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Welcome to the N.H.K. (Japanese: N・H・Kにようこそ!, Hepburn: N.H.K. ni Yōkoso!) is a Japanese novel written by Tatsuhiko Takimoto. It was published by Kadokawa Shoten in Japan in January 2002, and in English by Tokyopop in October 2007. The story revolves around a 22-year-old hikikomori, an asocial recluse, who gets aid from a strange girl who seems to know a lot about him, despite never having met him before. Common themes throughout the story deal with depression, anxiety, isolation, existential dread, the hardships of life and how people must deal with them in their own way. The novel profusely analyzes the hikikomori phenomenon, which is relatively widespread in Japan.

Welcome to the N.H.K. was adapted into a manga series, also written by Takimoto, with art by Kendi Oiwa. The manga was serialized between June 2004 and June 2007 in Kadokawa Shoten's manga magazine Shōnen Ace. The manga's forty chapters have been collected into eight bound volumes released in Japan and overseas. The English edition of the manga is published by Tokyopop, and the first volume was released in October 2006. The novel was also adapted into a 24-episode anime television series by Gonzo which aired in Japan between July and December 2006 on Chiba TV. In North America, the series was licensed for English release by ADV Films, who released it on DVD in 2007. In 2008, the anime became one of over 30 ADV titles acquired by Funimation.

In Japan, NHK refers to the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai) public broadcaster, but within the series the main character believes it stands for Nihon Hikikomori Kyōkai (日本引きこもり協会, The Japanese Hikikomori Association), which is a reference to the protagonist's claim of a subversive conspiracy led by NHK (the real-life broadcaster) to create hikikomori. While it mainly deals with the phenomenon of hikikomori, the plot also explores many other Japanese subcultures—for example otaku, lolicon, and Internet suicide pacts.

Welcome to the N.H.K. revolves around the lives of several young adults all living in or around the city of Tokyo. Many different lifestyles are shown though most of the time the story focuses on the concepts of being a hikikomori (a reclusive individual who withdraws from society), anime otaku, and having most of the characters experience intense feelings of depression and loneliness.

The main protagonist is Tatsuhiro Satō, a university dropout entering his fourth year of unemployment. He leads a reclusive life as a hikikomori, ultimately coming to the conclusion that this happened due to some sort of conspiracy. One day just when his life seems entirely unchanging, he meets Misaki Nakahara, a mysterious girl who claims to be able to cure Tatsuhiro of his hikikomori ways. She presents him with a contract basically outlining that once a day they would meet in the evening in a local park where Misaki would lecture to Tatsuhiro in an effort to rid him of his lifestyle. During these outings, many subjects are discussed, though they almost always pertain in some way to psychology or psychoanalysis. One of their first meetings in fact deals with interpreting Tatsuhiro's recent dreams. Both Tatsuhiro and Misaki, however, have a tendency of over-doing things, such as hiding the truth, especially from each other and themselves. Despite Misaki's offer and pressing attempts at salvation, it is Tatsuhiro's neighbor and high school friend, Kaoru Yamazaki, whom Tatsuhiro often turns to in moments of need and support. Despite his own idiosyncrasies, Yamazaki is one of the more stable characters in the story.

The plots within the novel, manga and anime are each rather different from one another, and many themes and personalities differ between each. The novel also regularly mentions drug use by the main character, and later, his friend, Yamazaki. This element of the story is downplayed in the manga (drugs Satō uses are referred to as "legal psychedelics purchased off the internet"), and left out of the story altogether in the anime (with the exception of Hitomi). This is likely due to several reasons, including a more public-friendly rating, as well as ultimately being unneeded for the progression of the plot. Lolita themes present within the novel and manga have also been downplayed within the anime, where most of the women the characters lust after are of mature age, although brief hints still remain.

The Nihon Hikikomori Kyōkai (N.H.K.) (日本ひきこもり協会) of Satō's imagination is supposedly a sinister conspiracy which aims to turn people into hikikomori and NEETs. No clear reason why they would do this is offered, although Satō considers the potential of an "army" of displaced individuals, and it is mentioned that hikikomori are created for the purpose of giving society someone to look down upon, making themselves feel superior. The majority of the N.H.K.'s work is done through the media, via broadcasting anime and other material that is likely to turn the viewer into an otaku. Throughout the series, many shots of advertising hoardings or movie posters incidentally displayed in other locations bear N.H.K. references.

