There Is No Other Anime Like Ouran High School Host Club

[@JustTobyK]

SO. This video, at least for the standards of my channel, is absolutely exploding in popularity. I just wanted to make a statement because the amount of love and support that’s been flowing in the last 9 days has been incredible if not a bit overwhelming 😅. First of all thank you to everyone for watching this video! If you enjoyed it so much that you sent it to a friend or family member or whoever else, thank you so much for helping it grow. If you liked the video, thank you. If you subscribed after watching the video, thank you. Hell, if you all you did was watch it from start to finish, THANK YOU. Second, I can NOT promise that my next video will be as good as this one or better. I’m starting to feel like there was maybe a “lightning in a bottle” captured here that i doubt I could manage a second time. I also can’t promise that my next video will be coming soon. In the 9 days that this video has been public, I haven’t even STARTED production on a next project. The reason I haven’t tried to pursue being a content creator full time is because my passion to create seems to come in bursts that I really have no control over. What I CAN say however is that this most likely will NOT be my LAST video. I’ve been having a bit of fun making these, and I’ve enjoyed watching my channel build up a library of completed projects. TL;DR: THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR THE SUPPORT, DONT EXPECT MUCH FROM ME, SEE YOU NEXT TIME.

[@chatapillargirl]

you better make more videos 🤩😭

[@Alici_Evans]

That ending song still hurts my heart, bro 💀 AMAZING video by the way. You really highlighted all the reasons I like Ouran. I just couldn’t put into words. For me, it wasn’t nostalgia because I didn’t watch it until last year, but the story and characters hold a deep place in my heart. Keep up the great work, dude!

[@scarletteshadow]

No, Sir, Thank you! I subscribed. Please make more videos reviewing anime and/or video games. Ouran is my favorite anime precisely because of its heart. It gets to me and makes me fall in love with the characters again and again. I love the ending, the two fathers arguing over which son is going to marry Haruhi...the scene with Tamaki and Haruhi. They are family and a family I wish I could belong to!

[@SerifSansSerif]

Ouran is special because it's all about subverting and breaking past expectations, and to do it in a way that's kind and not traditionally confrontational.

[@jjjjjf7]

Women are very much desperate for good shoujo content.. we just dont get anything new so we all watched this show 5 times already

[@paddlesawtactic9788]

The fact the viewer doesn't know when the show could drop those huge dramatic bombs makes them so much more impactful.

[@JustTobyK]

Exactly my point 👌. Hopefully i got that across well in the vid

[@oI_Haru]

I really wish I could forget it all so I could re-watch it all over again!

[@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072]

What are you talking about it’s so predictable

[@JavierGomezX]

@@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072 Bullcrap, you didn't predict anything. Where are your predictions? Are we simply supposed to believe you when you say you predicted when the dramatic/serious moments where going to happen? How convenient for you.

[@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072]

@@JavierGomezX oh cone on. You watched it didn't you? Nothing in this show surprised me

[@bigbadankadonks]

nobody ever talks about how good this show's plot is and how deep it can get. the twins are such fascinating characters with unique personalities that i've never seen in any piece of media. this show really hits every single beat.

[@whipstickagostopm]

Omg have you met their grandma? She's badass

[@Milk-ck1wv]

@@whipstickagostopm :O

[@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072]

It’s not deep and the twins are p/rvs to eachother and other characters

[@minteraysolo8509]

@@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072 it's not their fault you didn't get the psychology. It's actually pretty deep, or at least interesting to analyse

[@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072]

@@minteraysolo8509 riiiiiight

[@rosen_venus]

Personally the thing that made me really like Ouran as an adult was when I read the manga and there was I think (my memory is blurry) an author's note for a spring arc or something, where she flat out states "Yeah, I know, we started in the spring, if it's spring again that would mean the senpais graduated - I don't care, I wanted to do another spring arc." That attitude towards writing it always made the story stand out. Because the continuity from a time standpoint doesn't matter, what matters is the individual changes the characters go through during those events; they can go through as many springs and winters as they want as long as it doesn't make the characterization inconsistent, and it doesn't.

[@ShakuenC]

never understood why they didnt do season 2... the continuation of the story is so touching as well

[@Altearithe]

I remember back when the series was released in like 2006-2008, the manga was still partway through being done and Bisco Hatori was on a short hiatus I think (I could be mixing that up with HunterXHunter's mangaka instead). So, they probably only had enough material for 1 season and didn't want to give it the FMA first series treatment. Right now I'd love there to be a remake like what Fruits Basket got and the story expanded to include the rest of the manga series.

[@ShakuenC]

@@Altearithe you're def mixing that up with hxh. Togashi-sensei is the king of hiatus. Got nthg to do with Ouran

[@Altearithe]

@@ShakuenC thanks for confirming that for me! I'm thinking the other reason why I kept thinking about a hiatus is because she had put millennium snow on hiatus to work on Ouran.

[@Wintverlyn]

The company that made the anime adaption couldn’t continue on with multiple seasons because it didn’t sell well in Japan

[@mariaevens8969]

@@Wintverlyn Ah yeah, the famous "If it doesn't sell well here, might as well keep it only here, from Japan." Because outside of Japan doesn't matter x.x haha... F.U.N. am i right ?!?

[@nettles1951]

Awesome video! Ouran badly needs the Fruits Basket reboot treatment. Just like original Fruits Basket anime, the Ouran anime is iconic but only scratches the surface of what the manga had in store. I would absolutely love to see a reboot where they have enough episodes to show all the characters' arcs in full. The twin's full arc is fantastic and the anime didn't have enough time to even begin Tamaki's manga arc. Regardless, the Ouran anime is an absolute classic and your video did a great job conveying what makes it so loved to this day. For real though, if you want to see more of the twins and other ways Bisco Hatori subverts the genre then the manga is extremely worth checking out.

