Genshiken

[Nicο]

I can't say it's very easy to find a synopsis of the anime that works for all of it, but this regarding the manga, still does the job a lot better than most I can find. Actually taken from Wikipedia:

 

Genshiken follows the lives of a group of college students drawn together by their shared hobbies, and the trials and adventures associated with being otaku. The story begins with the introduction of Kanji Sasahara, a shy, confidence-lacking freshman who on club day at university, decides to join a club he would actually enjoy, Genshiken. Over his four years at Shiiou University, Sasahara comes to accept himself for who he is and loses the inhibitions and guilt he once felt and associated with otaku culture, becoming an enthusiastic clubmember, and for a time, a capable club president. As the story of Genshiken progresses, focus is also placed on Saki Kasukabe, a determined non-otaku who initially struggles to drag her boyfriend out of the club, and Chika Ogiue, a self-professed otaku-hater who feels a deep-seated shame and self-loathing toward her own interests and hobbies.

During the course of the series, the reader bears witness as the group grows in its cohesiveness over time, and bonds form between the characters as they begin to see themselves as more than fellow club members, but friends as well. In this context, club activities such as group outings, the biannual pilgrimage to Comifes, and even simply hanging out in the clubroom, allow the characters' complex relationships to grow into friendship, infatuation, and at times, even love. While a few of them never quite see eye-to-eye about their interests or the lives they lead, they are held together by the bonds of friendship that they share.

 

I've gotta say, with so many girls (Fujoshi, I mean), I'm surprised that I'm enjoying Genshiken Nidame so much with it being quite a change from the previous stuff. Actually, it's not really that different, it's just more intense on the BL. I mean nothing bad by that, and a fair number of times it's just poking fun at BL. I dunno, I'd say just give it a shot, it's really interesting for me.

[mitchermitcher]

Well, where the first season had focus on moe bait, here its fujoshi bait, so yeah, no real difference except the gender we're studying is female now, instead of the male otakus from the first season.

 

Sue for best anime character of the season. 

 

[spoiler=THAT SUE IS JUST TOO GOOD]
Wonder how far they're gonna adapt this season

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[Nicο]

Sue is basically references I mostly don't care for, but still, too good. I feel inclined to say she's at least one of my favorites this season.