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Apr 11, 2022 7:03 AM
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i dont know what happen with it, it getting popular due to people blame mc as weak person n the girl as dominant here LOL. im personally dont care if the mc is alpha, beta, charlie, delta, etc all i need just any entertain stuff here also never imagine to be self insert like the MC.

FYI mostly mc anime over 80% from them are beta male especially in romance genre, only shoujo that portait alpha male dominantly. if u dont like dominant girl or cool cute girl simultaniously then the show isnt for u. idc also about the girl if shes sub or dom, all i want just enjoy light romance about small things moment. n also dont expect any char development since this is slice of life genre so char development isnt a must except u just a noob that take every something seriously LMAO

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Apr 11, 2022 7:11 AM
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Apr 11, 2022 7:13 AM
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I’m really confused but he’s not a beta or any other type of male lmao
Apr 11, 2022 7:17 AM
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I also don't care that much if the mc in this show is alpha or not as long as it is entertaining to watch.
Apr 11, 2022 7:17 AM
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This anime is showing that it's fine to be a beta. Anyone who complains about that is missing the message.


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Apr 11, 2022 7:25 AM
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Nothing at all boyo



I guess a few usual haters are just pissed because of projection and self-hate

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Apr 11, 2022 7:27 AM
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If you think he’s beta then you’ve never had a good girlfriend before. That goes for all of the dudes who’s manhood can be shaken by a single anime.
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Apr 11, 2022 7:30 AM
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aint got no problem with the MC being a pussy. Its just the annoying group of people who got shit on by the show because they know this shits not even close to MDUD. Period. There literally cannot be another reason, you can clearly see all the best waifu threads.
Apr 11, 2022 7:34 AM
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itsrj20 said:
The title and comment at one side
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that pic on Another side
now tell me this post is which side. ^_^

you said it bro........
Apr 11, 2022 7:59 AM
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I wouldn’t say he’s beta. The universe just hates him. Like every object near him manages to turn into a projectile locked on to him.
Apr 11, 2022 8:07 AM

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Most of beta MC is just boring.

I'm just waiting for the omega one tho.
Apr 11, 2022 8:32 AM
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I don’t really see a problem with it a different change
Apr 11, 2022 8:56 AM
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cus those haters can't self insert and feel cool and distracted from their derailed lives
Apr 11, 2022 9:09 AM
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MugenDarou said:
cus those haters can't self insert and feel cool and distracted from their derailed lives

i hope a meteor obliterates your house
Apr 11, 2022 9:11 AM
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Tyreesama said:
MugenDarou said:
cus those haters can't self insert and feel cool and distracted from their derailed lives

i hope a meteor obliterates your house
the truth hurts...
Apr 11, 2022 9:13 AM
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MugenDarou said:
Tyreesama said:

i hope a meteor obliterates your house
the truth hurts...
truth hurts for who? i’ve watched plenty of anime with beta mc. My post has nothing to do with the topic i just really want a meteor to take your life is all.
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Tyreesama said:
MugenDarou said:
the truth hurts...
truth hurts for who? i’ve watched plenty of anime with beta mc. My post has nothing to do with the topic i just really want a meteor to take your life is all.

ah ok, well i guess i hope ur wish comes true, idek why u quoted me if u didn't have a conflicting opinion lol
Apr 11, 2022 9:20 AM

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Nothing wrong with a beta mc and dominant gf, I'd say we need more of this tbh
Apr 11, 2022 9:59 AM
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The terms alpha and beta are really getting overused even though the terms literally doesn’t apply to humans. Dude’s just submissive. That’s the term you may be looking for.


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Apr 11, 2022 10:11 AM

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I don't mind a timid MC at all, but judging from the first episode, I feel like Izumi is going to be used as a device to show how awesome Shikimori is rather than an actual character with his own personality.
i'll still watch a few more episodes though, i've had a few people tell me it's going to be better.
Apr 11, 2022 11:06 AM

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It's not s problem that he is "beta".
It's because he is bland, as deep as a puddle and as interesting as Kiroto.

Apr 11, 2022 12:21 PM

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There's nothing wrong with a "beta" MC period.
Apr 11, 2022 3:10 PM
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This show is about the girl. the rest, (guess what?), is the rest.
Apr 11, 2022 3:40 PM

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are you talking about yourself? but you don't have a girlfriend unlike mc who has better look better personality,better friends,love by female anime fans (IRL) and cute girlfriend
Apr 12, 2022 12:00 AM
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Nah dunno just guess then ^_^
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I also don't care that much if the mc in this show is alpha or not as long as it is entertaining to watch.

