Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui, also known as WataMote, is a dark comedy anime adapted from a manga written and illustrated by two authors with under pseudonym Nico Tanigawa.
The story focuses on a teenage girl and hardcore otaku named Tomoko Kuroki, who always seems gloomy and strange. When she enters high school, she has ambition to be popular, but this isn't easy due to her introvert personality and difficulty socializing.
In this article, we'll explore the interesting characters in WataMote. Who are they? Check out the full discussion below!
1. Tomoko Kuroki
Tomoko Kuroko is described as a gloomy and negative girl. She also has difficulty communicating with others, making it difficult for her to make friends in high school.
Tomoko also likes to lock herself in her room and spends her time playing otome games or browsing online sites. Furthermore, she sometimes likes to ask her younger brother for advice so she can socialize more easily.
Tomoko often fantasizes about being a popular girl or imagines about romantic things. Although her daily life is very gloomy, she continues to try to improve herself, slowly but surely.
2. Tomoki Kuroki
Next, there's Tomoko's younger brother, Tomoki. Although he appears quite gloomy, he is quite popular at school because he is talented at playing soccer and has many friends.
Tomoki often becomes a confidant for his older sister. However, he is often bothered by her sister's strange behavior, especially when she frequently enters his room without permission. They often argue and fight with each other.
3. Yuu Naruse
Yuu Naruse has been Tomoko's best friend since they were in middle school. She likes to call her "Mokocchi". She used to have a nerdy appearance, but she has become more beautiful and fashionable since she entered high school.
Despite her appearance changes, Yuu still considers Tomoko her best friend. She still enjoys talking about anime with Tomoko. Furthermore, she always responds whenever Tomoko contacts her for advice or just to chat about random things.
4. Tomoko's Mother
Next, there's Tomoko's mother, who appears frequently in the story. She's a typical housewife who usually does the housework. She's also very caring towards her two children.
However, Tomoko's mother can be strict and nagging when Tomoko makes mistakes. For example, when Tomoko doesn't clean her room properly.
5. Kiko Satozaki
Kiko Satozaki is Tomoko's niece, three years her junior. She often visits Tomoko's house during summer vacation. She considers Tomoko like a great big sister and enjoys listening to her stories.
Tomoko is initially confused when Kiko visits. She tries to make up cool stories to impress Kiko. Funnily enough, her lies are eventually exposed, and Kiko begins to view Tomoko differently.
6. Megumi Imae
Next, there's the beautiful student council president named Megumi Imae. She has a kind personality and cares deeply about others, especially Tomoko. She finds Tomoko to be a sweet and strong-willed girl.
At the school festival, Megumi sees Tomoko alone and feeling down. She tries to cheer her up by dressing up as a bear. She gives her a balloon and a warm hug.
7. Kosaka
Next, there's Kosaka, a friendly and kind character. He first meets Tomoko when they're caught in the rain. When he sees Tomoko's broken umbrella, he buys her a new one.
Kosaka later meets Tomoko again in a library. At that time, Tomoko confesses to her niece that Kosaka is her boyfriend. However, the lie is discovered, making her look bad in her niece's eyes.
8. Jun Ishimine
First, there's the handsome guy named Jun Ishimine. He works as a voice actor for the dating sim game called Saint Time, which Tomoko regularly plays. He and his agency held a meeting with fans of the game.
Jun appears very professional in his work. He always smiles and greets fans in a friendly manner. Furthermore, he is happy to record any conversations that fans desire.