, abbreviated as and , and also known as My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, is a Japanese light novel series written by Wataru Watari and illustrated by . The series follows Hachiman Hikigaya, a pessimistic, closeminded, and realistic teen, who is forced by his teacher to join the school's service club and work with two girls with issues of their own. They offer help and advice to others while dealing with their inner conflicts.

There are three manga adaptations and two anthology volumes. It has been adapted into an anime television series, which aired between April and June 2013 and was followed by a second season which aired between April and June 2015, as well as a third and final season which aired between July and September 2020. Yahari Game demo Ore no Seishun Rabukome wa Machigatteiru, a video game, was released by 5pb. for the PlayStation Vita in September 2013. A second video game also by 5pb was released in October 2016. Both games were bundled together in a release for the PlayStation 4 in October 2017 and for the Nintendo Switch in October 2022. A third video game was released for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in April 2023.

Plot The story follows two loners, the pragmatic Hachiman Hikigaya and beautiful Yukino Yukinoshita, who despite their varying personalities and ideals, offer help and advice to others as part of their school's Service Club, assisted by the cheerful and friendly Yui Yuigahama. It largely depicts various social situations faced by teens in a high school setting and the psychology driving their interactions.

Characters Main characters

A cynical and isolated student in class 2F of Sōbu High School, ostracized due to his aloof demeanor and "dead fish-eyes." His social exclusion has made him highly observant, allowing him to see through people's facades. He dismisses youthful idealism as hypocrisy, shaped by past failures. His teacher, Shizuka, forces him into the Service Club to prevent further alienation. After rescuing Yui's puppy on his first day, a car accident leaves him hospitalized for weeks, reinforcing his outsider status. He initially rejects Yui's kindness, believing it stems from guilt, and distances himself from Yukino upon learning her family's car caused the accident. Both misunderstandings are later resolved. Though aware of their feelings, he questions their sincerity before ultimately confessing to Yukino.

A brilliant but cold student in class 2J and the sole president of the Service Club before Hachiman joins. Coming from a wealthy family, she is admired for her beauty and intellect but resented by peers, earning her the nickname "Ice-cold Beauty." She initially treats Hachiman with indifference, though she gradually softens toward him. Believing the capable have a duty to guide others, she helps people with blunt honesty, often criticizing their flaws. Her sharp demeanor alienates most, though Yui's persistent kindness eventually makes them close friends. Yukino recognizes Hachiman from the accident involving her family's car but conceals it, and is deeply hurt when he withdraws after learning the truth. Over time, she develops feelings for him and ultimately accepts his confession, beginning a relationship.

A cheerful and sociable classmate of Hachiman who first approaches the Service Club for help baking cookies. Unlike her more cynical peers, she struggles with self-expression, fearing rejection, and admires Yukino and Hachiman for their honesty. Initially believing talent is innate, she later adopts Yukino's perspective through their friendship. Though part of Hayato's social circle, she often defers to Yumiko. She develops feelings for Hachiman after he saves her dog, but upon realizing his affection for Yukino, she suppresses her emotions and supports their relationship. Despite confessing and being rejected, her unresolved feelings persist, acknowledged by Iroha and Komachi even as Hachiman and Yukino grow closer.

Class 2F

The president of the tennis club who has an androgynous appearance but prefers others to not mistake his gender. He is called "The Prince" by his female classmates. On their first meeting, Saika asks help from Hachiman to join the tennis club, which was brushed off by Yukino. Saika then asked the Service Club to help him improve his tennis skills. He eventually became one of the few people in class 2F who would talk to Hachiman on a first name basis, and often hangs out with him. Despite knowing that Saika is a boy, Hachiman oftentimes finds himself unwillingly attracted to him.

Yukino's childhood friend, a central figure in class 2F, and the ace of the football club. He is extremely kind to other people, including Hachiman, and often offers his help to others. However, Hayama claims that he can never forge a good relationship with Hachiman since, despite understanding his acts of social suicide to protect everyone, he does not agree with him. He and Yukino have some strain to their relationship, stemming from an incident in the past, and thus far, his attempts to mend his relationship with Yukino have failed. Despite his popularity and success, he feels largely inferior to Hachiman.

Yumiko is a popular girl from class 2F with a pompous personality. She is the main female figure in Hayato's clique and it is hinted that she has feelings for Hayato. Due to her popularity, she has no trouble making friends, but she has little to misunderstanding towards people who have social troubles.

. A close friend of Yumiko and Yui's, and a member of Hayato's clique. A massive Yaoi fangirl who loves to see two boys hitting on each other. When she gets riled up, all respect for personal space of others goes out the window. She has an eye for detail, especially for clothing.