[@JustTobyK]

I've known for quite a while about how much more Ouran there is in the manga, but I've only just recently started reading manga in general. To be fully honest, I'm a little scared to try to get into Ouran's manga because I've been so content rewatching the same plots in the anime that seeing new stuff might feel kinda weird lol. Also I absolutely agree that Ouran deserves the Fruits Basket treatment.

[@jennie5912]

@@JustTobyK You should definitely read it! Haha I do agree that certain changes may seem a bit weird but in my opinion some of the manga scenes are more logical (?) and do the characters more justice! Plus the character development in the manga is so good it made me fall in love with OHSHC again haha

[@GrayeGoose]

Yeeeesssss! That would be awesome! I love both shows!! It would be great to see it updated, yet not really changed.

[@ShakuenC]

I think a season 2 would be better than a reboot. This anime was perfect as it was already, but there IS a continuation to the manga story and it's too bad it's not being explored

[@Simply.Vantastic]

regretfully they probably never will because of Vic. You'd be hard pressed to manage to change Tama's VA without causing the drama to crop up again and a huge fight in the fanbase, ultimately splitting the audience

[@brook_angel]

Haruhi was one of the first characters that made me realize that being yourself no matter who other want you to be is an option. Should I have seen that this arc resonated with me as a sign? Maybe Well years later it basically tells me "I told you so"

[@grrr258]

literally

[@Leshy_]

so i dont have to be myself at all times?

[@brook_angel]

@@Leshy_ I mean like I was pretending to be someone and didn't know that I didn't have to do that.

[@emerygrey1582]

Me too, me too

[@mrmaniac3]

Nonbinary moment

[@maef7026]

The identical twins in my school tried to play the same "game" but everyone could easily tell them apart because of their acne scars. The most unrealistic thing about high school anime is how all the teenagers have perfectly symmetrical faces with no acne. XD

[@KimiLeeKnightrjr]

Lol to be fair having crazy money gets you great skincare 😢

[@unionfire]

So sad Shoujo anime died some years ago... Ouran is really special to me. This video made me appreciate the anime even more

[@heyhorinshi]

Horimiya is the latest one I truly loved but as usual the anime can’t compare to the manga so is more of an addition

[@scionsilverbeat8149]

@@heyhorinshi Horimiya isn't shoujo ^^' It's a shounen. Romance does not equal shoujo.

[@laowyn4414]

@@scionsilverbeat8149 why is it shounen

[@hamtaru]

we're getting quite a few shoujo anime this year and next year. tho i won't be satisfied until we get shonen level animation

[@PotatoNuggetConsumer]

​@@laowyn4414 Google says its a shoujo

[@abbyl4621]

I think the twins trauma started out with that maid they liked breaking their trust and saying that no one will be able to tell them apart (as she literally robbed their piggy bank and ran off)

[@main135k]

I’m in the same boat as you. I tell people all the time that I think Ouran is one of the best, well-written anime ever created and usually people will just laugh. But sometimes people are like no I see what you mean. This show has the most wonderful ways to subvert expectations and peel away layers of itself to show the depth of its characters and their emotions as well as why they express themselves in the way they do. For me the character that blew me away the most was Tamaki and how he genuinely does want to make everyone around him happy. In the beginnings of the show, it seems as if its built around his narcissism, but as the show develops you see his actions and learn about his backstory, you learn that “wow, this guy just wants to make people happy no matter the lengths.” I’m a Certified Tamaki Lover, I could go on and on about him for eternity lol

[@whipstickagostopm]

Tamaki was special to me specifically because of his backstory. Anyone that hasn't read the manga doesn't know how in depth of a character he is. He's just amazing

[@Anna-yy9so]

I love the parallels between Tamaki and Haruhi's backstories. They're both essentially about the ways that their absent/ill parents have produced parentified children, but with Haruhi it manifests as her taking it upon herself to meet people's material needs (doing all the household chores, shopping for the Host Club, etc.) and with Tamaki, it's the emotional needs (taking care of his mother, always going above and beyond to make everyone happy). They're too willing to sacrifice their own needs for everyone else, and it's only within the found family of the Host Club that they can truly be themselves.

[@0yourmom019]

Oh I agree wholeheartedly. Tamaki has always been my absolute favorite because he’s such an interesting and honestly tragic character

[@yeehaw1357]

He was my first anime crush

[@DanteAlighieri612]

Tamaki the most handsome and well written character and in most anime and manga character not even usui or other dipshit can compare how complex and unique tamaki is

[@nochujk101]

The only sad thing about OHSHC is that we don't have the next season or reboot. It's literally one of the best anime I've ever watched and I will never get sick of it.

[@bailloette7223]

i heard that OHSHC will have the next ss in 2023

[@PerpetualCalamity]

It almost seemed like they weren’t planning for a second season. It’s weird because the anime strictly followed the manga all the way until the school festival portion. Tamaki had no plans of leaving to France at the time, and the girl he was supposed to marry, Eclair, never existed. The manga’s worth a read, though! It’s ~80 chapters, and it handles the complexity of the main characters really well along with their bonds/growth. And the ending was done beautifully. Hands down, best shoujo manga I ever read.

