The romance in this anime isn't non-existent, it's actually well written in a realistic manner (it doesn't fall into the typical tropes). If you are someone looking for a romance anime to watch, this might not be it. Through the lens of the MC's harsh view on the world, we get a deep look at social behaviors and how often everyone is just trying to be something that won't be shunned from the pack. There is a lot of truth to this show, and it feels very realistic. However, my praise focuses so much on the serious elements of the show, because I think that is what elevates this to a truly great Anime vs.
And to be clear, this isn't a serious drama. The MC's biting sense of humor and harsh views of the world is hilarious (even if it always has an underlining seriousness to it). But this is true of both the rejected and those that reject.Īt its core this show is very funny. We get a look at how mean and cruel we can be to each other when trying to fend for ourselves by fitting to the status quo. Yahari Ore also looks at it from the other perspective, and isn't trying to paint one side as the victim/aggressor. But it's an interesting look at how some people deal with their failure to connect to others (or rather, what can happens to someone when people reject and shut them out). And certainly, the view points of these characters are sometimes flawed. This anime doesn't preach to the audience.
Afterall, it's much easier to get on by when you only have yourself to rely on. And so this is what Yahari Ore does best, it gives us a perspective of those in school who have been rejected so much, they decide to play by their own rules, and that of course is excluding everyone else from the game. Not everyone of course has had this experience, but it's certainly something that people experience. But what about the bitter, and rejected? Or those that aren't allowed to fit in, or who choose not to fit in.
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. It's charming, funny and yet bluntly realistic. This however, is why this anime stands out from so many in the genre. 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. 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.
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