で1番楽しかった時期だった。

[@user-yx9yy7ws6e]

今はどうしてますか？

[@mimikcute4662]

You are not a man of culture if you haven't watched this anime. Pure gold.

[@roodleypoodleydoodley]

i remember watching this and saying "I won't turn out like satou" and lo and fucking behold years later im just like him someone save me

[@KaanYagmur]

+roodley poodley doodley same lmao

[@apuapustaja1]

+roodleypoodleydoodley archive ha, I said the same thing back in 2008 and I'm a NEET for 3 years but still I'm not socially anxious like satou or many others here

[@natckwan]

i said the same thing too.. wtf is this witchcraft

[@2ms2]

please no, I have 17, I'm still young right!? Ok... It's ok... I... still have a chance to change!

[@leonarduskrisna4588]

right now i have big possibility that i might turn into Satou my College is really messed up

[@ImYellowHeart]

Honestly, I think watching this really made me think about my own life. It only took me a few days to watch the whole thing. I just graduated and I don't want to start working. But I guess that's just life. I hope everyone here finds their way.

[@ronaldmathew9865]

TrueDespair So...it's been about 4 yrs now, have you found your way yet?

[@andrewdavis8317]

Hello, I'm just here to say Jesus loves you and if you give your life to him you can go to heaven

[@andrewdavis8317]

Have a nice day!

[@wtfdandisser]

Please tell me you found your way! :'>

[@KoJaK949]

are u working or not!!! tell us!

[@asaul6718]

歌詞: 少し見上げた空　出来過ぎた日常 背を向ける度に　呟くだけ どこに行けばいいの？　そんな顔してる君と 路地裏の陰　時計の針が 止まった時間を　塗り替えて 差し延べた両手　噛み合わないパズルを 置き去りにしてた　二人出会うまで 失くしてた何か　最後のかけらを 取り戻して いつか忘れていた　遠い日の記憶 心の片隅　重ねたなら 懐かしい景色　口癖だけは　そのまま 戸惑うように　瞳を伏せて 立ち止まらないで　追いかけて 交わした言葉は　カタチに出来ないけど もどかしい気持ち　思いを伝えて 降りしきる雨と　肩を並べてく こんなふうに 風の行方なら　君が知っている　新しい始まり 差し延べた両手　噛み合わないパズルを 置き去りにしてた　二人出会うまで 失くしてた何か　最後のかけらを 取り戻して　歩き出そう

[@TheJizZyLord]

_THIS IS MY FUCKING JAM._

[@kotoba4399]

The Pac-Man I wonder what genre is this? Pop-Rock-Jazz?

[@Tomodachi0]

Chawalit Waeswang I just call it "good shit"

[@kotoba4399]

Iomodachi lol, Could you suggest me another "good shit" like this?

[@Tomodachi0]

Chawalit Waeswang any song from them

[@ximipeepimix2890]

Look up Maze of life.

[@saekka8537]

This is an anime that every anime fan should watch, not only because it's great, but because of its *messages* that it's saying.

[@saekka8537]

I think those people who haven't experienced depression, anxiety or anti-socialism still should check this out, to see what it is like to suffer from them, how someone with those issues thinks, feels and acts in different situations.

[@nel5518]

I loved this because the main character was such a jerk xd. But yeah the messages of the Anime are very deep.

[@drinkmorewater4518]

true true

[@jeremybiscay-evans3635]

everybody has. Lesson that people need to understand is, people in the pas have been depressed and people in the future will feel the same. It's all about how you handle it

[@ohmygod8553]

yeseterday i finished this anime, can you explain me what the moral of this anime? i mean message?

[@Mmtsn123]

自分がゴミニートで毎日鬱々してた時期に、このアニメには本当に支えてもらった。佐藤くんには色々学ばされたし何より岬ちゃんが可愛すぎる天使、大好き、出会えて良かった

[@MinamibyEve]

Yo creo que seguís igual o peor jajaja

[@MoongemVAA]

I marathon-ed this on Netflix. Such an underrated anime.