[@dontmindimjusta1765]

@@PerpetualCalamity waith what?? U gotta be Kidding me? Why did they make such a big plot twist ?? I kinda hated the last episode well not everything but a non existent character is a bit too much it feels like it was all a lie!!! I love the series so much that it hurts to feel deceived

[@PerpetualCalamity]

@@dontmindimjusta1765 Yeah, I love the anime, but when I read the manga, it was 10x more amazing. The friendship/bonds amongst everyone is more fleshed out and well evolved The comedy is peak and the plot twists are done right. Definitely recommend. I’m so glad Eclair didn’t exist. Her whole story was so unnecessary.

[@nataliereyes6055]

theyre not lol. and i hope they never do because theyll make it so pc and ruin it plus its already perfect. @@dontmindimjusta1765

[@Chiibia]

I feel like another layer of the twins’ story is that they are codependent on each other. Not only do they want to look alike so ppl truly see what makes them different, but because they only had each other. Being an identical twin is inherent to what makes them them. Yet they have a hard time grappling that they can be an individual yet also the other twins’ brother. They’re not quite ready to let go of that yet. It eventually happens in the manga that hikaru dyes his hair so they’re very easy to tell apart. Yet this happens after a lot more character growth. They realize they can be different from each other and grow to be different ppl, whilst still loving each other and having their bond. They can acknowledge that they’re twins but not the same person. It’s also a way of showing they’re more settled in their identities. They feel more comfortable showing that they’re different. At least, that’s how I interpret it.

[@LeeDoBoBeeDo]

Ouran will always be my #1. No matter how many times I watch it, it never seems to bore me. It’s such a rare gem. I love the anime and the manga with all my heart.

[@kyuhyuncho8061]

Same I’ve rewatched it many times to count but i still found it funny and interesting

[@PichuElric]

My only pain is that despite this anime being such a phenomenon in the west, it was largely unpopular in Japan. But I'm so happy there's suddenly a boom of Ouran content on the internet rn!! I wonder if its because the anime is finally on a specific streaming service 👀 And I also wonder if all of us binging the anime on said streaming service would let them know how badly we want a second season (or a reboot, idk I'd be happy with anything at this point) There's nothing quiet like OHSHC. It was way ahead of its time with a story that still holds up to this day, which can't be said for most shojo manga from that era tbh

[@FantosmeEntertainment]

Which streaming service is it on now? :O I know it was Netflix for a little while but I'd love to give this another rewatch!

[@radioinactivescarlet_3348]

@@FantosmeEntertainment Just got back on Netflix ❤

[@nuclearpancake3683]

@@radioinactivescarlet_3348 OMG ITS ON NETFLIX!?!? I GOTTA WATCH IT ASAP

[@babybeans5330]

I know for a fact it’s on Canadian Netflix, I don’t know if it ever left, it was the first ever anime I watched when my friend introduced me to anime in 2015 and it’s popped up on my watch again many times and I’ve re-watched it multiple times on Netflix.

[@FantosmeEntertainment]

@@radioinactivescarlet_3348 YOOO NICE (sorry for late response, youtube didn't notify me >_

[@El_IsTired]

OMG I FELT THE TEARS WHEN THE MUSIC STARTED PLAYING 😭😭😭

[@justanawkwardnerd]

Ouran has an insane amount of heart, and always handled it in such a warm, poignant, and organic way. The charm was how warm and real the character interaction and development felt, and you could _feel_ the growing affection and bonds they had as people grow. They have very human and familiar worries in beyond their silly "rich people vs. commoner common sense" gags, and it's great. The show is basically Haruhi humanizing them in a way no one else bothered, giving them the kind of love they needed to really needed to better understand and embrace who they are. It may have been Tamaki who opened the door, but it was Haruhi who turned on the light, so to speak. Definitely a "Power of Friendship" anime for the ages. Ouran also called out common Shoujo Romantic tropes, like the girl confessing to the twins. The shallow love often featured in these things, and the proof that she didn't really know or care about who she was confessing to, just wanted a relationship with _anyone_ is genuinely so cruel on her part that that moment was so vindicating. They were arguably being cruel about calling her out like that, but the fact that calling her out on her delusions instead of entertaining it just emphasizes how crazy and entitled that style of confessing is. Their bitterness is warranted. Speaking of the Hitachiin Twins, they always held a strong part of my heart because I'm also an identical twin, and being a "package deal," especially when we're younger, is very important. So much of their hangups make relatable sense to me, and I feel a lot of their identity crisis issues personally. I have a bit of a philosophy in that way - basically, "the same, but different." A good example is with gifts - if you want to give us a backpack, for example, don't give us the same color or the color that only one twin prefers - makes us feel like an afterthought. Give us a backpack each in our preferred colors, for example. And don't get us a single item that can't be shared well, or a gift that is technically 2 items, but they aren't an equal value - like a backpack that comes with a lunchbox. That's not a gift to each of us that way. We want the same opportunities you'd give to one child in that situation, but we want to be recognized as having different likes and dislikes. I hadn't quite had the words to explain why they do the "who's who game" the way they do, but I'm glad you talked about that so well. The fear of no one really caring about how we're different while also respecting how important it is that we're so very much intermingled into each other's identity is so poignant and scary. Their parts always hurt and gave me an identity crisis. I love this show for several reasons, and one of them was how very GNC and "haphazard boyish wardrobe that fits alright" that explains Haruhi's aesthetics. It was so painfully relatable, and a variety anime was genuinely starved of. It was hard to find girl characters that weren't always wearing pastels or skirts and were just allowed to be casual and plain in dress and behavior in a very _normal_ way. Her behavior wasn't amped in the typical Shoujo Girl ways, either - she was just like the guys in that sense, and it suited her so well. The fact that she talked about gender expectations things in a very frank and often annoyed way I don't really recall any other media hitting with the same sort of casual "this is a pretty simple fact of life" way she does did so much for me, especially as a kid. Genuinely does something for me, heals the part of me beat up and starved from all other examples of gender expectations, real _and_ fictional. She's very chill and down to earth, and really says a lot of what we're thinking - she was always someone I found relatable and admirable, and not just in the gender-envy way. She may have been pretending to be a dude, but she looked great in that suit, and not just because I find the school dress ridiculous looking at best (because it _is_ ridiculous). I also like she didn't try too hard to make the gag work - she was just doing her own thing, and let the boy's lies and everyone else's assumptions do the rest. She never changed who she was, just made the best of the very weird situations she found herself in, and always tried to do right by people. She was the breath of fresh air and humanity these kids needed. They genuinely would have had a mental spiral had they not met her when they did.

