I think something that makes Ouran shine so much is that it is a shoujo manga that exsists to be a subversion of all other shoujo troupes. All the guys and the stereotypes they fall into are very typical romance troupes, especially for reverse harem anime, and so what the story does that is so brilliant is that it takes all of these troupes, pokes fun at them for existing, and then uses their exsistance to create highly compelling characters. its like a painter making fun of other painters for using watercolours, so they paint a satirical watercolour piece, only for it to be an amazing watercolour painting.
I’ve watched all of the ouran retrospectives on TH-cam, and this is easily my favourite. It sets out my thoughts on the series perfectly, absolutely amazing job
and the reason they lie when people guess them correctly, is because they want people to actually know who they are. Not just guess. And that alone brings me a tear to my eye with this show
I'm upset this video doesn't have more views because it's really good. Ouran high school host club was one of my first animes to watch when i was like 13 or something and i loved it and today after many years i stopped watching anime entirly i still go back and check on my hosts every once in while and you actually made me realise now why i do that, it's because they sell a dream not only to themselves but to us the spectators, the point of making the characters so stereotypical and not so complex is for everyone to relate to them and dream with them. I remember when i was little i felt different and misunderstood from people around so i kept it all to myself and my sole companion was me so for the longest part i related to the twins, they were the physical embodiment of my problem so watching them putting the facade and then letting go very slowly always made me happy and that goes on and on with every time i watch the anime i relate to different character depending on my situation that's why it's still relevant in my memory not just because of the good story but because they actually helped me in a way so yeah... Thank you for reminding me of my old friends
I love this. I think it also helped me understand more of why I relate to Haruhi so much. Besides the queer side of her. I did the exact same thing as her. I didn't have fun and baried myself in studies not only to live up to expectations but to hide from reality. I didn't learn I could have fun while doing my studies until my senior year of college.
Another potent review. There's a chance that if you were introduced to anime through the internet, Ouran Highschool Host Club is one of the first anime you'll end up watching since it's on TH-cam, or at least it used to be. So that was the case for me. Everything in this anime was a first for me - the setting, the art style, the plot, the characters, the genre itself. I had no idea what I was watching, and definitely couldn't keep it playing in front of my family. So I remember finishing it by staying up for a full night or two. Still, it didn't make much of an impression on me but fast forward 4 to 5 years and though the show was completely out of my memory, the better idea I had developed about the stereotypes presented in that anime sometimes made me think about it. For example, I saw the elite high school setting so many times after Ouran that I was reminded of where I first saw it. However, I never went back to rewatch the show since I'd fallen out of harems and high school settings, and didn't remember any of the deeper aspects of the show. This video gave me a much deeper appreciation and expectation for the anime. Now that I can see the tropes as well as how they're being subverted, I think I'll love it.
ah the good old days when you could watch all anime on youtube, split into 3 parts for some reason you can still find monster on youtube idk how thats still up but sadly not a lot else!! edit: i just checked and it got taken down like very recently lmao
To be honest, when I first watched the anime, I was around 12 so I couldn't go deeper much about it (but still it's my favorite anime because I could get some important points about it), there are times that I couldn't understand why the famous tropes or stereotypes of the characters suddenly change or become serious, but I'm glad this anime is just a freaking gem
I appreciate that you touched on things that a lot of reviews miss. Just wanted to add one piece of context: A reason the host club is similar to but not the same as others in this way is also because Tamaki is not culturally Japanese, and unlike Renge, he isn't a Weeb by choice, he became a Weeb due to trying to adopt and adapt to Japanese culture after his primary formative years. His tendency to try to spin things positively did the rest. Tangentially, it's also why he has the most bizarre view of Haruhi's lifestyle, despite also coming from a poor background - He knows all about being French poor, but has no idea what it means to be Japanese poor. Just an extra 2 cents. Great video
As someone who isn't aware of the deatils of this anime(also famous musicians), I finally understand what makes a genius a "GENIUS" because of your details and i learn alot ^ - ^.
This is super insightful! I love your approach to the subverted narratives and the connections and points you make from it. As someone who adores "Ouran High School Host Club" analysis, yours is absolutely right up there for me!
