Is it worth to watch this anime? It seems popular in yuri circles, does it have actual yuri or at least subtext?
Nyangomaru
Sep 4, 2018 7:07AM
Read the Manga, not the Anime...
A5PECT
Sep 4, 2018 9:04AM
The anime only covers the beginning of the series, which has a minimal amount of yuri subtext.
The real subtext starts around the current midpoint of the manga, which is up to 140 chapters.
last edited at Sep 5, 2018 9:11PM
katewarner
Sep 4, 2018 10:24AM
Sus-lik -
There's plenty of subtext, but the main thing is that all the main characters are delightful in the way they sort things out in general with Tomoko, with sex buzzing like background noise. They're all headed out into their lives and figuring things out in various ways with the dwindling time, and somehow it's been a joyous process for the reader (even when it's kinky and mean and Tomoko reminds us that she will probably always be kind of an asshole). Even the really awful characters like Minami (aka Fang, Fang Girl) become strangely compelling. What's really going on is not so much yuri or non-yuri as the messy hilarity of friendship and all the elements of it, and the way the mess makes life worthwhile.
And as A5PECT and others have been saying, reading the frequently agonizing first 65+ chapters of the manga is the only way to get to what I'm describing above.
last edited at Sep 4, 2018 10:54AM
tictoc nerd
Sep 4, 2018 8:41PM
So basically there's no legit yuri and its just fans shipping friendship as yuri by reading deeper than they should. So pretty much avoid it if you want yuri.
katewarner
Sep 4, 2018 8:48PM
tictoc nerd --
What's legit yuri?
BiohunterX
Sep 4, 2018 9:08PM
@tictoc nerd u forget that emoji girl is in fact in love with tomoko, stating so several time. theres also the parallel of how almost all of tomokos friends treat the kouhai just like how all the rest of the girls in her class treat her when shes around boys. theyre jealous
A5PECT
Sep 4, 2018 10:28PM
Yes, thus far it's only been subtext (emoji girl notwithstanding).
If you aren't into subtext then fine. But there is a reason Watamote attracts yuri fans and yuri artists.
I make it a point to strongly suggest readers start from the beginning, but ultimately it's their choice. Hell, it's fine if they don't read it at all. Especially if it isn't appealing to them.
last edited at Sep 5, 2018 1:23AM
BiohunterX
Sep 5, 2018 3:11AM
@a5spect oh i completely agree, read it from the beginning. seeing the evolution of the manga even without the yuri is very rewarding
auikimaya
Sep 5, 2018 3:18PM
I'll guess Team Asuka has won me over because damn
elevown
Sep 5, 2018 4:44PM
Where is anyone reading this that has it all up to date btw?
sorathecrow
Sep 5, 2018 5:30PM
^mangadex
A5PECT
Sep 5, 2018 7:40PM
You can get it directly from the scanlators. Just search for "World Three Watamote"
Senjougahara_sama
Sep 7, 2018 2:15PM
I wasn't really on the Asuka ship until I read one of the more recent chapters, but damn she's great. Yuri is still #1 though.
TeruMoko
Sep 7, 2018 4:14PM
YES! The ultimate showdown begins!
I also have much love for both Yuri and Asuka-chan!
A5PECT
Sep 7, 2018 5:17PM
Yuri has more history with Tomoko, but boy did Asuka open up strong.
If she keeps up the pace from the previous chapter, she'll be in bed with Tomoko before the end of the volume.
last edited at Sep 7, 2018 5:17PM
katewarner
Sep 7, 2018 6:04PM
^ Yes, it's Asuka's call. Tomoko seems to be ready for anything. She wants a new life, the question being how new.
Snowave
Sep 8, 2018 10:55AM
Pleas read it from the beginning, it may hurt but it will make build up relation between you and tomoko. Watching tomoko suffering from her social anxiety untill growing up and "accidentally" attract other weirdo + become little bit more popular. All of it, will feel more satisfying if you read manga from ch 01. Trust me!
TeruMoko
Sep 9, 2018 10:38AM
The first half of the series really isn't that bad. I mean certain parts are definitely painful, but there's plenty of dark humor to help lighten things up a little. In terms of truly understanding and appreciating the characters it's a must.
Murasaki_Yuki
Dec 17, 2019 3:41AM
this is my favorite pairings... i don't know okay! its hard to choose,
and @Rock-on8892 i really get you..
