Audience reviews
20 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
BlackCrowGrows
"My teen RomCom Snafu" says the title. Well, where the fuck is it then?!? This show is a disgrace to the RomCom genre!
Well, first off, there is no romance or comedy in this show. No, like for real the title of this show is a bunch of bullshit to bait you to watch a 13 episode trash with having no goal or objective in its plot. There isn't even a plot. There are just lifeless characters hovering around the map trying to force meaningless conversations with the most boring ass topics and thinking as if they are making some progress in the story. Pathetic honestly how the producers thought that this is even a least bit of entertaining. This is nothing more than some "not so funny business" if it was made into an anime. This is the most overrated anime I've ever seen.
Apart from the charac…
Read at the sourcehunternoobx
It’s ok. I get it. Oregairu is NOT for everybody. It’s not the type of slice of life that makes you want to turn your brain off, or the type of romantic comedy that probably ends in a ‘happily ever after’. Oregairu is a reserved experience for you, the viewer, to identify yourself with Hikigaya Hachiman, or with whatever pretentious slipslop he says. Everything else is just a bonus. But at which point is that forgiveable?
The story spins around Hikigaya Hachiman - an absurdly nihilistic, depressingly hopeless, and abnormally apathic teenager. Yes, a teenager - that goes to highschool. The entire script doesn’t mind being defined as an eternal monologue inside Hikigaya’s head. After all, the point is to make the viewer, one way or another, identify itself with this abnormal protagonist.
H…
Read at the sourceAgentBishop
girl: You are worthless as a human being, no even less than that, you are a bug
boy: bugs are useful too you know!
repeat that for 13 episode and ladies and gentlemen we have Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru (*clapping and cheers of the audience)
3 main characters:
1) Hikigaya
a loner, he is an antisocial teenager with a fetish to be humiliated for 13 episode and it's quite scary to see how many people favorited this character bc it shows how many people are F**ed up!
2) Yui: a happy idiot, maybe loves MC, she tries to please everyone
3) Yukino:
i always thought i hated Jason from tokyo ghoul but after seeing this character i realized how much respect i have for Jason, literally a bitch, she tells everyone to go fuck themselves.
the rudest piece of shit I've ever seen…
Read at the sourceKimurah
I can think of at least 2 things wrong with that title.
It’s not funny and there’s nothing romantic about it.
The writters aimed for deadpan sarcastic comedy title, yet they didn’t do their work investigating how successful deadpan comedy Works. You need to have a serious guy and a funny guy to make the comebacks, this doesn’t work if both guys are dead inside.
Lest start with the characters shall we?
There’s nothing wrong with an outcast pessimistic boring character, but it becomes terribly wrong if this character has only one face to show up to the audience and shows no growth at all during the whole series. Yes we’re talking about Hachiman, the dead inside “all I do is right or at least is the easy/fast way to do kind of guy”. I still haven’t figured out how did I manage to watch all…
Read at the sourceJerryJDragon
'Fake people have an image to maintain, real people just don't care!', TRUE indeed.
Basically, this show is centered about a loner called Hikigaya Hachiman, NOT a very attractive name or looks for the protagonist, BUT then again those are the points about which the whole story of this show rotates. It is the personality and the 'real' image of this guy that makes this story one of the most unique things ever!!
Then we have the heroin - 'the-ice-cold-beauty', Yukino Yukinoshita, another loner. The 'self made' Miss perfectionist, the healer of anyone's problems. The rebellion against the society. Although behind all the facade and beauty covers, even this young woman has her own problems, problems which no one is aware of, nor does she want anyone to be aware of because according to her -…
Read at the sourceAnkur17000
This one hits me a little on the emotional side, because being an expat I see these turmoils in life (not fitting in), which is a slight reason I give this anime more importance and I may have a sight bias towards it. But anyhow,
Hachiman isn't your average main character, unlike NHK's MC he isn't trying to overcome his predicament of not fitting in, he is aware of it though. Unlike Log Horizon's MC he isn't gifted with wits, though they both have a commonality in giving someone else the credit for all they have done, because the other person is more charismatic and thus fits what society believes. What this MC has is practicality, he is realistic, and defines the world as a pessimistic world. Although for some reason I feel like he has great faith in it, but I can't back this.
Througho…
Read at the sourceCrazyDude9
OreGairu at first glance makes you think of the harem stereotype: MC initially has 2 girls and will increase as story goes on, or one of those stories where MC is initially a sore loser but rises up in the social ladder. (Well, that's my first impression at the very least) But looks are deceiving: there's more than meets the eye.
