The World God Only Knows: The Greatest Mistake | Retrospective Video Essay

Ten years ago, the anime adaptation of The World God Only Knows (TWGOK) aired and streamed worldwide. It left a profound impact on the world but its story of success is long and winding. Originally considered a mistake, this video explores the tribulations of TWGOK becoming one of the greatest series for Weekly Shonen Sunday and the themes prevailing in the work. Additionally, SecretRevealer examines the impact of the series on herself and what it means to her. Edit 24 hours after posting: I just realized I forgot to add a note during the intro that the dialogue isn't real but dramatized. The events did occur but not using harsher words. Win Award, then failed with one shots, returned to Osaka, back to Tokyo to study under Yuuji Takemura, further one shots and serialization, cancellation and informed his manga was there to fill space until a hit arrived at their door steps. Of course, that hit would unexpectedly be Kaminomi. :) Apologies for any confusion. Time Stamps: 00:00 - FLAG 0.0 Tamiki Wakaki's Life History Before Kaminomi 01:38 - FLAG 1.0 Origins of The World God Only Knows 06:53 - FLAG 2.0 Closing the Gap: Wakaki's Philosophy 13:09 - FLAG 3.0 What does Kaminomi Mean to Me 17:59 - FLAG 4.0 Love Makes the World Go Round: The Oratorio 24:51 - FLAG 5.0 The Greatest Mistake: The World God Only Knows Social Media: Twitter:   / shedge3   Twitch:   / shedge   SOURCES: Tamiki Wakaki’s Finances before TWGOK - http://blog.wakakitamiki.coolblog.jp/... Kyoto Uni Interview - http://www.s-coop.net/lifestage/backn... Tamiki Wakaki’s Twitter -   / angelfrench   Elsie Early Draft - http://blog.wakakitamiki.coolblog.jp/... Tweet About TWGOK being Inspired By YU-NO -   / 756333962910281729   Service Survey Stock - https://www.videezy.com/people/11423-... Secrets of the Goddesses Sheet Music composed by Phasmato:    / @mochibot   Additional information from TWGOK Guidebook and Omake included at the end of each volume.