Haganai: A Round-Robin Story's Ending Is Way Extreme

AIC Build Summer 2012
7
Quality Score
0.95 (Positive)
Audience Mood
5 / 10
Controversy
67,031
MAL Ratings

Synopsis — from MyAnimeList

When the Neighbor's Club struggles to find an activity to do, Kodaka Hasegawa suggests they pass the time by writing a round-robin story—a narrative where everyone takes turns writing a section. But as they begin the project, chaos ensues as every member writes the story according to their personal preferences while trying to outdo each other. At this rate, will the story ever reach a fitting conclusion?

Audience Consensus

Audience sentiment is split between those who appreciate the continuation of the series' comedic style and character dynamics for lighthearted entertainment, and those who find it to be mere fan service with no substantial narrative value. While praised for its humor, its lack of plot progression and reliance on existing fan attachment makes it divisive.

Strengths

  • Maintains the series' signature humor and character interactions.
  • Provides enjoyable comedic situations and gags for existing fans.
  • Artwork and sound quality are consistent with the main series.

Weaknesses

  • Offers no significant plot advancement or character development.
  • Primarily serves as fan service, potentially alienating those not deeply attached to the characters.
  • The story is cohesive and contributes little to the overall narrative.