OreGairu is more of a slice of life and POV (point of view) than a romance story.
MC is a loner, has corrupt beliefs, is anti-social, has a bad reputation, and a heart of steel, yet holds a strong self-awareness and is rather smart. Those 108 skills he is proud of isn't for show. His intelligent monologues, ability to read beyond a person's words and actions, and deep thinking continue to amaze me.
The characters are all very good. Each one of them has a repre…
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"My Romantic Youth Comedy Is Wrong As Expected" is quite an attention grasping title wouldn't you agree? Most romance stories are non-realistic times a thousand. True love rarely exists and people don't always end up (usually don't end up) with the person they think they love. In real life, a hot girl doesn't suddenly like the main character because he's "weak, innocent and kind" like a lot of shows seem to portray. Life in school seems to be so great and wondrous in anime when at times it really isn't in reality. This show takes full advantage of taking a different route than most romance comedy stories do by adding more realism and pessimism into the characters/story.
The story follows the most pessimistic, cynical and biggest misanthrope anime character I've ever seen in anime named H…
Read at the sourceDragon-san
High school is probably the definition of hell for every teenager. It is a place where kids are told they're stupid, are admired only for their looks, whose grades tell them that they won't amount to anything, are bullied by jocks, and are laughed at for what they wear or say. High school is shit. It is a place filled with ignorant condescending pricks who isolate individuals based on how they look, what they wear, or what they do. Rarely do these "jocks" (in other words, the kings and queens of the pricks) come to know someone before they judge. Make a mistake around them and you're permanently excluded from anything and everything "exciting" or "cool" that happens. Rarely do you find a friend in high school that likes you for you, and not because of your wealth, social circle, or looks.…
Read at the sourceRedkrimson
Story: 7 - Generally episodic and extremely character-driven, might feel like it makes little forward progress.
Characters: 10 - Dynamic and extremely well-realized main cast, with a mostly fleshed-out and enjoyable supporting cast.
Art: 7 - Serviceable, but rarely outstanding. Evocative cinematography.
Sound: 7 - OST is mostly forgettable, but used effectively. Solid vocal performances. Solid OP and ED.
Enjoyment: 10 - Intelligent and insightful without being dry. Effortlessly breezy with endlessly likable characters.
Full Review:
Despite the overwhelmingly positive impression of this show from the vast majority of fans and critics alike, it was really hard not to be skeptical about this. A romantic comedy LN adaptation with an overly long title? That's not generally the realm of time…
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When you first see the cover or synopsis of this anime, most people would probably think it's the typical romantic comedy with the main guy character being surrounded by typical, beautiful two female characters. You'll probably expect some love sequence to pop up now and then and for some confessions to take place. I just want to clear this up to the people who are thinking of watching this anime that this is not your typical "romantic" slice of life anime.
It's going to be very difficult for me to try and explain without having to spoil anything so please try to bear with me. Story - I don't understand why this is labeled under romance and comedy. Despite all the little jokes that happen now and then, this anime does not make humor nor romance ever an objective. Typical romantic comedy…
Read at the sourceAnimesucks-sama
Story:
Well it's a romantic comedy, so really there is no "plot". Like all rom-coms, the interest here is the character development, romance, and comedy
Character development: Not much. I'd like to say I'm kidding but the characters really didn't develop much in the course of the show. They remain the same archetypal characters throughout the course of the show. They get over their "trust issues", but then act the same as they did before. Also it's worth nothing that the show really just ends on them being "friendly" and not close friends.
Romance: NONE. I mean fucking nothing. No dating, no kissing, not even really any hinting tbh. This show ends on a note of fucking nothing happening between him and his "love interest". The most "blushing" moments in the show are thanks to the trap Sa…
Read at the sourcepoptart-sama
A shining example of an anime with a premise that has much potential, yet is wasted in favor of the same anime cliches we see in every other show as well as characters too inorganic to care about.
Story: 5
I'm willing to go out on a limb here and give the story a 5, because I can see what the writers wanted to achieve in this anime, and near the end, some literary substance came into the light in a way that made me start to care about the MC, but you have to slog through the first 10~ episodes of boring cliches and annoying characters to get to that point. The overarching theme that I took away from this show was how social nuances and the individual's role in the social hierarchy play an important part in the balance of social harmony, and how even the social outcast, the one who sees t…
Read at the sourceAttackOnWaifu
Yahari Ore isn't the first anime to tackle the anti-social protagonist, but it certainly captures it perfectly with its characters and deadpan writing. Like others have said before, you may go into this expecting a typical rom-com but will instead come out of it lashed by the harsh views of our characters. This however, is why this anime stands out from so many in the genre. It's charming, funny and yet bluntly realistic. Far too often rom-coms get stuck in the fairy tale realm of romance stories, or get too wrapped up in the emotional drama/turmoil that can be present in youthful romance. Those elements are fine. But what about the bitter, and rejected? Or those that aren't allowed to fit in, or who choose not to fit in.
