My Teen Romantic Comedy Isn't About Romance (SNAFU) 

Thanks for showing me more about Snafu, I'm definitely going to check it out now

3:40 NO, he is not. It is more obvious in the light novels but Hachiman is by no means happy with himself or his life. He is aware that his worldview is twisted but he repeatedly uses them to pacify himself. He wants to have friends but he can't. He is not an outcast because he wanted to be one but because everyone else rejects him. His cynical behavior is a way of coping with his loner life. Always being alone a way to not get hurt anymore. Over the course of the show he realizes that he cannot keep up this mindset as more and more people start to care about him. I agree: SNAFU ist about growing up. But Hachiman was not happy with his life. Otherwise he would have more self esteem.

When I first watch OreGairu, I didn't think much of it merely because I was around 14 that time so I can't really comprehend the deeper meaning behind that facade of comedy. But for some reason, this anime stayed within my mind for a very long time and I don't know why. After season 2, I would try to find a way to close the gap within both my mind and heart. And to satisfy it, I would - please don't think less of me - visit the FanFiction by chance. After that, I was immersed into the story. A few years later as I reached the age of 17, I began to understand why OreGairu stayed within me even to this day. This anime....represents how my life was. No, I'm not talking about how similar I am to Hachiman instead the one I relate most to (believe it or not) is actually Hayato (the blonde riajuu) and Tobe (the clown in headband). Because just like them, I maintain the status quo of my group of friends and the day we seperated from school wad the day I severed our relationship. I always did play as the popular clown everyone laughs to just so everyone could get along yet to no avail. Some friends fought and it ended up severing their friendship forever. I don't think it's friendship at this point since it easily just cuts off like that. After the last year of my high school, I never looked forward to "befriend" someone again because of this. Though that didn't stop a certain good friend of mine to keep visiting my house to play games with me and talk about girls. Sam, you persistent lad! This anime really hits home with its story and characters and just like Hayato, I am envious of Hachiman. I enjoyed the video, thanks Matt for talking about this underrated (I think?) anime.

I probably watched every OreGairu video online. I freaking love OreGairu.

When are we gonna talk about the best Isekai ever.... Digimon

I wonder if SNAFU would be 100x better if you knew Japanese culture and language So many subtle stuffs that English viewers don't comprehend

Always happy to see a SNAFU vid.

ive been getting back into anime recently and I found your channel yesterday :) I love SNAFU too!

That’s such a good review man, it’s very insightful as I didn’t think about the 3 characteristics, it’s very well portrayed! And you’re right, this is one of a few rare anime’s that I won’t mind rewatching and actually enjoy because of all the lessons around it, and its not just about romance but the development of each person that helps us learn and grow too! This show taught me a few stuff that I use always, and now your point hits home too! Great review x.

Finally someone else who loves two of these shows has much has me

Three anime I will always rewatched Snafu, Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, and Hunter X Hunter and SNAFU is so dear to me because character interaction and the more realistic view when it comes to human interaction in highschool all while being playful and that’s good cuz if it was tooooo serious then it could’ve felt frustrating n slower like sing yesterday for me

Toradora, Sakurasou and Oregairu, 3 of my favourite anime ever man

Mananime you are not a nobody when ever I see a interesting anime the first thing I do is go on your channel to see if you have done a video on it. In my opinion your the most calming and relatable anime channels on RU-vid. Thank you for posting 😊

It's in the title itself. My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU. It's a realistic situation with realistic characters. While it may not be Romance focused, it's still there. And S3 will show us that

It's a shame you aren't getting more views, your content is really good

I am the only one thinking about when yukinon says Save me one day when they are in the rollercoaster🤔

I watched seasons 1+2 twice 4 years ago and couldn’t watch again because I needed a conclusion. Jump forward to season 3, rewatched seasons 1-2 again before watching season 3 to make sure I didn’t forget anything, and the post anime depression is different with this one; it’s harder to accept, I just want to continue seeing this group grow, yet as usual I know this will not come about. Thanks for the video, I think it helped me understand the show from a different viewpoint and come to terms a little bit. Please consider making another video about season 3! Thanks and subscribed!

you know what I agree watching those 3 annually. I mean Sakura-sou pet no kanjo IS my fav anime too. Respect man.

i juuuuust finished rewatching this series yesterday. i love it even more now!

Great video! In my opinion all great romance has the basis of coming of age and it’s what makes snafu so good. My personal favorite anime in Clannad is much more about growing up than romance. In a way, love is a part of growing up and that’s definitely shown in snafu with the second season being about just wanting to surround yourself with people who are genuine and you can call friends by being who you are. Great vid sorry for the ramble lol

Damn, I was gonna make this

Oregairu is dialogue heavy cause it's a novel originally. Same with the monogatari series

Everyone rewatching it ready for season 3 tomorrow

When I got recommended this i though it was going to be your usual romantic comedy slice of life highschool anime but i was far off

This got me to watch snafu. Just finished binge watching it and cliffhanger much...😤💔

I love this video, someone speaks the real true about snafu the companionship and growing up. Thank you

you arnt a "big youtuber" but you certainly are a recognized one. 11k-90k people is a god damn lot of personalities more than either of us could possibly conceive and overall i think you are deserving of the recognition. really im just saying good job and be proud of those many many people who support you as although the number doesnt seem very colossal, especially compared to the vast size that is youtube, it is definitely an outstanding achievement that is not easy to reach and should not be taken very lightly. good job, keep up the good work

Daaaamn our top 3 shows we rewatch are almost identical! (I substitute Re:Life for Snafu, f*ck I love that show so much)

1 more day and new seasone coming

Mentions lord nuxinor, must be a true intellectual

I can relate to everihing that Hachiman is saying.

