Hello fellow anime otaku, here is my continuation of the recap/review of My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As I Expected.

Spoilers are present ahead. Read at your own risk.

After rewatching the first season there’s no way I ignore to rewatch the sequel. As what I remember, Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Comedy wa Machiagatte Iru Zoku or Oregairu S2 is the real strength of the series; most likely the reason why this show has thousands of diehard fans. Let us continue to recollect again the story lies ahead on our main protagonists especially Hachiman.

Season 2 starts with its brand new art style by Studio Feels. The characters are more mature looking than the previous season. Apparently, its new art seemed to change the mood of the show which I think is an appropriate move from the creators considering the next scenes are bit melodramatic. I have no problem with the previous art style, albeit I still like the new one. As the story continues, the next Service Club problem appears to be more awkward and sensitive for most of the high school students – it’s a love confession. To be specific, it’s Tobecchi decided to confess his love to Ebina. They are both parts of Hayama’s clique which also arise the problem of the situation. What if Ebina rejects Tobecchi? Does their gang still stay the same? Hayama and Miura know that the rejection might fracture their beloved gang. This is the main problem of the situation; a very relatable problem for everyone who has been part of a heterogenous clique. The weight of the problem feels clearer after you hear the conversation between Hayama and Hachiman during the school trip. “You’re the last person I wanted to rely on” are the last words of Hayama to Hachiman before Tobe’s confession.

Hachiman knows the solution without compromising the outcome of the situation. He believes that he is the only one who can do it; a solution that only a percent of people of this world would do, which he really does.

Hachiman during Tobe’s confession



My respect to Hachiman triples during this part. It is also one of the reasons why Hachiman receives some of the Best Male Character Nominees and Awards. He may be pathetic, but his principles really inspired not just me but thousands of fans who’ve watched this show.

After Hachiman’s sacrificial stunt, the story intensifies further. Yukino and Yui completely hate Hachiman’s way of solving problems. A strife surfaces among them especially between Yukino and Hachiman. Followed by events after events, their conflict gets even more difficult. Hachiman’s dilemma is he can’t turn back anymore. Despite his personality, he already cares for Yui and Yukino. It’s his unwanted want.

Yui and Yukino do what Hachiman used to do – sacrificing oneself to solve the problem. Now, the table turns against him. He got the taste of his own medicine. He is scared that the club might disappear. He then decides to prevent them from becoming the Student Council President by convincing Isshiki Iroha (the foxy girl according to him) to become the President instead. Although he prevails, the awkwardness still lingers around them. The episode’s end line described it as – the scent of tea no longer fills the room.

Yukino is not any more motivated to accept the club’s requests. Then, Hachiman personally accepts Isshiki’s request. He chooses to not let the two get involved in Iroha’s problem since he is responsible for the consequence. It is no wonder that Yukino might know what is he doing. This is where Yukino tells him that he doesn’t need to attend the club anymore. Yukino resonating words are the following: “If this is all it takes to tear us apart, then maybe we weren’t all that close, to begin with”.

Later on, Hachiman realizes what is his true responsibility. In Episode 8, Hachiman first time express his true emotion to Yui and Yukino. Even though he showed us only a small change of his character, its impact is so heart-rending to be not considered.

Afterward, the story develops into something more “sinister” as Haruno said. The love triangle becomes clearer. There are several scenes that hint the romantic aspect of the story especially Yukino’s feelings to Hachiman. The best scenes are during their amusement park trip; when Yukino mends Hachiman’s wounds in the clinic and during the Valentines chocolate baking activity. It gets even more exciting to watch, thanks to the amazing plot development presented by the creators. The show is a rare masterpiece. Cliche scenes and dialogues don’t exist in this series. Scenarios are presented neatly. Other factors such as likable characters, animation, musical background, soundtrack and etc. are great too. The story development will give you the excitement and tension. It beautifully supplemented the build-up plot during the previous season.



The series is the most special slice of life anime in my opinion. I’ve never been watched a show as awesome as this. The relatability is superb in my experience. I even adopt Hachiman’s principles and philosophy to fight my depression. This anime unexpectedly inspires me a lot. I know a huge number of Oregairu fans have this kind of sentiment too. All of the youth situations tackled are uncommon but relatable. Watari implicitly showed us the untold stories of youth. This is not about romance cliché plots on how the MC could bed on with his lady or how the MC don’t get busted by the most popular heartthrob or how love at first sight takes place from serendipity. Everything here is new to me. I am very much glad if this anime will not going to be an unfinished story of the past. All of us are waiting for the Season 3.