[@crimewizards]

i havent ever seen someone talk about the twins this much in a video about the series - theyve always been my favorite part of the show precisely because of that depth. the character development they go through is why ive watched the series at least once a year since it was introduced to me in 2013-14. and youre SO right about the guitar riff and chills. that song never fails to bring me to tears during the final episodes

[@inaina3362]

Ouran High School Host Club will always be one of my favourite series ever. I can't even begin to count the amount of times I've rewatched and reread it to the point of having memorized iconic lines. Whenever I need something to put on the background, it's a sign for another rewatch. And I appreciate that you gave props to the English dub!! I can't understand Japanese so I put on the dub as BGM but I think it's just as enjoyable as the sub and does a good job of portraying the characters. I think what makes OHSHC one of my favourites is that all the characters have my heart. They're all charming in their own ways and all play a part in making this series great. Another reason I love this series is because all the characters clearly love and care for each other!! It's typical for a romance series with multiple love interests to only have the love interests solely care about the main character, but in OHSHC, all the host club members have deep connections with each other. ((SPOILERS WITHIN THE PARENTHESES!!)) I think the best examples of this are: ((ANIME SPOILERS!! When the host clubs members come together in the last episode of the anime to tell Tamaki how much he means to all of them)) and ((MANGA SPOILERS!! When everyone all band together to reunite Tamaki with his mother)). The fact that the other host club members are important to each character's personal development also show the deep relationship they all have with one another. And I was so happy during the entire Hitachiin twins bit of the video!! The development arc of the Hitachiin twins was most definitely my favourite in the entire series (in the manga, especially). The twins start off narrow-minded and insisting the world was divided into "them and everyone else", never allowing others inside their world because they believed no one would come to understand them. But because of Tamaki, they've slowly started to open themselves up to everyone else and found comfort in the host club. Then Haruhi came along and shook their entire world even more so. Kaoru has always been the more perceptive and self-aware of the twins while Hikaru was more immature and oblivious. Now, the problem has become whether or not they should "maintain the status quo within the host club" because if the truth of their feelings towards Haruhi came to light, the host club which gave them comfort might fall apart. ((MANGA SPOILERS!! Although Honey and Mori don't really get as deep of a character arc as the other host club members, I think they play their role as "older brothers watching over the younger members" really well-as seen in how they give separate advice to the twins during their "serious fight")). ((EVEN MORE MANGA SPOILERS!! I love the resolution of their arc-with Kaoru learning to accept the changes of the dynamics within the host club and Hikaru maturing and becoming more understanding of others' feelings, ultimately resulting in the twins becoming more independent from each other.)) Overall, this series is so special to me and I don't think any other series can make me feel the same way. Although I didn't write about them as much, Kyouya and Haruhi are my fave characters next to Kaoru. Sorry for the long rambling, I just got excited over seeing an OHSHC retrospective. And of course it's mainly a comedy (and a great one at that) but the depths of the characters give this series so much heart. I love OHSHC so much (╥﹏╥). Your video was really good, truly got your points across!!

[@st1cki_]

DUDE PLEASE THIS ENTIRE COMMENT SUMMARIZES MY FEELINGS FOR THIS SHOW SO MUCH

[@inaina3362]

@@st1cki_ hehe glad to see people agree. i feel so many things for this series TT^TT

[@st1cki_]

@@inaina3362 IKR? I literally accidentally rebuilt my obsession watching this vid and reading this comment--

[@Hannah-en7wv]

A fellow Kaoru fan!! I agree entirely, and I love the twins' characterization and the way they really are their own characters with distinct personalities. Now I'm tempted to read the manga too

[@st1cki_]

@@Hannah-en7wv oh god! PLEASE DO! The anime adaptation is quite different from the manga, it's very fun and I reccomend you start from chapter 1, you won't regret it.

[@boop3710]

I AM URGING EVERYONE TO READ THE MANGA PLEASE ! ( the story of the twins, and the other members of the host clubs stories goes much further than the anime, and becomes more complex)!

[@randomlyherelol1559]

Yeah it really is a great manga to read, it was the first manga I read and I still treasure it to this day bc of how funny and charming it was😊

[@irlfemalemoxxie3621]

Hi, I’m new to this series, just discovered and binged watched the full series on Netflix, would you recommend reading the manga from the beginning or jump right into the volume that happens after the events of the last episode of the manga, and if so, which volume?

[@Ya_Boi_Shaggy]

Love this video and I’m glad you elaborated on the twins relationship instead of their common criticism of being the “incest” twins. My personal favorite episode is when haruhi has an alice in wonderland type dream. It really elaborates on her character, how she views herself and the hosts. It’s a great balance of crazy, funny, and emotional. Also the ending to that episode put me to tears its so good yet so underrated.

