Comments on: Anime Review: Welcome to the N.H.K., Volume One http://www.theanimeblog.com/anime/anime-reviews-anime-2/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/ The Anime Blog features Anime and Manga News and Reviews, Japanese Culture Articles, Japanese Recipes, Lolita Fashion and more. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:35:13 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Komakihttp://www.theanimeblog.com/anime/anime-reviews-anime-2/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/comment-page-1/#comment-34860 Komaki Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:53:44 +0000 http://theanimeblog.com/2007/10/01/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/#comment-34860 actually i don't think sato's a loser i think he's cool and besides the best part about NHK is that you get to listen to the same song over and over and over and hear the characters say "hikikomori" a million times hahaha i loved it cause it was funny. I don't think it is but i guess this might be a SPOILER. actually i don’t think sato’s a loser i think he’s cool and besides the best part about NHK is that you get to listen to the same song over and over and over and hear the characters say “hikikomori” a million times hahaha i loved it cause it was funny. I don’t think it is but i guess this might be a SPOILER.

]]> By: Zhttp://www.theanimeblog.com/anime/anime-reviews-anime-2/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/comment-page-1/#comment-15696 Z Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:10:06 +0000 http://theanimeblog.com/2007/10/01/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/#comment-15696 give it a shot...i just watched the fan sub version of NHK and...it has its moments... Sato knows he's got problems and he turns the girl down out of trust issues..i mean would you trust someone who is willing to help out in the blue? i dont think so...just watch it till the end and you'll see the girl's true intentions...oh and beware of the pyramid scam! ^^ give it a shot…i just watched the fan sub version of NHK and…it has its moments… Sato knows he’s got problems and he turns the girl down out of trust issues..i mean would you trust someone who is willing to help out in the blue? i dont think so…just watch it till the end and you’ll see the girl’s true intentions…oh and beware of the pyramid scam! ^^

]]> By: Rachelhttp://www.theanimeblog.com/anime/anime-reviews-anime-2/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/comment-page-1/#comment-8143 Rachel Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:17:02 +0000 http://theanimeblog.com/2007/10/01/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/#comment-8143 @David, yeah, Sato's a wank when it comes to that, but if we're looking at it from a sympathetic angle, it's understandable why he lies.No one likes to admit they have problems and if Sato admits he has this problem, he'll be forced to "own" his disorder. That's really uncomfortable. Who wants to do that? I'd lie too, but only for so long.From an unsypathetic angle; Sato's a loser. @David, yeah, Sato’s a wank when it comes to that, but if we’re looking at it from a sympathetic angle, it’s understandable why he lies.

No one likes to admit they have problems and if Sato admits he has this problem, he’ll be forced to “own” his disorder. That’s really uncomfortable. Who wants to do that? I’d lie too, but only for so long.

From an unsypathetic angle; Sato’s a loser.

]]> By: Davidhttp://www.theanimeblog.com/anime/anime-reviews-anime-2/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/comment-page-1/#comment-8117 David Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:41:30 +0000 http://theanimeblog.com/2007/10/01/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/#comment-8117 NHK has been great so far (volume one). My question is: Why, oh why won't Sato listen to Misaki? I wanted to bang my head against the wall every time he's like "I'm not a NEET!" It was especially frustrating when he decides to lie to her. I guess we'll find out soon enough how things turn out. NHK has been great so far (volume one). My question is: Why, oh why won’t Sato listen to Misaki? I wanted to bang my head against the wall every time he’s like “I’m not a NEET!” It was especially frustrating when he decides to lie to her. I guess we’ll find out soon enough how things turn out.

]]> By: 篤姫（あつひめ）大河ドラマhttp://www.theanimeblog.com/anime/anime-reviews-anime-2/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/comment-page-1/#comment-8111 篤姫（あつひめ）大河ドラマ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:00:26 +0000 http://theanimeblog.com/2007/10/01/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/#comment-8111 <strong>宮崎あおい『篤姫役』...</strong>1985年11月30日 生まれ。日本の女優。東京都出身。所属事務所はヒラタオフィス。血液型O型。身長163cm。趣味は写真。特技はネイルアート。 ...