This, should more people just enjoy the show otherwise just stop it, get used to it lah this world not only for u

POGGGGG nothing more to say

Sometime although ur right but true speak is not allowed for certain moment but it has been happened. So whatever happens, happens
1st eps showed without told us whatever about theirs pas relationship so it would be tell after few eps later, im still wondering why shiki prefer the boy like him, still dunno what reason behind it. Not Like kaguya prefer him coz his smart, marin love him coz he is pro designer, etc

N finally turn into yuri then lived in isekai dress rosa land ? Yes I think so

Apr 12, 2022 1:54 AM
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Izumi is basically just "what if shoujo heroine, but guy". but honestly the issue is that the joke of it is kind of underplayed. They need to go harder on it, or he just comes across as pathetic.
Apr 12, 2022 10:48 AM
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Nothing wrong with a beta main character, I think it is just that people do not find him interesting so far. Also, there is the concern that he will not be anything more than a plot device to show off how good the girl is in this series, which based on the first episode I can understand this concern.
Apr 12, 2022 4:32 PM

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Nothing wrong with a beta main character, I think it is just that people do not find him interesting so far. Also, there is the concern that he will not be anything more than a plot device to show off how good the girl is in this series, which based on the first episode I can understand this concern.
What people are missing in this equation is that Izumi is lowkey a 'waifu' himself, if you're only looking at him as this pathetic misfortunate guy, because the girl is the cool one who often has to save him, and not the other way around, it definitely will not be an enjoyable show.
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Apr 12, 2022 4:36 PM

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Violet42 said:
Izumi is basically just "what if shoujo heroine, but guy". but honestly the issue is that the joke of it is kind of underplayed. They need to go harder on it, or he just comes across as pathetic.
It's not really a joke at all, sometimes it's funny, but never in a way that's supposed to be outright insulting to Izumi.
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Apr 12, 2022 5:35 PM

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I mean the title says it all, the series is CENTERED around Shikimori so it's understandable that they want to show a female lead's dominance, and having a beta male lead is fine despite his bland characterization, as long as Izumi is not one of them who takes other peoples harsh words too deeply on himself and there are others like Izumi who exist in this world and may relate to him plus Izumi is comfortable being weaker than Shikimori in this series though this series may do harm on him which what makes others really pissed off but that's just what he is in his overall personality and he doesn't give a shit of what let others harm him.
Apr 13, 2022 2:26 PM
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LostSpectre said:
Violet42 said:
Izumi is basically just "what if shoujo heroine, but guy". but honestly the issue is that the joke of it is kind of underplayed. They need to go harder on it, or he just comes across as pathetic.
It's not really a joke at all, sometimes it's funny, but never in a way that's supposed to be outright insulting to Izumi.


I mean, it could be a good bit, Teasing Master Takagi-san mines some good humor out of Nishikata loving a shoujo romance and not realizing how much he has in common with the heroine. It's not that there's anything wrong with a role reversal, it's that the turning of expectations is a classic source of humor, and as it stands, Shikimori is a really boring show that needs SOMETHING for spice.
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MeVike said:
The terms alpha and beta are really getting overused even though the terms literally doesn’t apply to humans. Dude’s just submissive. That’s the term you may be looking for.

the terms don’t even apply to wolves either. look up the story behind alpha wolves and stuff and you’ll find out it was from a shoddy in captivity subject pool, that even the person who came up with the idea behind it, wants it to change.
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Violet42 said:
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It's not really a joke at all, sometimes it's funny, but never in a way that's supposed to be outright insulting to Izumi.


I mean, it could be a good bit, Teasing Master Takagi-san mines some good humor out of Nishikata loving a shoujo romance and not realizing how much he has in common with the heroine. It's not that there's anything wrong with a role reversal, it's that the turning of expectations is a classic source of humor, and as it stands, Shikimori is a really boring show that needs SOMETHING for spice.
Some of it is funny due to the nature of the role reversal, but as I said, it's never mean-spirited, it's supposed to be cute/wholesome. If you can't appreciate Izumi being cute almost as much as Shikimori, then you won't like the series. Despite what MAL seems to think, this is absolutely a SOL show through and through.
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LostSpectre said:
Violet42 said:


I mean, it could be a good bit, Teasing Master Takagi-san mines some good humor out of Nishikata loving a shoujo romance and not realizing how much he has in common with the heroine. It's not that there's anything wrong with a role reversal, it's that the turning of expectations is a classic source of humor, and as it stands, Shikimori is a really boring show that needs SOMETHING for spice.
Some of it is funny due to the nature of the role reversal, but as I said, it's never mean-spirited, it's supposed to be cute/wholesome. If you can't appreciate Izumi being cute almost as much as Shikimori, then you won't like the series. Despite what MAL seems to think, this is absolutely a SOL show through and through.


The haters are basically the same peeps that can't understand yuru camp and non non biyori
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LostSpectre said:
Some of it is funny due to the nature of the role reversal, but as I said, it's never mean-spirited, it's supposed to be cute/wholesome. If you can't appreciate Izumi being cute almost as much as Shikimori, then you won't like the series. Despite what MAL seems to think, this is absolutely a SOL show through and through.


The haters are basically the same peeps that can't understand yuru camp and non non biyori
Sorry, I meant MAL admins thinking SOL literally means it's completely aimless, rather than just showing you know, everyday life.

