Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?
Takuya Seo is a quiet otaku who keeps a low profile at school—until two gals from his class start talking to him. The cool but scatterbrained Kei Amane and the cheerful, energetic Kotoko Ijichi couldn’t be more different, but the three soon bond over anime, games, and shared fandom. But one question remains: do nice gals who hang out with otaku really exist?! From TMDB
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60 of 91 · most liked firstAnime_IRL. Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? (Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?), episode 4 I love the Evangelion reference that immediately precedes this quote: 
positive · AI labelView post →Fun little fact, I got inspired and modeled Erika's appearance after Amane Kei from the anime "Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku?!" which has been a super cute anime, I highly recommend it! #AriasMelodies #Midlanders_Today #GPOSERS #EorzeaPhotos
positive · AI labelView post →The manga Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? gets an anime next year!
neutral · AI labelView post →The anime that asks, "Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?" will premiere in two months!
neutral · AI labelView post →Japanese Animation TV Ranking, April 13-19: The Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? anime ranked at #8.
neutral · AI labelView post →The rom-com anime Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? premieres next spring!
neutral · AI labelView post →What will get sooner, GTA 6 or Season 2 of Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku? 💫💕 #ijichi #amane
neutral · AI labelView post →Also: Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Home Alone, Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku?!, D․N․Angel New Edition, and more!
neutral · AI labelView post →Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Anime Announced.
neutral · AI labelView post →Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku?! is so friggin cute.
positive · AI labelView post →☆ Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? ☆ Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? #OtaGal #オタギャル #Anime #AnimeGif #Gyaru
neutral · AI labelView post →*deep breath* The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime I Want to End This Love Game Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku?! Akane-banashi Reborn as a Vending Machine, Now I Wander the Dungeon
neutral · AI labelView post →Kei Amane | Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku 🥰💖
neutral · AI labelView post →my only criticism of Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? is that there's no possible way the two main girls are into anything besides each other
neutral · AI labelView post →[Chapters] Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? - Vol. 12 Ch. 94 - Otaku & Gyaru & The Person I Like *and* Vol. 12 Ch. 95 - Otaku & Gyaru & Summer Remedial Classes.
neutral · AI labelView post →Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? | Key Visual.
neutral · AI labelView post →News: Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? (Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?) airs in April 2026; Arata Mita (High Card episode director) helms school romcom TV anime at TMS Entertainment #オタギャル listani.me/otagal-staff...
neutral · AI labelView post →Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku is a surprisingly cute show :0
positive · AI labelView post →Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? - Volume 12 cover.
neutral · AI labelView post →[Chapter] Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? / Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? - Vol. 12 Ch. 88 and Ch. 89 - MangaDex.
neutral · AI labelView post →Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? - Volume 11 cover.
neutral · AI labelView post →The secret to Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? is that to be honest the two gyaru girls are more into each other than they are the main boy
positive · AI labelView post →[Chapter] Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? - Vol. 12 Ch. 93 - Otaku & Gyaru & Open Campus - MangaDex.
neutral · AI labelView post →Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? feels like it ought to be the trope originator, not something from 2021. I mean that in terms of how "basic" it feels, there's no twist or gimmick, just the romantic fantasy. But also, how "comprehensive" it feels, executing every aspect of the trope well.
neutral · AI labelView post →It was announced that “Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?" is getting an anime adaptation scheduled to air in 2026 Further details TBA #Anime #AnimeNews
neutral · AI labelView post →Me and shannon have been watching Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku which besides its goofy-sincere premise being cute and fun is making me feel insane specifically because otakun is maybe the most egg coded character ive seen outside actual gender feelings manga
positive · AI labelView post →This Week (Or what we're enjoying)? How about *Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?*. Things began with a happenstance meeting between our boy Takuya, the classic looking gal Kotoko, and the more sporty Kei. Kei turns out to be an otaku as well, though denies it, which creates a bond with Takuya, and then Kotoko just likes both of them. Solid friendships, clear relationship possibilities, largely void of drama so far. :blobaww: @apc #AniMangaFoundIt #anime #GalsCantBeKindToOtaku
positive · AI labelView post →Was riding high after MarriageToxin and Second Prettiest Girl so I thought I'd try out Gals Can't Be Kind To Otaku... Nevermind unlimited genocide on heterosexuals.
negative · AI labelView post →News: Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? (Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?) reveals additional cast, key visual, April 8 premiere; Arata Mita (High Card episode director) helms romance comedy TV anime at TMS Entertainment #オタギャル listani.me/otagal-cast
neutral · AI labelView post →Ah, yes, my preferred brand of camera, Camera (from Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku?! episode 6)
neutral · AI labelView post →"Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?" #doodle #art #anime #manga #KotokoIjichi and #KeiAmane i'm still around, i'm just in the minecraft phase rn
unlabelledView post →Catching up on anime & "Gals Can't Be Kind To Otaku?" continues just being a really sweet show. For something that could be trashy, it's instead just really sincere & rather realistic about what it's like being young with new friends that you're just happy to be around, as there's not expectations.
unlabelledView post →Started another anime called Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? aaaaaa i feel so energized just from these 2 first episodes, it was so fun EEEEEEEEEEEEE
unlabelledView post →i got the first volume of Green Yuri (The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All) and the lady at the book store was excited and gave me another recommendation (Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?)
unlabelledView post →GALS CAN'T BE KIND TO OTAKU!? it's not a question of if they can, but rather if they should. and my unbiased impartial objective nonpartisan answer is a resounding... YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
unlabelledView post →212. Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? (9/10) This was a cute and wholesome show. I love Gyaru's so much so it was a given that I would be watching this show. It's a love triangle but it's really good. Amane was my favorite girl. I hope Seo just ends up dating both Amane and Ijichi.