[@freshcupofangst]

YESSS THE ALICE IN WONDERLAND EPISODE IS SO GOOD!!! I never see a lot of love for that episode and it makes me sad bc it's literally my favoriteeeee 😕

[@brew.3032]

The dub is also amazing simply because the director was such a fan of it. So instead of just directing a show, you can really see how much effort was put into it

[@jaymieberry]

This anime has a special place in my heart and I first watched it in high school almost 10 years ago. I wish I read the manga and I agree that it needs a reboot like Fruits Basket to give it the full story and proper ending. This was a great video and I actually met Vic Mignogna and Todd Haberkorn who voiced the English dub of Tamaki and Hikaru. (I think I met J. Michael Tatum who voiced Kyoya but I can't remember) Aloha from Hawaii 🌺

[@jaymieberry]

If you ever see this comment, I highly recommend Azumanga Daioh if you haven't touched it. It's such a unique manga and the anime is iconic

[@christiecakes014]

I would love a remake of Ouran only if they used the same voice actors (like they did with the main characters in Fruits Basket) which unfortunately would never happen.

[@hea6399]

yeah esp bc of the vic mignogna allegations :(

[@3lfprinc3ss]

i’ve rewatched ouran so many times i can’t even count anymore😭

[@Sakkaz]

Same 😭😭

[@Bakedpotatox]

Same it has a special place in my heart 😭🫶

[@tinleygraceee]

this is so accurate though, Ouran was the first anime I ever watched and even though i’ve seen several more after it, I always come back to rewatching this one. There’s something about it that keeps pulling you back to it, and each time i rewatch it i seem to focus more on a different specific character than the last time. whenever i do that it, helps me see the difference between all of them and understand who they are, and it shows exactly how good the series really is. ugh i really wish they would’ve done a season 2 tho😩 i recently finally got around to reading the manga version of it, and although I haven’t finished it yet, it shows so much more character arcs than the show (if that’s even possible?) and drags you more into it because you learn to sympathize with the characters even more. they do so much to help and protect each other even though they have such dramatic differences between them. it’s really such a great show, with a great cast, great plot, and overall feeling to it that just clicks ❤️

[@LilMizRandom09]

My first anime was Fruits Basket I fell in love with it, it's my treasure. My second anime was Ouran and not only did I fall in love with it but it made me fall in love with anime as a whole. Its so close to my heart. With the reboots over the last few years im really hoping Ouran gets picked up again

[@Zemouxx]

Same for me! Fruits Basket first and then Ouran. :) Such special series, I’m glad to see them get their flowers.

[@babylonfuc]

I've never had a unique experience (/pos)

[@aubreymorgan9763]

my favorite episode has always been when they went to haruhi's home...they had no idea what to expect and Tomaki was picturing a dirt hovel and her half starved, never having been to a 'commoner's home'. only to find it clean, simple, and welcoming. loved her father too, i wish he was in more episodes!

[@starrshort6403]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE ouran high school host club. The original idea , the characters and the comedy is just amazing. Everything in host club is amazing. Sadly I have not watched the anime but I have read the manga and it is AMAZING

[@whipstickagostopm]

The show is really good but the manga is better. Either way you get entertainment

[@starrshort6403]

@@whipstickagostopm agreee

[@lalalalala2958]

Ouran definitely has this magical quality to it. It is simultaneously erreverant and silly while also surprisingly powerful and deep at times. It also somehow manages to feel rooted in 2000s anime culture and style but also very progressive in a lot of ways. There is a lot of cheesy really basic life lessons that come with the show but there is also a lot of really unique ideas presented. My favorite of these lessons that I don't think gets enough credit is Haruhi herself. There is the surface level basic idea that Haruhi shows a young audience that you should be yourself and there is nothing wrong with being different. On a much deeper level though Haruhi is not just a lesson in acceptance of oneself but acceptance and security in gender identity without fitting into a mold. Haruhi is a woman. She was born a biological woman and she continues to actively identify as a woman throughout the show. Despite presenting as male for the club, dressing in various styles that presents as both masculine and feminine, and even being pressure by her friends and family to present a certain way, Haruhi dresses and acts the way that she is comfortable with. Haruhi identifies as a woman but she never feels the need to justify or clarify that identification because she is secure with that identification and that is the only person to whom it should be important. It seems small but that was something that always really stood out to me. As someone who was born a woman but really struggled with my identity Haruhi being a character that never felt a need to prove their gender through actions and presentation was really validating.

[@aniism]

bro, you cant do me like that with the outro riff. that knocked me out while watching the show so many times. that sound editing at the end, the isolation of your voice… and then i heard the riff come in and i knew exactly what you were doing. and it brought me to tears,, this video is great. thank you for reminding me of this show.

[@drummerxkun]

as a nonbinary person, ouran was honestly so ahead of the game in representation, not just of queer people and culture like an enby MC, drag etc, but also of so many strong, unique, and memorable personalities, motivations and backstories. And this applies not just to the host club but every side characters. they felt like real people i could be friend with

[@HermicraftAddict]

I fully agree. While in gender fluid, it was always nice to see Haruhi giving no care about gender. It's hard to find female characters that I enjoy because they are really overly tough or girly. Haruhi is just balanced and lovely.

[@luaklein8068]

I grew up watching anime and there was more representation in old anime than now. Popular shonen like naruto has haku, one piece a whole group. Shoujos used to have every genre in them like ouran.

