With the Volunteer Service Club now firmly established, it is receiving more requests from students in search of solutions to their various issues. However, the club members often struggle to see eye to eye when it comes to their problem-solving ideals. The suggestions that Hachiman Hikigaya recommends frequently clash with those of Yukino Yukinoshita, fracturing the relationships within the club.
Despite their differences, with the trio constantly trying to find common ground, they may soon reach a point where they discover something genuine.
Set in suburban Japan, “Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Zoku” or as it is commonly known, “My Youth Romantic Comedy is Wrong as I Expected,” follows the life of the droll high school protagonist Hikigaya Hachiman. After writing a controversial essay about society’s misconceptions on ‘happy youth,’ Hachiman is forced to join a school club, “the Volunteers Club”, run by Yukino Yukinoshita, the cold and beautiful school outcast. The club’s goal is to fulfill students’ various requests for advice and help, and thus, Hachiman becomes entangled in the tangled web of teenage problems and confusions.
The anime dwells upon the peculiar triangle forming amongst Hachiman, Yukino, and the ever-cheerful Yui Yuigahama, who joins the club later. The group navigates through high school life’s ups and downs, dealing with complicated emotions, rivalries, and misunderstandings. Throughout, the series beautifully explores the concept of maturity, personal growth, and understanding the complexities of relationships and feelings, told from Hachiman’s unique cynical perspective.
Anime Critic Review – The Story
“Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Zoku” is exceptional in its story-telling. The series doesn’t rely on cliché high-school romance tropes but dives much deeper into introspection and analysis of relationships. Hachiman’s character is brilliantly written – his cynicism, introverted nature, and unique philosophy on society and relationships lends an unexpected depth and realism to the anime that is often lacking in its counterparts.
The Characters
The anime shines in its character development. Each character is well fleshed out, with their backstories, fears, confusions, and growing pains carefully elucidated through the episodes. Be it Yukino’s cold demeanor hiding her vulnerability, or Yui’s cheerful front camouflaging her deeper emotions – every character is an enigma unraveling gradually, enrapturing the viewer with their complexities.
Artwork & Animation
The animation quality is top-notch, with great attention given to details like character design, school settings, and lightings. The background score and episode transitions both complement and elevate the overall immersive experience. Special mention has to go to the superb voice acting, which adeptly brings out the essence of each character.
Final words
“Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Zoku” should definitely be on your watchlist if you appreciate nuanced character development and a storyline that isn’t unnecessarily sugar-coated. This anime paint a far deeper, relatable, and emotional picture of youth and relationships. While humor pops up here and there, it’s the drama and life lessons that take center stage. In conclusion, whether you’re contemplating to rent, buy, or stream, rest assured, you’d be investing your time and money wisely with this anime.
Anime Critic’s Score: 9.5/10
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