Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku?! Premiere Explores Prejudice and Shared Fandom
The first episode of Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku?! introduces Takuya Seo, a quiet otaku who keeps to himself at school. His low profile is disrupted when two kogal classmates, Kotoko Ijichi and Amane Kei, notice his Glittery Monpets anime eraser and approach him about their shared interest in the series. Takuya initially harbors prejudice against the gals, assuming they are disingenuous, but the episode reveals that both Kotoko and Amane are also low-key otaku. The premiere focuses on Takuya working through his assumptions and the foundation of a potential friendship. The review notes that the show is not revolutionary but is realistic and mindful about the layers people have, and that it captures the feeling of being a teenager passionate about a specific series. The anime is described as an easy addition to a spring roster, offering a chill viewing experience without excessive fan service.