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Welcome to the N.H.K.: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

Welcome to the N.H.K. (2003): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Welcome to the N.H.K. (2003) is a comedy, drama, romance manga by Ooiwa, Kenji. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.12/10 from 26,846 ratings.

What is Welcome to the N.H.K. about?

Tatsuhiro Satou is a 22-year-old hikikomori who dropped out of college and is now entering his fourth year of unemployment. He consumes hallucinatory drugs to escape reality, leading him to come up with various conspiracy theories. One such theory concerns the existence of a secret organization called the Nihon Hikikomori Kyoukai (NHK), which is supposedly responsible for Tatsuhiro's shut-in nature and the increasing number of hikikomori people across Japan.

Key details

Welcome to the N.H.K. spans 40 chapters across 8 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Dec 26, 2003 to Apr 26, 2007.

Where to read Welcome to the N.H.K.

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is Welcome to the N.H.K. about?

Tatsuhiro Satou is a 22-year-old hikikomori who dropped out of college and is now entering his fourth year of unemployment. He consumes hallucinatory drugs to escape reality, leading him to come up with various conspiracy theories. One such theory co

Is Welcome to the N.H.K. finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of Welcome to the N.H.K.?

Welcome to the N.H.K. is rated 8.12/10 on MyAnimeList.

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