This was such a great analysis! I also learned a lot from it. I think you would like the manga too, it delves in way further to the characters and their individual stories. I haven’t read it in years but I remember it being better than the anime just because there was more substance to it
This show makes me think a hel ton of things, to think emotionally . That's something missing in many anime, and I dunno, I think I got something that was missing in my life through watching this show for the first time, on last year
I searched for an answer as to why i loved this show so much since the day i first saw it on tv as a kid. I wanted to know what it was that i was feeling and this video finally gave me that answer. It felt like a dream, it taught me to dream.
Ohshc is just like a fever dream it's just surreal it's funny but also serious butits just a thing that's something i can like it's the characters and the story and so much
Ouran high school is one of my favorite anime considering how old it is but still its one of the best atleast for me but i consider manga anime only have 25% part of manga and many good scenes are changed manga is much better
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I think something that makes Ouran shine so much is that it is a shoujo manga that exsists to be a subversion of all other shoujo troupes. All the guys and the stereotypes they fall into are very typical romance troupes, especially for reverse harem anime, and so what the story does that is so brilliant is that it takes all of these troupes, pokes fun at them for existing, and then uses their exsistance to create highly compelling characters. its like a painter making fun of other painters for using watercolours, so they paint a satirical watercolour piece, only for it to be an amazing watercolour painting.
I’ve watched all of the ouran retrospectives on TH-cam, and this is easily my favourite. It sets out my thoughts on the series perfectly, absolutely amazing job
they don't call me king of weeaboos for nothing!!!
Agreeee this video is so well made
and the reason they lie when people guess them correctly, is because they want people to actually know who they are. Not just guess. And that alone brings me a tear to my eye with this show
I'm upset this video doesn't have more views because it's really good.
Ouran high school host club was one of my first animes to watch when i was like 13 or something and i loved it and today after many years i stopped watching anime entirly i still go back and check on my hosts every once in while and you actually made me realise now why i do that, it's because they sell a dream not only to themselves but to us the spectators, the point of making the characters so stereotypical and not so complex is for everyone to relate to them and dream with them. I remember when i was little i felt different and misunderstood from people around so i kept it all to myself and my sole companion was me so for the longest part i related to the twins, they were the physical embodiment of my problem so watching them putting the facade and then letting go very slowly always made me happy and that goes on and on with every time i watch the anime i relate to different character depending on my situation that's why it's still relevant in my memory not just because of the good story but because they actually helped me in a way so yeah... Thank you for reminding me of my old friends
I love this. I think it also helped me understand more of why I relate to Haruhi so much. Besides the queer side of her. I did the exact same thing as her. I didn't have fun and baried myself in studies not only to live up to expectations but to hide from reality. I didn't learn I could have fun while doing my studies until my senior year of college.
Another potent review. There's a chance that if you were introduced to anime through the internet, Ouran Highschool Host Club is one of the first anime you'll end up watching since it's on TH-cam, or at least it used to be. So that was the case for me. Everything in this anime was a first for me - the setting, the art style, the plot, the characters, the genre itself. I had no idea what I was watching, and definitely couldn't keep it playing in front of my family. So I remember finishing it by staying up for a full night or two. Still, it didn't make much of an impression on me but fast forward 4 to 5 years and though the show was completely out of my memory, the better idea I had developed about the stereotypes presented in that anime sometimes made me think about it. For example, I saw the elite high school setting so many times after Ouran that I was reminded of where I first saw it. However, I never went back to rewatch the show since I'd fallen out of harems and high school settings, and didn't remember any of the deeper aspects of the show. This video gave me a much deeper appreciation and expectation for the anime. Now that I can see the tropes as well as how they're being subverted, I think I'll love it.
ah the good old days when you could watch all anime on youtube, split into 3 parts
for some reason you can still find monster on youtube idk how thats still up but sadly not a lot else!!
edit: i just checked and it got taken down like very recently lmao
@@WeebJail The days of spending 20 minutes to find part 2
@@genesis7838That made anime special. Worth searching for.
