"My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU 2" OVA Review and Impressions

The appeal and evaluation of "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU 2: The Next OVA"

"My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU 2: Season 1 OVA" (hereafter "Yahari OVA") is an OVA released by MAGES. on October 27, 2016. This work is based on the light novel series "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU 2: Season 1" by Watari Wataru, directed by Oikawa Kei and animated by feel. Each episode is 30 minutes long and condenses the charm of a teen romantic comedy.

Story and Characters

"Yahari OVA" is an animated version of an episode from the original novel, with the story revolving around the protagonist Hachiman Hikigaya, the heroine Yukinoshita Yukino, and Yuigahama Yui. The OVA depicts "The Daily Life of the Hikigaya Family," which is included in the 10th volume of the original novel, and delves deeply into the interactions between the Hikigaya family and the relationship between Yukinoshita and Yui.

Hikigaya Hachiman is a high school student who avoids contact with others and prefers to be alone, but through the activities of the Service Club, he becomes involved with Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui. The OVA depicts Hikigaya's daily life with his family, depicting his inner thoughts and his relationship with them more realistically. In particular, the interaction with Hikigaya's younger sister, Hikigaya Komachi, is a scene that fans of the original work cannot miss.

Yukinoshita Yukino is a calm and intelligent character who gradually opens up through her relationship with Hikigaya. In the OVA, her delicate emotional expressions and feelings towards Hikigaya are carefully depicted. Meanwhile, Yuigahama Yui is a bright and lively character, and the process of her deepening her relationship with Hikigaya and Yukinoshita is depicted. Her purity and kindness add to the charm of the OVA.

Animation and performance

The animation of "Yahari OVA" is characterized by feel.'s careful drawing and beautiful background art. In particular, the scenes depicting the daily life of the Hikigaya family are directed in a way that makes you feel the warmth of home and the family ties. In addition, the characters' expressions and movements are drawn in detail, faithfully recreating the atmosphere of the original work.

Director Oikawa Kei has succeeded in incorporating a new perspective that is unique to OVAs while respecting the worldview of the original work. In particular, the scenes depicting Hikigaya's inner thoughts are impressive with their unique camerawork and use of color. In addition, the scenes depicting the emotional expressions of Yukinoshita and Yui are also shining with their delicate direction.

Music and voice acting

The music in "Yahari OVA" is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the original work. In particular, the selection and use of the background music is ingenious, effectively expressing the emotions of the characters and the atmosphere of the scenes. The theme song and insert songs were also chosen to reflect the theme of the story and the feelings of the characters, and play a role in enhancing the emotions of the viewer.

The voice actors also faithfully reproduced the characters from the original work. The performances of Takuya Eguchi as Hachiman Hikigaya, Saori Hayami as Yukinoshita Yukino, and Nao Toyama as Yui Yuigahama delve deeply into the inner worlds of their characters, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Additionally, Aoi Yuki as Komachi Hikigaya and the voice actors of other supporting characters also performed without compromising the atmosphere of the original work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Yahari OVA" is a must-see for fans of the original work, and the new perspectives and depth that only OVAs can provide make it even more appealing. In particular, the episodes depicting the daily life of the Hikigaya family provide fans of the original work with a fresh perspective and an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the characters' inner lives. In addition, feel.'s careful animation and direction, as well as the music and voice acting, have also been highly praised, making this a high-quality work overall.

Even for those who are not familiar with the original work, this OVA is a work that allows you to fully enjoy the charm of a youthful romantic comedy. This work, which depicts the suffering and joy of youth through the relationships between Hikigaya, Yukinoshita, and Yui, and their interactions with their families, will resonate with many viewers and remain in their hearts. I highly recommend it especially to those who like youthful romantic comedies and those who want to enjoy deep human drama.

Related information and recommendations

After enjoying the Yahari OVA, be sure to check out the original novel and other anime series. The original novel is the series My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU by Wataru Watari, which details the growth of Hikigaya Hachiman and his relationships with Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui. There are also three anime series, each with its own original episodes that have been adapted into anime.

Other recommended works that depict youth romantic comedies include "Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai" and "Hyouka." These works also depict deep human drama and character growth, and realistically portray the pain and joy of youth. In particular, "Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai" is a unique work that combines youth romantic comedy with science fiction elements, providing viewers with fresh surprises. Meanwhile, "Hyouka" is a work that combines mystery elements with youth romantic comedy, and is appealing for its intricate story development and character growth.

"My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU 2: Endless Adventure" is an appealing work for both fans of the original work and new viewers, and is a work that allows you to fully enjoy the essence of a youthful romantic comedy. Please pick up this work and experience the youth of Hikigaya Hachiman, Yukinoshita Yukino, and Yuigahama Yui.