Rock-on8892 Sep 3, 2018 11:25PM
I'm divided with this, both are good ships
Sharkexpert12 Sep 4, 2018 12:07AM
The only solution is an orgy
NewtMarshmallow Sep 4, 2018 5:55AM
All ships are great
Sus-lik Sep 4, 2018 6:53AM
Is it worth to watch this anime? It seems popular in yuri circles, does it have actual yuri or at least subtext?
Nyangomaru Sep 4, 2018 7:07AM
Read the Manga, not the Anime...
A5PECT Sep 4, 2018 9:04AM
The anime only covers the beginning of the series, which has a minimal amount of yuri subtext.
The real subtext starts around the current midpoint of the manga, which is up to 140 chapters.
last edited at Sep 5, 2018 9:11PM
katewarner Sep 4, 2018 10:24AM
Sus-lik -
There's plenty of subtext, but the main thing is that all the main characters are delightful in the way they sort things out in general with Tomoko, with sex buzzing like background noise. They're all headed out into their lives and figuring things out in various ways with the dwindling time, and somehow it's been a joyous process for the reader (even when it's kinky and mean and Tomoko reminds us that she will probably always be kind of an asshole). Even the really awful characters like Minami (aka Fang, Fang Girl) become strangely compelling. What's really going on is not so much yuri or non-yuri as the messy hilarity of friendship and all the elements of it, and the way the mess makes life worthwhile.
And as A5PECT and others have been saying, reading the frequently agonizing first 65+ chapters of the manga is the only way to get to what I'm describing above.
last edited at Sep 4, 2018 10:54AM
tictoc nerd Sep 4, 2018 8:41PM
So basically there's no legit yuri and its just fans shipping friendship as yuri by reading deeper than they should. So pretty much avoid it if you want yuri.
katewarner Sep 4, 2018 8:48PM
tictoc nerd --
What's legit yuri?
BiohunterX Sep 4, 2018 9:08PM
@tictoc nerd u forget that emoji girl is in fact in love with tomoko, stating so several time. theres also the parallel of how almost all of tomokos friends treat the kouhai just like how all the rest of the girls in her class treat her when shes around boys. theyre jealous
A5PECT Sep 4, 2018 10:28PM
Yes, thus far it's only been subtext (emoji girl notwithstanding).
If you aren't into subtext then fine. But there is a reason Watamote attracts yuri fans and yuri artists.
I make it a point to strongly suggest readers start from the beginning, but ultimately it's their choice. Hell, it's fine if they don't read it at all. Especially if it isn't appealing to them.
last edited at Sep 5, 2018 1:23AM
BiohunterX Sep 5, 2018 3:11AM
@a5spect oh i completely agree, read it from the beginning. seeing the evolution of the manga even without the yuri is very rewarding
auikimaya Sep 5, 2018 3:18PM
I'll guess Team Asuka has won me over because damn
elevown Sep 5, 2018 4:44PM
Where is anyone reading this that has it all up to date btw?
sorathecrow Sep 5, 2018 5:30PM
^mangadex
A5PECT Sep 5, 2018 7:40PM
You can get it directly from the scanlators. Just search for "World Three Watamote"
Senjougahara_sama Sep 7, 2018 2:15PM
I wasn't really on the Asuka ship until I read one of the more recent chapters, but damn she's great. Yuri is still #1 though.
TeruMoko Sep 7, 2018 4:14PM
YES! The ultimate showdown begins!
I also have much love for both Yuri and Asuka-chan!
A5PECT Sep 7, 2018 5:17PM
Yuri has more history with Tomoko, but boy did Asuka open up strong.
If she keeps up the pace from the previous chapter, she'll be in bed with Tomoko before the end of the volume.
last edited at Sep 7, 2018 5:17PM
katewarner Sep 7, 2018 6:04PM
^ Yes, it's Asuka's call. Tomoko seems to be ready for anything. She wants a new life, the question being how new.
Snowave Sep 8, 2018 10:55AM
Pleas read it from the beginning, it may hurt but it will make build up relation between you and tomoko. Watching tomoko suffering from her social anxiety untill growing up and "accidentally" attract other weirdo + become little bit more popular. All of it, will feel more satisfying if you read manga from ch 01. Trust me!
TeruMoko Sep 9, 2018 10:38AM
The first half of the series really isn't that bad. I mean certain parts are definitely painful, but there's plenty of dark humor to help lighten things up a little. In terms of truly understanding and appreciating the characters it's a must.
Murasaki_Yuki Dec 17, 2019 3:41AM
this is my favorite pairings... i don't know okay! its hard to choose,
and @Rock-on8892 i really get you..