The characters in Welcome to the NHK act as mirrors to Sato’s own flaws:
The music was a standout element. The atmospheric and melancholic score was composed by Pearl Brothers, a band formed in 1983 led by Kenzo Saeki. However, the opening theme, "Puzzle" performed by Round Table featuring Nino, became an instant classic. With its jazzy trumpets and airy vocals, "Puzzle" contrasts jarringly with the heavy content of the show, creating an ironic distance that perfectly encapsulates the series' tone—a beautiful lie covering a sad truth. -Oyasumi- NHK ni Youkoso - Welcome to the NHK -
The most brilliant narrative device in Welcome to the N.H.K. is the titular conspiracy. The "N.H.K." does not exist. Satō knows this. Yet, he clings to it because it is easier to believe in a global cabal than to admit that his life is a mess because of his own choices and mental illness. The characters in Welcome to the NHK act