If you play MMOs and enjoy fun, lighthearted romance, you'll probably love this series. If you self-identify as a NEET, or ever have in your life, you'll probably relate to Morimori-chan a lot, too! This delightful little series kept me busy every Friday night and I will miss my time in Fruits de Mer!

The story is nothing groundbreaking, in fact, you can see the twists coming a mile away, but Morimori-chan, her friends (both online and off), and their adventures keep you so entertained and interested that it doesn't really matter when they're finally revealed to be what you expected.

*MILD SPOILERS AHEAD*
What we learn about Sakurai's childhood, combined with Morioka's reluctance to participate in the rat race of Tokyo, make it fairly obvious why these two people have chosen an MMO to connect with other people. They've obviously both been burned, albeit in very different ways, but when they meet and find a kindred soul in one another, it's easy to understand why. Watching their relationship blossom makes sense and you find yourself, as a viewer, rooting for the two of them. I found the push and pull of their relationship fun to watch and it felt a bit more realistic for thirtysomething adults. In the hands of another writer, the tension between these two could have easily been juvenile, but rather we're treated to the realities of two adults, who are terrible at socializing, coming to grips with their feelings for one another and navigating that in their own way. Hats off to Kazuyuki Fudeyasu for fleshing out such fully-realized adults without dragging down the story with too much harsh reality.

My only complaint about this series is that the OP/ED of the show led me to believe we'd learn more about Morioka's guildmates, and while we do learn a bit about Kanbe, I really wanted to know more about Pokotaro, Himeralda, Lilac and the rest of the gang. I was also a bit puzzled as to what forced Morioka to quit her job and become a NEET. It was obvious she played Fruits de Mer in order to escape her real life and connect with people on her terms, but it felt like there was something else there that was never explored.

Overall, this fun little comedy with a bit of romance was super enjoyable to watch. I have no idea if there's enough material for a second season, but I sure would love another visit to Fruits de Mer!