"What's so bad about being an otaku?!"
-Shinichi Kanou
Outbreak Company follows the story of a 19 year old shut in who one day sees an online ad, from a company called AmuTec, looking for a hardcore otaku. He takes a quiz, which he passes with flying colors, and is giving an interview a few days later. As he's being interviewed, the man gives him a drugged cup of coffee, and Shinichi falls unconscious. After waking up it turns out the company has taking him through a rift, to another deminsion where elves and dragons exist. The man later explains that Shinichi's job will be to spread the otaku culture through the land, by selling otaku merchandise to its people. Hijinks ensue.
Outbreak Company was a very funny series. The characters were very likable. Shinichi, being the otaku he is, was extremely funny during his conquest to spread the otaku culture. It created so very funny moments throughout the series. I didn't really have any problems with the series. The only thing that bothered me is that, like with most 12 episode/half season series, it left me wanting more. No second season has been planned, but I expect them to make one.
Overall, Outbreak Company was a very enjoyable series. If you're into comedy, which I think most everybody is, this is a series I think you'll enjoy quite a bit. It's got great humor, very funny otaku related references, and likable characters. If you haven't seen the series, then I highly recommend giving it a watch.
-Yumu
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