To be honest, when I first watched the anime, I was around 12 so I couldn't go deeper much about it (but still it's my favorite anime because I could get some important points about it), there are times that I couldn't understand why the famous tropes or stereotypes of the characters suddenly change or become serious, but I'm glad this anime is just a freaking gem
I appreciate that you touched on things that a lot of reviews miss. Just wanted to add one piece of context: A reason the host club is similar to but not the same as others in this way is also because Tamaki is not culturally Japanese, and unlike Renge, he isn't a Weeb by choice, he became a Weeb due to trying to adopt and adapt to Japanese culture after his primary formative years. His tendency to try to spin things positively did the rest.
Tangentially, it's also why he has the most bizarre view of Haruhi's lifestyle, despite also coming from a poor background - He knows all about being French poor, but has no idea what it means to be Japanese poor.
Just an extra 2 cents. Great video
This is so underrated
This video is very well done analysis of their character and you describe everything very well
tell your friends : D
This is the only good analysis of this show on TH-cam thank you.
huge
As someone who isn't aware of the deatils of this anime(also famous musicians), I finally understand what makes a genius a "GENIUS" because of your details and i learn alot ^ - ^.
This was a damn good analysis. Definitely subscribing to see what else you’ve got.
take a shot every time bro says dream
This is super insightful! I love your approach to the subverted narratives and the connections and points you make from it. As someone who adores "Ouran High School Host Club" analysis, yours is absolutely right up there for me!
awesome : D
Hell yeah another banger video on another classic anime!
helllllll yeaaaaaaaa
ouran is my favourite show ever, and this essay was absolutely phenomenal
This was such a great analysis! I also learned a lot from it. I think you would like the manga too, it delves in way further to the characters and their individual stories. I haven’t read it in years but I remember it being better than the anime just because there was more substance to it
The character depth in Ouran seems to be in the same league as Monogatari Series. Need to watch it asap
If only we had season 2,this story will complite!
I just finished the show and I was so happy
Mind blown about why I love this
Great video, and EXCELLENT use of clips from monster.
ayyy ty friend : D monster is a classic
Wow after seeing this video I'm going to rewatch the anime taking all of this into consideration ❤❤❤
yassssss
This show makes me think a hel ton of things, to think emotionally . That's something missing in many anime, and I dunno, I think I got something that was missing in my life through watching this show for the first time, on last year
I love the host club but I hate that scene with Celia and the beach episode and I hate everything about the twins relationship. WHY IS THERE INCEST😼
I think you gave me a third eye I never saw it like that I don't know if this ruins it or makes it better😢
better!!!!!!!!
I searched for an answer as to why i loved this show so much since the day i first saw it on tv as a kid. I wanted to know what it was that i was feeling and this video finally gave me that answer. It felt like a dream, it taught me to dream.
I’m like haruhi on the outside but cheerful once you get to know me 😂
So why are host clubs popular? It's the exact same reason why people pay for sex.
Ohshc is just like a fever dream it's just surreal it's funny but also serious butits just a thing that's something i can like it's the characters and the story and so much
a new video, nice
nice!!!
Something about this video.. pulled a heart string-
Great script
What kind of drug dealer intro was that😭🙃
I always love hearing your thoughts. If there’s one thing i hate about this anime it’s the homosexual twin. That shit is disturbing
ok yea but theyre not actually gay for each other lol
Classic peak shoujo to me. The writing was soooo good. (but i prefer the manga)
Anyone else only just finding out that host clubs are a real thing? 😭😭
Ouran high school is one of my favorite anime considering how old it is but still its one of the best atleast for me but i consider manga anime only have 25% part of manga and many good scenes are changed manga is much better
Holy fuck
holy shit, even
Women going to hosts clubs is like men going to strip clubs. You're getting a show, entertainment.
Subverting established stereotypes?! Subvert DEEZ NUTS ahahahahahahahahaha true discourse only on TH-cam!
hilariously, youtube comments are the most intelligent out of any social media platform!!
Yo I've actually seen this one but it wasn't cool sword fights so 12 year old me didn't give a shit
lame!!!!!!