[@badateverything5392]

They just need to take out all of the slurs. I agree that the representation was impressive for the time, but hearing certain words in 2022 that were okay-ish in 2008 is just so wrong.

[@drummerxkun]

@@badateverything5392 yeees forsure

[@sanxxxx]

Except she's not nonbinary, she's a gender nonconforming woman which goes against nonbinary and gender ideology... It says you're what you are and you can dress however you want.

[@GrayeGoose]

You nailed it with your analysis of the twins. I don't think I caught that right away, but by the second or third viewing, I was hooked and saw the brilliance in the writing. I've tried to explain it to my husband, but he just shrugs it off as a host club, but there's so much more to it! I'll be making him watch your video later, lol! You put into words what I couldn't! I truly love this show. Great video!! I can't wait to check out more of your work!

[@constancestinson3918]

It has been years since I’ve seen this anime, but it was one that I use to replay like a favorite song. There were some tear-jerker moments, but I always busted a gut at, “Your mama wears too much makeup,” and a special scene on the episode where Honey’s brother was introduced.

[@JustTobyK]

I was *this* close to mentioning that line

[@constancestinson3918]

@@JustTobyK I’m glad you didn’t. I’d rather someone new to Ouran experience it in its full glory.

[@Zoetic444]

One thing I love about this anime as well. Which I noticed isn’t in other animes is their respect for the female body. Haruhi is respected as a person by her character and we get to find a different heroine that isn’t about boys or true love. But about what she loves, her spunk is amazing and with out looking for it. She finds a romantic interest.

[@misslabellekitty1298]

I was Finally.... FINALLY... moving on from.this show. And then BOOM. Your soothing voice and impressive layout of events make me not only want to watch it all over again for the millionth time, it makes me crave a genuine season 2. Gee... thanks 😭😭😭😭

[@jadynabraham9915]

ok first off you NAILED the deep ending and then using the outro music literally it sends chills down my spine anytime i hear it- but also like ouran was my first slice of life anime as well and got me into anime just like you and i also keep coming back to it the relatablity and everything you mentioned was spot on one thing i love about the dub is how natural the characters are and in episode 24 at the end when kyoya laughs at tamaki- comparing the dub and sub i think the dub fits the animation so much more and makes it so much more genuine ontop of all of that, another reason why i keep coming back to ouran is because i myself, am a haruhi- I'm built very much like a scrawny boy, I've got the face and hair for it (except mines not cut) and I've related to haruhi the most out of any character ever, all the way down to astraphobia (it sucks tho not fun do not recommend). i also have been able to tell twins apart almost instantly since i was very young as for the twins they are my favorite characters, kaoru especially- the Halloween episode is one i love so much. i love finding the subtle differences between the twins and seeing how kaoru grows and how hikaru grows as well ouran has gone even as far as to influence my art style so much that i drew haruhi recently and it looks just like the anime- its stuck with me all this time and i couldn't have been more grateful for it you truly are correct when you say there is no other anime like ouran highschool host club and I'm so glad it exists

[@felicitye7876]

Wha to love about ouran and it’s function as a comedy is that through all these episodes, even if they’re silly, we are getting to know these characters, and learning to care for them. We see what they think of themselves and the world around them, and how they interact with other expletive. So when a feels-bomb hits out of nowhere, it’s even more intense because we have a sense of care for these characters. That’s especially why the last episode always gets me. They care about each other!! And we beleieve it! And that what makes the drama all the more impactful. (Hope this made sense)

[@ohshctrash1410]

You are so right. Ouran is beautiful, funny, and heartwrenching. The characters are lovable morons with so so much backstory and personality to explore. I also find myself coming back to it time and time again, and I think I could never truly do it justice when I try to explain it to someone, because there's just so much about Ouran.

[@DanteAlighieri612]

I love them since 2009, the romance of tamaki and haruhi is freaking unique, lovely and one of a kind. Hope they remake it and continue to follow the manga, tamaki and haruhi are so cute together and hope they show the epilogue of this and make it little longer than the manga

[@saranaila5905]

Shoujo animes need a comeback real bad. I've been starving for some good shoujo

[@24chibimanga]

Everyone agrees Ouran was a series that was ahead of its' time. It never got a huge popularity in Japan, but in the west it's basically a cult classic. I know many of us would love for an Ouran reboot to animate the entire series, but realistically speaking, it's probably never happen because of how little the Japanese population didn't care for it.

[@ShaDHP23]

This anime brings me back to a simpler time. I'm so glad it came out when it did.

[@beanisthebest1]

I would do anything to watch this for the first time again

[@beanisthebest1]

Also nothing gives me chills like that guitar riff

[@Dorar47]

Just the ending song itself makes me cry. This anime will always be in a special place in my heart

[@itsjustnadz]

*le gasps* how dare u end this video with the sshisou guitar riff! idk what to feel now srsly just want to cry from nostalgia... what u say r on point im smiling like an idiot the whole video nearly crying. truly there is no other anime like ohshc. idk what witchcraft the creator put into this masterpiece that i'll pay lots of money to watch it again for the first time and kiss kiss fall in love all over again to this anime. I just love it by passion from sub to dub to manga to the english dub bloopers.

[@arusu1806]

I cried so much watching this video fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. I grew up on so many shoujo animes and Ouran has such a close place in my heart. For me, the fantasy comes from the loving relationships built among friends and family. As I've grown older, I've come to learn that people are complex and not easy to open their hearts. Ouran High is a magical place because of how perfectly developed their bonds become. In my life, I've learned that even with time and effort, you may never grow a bond with someone because of the diversity of thought and complexity people are.

