Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki
A top gamer who sees everyday life as unfair and confusing gets an unexpected chance to approach it like a game. With help from a skilled new mentor, he starts testing social strategies, building confidence, and rethinking what it means to level up in the real world.
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Season 1
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E1
Say what you want; famous games are usually fun
Ace gamer Fumiya Tomozaki has given up on the “garbage game” of life, until a classmate offers to teach him the rules of this ultimate god-tier game.
Jan 8, 2021 -
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E2
It feels awesome to gain a bunch of levels after a battle
Hinami tasks Tomozaki with starting and joining conversations; after his first few attempts fall flat, he comes away with some astute observations.
Jan 15, 2021 -
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E3
When a girl’s your first friend, life feels like a date for a while
With Hinami’s help, Tomozaki gets a crash course in dressing well and talking to girls, getting unexpectedly close to one classmate in particular.
Jan 22, 2021 -
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E4
Sometimes you conquer a dungeon only to find a strong boss back in your village
Tomozaki begins tutoring Izumi in his favorite game, comes clean to Kikuchi, and gets roped into playing against the vengeful Nakamura after school.
Jan 29, 2021 -
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E5
The characters who become your friends after you clear a hard event usually have high stats
Tomozaki makes a new friend, then goes on a shopping trip for Nakamura’s birthday—of all things. Naturally, Hinami turns it into a teaching moment.
Feb 5, 2021 -
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E6
Once you start speedrunning the minigames, you seriously can’t stop
The student council election is approaching, and Tomozaki joins Mimimi’s campaign. Turns out they both have their reasons for wanting to beat Hinami.
Feb 12, 2021 -
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E7
When a mentor character becomes a boss, they’ll push you to the edge
Tomozaki brings his gamer’s cunning to Mimimi’s campaign speech—but Hinami’s a gamer, too. Tama tells Tomozaki how she and Mimimi became friends.
Feb 19, 2021 -
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E8
There are some problems a bottom-tier character can’t fix alone
Mimimi’s at her breaking point. A deeper dive into her past reveals why she’s so driven to beat Hinami, while Hinami’s motivation remains a mystery.
Feb 26, 2021 -
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E9
When you go back to the starter town with the full party, new stuff tends to happen
Tomozaki rehearses with Hinami to prepare for his movie date with Kikuchi and is invited to an overnight barbecue with his popular normie classmates.
Mar 5, 2021 -
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E10
Multiplayer games have their own special appeal
Tomozaki gets a taste of the traditional overnight normie camp activities he’d always shunned as the group plots to get Izumi and Nakamura together.
Mar 12, 2021 -
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E11
A single choice can change everything
An overheard conversation between Mizusawa and Hinami gives Tomozaki a different perspective on his private lessons in conquering the game of life.
Mar 19, 2021 -
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E12
Equipment for girls has special effects
A talk with Kikuchi helps Tomozaki realize what he really wants, and a confrontation with Hinami sets the course for the future of their relationship.
Mar 26, 2021