Satō on occasion also believes that the N.H.K. takes a more active role via the use of agents, although of course these agents only appear in dream sequences or flashbacks. Three types of N.H.K. agents are seen: the first are classic Men in Black who appear to have the ability to disguise themselves as anyone else they wish. They occupy key roles in a target's life, ensuring that they fail to develop. The second are cute, or more precisely moé girls who directly break the hearts of targets or who, via celebrity status, induce targets to have impossible or unrealistic expectations of relationships, destroying their ability to develop them in the real world (Satō never considers how, or even if, the N.H.K. would target women). Satō at one point fears that Misaki may be an agent of this type. The final type of agents are bizarre goblin-like creatures who are grey all over but for a letter (usually "N", "H" or "K") written in yellow on their belly. These creatures appear to be the masterminds of the entire N.H.K. conspiracy, but more likely than not they are Satō's mental image of the spreading mindset or circumstances he associates with the N.H.K. In the novel, it is hinted that Tatsuhiro may not actually believe the conspiracy to exist but instead needed an imaginary enemy to vent his frustrations on and to help motivate him into overcoming his hikikomori ways.

The real-life public broadcaster NHK, which is the source of the acronym that is parodied by the series, really does provide a support website for real-life hikikomori. In the manga and novel, a concrete link between the public broadcaster NHK and Satō's Nihon Hikikomori Kyokai is implied; in the anime, although the conspiracy is still named NHK, no such correspondence is drawn and it appears that the NHK does not even exist as a broadcaster in the anime's version of Japan (in the anime, Misaki has never heard of the acronym when Satō says it to her). This may have been because the anime was broadcast on TV channels operated by other Japanese broadcasting companies, thus implying that it related to the real TV company and could have been interpreted as slander against a competitor.

Puru Puru Pururin (プルプルプルリン) is a fictitious magical girl anime of which Kaoru Yamazaki is a fan, featured only in the anime version (in the novel, Yamazaki is a fan of the real-world show Ojamajo Doremi, which is replaced by Puru Puru Pururin in the anime). It is never explicitly stated, but strongly suggested, that Satō believes this series to be controlled by the N.H.K.; in fact, it is after seeing an episode of the series which inspires him to think up the N.H.K. as a concept. The series had a real website, which further suggested this. For example, although it appears to be a children's style of series, the schedule on the website suggested that it is shown almost daily in the small hours of the morning, when children would not be awake, but hikikomori frequently are. Although the website listed the names of several real-world broadcast channels which supposedly carry the show, none of them are operated by the real-world NHK, again suggesting that in the anime's version of Japan, the N.H.K. is not a broadcasting company and is a conspiracy spanning all media. The listed broadcast times and channels are in fact the times at which the Welcome to the N.H.K. anime aired.

Only brief excerpts of Puru Puru Pururin are ever seen, and it is not possible to guess what powers the main character, Pururin, would have. It appears that Pururin is a good, heroic character and is assisted by a number of animated household objects, including a vacuum cleaner upon which she flies; her trademark is to randomly append the word Purin to the end of sentences, similarly to the title character in Di Gi Charat. The theme song first heard in the first episode is sung by Rumi Shishido. This theme appears in ringtone version throughout the series.

Welcome to the N.H.K. is a 192-page novel written by Tatsuhiko Takimoto, with the cover drawn by Yoshitoshi ABe of Serial Experiments Lain fame. The novel was first published on January 28, 2002 in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten, and the bunko edition was published in 2005.

The manga series is illustrated by manga author Kendi Oiwa. It was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's manga magazine Shōnen Ace between December 26, 2003 and May 26, 2007. The manga's forty chapters have been collected into eight bound volumes released in Japan. Tokyopop licensed the manga for release in English, and the first volume was published on October 10, 2006. The manga version diverges from the original version later in the story. After Tokyopop's license expired, Viz Media picked up the series in 2015.

In November 2005, the limited edition of the fourth Japanese volume was published with a Misaki figurine which caused sales of the manga to skyrocket, and was once ranked third at Japan's Amazon website in terms of sales. The limited edition of the sixth volume, released in November 2006 in Japan, included the hard copy of the bishōjo game from the manga, True World: Shinjitsu no Sekai. The game was authored by Tatsuhiko Takimoto, the characters designed by Kendi Oiwa and produced by Circus (famous for D.C.: Da Capo). The limited edition of the eighth volume included a diploma signifying graduation from being a hikikomori.

