My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU (season 3)

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax is a 2020 comedy, slice of life Japanese anime series based on the light novels written by Wataru Watari. It is the final season of the series, which began airing in 2013 with a second season in 2015. After realizing the perceived superficiality of their club and relationships, Hachiman Hikigaya, Yukino Yukinoshita, and Yui Yuigahama confront their genuine thoughts and feelings about their situation - and each other - while organizing a variety of social events as they finish their second year at Soubu High School.

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
Season 3
Key visual for the season, featuring Hachiman Hikigaya, Yui Yuigahama, and Yukino Yukinoshita.
Country of originJapan
No. of episodes12
Release
Original networkTBS
Original releaseJuly 9, 2020 –
present
Season chronology

The season is produced by Studio feel. and directed by Kei Oikawa, with series composition by Keiichirō Ōchi (replacing Shōtarō Suga), character designs by Yuichi Tanaka, music by Monaca, and sound direction by Satoshi Motoyama.[1] The season was going to premiere on April 9, 2020 on TBS with later airings on MBS, CBC, and BS-TBS and streaming on Amazon Prime Video.[2] Its release was delayed until July 9, 2020[3][4] due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] The anime's production will use a "trial and error" process that accounts for the safety of the production staff.[6] Sentai Filmworks has licensed the season globally excluding Asia.[7] The season will run for 12 episodes.[8]

The season uses four pieces of theme music: one opening theme and three ending themes. The main opening theme is "Megumi no ame" (芽ぐみの雨, Sprout rain) by Nagi Yanagi.[9] The main ending theme is "Diamond no jundo" (ダイヤモンドの純度, Diamond clarity) by Yukino Yukinoshita (Saori Hayami) and Yui Yuigahama (Nao Tōyama).[10] Two additional variations on this ending theme will be used: Diamond no jundo -Ballade Arrange-Yukino Solo Ver. (ダイヤモンドの純度 ~Yukino Ballade~) by Yukino Yukinoshita (Hayami) and Diamond no jundo -Ballade Arrange-Yui Solo Ver. (ダイヤモンドの純度 ~Yui Ballade~) by Yui Yuigahama (Tōyama).[10] As in Season 2, "Bitter Bitter Sweet" is used as the insert song for the first episode and also performed by Hayami and Tōyama as their respective characters.