unlabelledView post →☆ Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? ☆ Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? #OtaGal #オタギャル #Anime #AnimeCap
unlabelledView post →News: Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? (Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?) school comedy manga gets TV anime in 2026 #オタギャル listani.me/otagal
unlabelledView post →## Past Seasons I have just picked up and watched the first four episodes of [Made in Abyss](https://anilist.co/anime/97986/Made-in-Abyss/). Nothing is really happening, but I can see that it is building up to a big reveal. I'd love to take a stab at guessing the twist, but are just too little clues this early on. --- ## This Season I dropped [Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk](https://anilist.co/anime/187869/Botan-Kamiina-Fully-Blossoms-When-Drunk/) after the first episode. Just to…
unlabelledView post →My next romcom manga choice is Gals Can't Be Kind To Otaku. It's a bit more wish-fulfillment-y than I usually like but it's my favourite genre (extrovert girls platonically(?) adopt an introvert boy as a friend/pet) so I'll give it a shot
unlabelledView post →Anime 15: Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Rating: 4/5 This one is uncomplicated. So is the plot. But the girls are opinionated and have their own agency. As a result, the series feels very sweet (maybe too sweet) but also sensitive. The focus is on talking and feeling, it's really just a cute show.
unlabelledView post →Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?: Another show I wouldn't usually watch and yet I still did. This was surprisingly wholesome and both the girls are cute. I especially liked the voice acting for Ijichi. I ended up enjoying this more than I would have thought.
unlabelledView post →Karaoke? Let's stick with this season and go back a few episodes when our trio from *Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?* had a karaoke outing. Takuya really got into it which appeared to surprise Kotoko and Kei. @apc #anime #AniMangaFoundIT #OtaGal #GalsCantBeKindToOtaku
unlabelledView post →another cute af episode of Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?
unlabelledView post →Finally done with **Nana**. It's among my least favourite non-seasonal watches of 2026. I liked the first half much, much more than the second one, which I struggled to finish. Character introductions and Nana and Hachiko's friendship development were fun to watch, but when Takumi appeared and THE THING happened the story just reached the peak of annoyance for me. Hachiko's taste in men is diabolical; she was cursed by the Great Demon Lord. ::: spoiler **Spring 2026** I won't be sticking…
unlabelledView post →## This Season The moment [Beastars final final season](https://anilist.co/anime/187267/BEASTARS-Final-Season-Part-2/) was released, I sped through it like I did previous seasons. The story is too compelling; can't stop picking up the next episode. As a whole, Beastars is essentially a crossover of The Dark Knight trilogy and Zootopia. These are two of my favourite movie series, so it stands to reason that I would enjoy Beastars just as much. Also, it's not everyday that we see a complete…
unlabelledView post →ICYMI, Yen Press announced a total 14 titles during their Sakura-Con panel on Friday, which includes: - Yukiru Sugisaki's D.N.Angel New Edition - Norishirochan & Sakana Uozumi's Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku?! - Yasushige's The Maid Is a Vampire - Sayuri Ueda's […] [Original post on mastodon.social]
unlabelledView post →Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? - mangadex.org/title/ee96e2... A really good look at otaku lifestyle and how that intersects with other personalities without any stigma from the author. And I'm a sucker for a good romance hehe
unlabelledView post →56. Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? (2026 anime) Romance anime fans stay WINNING this year! I was surprised that I ended up liking this a lot more than I thought I was going to. Yeah, shocker, the poly gal likes it where the trio basically acts like a polycule throughout the anime. 5/5
unlabelledView post →#58 Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? [2026] - July 2nd it's a pretty standard romcom with a few fun episodes, nothing special. i really like ijichi, she's neat but thats about it #otagal #mediathread
unlabelledView post →:blobmiou: #anime #GalsCantBeKindToOtaku
unlabelledView post →Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? (AKA Otagal) is shaping up to be a pretty fun show about a nerd finding great friends in two trendy girls. It could be such a flat wish-fulfilment concept, but it’s given a lot of personality and heart with the central characters being so great to spend time with.
unlabelledView post →Very much pedal to the metal here. :blobsweats: #anime #GalsCantBeKindToOtaku
unlabelledView post →Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!? Episode 1 Impressions The character designs are very nice up close, and I like how the gals look. But when you see them from further way, their look quality takes a noticeable dip at times. The male MC is kind of meh in looks and personality. I was surprised the brunette Amane was the closet Otaku and not Ijichi. I really like the two gals and the interactions are cute, but the show as a whole isn't clicking on the humor. It will take a couple more episodes to see…
unlabelledView post →Kotoko Ijichi | Gals Can't Be Kind To Otaku? (122 pics) She’s usually good at keeping her composure. Usually... #kotokoijichi #galscantbekindtootaku #otagal #伊地知琴子
unlabelledView post →Kotoko Ijichi | Gals Can't Be Kind To Otaku? (122 pics) She’s been keeping a little secret from you. Care to find out what it is? #kotokoijichi #galscantbekindtootaku #otagal #伊地知琴子
unlabelledView post →#218 Gals Can't Be Kind To Otaku? Ep 7 really ramping up their playfulness as a trio. and giving some time for the other otaku to sit side by side is cute. play the girls getting pouty with jealousy
unlabelledView post →Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? Really cute friendship/romance story about the value of being passionate for the things you love. All three characters are pretty interesting and the way they bond and grow closer was adorable. I just have to wonder how the romance side of things plays out later...
unlabelledView post →you should read/watch Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku?!, it's really sweet and heartfelt. Don't let the trailer dissuade you, it's really well done!
unlabelledView post →Probably partly selection bias, I guess most school stuff I watch is comedy. Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?, There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless..., Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy and My Deer Friend Nokotan have very little serious bullying or drama (it is a spectre in some)
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