[@norsktegnefilmsang3689]

Underrated? But it's close to a 9/10 on MAL...!?

[@MoongemVAA]

It deserves that rating! See though, before I stumbled across it, I'd never even heard about it and I don't know anyone else who has. That's all I meant :)

[@AdvancedSoul]

I wanted to write a review on the anime, but I'm honestly too scared I'll fail miserably, because I won't meet the own anime's expectations. It's so good...

[@reanquarzer105]

you should try reading the manga. its very different a lot of people would say better

[@DeDaDoDu]

Nils Freesemann The anime is pretty shite though. Destroys the personality of basically every character.

[@robinsondote9034]

Con lo "rota" que estaba Misaki por dentro, era imposible que pudiera realmente "curar" a Sato. Y al final, no fue ni ella ni su amigo los que lo curaron. Fue sólo cuando él tomó la decisión de cambiar que pudo realmente hacerlo (aunque estuviera obligado a hacerlo, al final, fue él el que lo hizo). Así que no esperemos por una Misaki en nuestras vidas. Seamos nosotros mismos la razón y el motivo de los cambios que necesitamos hacer. Nunca es tarde para comenzar de nuevo. No nos comparemos con los otros. Enfoquémonos en nuestras metas y en lo que queremos alcanzar. Podemos lograrlo, y lo haremos. Si fallamos algunas veces, es natural. Pero recordemos que esos errores no definen quiénes somos ni qué podemos llegar a ser. Tenemos un gran potencial en nuestra vida. El futuro puede parecer abrumador, pero preocupémonos por lo que tenemos que hacer hoy. Cuando el mañana llegue, habrá tiempo suficiente para preocuparse de él. Pero lo importante son nuestras decisiones ahora. De todo corazón, sea quien sea que esté leyendo esto, quiero que confíes en ti. Tú puedes cambiar tu vida. ¡Aún puedes comenzar de nuevo!

[@KevinInfante]

Creo que robaré tu comentario y lo traduciré al inglés (si puedo, porque hay muchas palabras que no conozco) porque mucha gente aquí necesita leerlo. Esas yo creo que son las palabras que alguien necesita escuchar en algún momento de su vida.

[@joshuadonglos9461]

Bro😭 Thanks to Your wonderful Words..

[@thaizzz]

Te dejo un comentario en vez de un like, porque está en 69 (LOL). Pero, gracias.

[@tldmimikyu5779]

Que onda bro, como has estado?, han pasado 2 años desde que hiciste este comentario

[@ximenasoto3041]

:((( gracias por esto

[@PinkieFloyddd]

Satou is 34 y.o. now. Misaki is 30 y.o... 12 years... holly-...

[@paranoidandroid6095]

they are eternally young

[@butteredbananas1394]

Are they married yet hehe

[@skord176]

@@butteredbananas1394 Hope so

[@troykoehler4242]

@@skord176 technically hitomi said they'd meet 10 years later so maybe things are better then we think

[@enostheforthewin6191]

Probably committed suicide together by now

[@raccoonologist9059]

I'm sure the remove of trumpet was a CONSPIRACY.

[@deathstormer]

Ain't no cute girl gonna come to save you in real life

[@caslloverr]

Real

[@BarbwireCarwash]

Just playing the song over and over whilst reading through the comments.... Good times...

[@popcorn37]

I loved yamazaki's character..I need a friend like him

[@anubhav_kun]

I mean... eventually he stopped sending him dairy products tho 🤣🤣

[@SlapStyleAnims]

Same

[@TheEro360]

Oh god i am crying... I miss you Sato, Misaki, yamahaki :'(

[@TheEro360]

I mean yamazaki...

[@pangkamotegames]

i know that feel, it's been a year i watched this anime , i'm still waiting for the Misaki of my life who will save me from eternal chaos ;)

[@Runesavaan93]

It's a conspiracy.