A 24-episode anime adaptation produced by Gonzo and directed by Yusuke Yamamoto aired in Japan between July 9 and December 17, 2006 on Chiba TV and on later dates on other JAITS stations. Hiroshima Home Television, a local ANN station in Hiroshima, aired the series from July 16 to December 23, 2006. The series was coordinated by Satoru Nishizono, featured character design by Takahiko Yoshida, and the music was headed by Masao Fukuda. ADV Films licensed the anime for $240,000 and released the first DVD of the English edition in October 2007. In 2008 the English license was transferred to Funimation. Siren Visual has licensed the series for release in Australia and New Zealand.

The anime has four pieces of theme music; two opening themes and two ending themes. The first opening theme, "Puzzle" (パズル, Pazuru) was written by Rieko Ito, composed by Kitagawa Katsutoshi, and performed by Round Table featuring Nino. The second opening theme is a remix of the first entitled "Puzzle (extra hot mix)" (パズル－extra hot mix－) which was produced by the same people as with the first opening theme. The first ending theme used for episodes one through twelve, "Odoru Akachan Ningen" (踊る赤ちゃん人間, lit. "Dancing Baby Humans"), was written by Kenji Otsuki, composed by Fumihiko Kitsutaka, and featured vocals by Otsuki and Kitsutaka. The second ending theme used for episodes thirteen through twenty-four, "Modokashii Sekai no Ue de" (もどかしい世界の上で, lit. "On Top of a Frustrating World"), was written and composed by Yugo Sasakura, arranged by Masanori Shimada, and performed by Yui Makino.

A. E. Sparrow of IGN gave the novel a nine out of ten while comparing it to Catcher in the Rye, saying "there's enough Holden Caulfield, or even Tyler Durden, in Satou and the events that surround him to make this story a solid read for anyone interested in books that examine the human condition."

The manga version of Welcome to the N.H.K. was also positively reviewed. Writing for Anime News Network, Carlo Santos rated the Tokyopop releases of the third manga volume with a B grade for story, an A− for art, and an A− overall. Speaking on the volume's art, Santos noted "it's endlessly entertaining to watch the parade of shocked, disturbed and stressed-out faces as Satou confronts each of society's ills," as well as highlighting the "detailed backgrounds" and "clean, rectangular layouts and frequent speedlines." Concerning the writing, "the dialogue is full of vigor and wit, with a straightforward tone that conveys mad outbursts, tearful breakdowns, and everything in between." And with regards to the adaptation, Santos praised the volume by writing "out of Tokyopop's many, many translations, this series stands among one of their best, if not the best." Santos was more couched in his approval for the fourth volume, giving it a C+ for story, an A− for art, and a B grade overall. While criticizing that "the plot has taken a vacation," he wrote that "those who are into NHK for the highly developed character drama, however, will find these chapters to be some of the most memorable yet," and concluded "it may not be the best or most entertaining volume of NHK, but it does serve its purpose, which is to deepen the story and make the characters even more dysfunctional and twisted than they already are."

The anime series was generally well received by critics. In his review for Animation World Magazine, James Brusuelas wrote "Welcome to the NHK is a true anime gem," describing it as "a delicately human tale." He went on to praise the series, saying "This is more than just anime. This is film." Concluding his review, he remarked "I cannot recommend this series enough. It is perhaps the best anime I saw during 2008."

One of your students’ parents responds to your email explaining that their child needs extra support that you can’t provide with, “ISN’T THIS YOUR JOB??? Or is actually HELPING students above your pay grade?”

In a meeting, you offer a solution that you think can help your department make up for this quarter’s budget shortfall. Your usually friendly counterpart on another team responds shortly, “I’m not sure why you think that idea would work.”

Whether comments like these are made over Slack or email or directly to your face, they sting. No one deserves to be on the receiving end of rude, belittling, or mean behavior at work. Even actions that aren’t intended to be hurtful — or are ambiguous — can cause stress and harm. Yet according to research done by Georgetown professor Christine Porath, 98% of people report experiencing incivility at work at some point in their careers.

When it happens, most of us are left wondering: What should I do?

