NHK ni Youkoso!

NHK ni Youkoso! (2006)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Comedy, Anime, Romance

Satou Tatsuhiro, 21 years old, thinks that everything that happens around him is a conspiracy. He figures out who is behind it all: The NHK, an evil secret company. Satou manages to uncover the plot of The NHK after three years of shutting himself in (and rapidly approaching the fourth). In reality, he is nothing more then a NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training), desperately in need of a cure from that ‘disease'. He wants to break out from the curse, but going out and getting a job is frightening enough for him. That is until he gets selected for a ‘project'; it is a plan to help hikikomori like him face the reality of this world.

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Scheduleevery Sunday (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E24Welcome to the NHK!Dec 17, 2006
S01E23Welcome to Misaki!Dec 10, 2006
S01E22Welcome to God!Dec 3, 2006
S01E21Welcome to the Reset!Nov 26, 2006
S01E20Welcome to Winter Days!Nov 19, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did NHK ni Youkoso! first premiere?

NHK ni Youkoso! first premiered on July 9, 2006.

Who created NHK ni Youkoso!?

NHK ni Youkoso! was created by Tatsuhiko Takimoto and illustrated by Yoshitoshi Abe.

What is NHK ni Youkoso! about?

NHK ni Youkoso! follows the life of a reclusive hikikomori named Tatsuhiro Sato as he struggles with depression and social anxiety.

Is NHK ni Youkoso! a comedy or drama?

NHK ni Youkoso! is a drama.

How many episodes does NHK ni Youkoso! have?

NHK ni Youkoso! has 24 episodes.

What TV network aired NHK ni Youkoso!?

NHK ni Youkoso! aired on Chiba TV, TV Aichi, TV Kanagawa and television stations in other Japanese prefectures.

Who directed NHK ni Youkoso!?

NHK ni Youkoso! was directed by Yusuke Yamamoto.

What is a hikikomori?

A hikikomori is a phenomenon unique to Japan where individuals become extreme recluses due to social and emotional pressures.

What is the age rating for NHK ni Youkoso!?

NHK ni Youkoso! has an age rating of R-17+.

Is NHK ni Youkoso! an adaptation of a manga or light novel series?

Yes, NHK ni Youkoso! is an adaptation of a novel series written by Tatsuhiko Takimoto, with illustrations by Yoshitoshi Abe.

What awards has NHK ni Youkoso! won?

NHK ni Youkoso! has won the best TV animation award at the 11th Animation Kobe in 2006.

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Also known as

  • Welcome to the NHK! (United States)

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