[@Yazagyo]

pangkamotegames x The point of the anime is that no one will swoop in and save you. Everyone expects it, but it never happens. There's even a direct quote that explains this. "People who neglect to make efforts or who don't take any actions at all are always the ones who dream that someday they will suddenly become wildly successful."

[@pangkamotegames]

Arianna O'Neil gomen ne~ and yes , that is life. we continue living , i got your point ;)

[@xanon4210]

This music....I can't breathe...flooded with feels... Someone continue this great story with its great characters. Take me back to that world.

[@theliveing]

www.mangahere.co/manga/welcome_to_the_nhk/ Does this help?

[@coeurdepatatecraft]

On of the most underrated anime in my opinion :c

[@andresfajardo5080]

true

[@rockstarrzz7171]

+lluvyou It's pretty much a cult classic at this point, I understand that it's not the most popular due to it's subject matter, but yeah, extremely underrated imo too

[@coeurdepatatecraft]

Rockstarrzz yeah, with the subject of the anime there is no chance that it will ever become mainstream but like even if the more "hardcore" anime fans I know, only a handfull of them have seen this masterpiece :/

[@rockstarrzz7171]

lluvyou Yeah it took me a good year to find this and that's only because I stumbled upon it on IMDB (lol), no one ever talks about it :(

[@LonelyCrowbar]

+lluvyou It's not underrated at all. It's a great Anime and everyone recognises that meaning it isn't seen as underrated. It's just not popular enough.

[@HanSDevX]

I quitted an MMORPG when I saw this.

[@FlamingPajamas]

Congratulations

[@haluakui]

HanSDevX That's pretty gay.

[@KyuuteAnimeGrill]

FlamingPajamas CONGRATULATIONS!

[@edualves98]

HanSDevX which one? just curious

[@viragasano6593]

HanSDevX nice now watch somthing like Log Horizon or SAO

[@flegetonte8491]

Well, I had problems with drugs and girls. At an early age, I was in high school and in a way school made me sick. With women I had many disappointments, horrible experiences that made me fearful, very afraid to open myself to a relationship. I finished school and on vacation I remember seeing this anime, but I did not finish it, I honestly got bored in the first chapter. Meanwhile, I kept making mistakes after mistakes, staying more and more alone and locking myself in the house. In a moment, two years later, I met a girl that I fell in love with, who recommended me to see this anime and this time I saw it complete. I cried, and a lot, I identified with Satou, the main character and I thought that girl was Misaki. They were tears of frustration but also happiness, I believed that that girl and I could support each other and improve. But no, after some problems she left, I was alone, again. That was two years ago. This is getting long, many more things happened in the middle but a few months ago I wanted to change, forget that I need someone else and try to improve by myself. I want to fulfill my goals, I want to finish my studies, improve my health. I do not use more drugs and for a long time I do not have a toxic and insane relationship, but I'm still alone. Things are difficult but I struggle, day by day with problems. Sometimes they win, sometimes I win. Well, excuse me, this is very long but it did me good to tell you haha

[@TheKrigeron]

Keep it up.

[@nattakarnwaroonhatham6796]

The great thing is you are brave enough to change yourself, not everyone can do that but you are. Keep going, bro!

[@skord176]

Nice pfp. I luv Radiohead

[@SOCLAIRE]

Don't give up, hope you are still doing well.

[@metalsnakesig]

Blessings to you friend!

[@joefernandez1759]

This anime is heavily underrated. Literally changes the way you see things and for many, it helps us see ourselves, and it could be a that push we need to get ourselves a reality check. This may be my experience, but this anime greatly helped me.

[@MackieLevyn]

Well spoken

[@nftman260]

This deserves recognition

[@rairaur2234]

It is not underrated, it is one of the most respected SoL and psychology titles in the industry. It literally is placed at the top of most must watch lists and only the most casual of viewers are unaware of it. If you want something with a cult following yet not popular you'd need something like Haibane Renmei, and even then it's marginally well-known.

