Aelric Most of the time comedy doesn't translate across language barriers. Maybe I'm more receptive because it's Arino, but this was actually hilarious.
Ranma X. Yeah, the humor is in seeing middle-aged men struggle to have a conversation while sounding like children. Having them do shit in Akiba as well as seeing Arino get hit adds to that.
Vaidency Agreed, apparently there is a kind of universal appeal in watching men in ridiculous costumes slap each other and be abused by a professional surly waitress.
Kid Fenris Sure, when Japanese comedians show off their naked anime toys over lunch it's CUTE, but when I DO IT the police can't get to Arby's fast enough.