宮崎あおい『篤姫役』…

1985å¹´11月30æ—¥ 生まれ。日本の女優。東京都出身。所属事務所はヒラタオフィス。血液型O型。身長163cm。趣味は写真。特技はネイルアート。 …

]]> By: grieverhttp://www.theanimeblog.com/anime/anime-reviews-anime-2/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/comment-page-1/#comment-8018 griever Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:20:21 +0000 http://theanimeblog.com/2007/10/01/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/#comment-8018 @Michael - Or competition can drive you to suicide. @Michael – Or competition can drive you to suicide.

]]> By: Michaelhttp://www.theanimeblog.com/anime/anime-reviews-anime-2/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/comment-page-1/#comment-8017 Michael Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:14:33 +0000 http://theanimeblog.com/2007/10/01/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/#comment-8017 Actually I feel as if NHK is one of the more honest shows when it comes to dealing with the issues surrounding the NEET. It's a worthwhile show to watch.@griever: I think society is responsible for forming extremes. So basically if you were always bad with people, then the competitive nature of society made you worse, however if you were naturally good with people, then competition made you thrive. Actually I feel as if NHK is one of the more honest shows when it comes to dealing with the issues surrounding the NEET. It’s a worthwhile show to watch.

@griever: I think society is responsible for forming extremes. So basically if you were always bad with people, then the competitive nature of society made you worse, however if you were naturally good with people, then competition made you thrive.

]]> By: grieverhttp://www.theanimeblog.com/anime/anime-reviews-anime-2/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/comment-page-1/#comment-7938 griever Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:40:24 +0000 http://theanimeblog.com/2007/10/01/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/#comment-7938 My senior thesis was on how Japanese society both enabled and subsequently stigmatized hikikomori, the media being an enforcer of stigmatization. Hikikomori are quite different from agoraphobics. The case studies of those that have made it into counseling resemble people with severe depression coupled with social anxiety, although it's chicken-egg in saying which came first. My senior thesis was on how Japanese society both enabled and subsequently stigmatized hikikomori, the media being an enforcer of stigmatization. Hikikomori are quite different from agoraphobics. The case studies of those that have made it into counseling resemble people with severe depression coupled with social anxiety, although it’s chicken-egg in saying which came first.

]]> By: Rachelhttp://www.theanimeblog.com/anime/anime-reviews-anime-2/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/comment-page-1/#comment-7929 Rachel Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:55:35 +0000 http://theanimeblog.com/2007/10/01/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/#comment-7929 @griever, what was your senior thesis about? Hikikomori sounds a lot like agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is a crippling disorder, in my opinion, and if hikikomori is anything like it, well, that sucks. However, some scenes in the anime went against some key agoraphobic behaviors... @griever, what was your senior thesis about? Hikikomori sounds a lot like agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is a crippling disorder, in my opinion, and if hikikomori is anything like it, well, that sucks. However, some scenes in the anime went against some key agoraphobic behaviors…

]]> By: grieverhttp://www.theanimeblog.com/anime/anime-reviews-anime-2/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/comment-page-1/#comment-7913 griever Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:46:23 +0000 http://theanimeblog.com/2007/10/01/anime-review-welcome-to-the-nhk-volume-one/#comment-7913 I actually cited this in my senior thesis. There are several inaccuracies regarding hikikomori, so overall, I felt that the first volume really failed to do any good for the situation. I will probably watch/read the series, just to make a complete list, but I have to admit, I was disappointed that they decided to gloss over a psychological problem, as usual. I actually cited this in my senior thesis. There are several inaccuracies regarding hikikomori, so overall, I felt that the first volume really failed to do any good for the situation. I will probably watch/read the series, just to make a complete list, but I have to admit, I was disappointed that they decided to gloss over a psychological problem, as usual.

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