[@kuzeno6637]

(2022) I was reading my diary when I found the word "NHK ni youkuo" damn... to think it's been 7 since the last time I watched this. This show hit me so hard that it changed me for the better. I've watched 200+ anime now and even still, this is still my no.1 anime. People who love this anime will gain my respect no matter how awful they can be

[@flclmmmful]

Misaki Nakahara is my first lover

[@keanehanweird4168]

Yeah this anime so fucking masterpiece for me

[@kuzeno6637]

@@keanehanweird4168 amazing

[@imnobodybye236]

Last line really hit me, respect to you and to the whole fandom

[@cortachurros4268]

10 years, life keeps getting worse over.

[@javierFerCas]

get a job, meet people.... thats the only way

[@drinkmorewater4518]

is it okay if i know how its getting worse?(loneliness,financial problems,no jobs,etc)

[@cortachurros4268]

nothing too complicated, irregular desmotivation and heavy lack of confidence, also, difficulty to socialize, all of these I accepted to be a part of me right now, not wanna fix them because I don't really care, altought for me is okay if I get used to this, for the perspective of other people is pretty bad. You know, not all the people make it in the end, life is not rose color. So anyway, get yourself comfy and live and fight my dudes.

[@TheMeatballSwede]

I hope things get better! I'm giving it my best atm, I believe in you all! Take life by the balls!

[@cortachurros4268]

Gorsken always trying, keep it up my man!

[@Nicochqn]

このアニメ感動したなぁ…　ホントに人間らしい作品だった…

[@user-bw1hn9zo7z]

わかる

[@dailylife8901]

うん、めっちゃいいアニメです、漫画も面白い是非読んでみて

[@MVero96]

I watched the anime years ago and it made me a little paranoid.

[@firstlast6811]

I agree, I watched it and I haven’t felt the same way with other anime, truly a human and unique experience

[@user-cp3ip3rw7r]

それな🎉

[@channelformii]

What if there was a Literature Club reunion one day like Senpai suggested? That would be cool to see how they ended up 10 years later.

[@Dodoakakakadu]

ricardo I would pay money to see that.

[@themandownstairs4643]

ricardo I was wondering that today I wonder what happened

[@fershuzarazua]

They missed the 10 year mark though :(. It should have been in 2016.

[@user-th4gp1gd4v]

1番しんどかった時に見て凄く印象に残ってるアニメ。こんなエピソードがあったとか特に覚えてることはないけど、作品全体の雰囲気が心地よくて、多分一生忘れないアニメ

[@ScaryShadow818]

Hands down, best anime opening ever.

[@juicepouchgames]

Nahhh

[@technoserf_digital]

JuicePouch Which opening themes would you say are better?

[@juicepouchgames]

Blazing Nipples In my opinion I think that "Snow Fairy" is the best. I also like "Crossing Field". The Death Note opening 1 is pretty cool too. That's all in *my opinion*.

[@cevaatier]

Id say the first ed of this anime is pretty amazing as well

[@outofthisworld4000]

Do as Infinity.....mysterious magic or gto drivers high

[@user-ot7pf9lr4t]

この曲聴いてるとノスタルジックな気分になる

[@iloiloisagani5584]

You know, I became what the Japanese would call a Hikikomori for 3 long years from ages 16-19. I actually lived in a very nice home at 15 with a clear mindset, high intentions and a great social life (not to mention I looked pretty good haha). Long story short it's just things that happen in our lives that really get the better of our minds, turning us from bright characters to scornful animals. Hard to believe that people actually care about you, that they don't carry hidden intentions to harm you, and that you simply are a part of this planet. I was hated because maybe I held jealousy in my heart towards people that had more than me. But I needed to learn to love what I had with me the whole time: myself. And people loved me for being me. Just be you with pride, and you WILL shine. But it can take years to be able to do that.

