Name: DO NOT WATCH THIS!!!!
Item: Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru. Kan: Dakara, Shishunki wa Owarazu ni, Seishun wa Tsuzuiteiku.
Rating: 1
Author: Ringtomb

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DO NOT WATCH THIS!!!! · Waifora

I am going to assume that you're here because you have finished the anime "yahari ore no seishun love come wa machigatteiru" or OreGairu and want to watch the follow up OVA that takes place after the ending of the series. I'll cut to the chase and tell you DO NOT WATCH THIS!!!

The OVA is a horrible adaptation of the first 4 OreGairu Shin novels, condensing 60,000 words into a mere 20 minutes of animation. A lot of content is either completely cut or rushed and the OVA ends on effectively on a cliffhanger. This is very, very bad, but if you want to know more details then read the spoiler section of this review.

Spoiler, click to view

The Ramen date between Hachiman and Yukino is cut. The Dinner scene with Yukino's mother is shortened All the sweet phone moments between Yukino and Hachiman have been removed as well. In Shin Story, Hachiman completely rejects Yui for being too suspicious, while the OVA original had him resisting the urge to hug her. Basically, All the stuff that happened with Yui is well-adapted, while all the moments related to Yukino are left to dust.

If you are looking for the canon ending/epilogue of the series after volume 14 of the light novel or the final episode of the third season of the anime then go read the "OreGairu Shin" novels. Although I'll provide a couple addendums to it's recommendation.

-The OreGairu Shin novels were included with the limited edition DVD/BD volumes of the Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Kan anime, only released in Japan
-It does not have a legal western physical/digital release (as of now)
-The only translation I've read were machine translated from a Chinese translation, so it's really difficult to parse and can be frustrating to read
-It does not have an anilist entry (Since it's not published as a standalone series but bundled with the Blu-ray, it is a tokuten so ineligible to be listed)

Spoiler, click to view

In conclusion, if you're a fan of the Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru or OreGairu series, it's important to note that the OVA that takes place after the ending of the anime is not a faithful adaptation of the source material. The OVA condenses 60,000 words into a mere 20 minutes of animation, resulting in a rushed and incomplete adaptation. A lot of content from the source material is either completely cut or shortened, leaving fans disappointed.

If you want to know the canon ending/epilogue of the series after volume 14 of the light novel or the final episode of the third season of the anime, it's recommended that you read the OreGairu Shin novels. However, it's important to note that the novels were only included with the limited edition DVD/BD volumes of the Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Kan anime, which was only released in Japan. Additionally, as of now, the novels do not have a legal western physical/digital release, and the only translation available is a machine-translated version from a Chinese translation, which can be difficult to parse and frustrating to read.

Therefore, before watching any adaptation or continuation of a series, it's always essential to research and read reviews from other fans and critics. This way, you can avoid the disappointment of a rushed or incomplete adaptation and ensure that you experience the full story as intended by the creators.

I hope this was helpful