When the anime makes you pick between your perceived best girl and the best fit, but you just appreciate the overall character growth so you aren’t as sad >.

Everyone coming back from the crying YUI scene😩😩 (She deserves better) YUI BEST GIRL 🚫 🧢

I been waiting for season 3 for so long

I just rewatch toradora still so funny. Love all three of them, got rewatch snafu

"im a nobody" does my subscription mean nothing to you

Now I gotta watch this show

Can you review “Rent a Girlfriend” from Crunchyroll?

Snafu wasn’t very romantic. Yukino and hachiman speak in riddles to each other. The last episode was very romantic and the confession scene was a riddle as well. Let’s me distort your life.

Hey Matt, have any recommendations for another romance anime like toradora and sakuraso?

Gotta love a fellow Nux fan

Eh Matt I watch those every year too but I think what I like the most is classroom of the elite have you seen it because I really suggest it and I am hoping you can create a video on the main character

Naruto is about growing up

An amazing Anime

I reread Zaregoto 2 a lot and every time I notice something knew about the show

Personally, I re-watch Sakurasou, Oregairu, Rent-a-Girlfriend and Yubisaki to Renren. Like a lot, a lot alone this year...

3 anime I will watch and rewatch...hunter x hunter eye shield 21 and SNAFU

SNAFU IS SO GOOD

That list of ones you love= solid

Wow that’s crazy I like never rewatch anime but I rewatch thoses ones even before knowing this video believe it or not I was just about to rewatch no pet later

I love this anime ive been watching it every summer sinse 2015

I never miss anything in any anime because it takes me a lot longer to watch one ep I always replay it if I don’t get a look at everything and the background I don’t know it’s like and OCD it’s just an urge 🤷‍♂️

The dialogue really is that good...just a shame the newest season has such a terrible official translation. And after such a long wait, too.

Hachiman in season one is so much like Ayanokoji from Classroom of the Elite in personality.

Finished the anime today and started watching it yesterday

Season 3!!!

I think about if my teen romantic comedy would have been more popular if only ppl who experienced similar situations watched it

this is a nit pic but you pronounced sakurasou wrong 😔

Who’s coming back here after the series finale?

Best Slice Of Life

Pretty much i how I feel

I love the Monogatari series for the dialogue too! Rewatching SNAFU as an adult made me love it SO much more. The way they deal with conflict and challenge each other is extremely mature and introspective. Also watching this show with some knowledge of MBTI is extremely fun!

Time to watch Snafu

Same here bro and my fourth anime which is my fav is darling in the franxx ....

idk man 88.8k ppl seems pretty known

No shit it’s not about romance. I found that pretty obvious from my first watch. It has a lot of the trappings of a romcom anime but it’s much more of a drama and a coming of age story. The sarcasm about it “being a rom com” literally oozes from the title.

Have you made a video on konosuba

Alright but is it about “teens” lol?

Bro watch the 3rd season it's ongoing

MORE SNAFU

Ah, but is it about comedy?

How did you ever get the idea that Yukino was about indipendence. The show literally beats you over the head with her being a follower (first of Haruno and then of Hachiman). Are you sure you consistantly rewatch oregairu or are you making this video after reading the CliffsNotes. If anything, Hachiman is probably the MOST independent character BECAUSE he is the one most secure in his identity.

I tried watching the first few episodes and I don't know, it just hasn't clicked with me yet. Not sure I'll keep watching. Maybe it's just because it's set in high school. Lately I despise all high school anime.

This anime is one of my favorites I mean ya I don't quite get everything that's deep about it but I still love it

How are you butchering the name of your “favorite anime” lolll

I've been trying to give this anime another try but it doesn't impress me from what I've heard

Yes it's not about romance

Holy FCK did u watch this anime at all? U missunderstood almost EVERYTHING it was painful to watch. Well, at least u understood that its a masterpiece...

Snafu season 2 is so confusing. Why the characters talking like that? They could be talking about fast food and I wouldn't understand.

Idk I stopped watching for some reason, it’s a bit slow

I've watched episode 1 and it just feels like Bakemonogatari without the style

First

I'm in season 2 ep 5 and like bruh this mc is getting annoying

This definitely ain’t one for me I didn’t get the vibes for it at all

0:25 Toradora really. I dont know if you realise that that is one of the most toxic animes with one of the worst character development and toxic relationship. Please people NEVER WATCH TORADORA. Great video by the way