Hachiman's classmate who seems like a delinquent but wants to make friends deep down. She cares deeply for her brother as she hid her name and age to work as a night-shift bartender in order to pay school fees and reduce her family's load. After her brother asked for the Service Club's help, they eventually followed Saki to her workplace and found out her motives behind working night-shifts; she stopped working after the Service Club suggested her to aim for a scholarship instead.

A member of Hayato's clique who is in the football club. He has feelings for Hina and is the only guy in the class who supported Hina's script for the cultural festival. During the school excursion, he intended to confess to Hina and therefore requested help from the Service Club. However, Hachiman knew Hina did not want to get into a relationship, so he confesses to (and is rejected by) Hina to prevent Tobe from being rejected, thus maintaining the status quo within that group.

A member of Hayato's clique who is in the rugby club.

A member of Hayato's clique who is in the baseball club.

Minami leads the second-most popular clique in class 2F and resents Yui for joining a more influential group. During the cultural festival, she volunteers as event organizer despite lacking the necessary skills, forcing the Service Club to assist. Yukino effectively takes charge, overshadowing Minami and leaving her feeling inadequate. When Minami refuses to host the closing ceremony, Hachiman deliberately draws criticism onto himself, allowing her to regain confidence and successfully conclude the event.

Others

A first-year student who manages the football team, and is cheerful and pretty. As she was recommended as a candidate for the student council president in a prank, out of her dislike of the role, she filed a request to the Service Club in order to not get elected and yet not lose in an embarrassing fashion. She eventually accepts her role of being the student council president after Hachiman managed to convince her. She had feelings for Hayato but was rejected by him when they were visiting destiny land. There is a running joke where Iroha mistakes something that Hachiman says or does as flirting, and promptly rejects him.

Hachiman's language teacher and the faculty advisor for the Service Club. Recognizing his social isolation, she deliberately assigns him to the club hoping it will help him. Despite her professional role, she displays eccentric traits—smoking, sensitivity about her age and unmarried status, and frequent references to manga. Her habit of entering the clubroom without knocking consistently annoys Yukino. Following the cultural festival, she admonishes Hachiman for his self-sacrificing tendencies, reminding him that his actions hurt those who care about him.

Hachiman's younger sister who, different from her brother, is cheerful and lively, and is a member of the student council in her school. She understands her brother's anti-social personality, cares for, and relies on him. While attached to her brother, she shows cleverness in trying to pair up Hachiman with Yukino or Yui.

Yukino's older sister. She is a charismatic yet manipulative college student who frequently interferes in her sister's affairs. Outwardly charming, she masks a calculating nature, deliberately provoking Yukino and Hachiman while feigning amusement. As a former Sōbu High student, she recognizes Hachiman's perceptiveness and taunts him with backhanded praise. Her beauty and status lead others to overlook her harmful behavior, such as disrupting the Cultural Festival by encouraging irresponsibility—forcing Hachiman to compensate and become a scapegoat. When Yui realizes Haruno's intent to sabotage Yukino, she confronts her, demanding she cease meddling in their lives.

A student from class 2C who suffers from adolescent delusions. He sees Hachiman as a friend after being paired up with him during physical education lessons. While he is annoying, he has a group of otaku friends he's on good terms with. He aims to be a light novel writer.

A lonely primary school student who is openly despised by her peers. Hayato at first tried to resolve the situation through talking to her in front of her classmates, which instead attracted more hateful attention to her. Hachiman and company decided that the only way out is to destroy the trust between her peers, through having Hayato and Kakeru acting as bullies threatening Rumi's group-mates during treasure hunt. However, Rumi was able to use her camera's flash as a distraction, allowing the group to escape.

A third-year student and the former president of Sōbu High School's student council. Although she is not a reliable leader herself, her personality has brought her immense support from the councillors and thus she is able to unite the student council.

Saki's little brother and Komachi's classmate. He is on good terms with Komachi and is worried about Saki coming home late every night.

Hachiman's classmate in middle school, whom he confessed to in the past. She attends Kaihin General High School.

Kaori's friend and schoolmate at Kaihin General. She is interested in Hayato.

A student council president of Kaihin High School. Mrs. Yukinoshita

Haruno and Yukino's mother. She worries for Yukino's whereabouts living alone and has Haruno spy on her. She is disappointed when she runs into Yukino late at night after a student council event. Mrs. Yuigahama

Yui's mother. She has a close mother-daughter relationship with Yui, one which Yukino is envious of.

Media Light novels The light novel series is written by Wataru Watari and illustrated by . It was published by Shogakukan under their Gagaga Bunko imprint. The first volume was published on March 18, 2011, and the series ended with its 14th volume released on November 19, 2019.