Welcome to the NHK is a honest portrayal of how mental illness can cripple the lives of adults. It hits home for those who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, abuse, suicidal thoughts in their lives. And educates those who don't understand what it feels like to be paralyzed by your own invented fears.
There are a lot of anime that appeal to us because they present an alternative to real life, human limitations. NHK does the opposite and constantly reminds the viewer that humans are flawed and self destructive. There are no heroes with capes saving the day. There are no villains to blame for hardships. There isn't even a long redemption arc that leads to a happy ending. You have to watch young adults make the same mistakes over and over and over again until they hit absolute rock bottom, and then slowly work to subside their demons enough to live a slightly less miserable life.
I understand not wanting to watch NHK because of the subject matter. but if you do consider yourself a fan of anime...not just a specific anime genre (shounen english dubs), but anime itself. you should at least try to watch one of the most authentic shows ever produced in anime. it has helped a lot of people going through struggles acknowledge their own demons and work to overcome them. Giving it a 10/10, in the top ten anime all time range for me.
The OSTs are mostly depressing. But good. Fits the tone of the show perfectly
@Consumed our S.O.L problems continues.
i think it'll qualify. but none of these shows will get high turnouts b/c of lack of exposure. no matter how good they actually are