Episode list
    No. Official English title[lower-alpha 1]
    Original Japanese title     		Directed By Written By Original air date Refs.
    1"In Due Time, the Seasons Change and the Snow Melts."
    "Yagate, Kisetsu wa Utsuroi, Yuki wa Toke Yuku." (やがて、季節は移ろい、雪は解けゆく。)    		Kei OikawaKeiichirō ŌchiJuly 9, 2020[6][11]
    At the end of their visit to Kasai Rinkai Park, Hachiman ponders how he, Yukino, and Yui will find a genuine solution to the challenges they face with their relationship. After buying them drinks and chatting about Yui's cookies, Hachiman prompts Yukino to tell him and Yui her request. Yukino explains that she wants to strike her own path in life instead of following in the footsteps of her parents and sister; her request is that Hachiman and Yukino support her in her endeavours to become a more capable, independent person. To this end, Yukino resolves to move out of her apartment and back to her family home and smooth things over with her family. After Hachiman and Yui accept her request, the three of them travel to Yukino's apartment where they are greeted by Yukino's older sister Haruno, who is intoxicated. Flashing forward to the next day, Hachiman checks in on the frenzied preparations of his younger sister Komachi, who is preparing for the interview-based second stage of her entrance exam for Hachiman's high school. He agrees to meet her at the Marinpia shopping centre after her exam; while waiting for her, he runs into his classmate Saki Kawasaki and her younger sister Keika. Hachiman and Saki discuss her younger brother's entrance exams and their experiences with younger siblings before an elated Komachi joins them. After Saki and Keika leave, Hachiman and Komachi go on a shopping trip before returning home. Komachi insists on organizing the house and doing chores to make up for her inability to do so while she was studying for her exams. Afterwards, she gives her older brother a heartfelt thanks for his support of her, which brings rare tears to Hachiman's eyes.
    2"That Key Was Never Handled Until Today."
    "Kyō made, Sono Kagi ni wa Ichi Domo Fureta Koto ga nai." (今日まで、その鍵には一度も触れたことがない。)    		Shohei YamanakaKeiichirō ŌchiJuly 16, 2020[12]
    Yukino has a long talk with her sister Haruno, who later takes a walk with Hachiman. Iroha Isshiki plans an American-style prom graduation party, and Yukino wants to help by herself. While helping Yukino pack, Yui sees something that shakes her.
    3"Iroha Isshiki is the Strongest Junior, as Expected."
    "Yahari, Isshiki Iroha wa Saikyō no Kōhai de aru." (やはり、一色いろはは最強の後輩である。)    		Ryutarō SuzukiKeiichirō ŌchiJuly 23, 2020[13]
    Hachiman's sister Komachi gets emotional after being accepted in highschool. Later he has a long conversation with Iroha, then helps with the promotional photoshoot and video for the graduation prom she planned with Yukino.
    4"By Chance, Yui Yuigahama Thinks of the Future."
    "Futo, Yuigahama Yui wa Mirai ni Omoi o Haseru." (ふと、由比ヶ浜結衣は未来に思いを馳せる。)    		Shota ImaiKeiichirō ŌchiJuly 30, 2020[14]
    The promotional video for the Prom proves popular, and after the meeting Yui helps Hachiman buy a gift for his sister. Later on Yukino's mother announces that there are people opposing the Prom. Yukino once again wants to take care of the situation by herself, but later news makes Hachiman get involved and Yui has to be honest with herself.
    5"Shizuka Hiratsuka Deeply Longs for the Days Past."
    "Shimijimi to, Hiratsuka Shizuka wa Itsuka no Mukashi o Natsukashimu." (しみじみと、平塚静はいつかの昔を懐かしむ。)    		Shuntarō TozawaKeiichirō ŌchiAugust 6, 2020[15]
    Hachiman's teacher, Shizuka Hiratsuka, warns him that the school's administration is slyly trying to cancel the Prom. On his way to see Yukino, Hachiman is intercepted by Iroha. Later he confronts Yukino about getting involved with the Prom, even though she still refuses to rely on him in order to become more independent.
    6"Once again, Hachiman Hikigaya Makes a Speech."
    "Aratamete, Hikigaya Hachiman Yahata wa Katarikakeru." (あらためて、比企谷八幡はかたりかける。)    		Shota ImaiKeiichirō ŌchiAugust 14, 2020[16]

    Notes
    1. All English titles are taken from Crunchyroll.

    References
    1. TBS. "TVアニメ「やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。完」公式ホームページ｜TBSテレビ". TBSテレビ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-03-27.
    2. TBS. "TVアニメ「やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。完」公式ホームページ｜TBSテレビ". TBSテレビ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-03-27.
    3. TBS. "「俺ガイル完」7月放送決定！". TBSテレビ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-05-06.
    4. TBS. "TVアニメ「やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。完」". TBSテレビ.
    5. Harding, Daryl. "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax TV Anime Broadcast Postponed Due to Coronavirus". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
    6. Frye, Patrick. "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Season 3 release time frame announced: OreGairu Season 3 set for July 2020". Monsters and Critics. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
    7. "SENTAI SNAPS UP SEASON 3 OF "MY TEEN ROMANTIC COMEDY SNAFU"". Sentai Filmworks. March 30, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
    8. Rafael Antonio Pineda (July 10, 2020). "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax! Anime Listed With 12 Episodes". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
    9. TBS. "TVアニメ「やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。完」公式ホームページ｜TBSテレビ". TBSテレビ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-03-27.
    10. TBS. "TVアニメ「やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。完」公式ホームページ｜TBSテレビ". TBSテレビ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-03-27.
    11. TBS. "TVアニメ「やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。完」公式ホームページ｜TBSテレビ". TBSテレビ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-07-09.
    12. TBS. "TVアニメ「やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。完」公式ホームページ｜TBSテレビ". TBSテレビ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-07-16.
    13. TBS. "TVアニメ「やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。完」公式ホームページ｜TBSテレビ". TBSテレビ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-07-24.
    14. TBS. "TVアニメ「やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。完」公式ホームページ｜TBSテレビ". TBSテレビ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-07-31.
    15. TBS. "TVアニメ「やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。完」公式ホームページ｜TBSテレビ". TBSテレビ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-08-07.
    16. TBS. "TVアニメ「やはり俺の青春ラブコメはまちがっている。完」公式ホームページ｜TBSテレビ". TBSテレビ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-08-14.
    This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.