[@HoshikuzuHobbs]

@Nate B great recommendation. Can never go wrong with J. Cole

[@inkoinfinity2]

I've been hikikomori/neet since 2010

[@binal-flecki2387]

Means a lot to hear a normie can fall and become a hikki, thanks

[@islandboy9381]

I just absolutely love the dissonance of this; A really upbeat and happy sounding song in the backdrop of a story about depression, anxiety and mental illness, quite smart of the studio to do this to grab the viewers attention.

[@TimDNchantr]

Island Boy aye, island boy, your grandma was looking for you. Something about a shield. I couldn't understand well because her speech was garbled. If you know what I mean

[@5hiranai]

If you pay attention to the lyrics it's more melancholy than anything

[@user-jv9rz9gn5x]

少し見上げた空　出来過ぎた日常 背を向ける度に　呟くだけ どこに行けばいいの？　そんな顔してる君と 路地裏の陰　時計の針が 止まった時間を　塗り替えて 差し延べた両手　噛み合わないパズルを 置き去りにしてた　二人出会うまで 失くしてた何か　最後のかけらを 取り戻して いつか忘れていた　遠い日の記憶 心の片隅　重ねたなら 懐かしい景色　口癖だけは　そのまま 戸惑うように　瞳を伏せて 立ち止まらないで　追いかけて 交わした言葉は　カタチに出来ないけど もどかしい気持ち　想いを伝えて 降りしきる雨と　肩を並べてく こんなふうに 風の行方なら　君が知っている　新しい始まり 差し延べた両手　噛み合わないパズルを 置き去りにしてた　二人出会うまで 失くしてた何か　最後のかけらを 取り戻して　歩きだそう Amazonへのリンク パズル ROUND TABLE featuring Nino を調べる

[@user-oj5xs8ep9m]

歌詞ありがとう

[@ramahermawan4598]

どうもありがとう

[@boyos]

@@eintga Jesus..

[@aidanbastin8148]

Well Google makes even less sense, this how the translation turned out (These are the lyrics poorly translated): "I looked up a little Sky was too much Everyday I turned myself every time I turned my back I go to where I should go? I looked like that You and the shade of the shadow of the alley behind the alley Replaced the time I replaced The two hands I did not mesh up behind Two people I lost until I met I regained some last piece and forgot someday Memory of a distant day When you stacked a corner of a heart If you lay the eyes just like a puzzle as it is Pausing your eyes as if you are not stopping Stopping chasing after words choked can not be made in a form but a frustrating feeling I convey my feelings and gets down Rain and shoulder I will line up like this Where the wind is going On You know the new beginning I ended up with both hands I was leaving behind the unmatched puzzle Two people lost until I met I regained some last piece and I will walk Link to Amazon puzzle ROUND TABLE featuring Nino To investigate"

[@WhatIsLove170]

@@eintga This is about an anime, dont expect all people here to speak english

[@Muramasa1794]

This anime is powerful foreal

[@peejaytocoolm.c.6277]

***** WOW THERE WAS A MANGA THANK YOU , I THOUGHT MY LIFE WAS OVER

[@sor3999]

***** Which is based off the novel. I plan on going through all of it. Never has a work of fiction hit me so hard in the gut.

[@killinchris890]

sor3999 I hear you man. This killed me. I was on an entire emotional roller coaster. Man I just wish it didnt end :'c.

[@brdudful]

***** As if suicide wasnt serious enough o.o

[@joelflores19]

Yeah...and nice Kanki pic¡

[@rasuku9741]

このアニメはほんとハマってイッキ見した とにかく岬ちゃんがかわいかったw

[@bigbootypatrick]

this song is a masterpiece

[@hello-rq8kf]

chito

[@user-rk5kj9hq3m]

このご時世だからこそ見るといろんなシーンで考えさせられるというか、ただの笑いでは終止しない部分が多いというか

[@w1ve190]

Maybe it’s a conspiracy that I was suppose to watch this anime 🤔

[@jaysorbet]

this anime takes me back. :)

[@liaz80]

Jay N ę

[@freeze337]

:)

[@bartu00]

:I

[@ardicrakisi]

Most realistic anime ever. When i started to this anime, i though its just a normal, chill and short anime. I used to get mad to Sato because he was coward and unstable. As i watch, i slowly realized that i really have commons in Sato. It became harder to watch. Man, i dont want to end up like Sato.

