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Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu 2019

★ 8.4/10 · 144 votes AnimationComedy 1 seasons · 12 eps Ended
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What is Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu?

The television series is an anime that focuses on the life of a girl with extreme social anxiety. She has had only one friend throughout elementary school and makes a promise to this friend.

Type
TV series
Year
2019
Status
Ended
Episodes
12
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Apr 6, 2019
Last aired
Jun 22, 2019
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
MBS
Genres
Animation, Comedy
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Overview

The television series is an anime that focuses on the life of a girl with extreme social anxiety. She has had only one friend throughout elementary school and makes a promise to this friend. The girl struggles with social interactions due to her anxiety, experiencing physical symptoms such as leg cramps when she gets nervous. She also has difficulty looking people in the eye and making friends. The series explores her attempts to make friends with her classmates.

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Should you watch it?

“A socially anxious girl attempts to befriend her entire middle school class to save a friendship.”

Reasons to watch
  • relatable depiction of social anxiety
  • humorous approach to character growth
Keep in mind
  • repetitive social struggles

Watch it if you enjoy stories about overcoming personal challenges and building new friendships.

The series contains mild themes related to social anxiety and interpersonal awkwardness suitable for general audiences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the main conflict?

Bocchi must overcome her extreme social anxiety to make friends with everyone in her class.

Why does Bocchi want to make friends?

She made a promise to her only friend that she would befriend her entire class by graduation.

What happens when Bocchi gets nervous?

Her legs cramp and she is unable to look people in the eye.

Is the series a comedy?

Yes, the series focuses on the humorous and failed attempts of the protagonist to make friends.

What is the setting?

The story takes place during the protagonist's middle school years.