The anime adaptation of the manga series It’s Difficult to Love an Otaku will premiere in Apr. 2018!
A romantic comedy written by Fujita, the story follows the budding relationship of two awkward otaku after they reconnect as adults. Both exceptionally awkward, Momose Narumi is a fujoshi, while Nifuji Hirotaka is a game otaku!
The announcement trailer below shows a fun skit with the main characters reacting to the news! (It’s especially enlightening for those who aren’t yet familiar with the personalities of the main characters~)
Fujita originally published the series on the web manga site “comic POOL.” Since its humble beginnings, it has printed over 4.2 million copies in all and also won first place in Takarajimasha’s “Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2016” contest.
It’s Difficult to Love an Otaku will broadcast on Noitamina, as well as other networks. Core details on the cast have also been released. They are:
Date Arisa as Momose Narumi
Itou Kento as Nifuji Hirotaka
Sawashiro Miyuki as Koyanagi Hanako
Sugita Tomokazu as Kabakura Tarou
Kaji Yuuki as Nifuji Naoya
So, how do you feel about this fantastic news? We’ll be looking forward to more information as the months go by!
Adapted with permission from Anime!Anime!