[@Dulcee_yume]

Are you still reading all the comments?

[@Progamer0070]

Yep

[@ragamuffin32]

(:

[@Dulcee_yume]

^^

[@NikiWonoto26]

yes..

[@KingMertel]

I haven't watched this show but love listening to the OP and reading the comments from time to time.

[@kabu-maru0]

この曲だけは本当に特別だ 当時、統失寸前の自分と一緒にいてくれた彼女や友人…色んな思いが詰まってる

[@suusuu555]

最近NHKにようこそ見たけど、 このOPを飛ばしたことは一回もなかったよ

[@YuiraKun]

I can say that this is one of the masterpieces in anime industry I've watched so far. can't believe I just discovered it now

[@TheMarcosqui]

do you know another anime like this one? this is so perfect that i can let it go easily.

[@MsDavidenk0]

tatami galaxy is kind a simillar

[@xxxXLopesXxxx]

I think this one is better than Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei. Welcome to the NHK is more relatable in my opinion and has a more serious tone onto it, even when there is comedy around. It even deals with depression, loneliness and suicide. YST is pure comedy from episode 1 to 9. The last two are the only ones that are really serious. Not that it isn't good though.

[@crimsonemperor2219]

Also recommend reading the Manga of ReLife if you ever get the chance

[@vileyogabear3183]

After reading the comments i feel like i really belong here. Cheers to us guys and our misery lets just keep living hoping that tomorrow is going to be better than today.

[@kirklandcig5513]

Man this song hits different after nearly a year of lockdown

[@MassiveSwingingProductions]

Cheers to all of the NEETs with good taste still poppin by to listen to the glorious OP

[@ClutchZee]

Starting my life again. I wont give up. It’s conspiracy destined to keep me at my lowest. These past couples months have been better for me. Only way is up, thank you NHK. Sincerely, Not a Loser.

[@salmandumarpa2081]

Welcome to the N.H.K 2017!! Happy New Year everyone.

[@Rikarinrin1306]

Happy new year to you too . n.h.k ni youkoso ~

[@ziondavegaming5493]

this is kind of Conspiracy

[@MegatenFellowship]

Sai Te Happy New Year, Welcome to the N.H.K :')

[@liaz80]

Sai Te @

[@hillsilk5]

welcome to n.h.k. august 3 2018..1:20 pm phil time

[@n0nstopx44]

This anime truly shows that if you don’t take control of your own life it can lead to you going into a downward spiral. To all my brothers and sisters I want to remind you that you are not alone in whatever struggles you are facing and there are many others including myself fighting with you.

[@ayynat]

this show hits harder and becomes more horrifying the more you can relate to it, its like you are looking in a mirror.

[@timogord]

If you have a job remember to help anyone who doesn't have a job. Your help will be remembered forever and will change his life forever, I guarantee you. Yes if it's not my friend who invented me to his job, I will be jobless untill now.

[@Webshooters1]

I remember watching this with a group of friends I know and it was psychically painful to watch because Sato reminds me of well myself. 23, no job, living with my mom and going through college still. (Dad passed away 3 weeks ago) Though the anime itself was pretty depressing which didn't help matters as I was going through a pretty hard rough patch at that point. This anime speaks truth. It's not pleasant and doesn't sugarcoat it. You won't achieve your dreams so just try and enjoy your life and be outgoing. It's all you can really hope for.

[@isaiah6032]

Prayers out to you man. Hope all goes well. :-)

[@therealsamasima]

whats wrong with living with your family at the age of 23? and im sorry about your dad

[@mightytaco123]

my dream is just to pack upand go no matter if i die. im planning on going to japan, england and russia than then get drunk around the world hahahaha

[@colemacgrath555]

***** why russians ?

[@XxTheIKINGxX]

I think you missed a bit of what the anime does teach you, bro. The only one saying you can't achieve your dreams, at the end of the day, is yourself.