[@saranaila5905]

The twin's story was genuinely the first instance an anime made me think hard about a topic back in the day, they always stuck with me. My favourite characters ❤️

[@carolinelouis4375]

The guitar rift are bringing my tears out every fcking time ! The CHILLS are heeere

[@yellatrandom1600]

This show never fails to make me smile. I HAVE WATCHED THIS FOR OVER 6 TIMES ALL OVER AGAIN. I just finished it again yesterday. Hahaha.

[@janiceonlyb2st]

Damn, the way you ended the video was seriously top-notch. Nicely done. I will never forget the reason why I watched OHSHC. I saw a comment that went along the lines of, "There is no other way to describe this absolute masterpiece of a show. It is its own genre and nothing comes close to it." I binged the entire thing within 2 days but left the last and final ep for after my exams as a sweet treat. I'm rewatching this again since it got added to Netflix and I'm enjoying every bit of it all over again. Truly, nothing comes close to this.

[@kaitlynrueter88]

One of my other favorite side characters is Kasanoda. I love him and Mori and I need to read the manga to see more of them.

[@Alici_Evans]

You totally should read the manga! The anime’s great, but I personally find the manga to be even better. I recommend starting from the beginning of the manga. There’s some characters and arcs that aren’t in the anime, so I was really surprised when I read the manga later on.

[@kaitlynrueter88]

@@Alici_Evans I've read no. 1 and 2 but definitely need to read more lol

[@kellsiehollands401]

Ouran is my absolute favorite anime of all time. Honestly, it's one of my favorite pieces of media in general. The characters are so wonderfully well developed, the story line is such a good balance between silly, heartbreaking and heartwarming, and the aesthetics are just so lovely. It is transcendent. An anime that's over a decade old that still feels relevant and can illicit the same strong emotions again and again. You are right, there is truly nothing like it

[@HaniBeeLovesPotatoes]

Bro I'm still hoping for a season 2 of OHSCH I really hope they make another season. It's honestly too good and so funny and the story is hella good. It's still my favorite anime even tho it's been a few years.

[@_Peridot_]

NAH you did me DIRTY with that ending fam 😭 as soon as I heard the guitar riff I knew I was done for and I burst into tears 🥴🥴

[@LeeDoBoBeeDo]

I rewatch it every year and sometimes twice a year- it’s so special to me

[@itsrosa_notrose]

Not me tearing up when you describe the scene with the twins and Haruhi, especially Kaorus remark AAAAH Ouran is just… so beautiful and therapeutic, it has some sort of magic that no matter how many times I watch it I just feel so much. My ultimate favorite episode is “And So Kyoya Met Him”, something about the ending always makes me tear up, Kyoya finding liberation and the rose imagery INSTANT TEARS

[@Adjudicat0r]

My take on the end scene with Hikaru and Kaoru. When Kaoru turns to see his brother still looking at Haruhi I feel like THAT moment is where Kaoru realizes Hikaru may have a crush on Haruhi, this idea comes back in the Karuizawa arc. ESPECIALLY IN THE MANGA. I absolutely love Ouran. I really hope they'll make a s2 or a reboot (hopefully with the same sub cast). Besides the Twins, Tamaki is an interesting character. He was the one who changed everyone's perspective and broke through their walls. Honey with refusing to be himself (liking cute things like Usa-chan and cake) because he's a Haninozuka. (Mori was unclear, probably because he joined for his cousin). Kyoya, just accepting the powerless 3rd son role. And Haruhi, losing her mom at a young age f 5, she grew up too early. Tamaki basically became the reason they changed and is also the glue of the host club. And when Tamaki loses himself the Host Club goes to lengths to get him back, the last two episodes of the anime very much portrays this. Not only in the anime but also in the last arc of the manga. Now when we learn his backstory, the reason why he made the host club, That out of the blue punch to the gut story behind the airheaded, idiotic, narcissistic guy. My heart....

[@Eluminatez]

Ouran Highschool Host Club was one of the first anime I watched with my best friend. I immediately fell in love with the show, the characters, and its fantastic comedy and writing. I recently rewatched the entire series again and I can't deny that my love for this show hasn't changed. One thing I feel like no one talks about when it comes to this series is that you really start to feel like you are getting to know these characters being put on the screen in front of you. They all have so much depth and distinct personalities that it gets you hooked. You want to learn more about them as each episode goes by. Emerging into the world of Ouran is an interesting experience, but I think the one thing that sticks out is that near the end of the series you really start to feel like you, yourself, have found a found family of your own within the club and its characters. It's always bittersweet watching that last episode again and hearing that last line. "We'll see you then!" I dunno man, this show makes me feel things that no other show has done before, and I love every second of it.

[@Internetcockroach1]

Honestly your right since there is no other like ouran and it’s actually the only anime I ever really rewatch over and over again regardless of how many times I’ve watched it before ✨ I really hope they can somehow bring it back

[@KikyoSama_427]

It's a shame so many people look down on shoujo anime because they're apparently "shallow" and "not cool enough". Ouran's one of those anime that's good even without the violence, I really wish more people watched it

[@cresar369]

and its endng song... it has one of the best ending in anime history

[@pr7903]

i love the show sm it's my comfort show and every episode is mesmerizing and even the silliest gag filled episode gives a tiny reveal of character depth that speaks so much about the character itself. My favourite character will always be Tamaki, he's my baby😭

[@gamertrask9153]

Ouran was my first ever anime ever and I’m so glad it’s getting the recognition it deserves.