On the one hand, responding (especially in the heat of the moment) can escalate the situation. On the other hand, allowing hurtful comments to go unnoted can condone the behavior and seemingly give the person, or others who witness the incident, permission to mistreat you in the future. Staying silent might even send the message that it’s OK for others to behave similarly, leading to a toxic work environment.

Though the decision to say something or let it go is yours, it’s helpful to have some guidance on making the call that’s right for you. Below is my advice based on the research and interviews with academics, social scientists, and other experts I did for my latest book, Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People).

First things first. It’s normal to have an emotional reaction when you’re on the receiving end of a rude comment. You might feel hurt, disappointed, offended, upset, angry, frustrated, exhausted, or a mix of these and other feelings. It’s important to both examine these emotions and get a more objective sense of what happened.

One common response to emotional pain — especially at work — is to try to tamp it down by chiding yourself, “This is just in my head.” But it’s not: The “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” adage simply isn’t true. I’ve certainly had my breath taken away by some mean-spirited comments that felt like the person had just punched me in the stomach. In fact, neuroscience shows that in certain instances, the brain interprets the impact of being devalued, ignored, shamed, yelled at, rejected, or bullied in ways that are similar to the experience of physical pain.

So give yourself time to investigate your emotional response before deciding what to do. If you’re dealing with a customer and you don’t have an hour or day to step away and deeply reflect, try taking a few breaths while identifying what you’re feeling before you react. Also be kind to yourself and validate your feelings: Research has established that self-compassion brings myriad benefits, including a stronger desire to grow and improve, higher emotional intelligence, and deeper resilience. It also makes you more compassionate toward others.

While we can likely all agree that the first two examples above are mean-spirited, the third is more nebulous, like many of the comments or behaviors that we’re subjected to at work. We may not know what the person intended. And how we interpret a curt message or a short “it’s fine” response may be different from how another person would see it.

Interpretations of incivility can also vary widely across cultures. In the United States, for example, asking to speak to a manager might be seen as rude, but that behavior could be considered acceptable in the Netherlands or Israel, where open disagreements are seen in a more positive light.

So as you decide how to respond, consider whether the rudeness may have been unintentional. Is it possible to interpret the person’s actions in a way that leaves you feeling less insulted? I’m a big believer in using empathy to see another person’s behavior in a more generous light. For example, the parent in the second example above is likely worried about their child and channeling their concern through anger at you. It can be helpful to even express that empathy (more on that below).

It can also be useful to think about your values and which of them might have been violated. Perhaps your client’s jab challenged your sense of fairness or equity, or it felt like a microaggression. Or maybe the customer raising their voice doesn’t align with your belief in kindness. Regardless of whether the person meant to be rude, your emotional reaction is valid. Understanding how you feel and why will help you decide whether to respond, and what to say if you do.

Once you better understand your emotional response and consider the other person’s perspective, you can weigh the pros and cons of responding. Ask yourself:

Addressing rude behavior could challenge the status quo in your organization (especially if your company maintains a “customer is always right” ethos) and may impact your relationships and standing with your coworkers or boss. To gauge how risky speaking up would be, develop a specific picture of the danger you’re facing. Think about the questions below and, if time allows, perhaps vet the situation with someone you trust.

If the person is a customer, ask yourself:

If you don’t know this person well or at all:

If you know this person:

We often focus on the risks of actions, our minds going directly to the worst-case scenario, rather than the downsides of not doing something. So take time to consider the risks of not speaking up as well. Perhaps not addressing the behavior would violate your personal values or the cultural norms you stand for. You might inadvertently condone the comment if you let it pass unremarked or miss an opportunity to help the person understand how their actions impact others. Give these concerns equal weight in your evaluation.

If you are in a position of influence, the risks of silence are greater. Leaders bear the ultimate responsibility (in some cases, a legal one) for making sure no one, especially frontline workers, feels threatened at work.

Making the call to let something go sometimes can be a smart move. But that doesn’t mean that you have to swallow your emotions. You might need to vent about the incident to a friend or find ways to emotionally disengage from the situation. For example, can you find ways to bolster your mood after the interaction — spending time with colleagues you enjoy, listening to a favorite song, doing a short meditation, or looking at pictures of your recent vacation?

There are also several concrete actions you can take instead of confronting the person directly. For example, you might report the incident to someone who can take action or at least keep a record should the behavior happen again. If the offender is a client, for example, your manager may want to know so that they can avoid working with them in the future. Or is there someone else in a senior position who will want to help and has the power to do so?