[@user-tb4vn1sw5g]

この曲聴くと、大切な人に会いに行きたくなるんよな。本編の主人公の不安定さが曲にも反映されてて、悲しい気持ちになるわ。

[@the_Pleiades]

Me when I first watched this anime: "Is he 22? Sato is such a loser xd" 22 year old me: 💀

[@rezu.]

I wonder what's all the commenters years ago in this vid now up to, are they already succeed in life? Or are they still a hikikomori?

[@jp7625]

The most disturbing part is that no one helped satou at the end. Not Misaki, not Yamasaki, Hell not even Satou helped himself, he had to wait to starve himself out

[@raccoonologist9059]

Just the same as Kobayashi's brother LOL

[@Lurker27819]

NHK is gonna stay with me for the rest of my life, I think.

[@crazycat9003]

How old are u

[@natto2251]

i watched this back in school, later i became a neet for nearly 2 years, it has been an year since i entered college, still hits hard

[@joanfan6324]

This song makes me feel sad and unsure about the future

[@paranoidandroid6095]

surr itll be....not good

[@joanfan6324]

​@@paranoidandroid6095yeah, maybe you're right....

[@JDVN7]

When in pain just remember... Puru Puru Pururin PururiN~

[@user-kp1sv5bd3r]

そろそろ岬ちゃん来ても良い頃だよな。 俺の家のインターホンは後何年経ったら鳴るんだ？

[@EntranceDenied]

Puzzle Lyrics: I looked up at the sky for a little while; the ordinary days were too good to be true Every time when I turn my back, I just whisper Where should I go? With you having such a face There’s a shadow in the back of the alley Repaint the moment when the needles of the clock stopped My hands reached out to you; I abandoned The puzzle that won’t fit together until we meet It’s something lost, so recover The last piece The memories of distant days that I forgot one day- If I stacked them in the corner of my heart Then there’d only be nostalgic scenes and catchphrases as it is As if confused, I turn my eyes downwards Please don’t stand still but chase me The words we exchanged can’t gain forms But my irritated feelings convey my thoughts Lining up my shoulders with the pouring rain In this way When it comes to the direction of the wind, you know it; it’s a new beginning My hands reached out to you; I abandoned The puzzle that won’t fit together until we meet It’s something lost, so recover The last piece, and let’s start walking Pazuru Vocals: ROUND TABLE featuring Nino Sukoshi miageta sora dekisugita nichijou Se o mukeru tabi ni tsubuyaku dake Doko ni ikeba ii no? Sonna kaoshiteru kimi to Rojiura no kage tokei no hari ga Tomatta jikan o nurikaete Sashinobeta ryoute kamiawanai pazuru o Okizari ni shiteta futari deau made Nakushiteta nanika saigo no kakera o Torimodoshite Itsuka wasurete ita tooi hi no kioku Kokoro no katasumi kasaneta nara Natsukashii keshiki kuchikuse dake wa sono mama Tomadou you ni hitomi o fusete Tachidomaranaide oikakete Kawashita kotoba wa katachi ni dekinai kedo Modokashii kimochi omoi o tsutaete Furishikiru ame to kata o narabeteku Konna fuu ni Kaze no yukue nara kimi ga shitte iru atarashii hajimari Sashinobeta ryoute kamiawanai pazuru o Okizari ni shiteta futari deau made Nakushiteta nanika saigo no kakera o Torimodoshite arukidasou

[@crisnilo4370]

This show took me like 6 week to finish, was too real for me :(

[@-datrandomdude-6979]

i just finished this and ... ho god ... that just entered easily in my top 5 anime, for now.

