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Aug 7, 2017
These days, I rarely do anime reviews, but when I do, it's for a "Must Watch!" type of story.

When you learn a lesson from a story, it is rare for that lesson to actually change your life/become applicable to the real world. Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru Zoku did a great job at emphasizing the fact that it's impossible to understand other people 100%. The story of this anime is meant to be confusing, not in the sense that it has plot holes, but rather that the meaning is so implicitly well-hidden, that the viewer has to decipher each episode, maybe even rewatch them because this anime is just that deep. Is youth a lie? What is genuine? I highly recommend this anime, especially for teenagers as they try to find themselves. The main character, Hikigaya Hachiman, is quite possibly the most relatable anime character there is.

Story= 10/10 (Outstanding). It is very rare to find a story that is as well-written as this one. On the surface, this anime may appear like any Rom-Com or Harem story, but I highly advise you to think otherwise and be prepared for anything.

Art- 10/10 (Outstanding). As this 2nd season is made by a different studios than the 1st season, the visuals have been vastly improved, and, dare I say that this might be among the top 5 best-looking anime ever.

Sound- 10/10 (Outstanding). Music speaks for itself, as it can be a powerful emotional tool that is difficult to explain.

Character- 9/10 (Great). There is one questionable line in episode 8 that Yukinoshita Yukino said that left me confused. Other than that, the characters are very diverse in terms of their social situations ranging from cynical or cold loners like Hikigaya and Yukinoshita to the "fake" or "superficial" extroverted Hayama Hayato to the adults that give our two main characters some advise when they need it such as Hiratsuka Sensei. All in all, the cast of OreGairu is very entertaining and they always leave me with a "What's going to happen next?!" vibe, a rare feeling that very few anime actually are capable of.

Enjoyment- 10/10 (Outstanding). While there are comedic situations involving our favorite loner, there are also moments of tension between characters; this anime made me enjoy deciphering the deeply encrypted story in a way that no other story could.

Overall score= 9/10 (Great).

Now, can we please get a season 3 already?
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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