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To rate this anime (imo) would be degrading. This anime really can't be rated, either you can identify with it or not. This anime is based of a novel which became a manga which became an anime ha. If you can, I would suggest also buying the novel. To be honest, I don't know where to start to explain this story. This anime is actually one of the most down to earth anime's I've ever had the pleasure to watch. Don't let the boxart fool you or the fact that it is even an anime fool you, most of the "characters" are based upon people in general with the many problems and difficulties we face in life. I wouldn't recommend this to a younger viewer of anime as in this is mature rated, most of the scenes a younger viewer will most likely not identify with it. This anime does not have any supernatural elements to it, like many anime do. The only supernatural thing I can think of, I guess would be that the main character hallucinates throughout the series, which is all explained. Actually a difference between the novel and anime would be that the anime left out the fact that the main character Sato during times would be taking drugs and it would cause his hallucinations. Being that there is so much to explain, I recommend this to anyone of certain age. Even if you don't like anime, I guarantee this will touch you in a way. This anime will make you feel all kinds of emotions, if you can't identify with neither character then I would wonder if you were human. It starts off looking into the average life of 21 yr old Sato who basically is a N.E.E.T and Hikkimori which is a Japanese term which a lot of people aren't familiar with because it's common amongst many people in general but Japan basically has a term for it. You could look up these term for more info. Immediately you get introduced to the main character within this first episode. His character and personality is so easy to identify and very likeable. In all honesty, I guarantee if you give this a chance you will watch it more than once and in cases it might help you out in the long run, of your life. Very realistic, very different, very enjoyable, there's just so much to like about this anime. I'm sure other reviewers can give more details on the series, but I can't find words to say. In just 26 episodes, this anime fledges out a life story. Worth a try and especially for the price of the S.a.v.e edition by Funimation which has nothing to do with quality it's just a whole lot easier on the wallet. Btw the voice acting in either dub is outstanding!