[@woodman2855]

This entered my top 1 for shure

[@woodman2855]

***** Oh shit. World war lll began. The grammar nazi's are attacking. SAVE ME!

[@woodman2855]

***** ok, ok, i get your swag and i call a truce

[@omnimindz]

***** Get back to your fucking Abyss u shit

[@-datrandomdude-6979]

Lel

[@ajijlmok-pl9fb]

"I will rewatch it when I find a job" ps this op is legendry

[@argho_zz2146]

Me watching welcome to the nhk 4 years ago: what a looser that guy is Me at my 21s: Damnn

[@zayytyyy]

this anime is gonna be my inspiration for the future

[@neeeya1115]

一時的に精神安定するけど辛くなる

[@Turnet47]

Well this anime actually helped me, it made me realize that I have social anxiety disorder and its quite serious. As I watched the anime many times I saw Satou going through same situations as me. So I made my research and the thing is that I have it and its a big issue now. So I will work hard to change my situation. Anyway, the only purpose of this comment is to show that an anime actually helped me in a serious real life issue that can change big part of your life lol Thanks anime its probably the first time you are that useful to me :D And of course welcome to the nhk was bloody amazing !

[@Jokervision744]

+noledareminombreaunamaquina I had similar feelings in my old home town, after moving out and meeting people who are able to take me as crazy fool as I am, I were able to get rid of those thoughts of others laughing at me. Still I can't handle random insults for no reason, such people still confuse and put me on tilt. It was quite a throwback to watch this anime and realize that how much easier it is to be without stressing over constantly about your every movement and how others might react.

[@kelajuan_]

+noledareminombreaunamaquina The advice that Misaki gave to Satou "Talk to other people while looking down on them" is very effective and I talked to others with ease now.

[@knightstormbringer]

+noledareminombreaunamaquina I used to have it quite bad as well. Just try desensitization. Gradually expose yourself to people and crowds and public speaking. Start off small, and up it slowly until you reach what would be considered normal functioning. I used to avoid going into stores to buy stuff, even essential stuff because I was too uncomfortable with the interaction. Now, due to the aforementioned regimen I can talk to masses of people with considerable ease. There'll always be a vestigial remnant of the anxiety, but the important thing I've learnt is that you can't rid yourself of it, but you can learn to deal with it.

[@mahousukidamahousukida9090]

+noledareminombreaunamaquina I feel so asshame of myself when seeing Satou acting so stupid OTL

[@Turnet47]

knightstormbringer Since a few months ago I have been doing precisely that and I think my situation has improved a lot. Although my situation was serious in the first place I know many people have it worst.

[@chelseabondzanga5922]

one of the best op's period.

[@GotianCristian]

Every year I come to this song and I cried because no reason, only feels.

[@ikoikoiko900]

I love NHK

[@leonelnm963]

It is all a conspiracy!!!!

[@MundodasGuitarras]

"A song can't be happy and sad at the same time" This song:

[@AllHailToTypeSun]

You can cure anxiety/depression/agorafobia by starving someone, who'd have known, uh?

[@nobbb890ggg]

Is he cured or temporarily preocuppied with just surviving ?

[@fershuzarazua]

He just speaks from his experience, he doesn't want to die and that pushes him to work to sustain himself. The author went through the same thing and got out temporarily by writing Welcome to the NHK, and after he fell and stood up a couple times... I believe he just released a new book and let's hope he's doing well.

[@spectrumoff4387]

Welcome to the N.H.K 2021 😎🔫

[@elpapaluchona]

Por siempre men

[@kendallvalverde5525]

@@elpapaluchona jajaja simon xD

[@kendallvalverde5525]

Acaso esto es gracias a una conspiración xD?

[@neame-bh3uq]

almost 2020 and i haven't done anything with my life

[@carlosp9451]

Amén

[@8bitdiedie]

Just finished it tonight. This is powerful stuff. Hope it changes me for the best. 9.5/10

[@senghji2794]

Any comments?

[@woosh2055]

8bitdiedie 10/10*

[@fershuzarazua]

Did it?

[@superfeel1275]

did it work bro?

[@nftman260]

1 percent goes to eroge

[@phantomdaroomphie9673]

This OP is so full of nostalgia for me at this point. Just hearing that trumpet gives me chills