If you do decide to confront the offender, how you do it matters and can make the difference between resolving the situation or intensifying it. Keep the following strategies in mind.

Snapping back at someone may feel good in the moment, but it’s often helpful to take the time you need to calm down and process what you heard before reacting. A smart rule of thumb is to prioritize your safety and well-being. It may be that confronting the person may encourage further harm — though do keep in mind that experiencing discomfort is not the same as feeling unsafe. It may feel awkward to point out to a customer that raising their voice isn’t helping, but that’s not the same as fearing they’ll physically hurt you.

Oftentimes, people don’t realize they’ve misstepped, so when you confront them, make it clear that you found their comment to be rude by either explaining why or sharing the effect it had on you.

Use statements that start with “I,” which explain how you feel and invite the other person to consider your perspective, or “it,” which can establish a boundary that’s not OK to cross. Some sample “I” statements include: “I felt dismissed by your comment; while that may not have been your intention, that’s how it landed with me,” and “I see how you feel, and I’m hurt by what you just said.” Here are some example responses to establish a boundary: “It’s disrespectful to tell people their ideas don’t have merit,” and “That comment isn’t helpful to either of us.”

Avoid “you” statements, such as “You’re rude.” When people feel ashamed, attacked, or mislabeled, they’re less likely to hear you or change their behavior.

Especially if the comment was ambiguous, it can be effective to respond with a question, like “What did you mean by that?” You might even ask the person to simply repeat what they said, which may prompt them to think through what they meant and how their words might sound to others.

Try to ask these questions with genuine curiosity, and start with “what” instead of “why,” which sounds less challenging. “What led you to say that?” is easier to hear than “Why did you say that?” which can sound like an accusation. Here are some other questions you might use:

It’s easy in the moment to feel unable to respond or to find plenty of reasons not to say something: “I don’t want to cause a stir,” “It’s not a big deal,” “They’re usually a nice person.” To counter the instinct to stay silent (which you may later regret), it helps to memorize and rehearse a few go-to phrases that you can use when you do encounter rudeness. For example, “I imagine it wasn’t your intention, but that hurt,” or “I know we all care about fairness. Acting in this way undermines those intentions.”

When you’re facing a situation you don’t have a ready response for, you can try a simple technique that I picked up from authors W. Brad Johnson and David G. Smith, which is to say “Ouch,” clearly and forcefully. This will buy you some time so that you can come up with something further you want to say, and it sends the signal that the other person’s actions had a negative impact, giving them a chance to reconsider what they said.

It’s probably the last thing you want to do when you’re on the receiving end of meanness, but kindly showing the person that you understand their concerns can often help smooth out a tense interaction. This isn’t required, especially if the comment could be categorized as a microaggression, but in a situation with a client or customer who is responding out of frustration or anger, acknowledging that you see their perspective with simple statements like “I get that” or “I understand” can calm them down some. Remember that recognizing the emotion behind their behavior isn’t a tacit endorsement of their behavior. You can grant them their premise and ask them to treat you differently.

The best-case scenario is that the person hears you and even thanks you for your feedback. But in my experience, they are more likely to get defensive, at least at first. A customer might dismiss what you’re saying or claim that you misunderstood them and their intentions. But if they’ve caused pain, it doesn’t matter whether they had good intentions or not.

If they accuse you of being overly sensitive or defend themselves by saying they didn’t mean any harm, make clear how their statement or question affected you. For example, you might say, “Your comment, however you meant it, made me feel like you don’t respect me.”

And be sure you have an exit plan. If you’re handling a customer, this might mean completing the transaction with them as quickly and efficiently as possible. If addressing the incivility causes the other person to double down on their comment or even to escalate their behavior, make sure you have a few statements ready to help you get out of the conversation. For example, you might say, “I need to take a break from this conversation,” or “Let’s press pause on this for now,” or “I’m going to finish checking you out so that we can both move on.”

If the rudeness is part of a recurring pattern, you might enlist help from others in responding. Join forces with people on your team or in your company and make an explicit pact to respond to incivility when it happens. When a customer is being rude to you, it can often take the heat down if a coworker intervenes on your behalf or even takes over the interaction. Having a coalition can help you gain clarity as well: When something troubling but ambiguous happens, you, along with everyone else in the group, will have a sounding board to help determine whether it warrants action.

Let’s go back to those opening examples.

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