Not everyone of course has had this experience, but it's certainly…
Read at the sourceHellwinter
Note: This is my first review. The sole reason I am writing this is because I felt that this anime is over evaluted, and it's probably the worst rating I've given.
First of all, let's talk about the characters.
-Hikigaya Hachiman - the main character. There is no doubt that this anime has some pretty badass monologues, making you wonder about the possibilities and choices you do in your life. Hikigaya brings joy to this anime, being this "lone wolf" who never depends on anyone and never wants trouble.
-Yukinoshita Yukino - the other main character. This girl is very similiar to the Hikigaya, since just like him, she'd rather be alone than with someone else. She's a famous cute girl who everyone in the school knows, specially because of her sister and successful family well know all over…
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This is an average highschool romance story. The twist? The main character is repulsive, and intends to stay this way. Otherwise, the series is quite lackluster, and frankly did nothing that stands out in my mind to make it very enjoyable.
Story (7/10):
Hikigaya is a die-hard introvert who enters high school that is 100% uninterested in forming a relationship. The plot revolves around him joining the Volunteer Service Club and meeting it's two members, Yui and Yukino. A love interest develops between both, but doesn't get very far due to Hikigaya's nature.
His adventures constantly involve him being the bad guy, and while there were a few good moments, they were never very outstanding.
Art (6/10):
The animation was not an eyesore, but it was frankly rather mediocre. It's a bit clear t…
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"They say that if you change yourself, you'll change the world, but that's a complete lie. When people judge somebody, it becomes a fixed idea and an impression that lasts. A loner is forced to stay a loner. If you do your best at something and stand out, that'll only get used as fodder for criticism. Those are the rotten rules of the Kingdom of Children.
Question: The world will not change, but you can change yourself. So then, how will you change?
Answer: You become the god of a new world."
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(Note: This review is SPOILER FREE. Also, for a quick summary refer to the FINAL THOUGHTS section at the end.)
Society. Social beings. Human beings.
We are social creatures. We are supposed to interact, we are supposed to communicate, we…
Read at the sourceStark700
School.
What do you think of when you hear that 6 letter word? Some people think it's a place for education to secure a future. Some people think it's a place to hang out, make friends, and enjoy the experiences there. Then, there are some people who absolutely loathe school and think it's like prison, a place for people who are forced to go there because their parents told them something along the line of “it's for your own good!” Well, I'm not sure what category I belong to along those options but for a certain young man by the name of Hikigaya Hachiman, he takes distortion to a whole new level.
The series is called My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU in English terms. The SNAFU part is an abbreviation for “situation normal: all fucked up”. No, I didn't make that up. On the other hand, the…
Read at the sourceOrsonius
My youth romantic comedy is wrong as I expected. But my expectations were not.
Spring “blesses” us with yet another highschool anime about a guy who comes into contact with a bunch of girls in a school club.
What started out generic also ended generic and nothing of value has been gained.
It’s not only sad for the industry but also sad for Brains Base to produce such a subpar work, when in the past they were responsible for great shows like Baccano and Mawaru Penguindrum.
Story/Content:
“Yahari” has no overall story, it’s just about a boy named Hikigaya and his school life. The show goes in no direction, builds up no goal to aim for, no romance no drama, no big lesson. While other slice of life school romcoms have at least something to aim for like, graduation, a romantic relationship o…
Read at the sourceDris
"Some walks you have to take alone."
Somewhere along the way, I read that quote. The source is unknown to me, but I found that it struck key point in life. Well, I guess I can't generalize and say everyone's life, but I would say most people have had times they felt they couldn't count on anyone. Life is full of things that make us want to isolate people we don't understand and make us want to quit life. High school is full of those moments, those "emotional roller coaster" kind of moments. Basically, it can be related to my understanding of Oregairu, I'll kind of explain...kinda later on. Maybe.
Story - Meet Hikigaya Hachiman, pessimistic protagonist. Alliteration wins the day. Just kidding. Basically, this romantic comedy is centered around this social outcast. Along with Yuigahama and…
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