"Slice of Life - Slice of Life stories are focused on a seemingly random and mundane period of the main characters' lives. The absence of a central plot to carry the story towards a charted destination means Slice of Life stories frequently lack overarching conflict and resolution. While life is not without conflict and Slice of Life neither, here conflict appears and dissipates seemingly at will, without a specific narrative to enforce it. Slow story pacing or episodic storytelling does not equal Slice of Life. Drama/Romance stories can be slow and soft while maintaining a central plot of human/relationship struggle. Comedy stories may lack progress and have mundane settings, but they have narratives focused on eliciting laughter rather than amusing moments happening naturally. Thus, Slice of Life is incompatible with Comedy, Drama, and Romance by definition."
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Apr 14, 2022 3:04 AM
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I actually think most slice of life has conflict or something of interest, and I just felt like there was absolutely nothing of interest beyond the top notch production. The same director did My Senpai is Annoying, and that instantly hooked me, so I'm wondering if it's just the nature of the material where there's not much there.

like, I could also compare this against Deaimon, which is a comparison that really, really benefits Deaimon in everything except animation. That show has light character drama, within two episodes managing some real emotional weight. I love slice of life FOR that.

I'm willing to give the show a couple more episodes, but I don't think it's out of line to say that it failed to impress. meanwhile Aharen-san and Deaimon are basically giving me everything I look for in the genre, and this is just pure empty sakuga. I hope for more.
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MeVike said:
The terms alpha and beta are really getting overused even though the terms literally doesn’t apply to humans. Dude’s just submissive. That’s the term you may be looking for.


Fun fact, it doesn’t actually apply to wolves either. It might somewhat to captive hens.
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no bitches?? 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
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If the fl punches few girl's teeth off. I am all for it. There is nothing wrong with beta mc, it just should be funny enough. I love beta Takanashi from working!
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i dont know what happen with it, it getting popular due to people blame mc as weak person n the girl as dominant here LOL. im personally dont care if the mc is alpha, beta, charlie, delta, etc all i need just any entertain stuff here also never imagine to be self insert like the MC.

FYI mostly mc anime over 80% from them are beta male especially in romance genre, only shoujo that portait alpha male dominantly. if u dont like dominant girl or cool cute girl simultaniously then the show isnt for u. idc also about the girl if shes sub or dom, all i want just enjoy light romance about small things moment. n also dont expect any char development since this is slice of life genre so char development isnt a must except u just a noob that take every something seriously LMAO


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I don't understand the obsession men have with calling other men beta, alfa and those kind of things. It's just incredibly stupid. I can't imagine any women wanting to have anything to do with men using that kind of vocabulary.

From a woman's point of view the mc is simply very cute. I totally understand why the girl wants to protect him. And it obviously makes her happy to do that, so what's the problem?
Apr 16, 2022 4:07 AM
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This show is just pathetic. And some people here are defending it with theyr lives, because they projected themselves to the point of no return.
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There is nothing wrong with them. I just prefer female MCs who I think are better than beta, alpha or any male in anime...
Apr 16, 2022 12:17 PM

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Problem is he literally has no personality and is boring
Nobody likes a bland mc mate
Apr 16, 2022 12:46 PM
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Humans aren't wolves. There's no such thing as a beta or alpha male in humans. It's just made up crap by idiots on the internet who think they're experts on politics and how humans work.
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Humans aren't wolves. There's no such thing as a beta or alpha male in humans. It's just made up crap by idiots on the internet who think they're experts on politics and how humans work.


I can't remember where I got this from, but I think it's really concise to say "the alpha-beta spectrum is basically astrology for insecure men."
Apr 16, 2022 2:55 PM

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It feels that the MC being wimpy is part of the gimmick. Shikimori is not just a cutie but a cool gal. Based on episode one, I thought there had to be a paranormal aspect to the show because Izumi's bad "luck" is something else.
Apr 16, 2022 3:48 PM

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The problem is that as of now he's just a tool (not even a character) crafted to make Shikimori look cool.

There are "soft nice" guys like Iruma (who also get along with a stronk girl) who are enjoyed better.
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Nothing wrong with beta MC. The show is just really boring, especially when the 5 members feel like they have no chemistry. It’s also way too slow in terms of trying to tell audience how the two MC felt in love. The unlucky attribute and MC constantly falling is very one dimensional and honestly makes the show extra cringe. (Someone pointed out the potential for paranormal, which imho would make the show so much better if they run it like Mieruko-Chan and approach the show at thefunny paranormal angle. But unfortunately this show isn’t that creative). If they plan to keep this pace going for 12, this show is gonna be terrible.

I want a good show with beta MC. And this definitely ain’t it so far 2 episodes in. The fact that MC is beta is just used as a gimmick to lure you in and an absolute tool just to give Shikimori more chance to shine. The beta plot so far has close no development, and it feels like if the male MC is a dog instead of a human male, it would literally no impact to how the show will play out.

The art and production quality feels really good though, which imho is a shame because man the show taste more bland than unseasoned flour.
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