[@mathewhughlett1417]

Omg the twins episode was hands down my fav and the guitar riff into shissou hits me in the heart every damn time

[@letterstotheuniverse1263]

I still keep rewatching Ouran Highschool. 😭😭😭💜💜💜

[@Dgbh0099]

Same

[@ZuperZocker]

I remember watching this as a fan sub on early KZbin back in the day when the videos were 10 minutes at a time

[@MS-ne6ld]

These are very similar to the reasons why I love Princess Tutu so much. The combination of gags and serious themes, how they subverted the viewer's expectations, how fleshed out the characters get. Oh, and I can never pass up a good lit reference. In addition, the soundtrack is very well chosen and there's a level of metanarrative I've rarely seen anywhere else. I guess it's time to rewatch Ouran, it's been a while and tbh I couldn't recall all the complexity you mentioned, I wonder why

[@emcustard]

When the opening started playing, the nostalgia hit like crazy. I haven’t seen the show in a few years, but apparently I still remember the whole thing

[@dxangelos]

no but you playing the ending song to close this off was just so good, like i knew it was coming but when the guitar went off it was just UGH. this is literally one of my favourite shows ever in my opinion, i keep coming back to ouran all the time because it presents such nuance to the frienships and human connections of these characters. what i always remember is this idea of how a person could make your world grow bigger, expand it, get you out of yourself. that's what the host club was for all these characters. it's a show about human connection and it does its job so well it's impossible not to root for their development, not to feel with them when they are irrational or angry, and not to burst out laughing every time a joke comes on. i recommend you read the manga! bisco hatori knows how to have fun and knows how to write tension like no one else. i am very happy with this new wave of videos appreciating ouran and showing it the love it deserves. this is definitely my favourite one. i think you captured the essence of the show really well, and i definitely agree, there's no other show like ouran. thanks for all the work you put into this! :)

[@straydotmp4]

When I was younger, I’d get sick every single year, usually in the transition between summer and fall (and then again between spring and summer), and this show has been my absolute first point of comfort since I was 8. It was also the first show I ever watched where two girls kissed, and by God, I’m so glad I always had a character like Haruhi to remind me that I could just be who I was and the rest of it didn’t matter

[@doubleyouandaL]

You DID NOT... just end the video with the ending theme with guitar riffs 😭😭😭

[@Alici_Evans]

IKR, LIKE DUDE - YOU CAN’T JUST DO THAT TO MY HEART AND GET AWAY SCOT-FREE! 🤧

[@kennedyerin9690]

such an amazing video that was posted on my birthday about my favourite show. it was first recommended to me by the algorithm nearly a month ago but i accidentally refreshed the page and tragically lost it, only having it recd to me once again today, much to my pleasure. hearing someone else talk about this show with as much love and admiration as i do warms my heart. i truly can never put into words when people ask me for anime recs how much they need to watch this show, its always one of if not the first that i list. i understand it may not be for everyone, too silly at times or perhaps the outdated terminology could be a put off, but for the people who get it, i truly believe it sticks with them forever. it may seem ridiculous to talk about a 2000s rom com anime like its some life changing cosmic entity, but sometimes it really does feel that way for me. there really is no other anime like ouran- from the bottom of my heart thank you for this video.

[@JustTobyK]

What a coincidence! This video was posted on *my* birthday too!

[@Hannah-en7wv]

I love this analysis so much, you perfectly capture what makes the series so good especially the part about the twins! Ep. 5 was a game-changer for the anime that makes you realize there's more to this show than what it initially seems and makes you look forward to getting to know the rest of the host club and their stories too. I think a lot of people miss the depth of the host club boys so it's so refreshing to see it being talked about.

[@whipstickagostopm]

I've never been more obsessed with an anime before. I hate rewatching stuff so this is special to me and also like it's so much more different than any other that I've found. If only I could go back to when I had no idea what this was and rewatch it. I've never even gone as far as to finish a series and than search far and wide for the manga. Honestly it needs more credit. Sorry for the long comment I'm just so passionate about it and Ive barely even watched the video

[@socithecreator2942]

I keep coming back to ouran because every character is written well and I have yet to see a show where every single one of the characters complement each other, I think that’s why there interactions are so entertaining to watch. Also, the more you watch you realize that tamaki not only made a host club but he changed everyone in the groups lives and his own ( also how could you not talk about koarus pumpkin theory and the Halloween episode it adds so much depth to the show )

[@scylur]

I don’t know why after watching it putting my phone down and saying (in my head) ‘there’s really no show like Ouran high school host club huh?’ I CRIED

[@rachelannapolaro8969]

Watching this healed a part of me ❤ I always hated how Ouran was so popular, but had this connotation of being "a silly romance anime". Back then I didn't have the words to explain the complexity! It's not just the reverse harem (the initial draw) but the characters themselves, their interactions..

[@Toerworth]

I think it’s well loved because it makes fun of its own genre and of all the cliches romcoms anime use. It’s very self aware, but not in your face. Even the fact that characters sometimes break the fourth wall. It’s a good balance of comedy and deep drama. The twins are my favorite too! And OMG their mom is goals, she’s everything I aspire to be.

[@AirAnimeAngel]

As a person who`s been in the anime and manga world on and off for 13 years now,I can honestly say this-Shoujo genre as a whole is criminally underrated.Especially when it comes to character studies.And Ouran excels at that.From the start I wasn`t a biggest isekai/seinen/shounen fan,even if there are some exceptions.But I get why people are. For me,mangas like Ouran,Red River,NANA,Fruits Basket,Kuragehime,KareKano etc.hold IMMENSE value for their characters.I feel like shoujo genre,more than any other,has given me most introspective and delightful characters to pick apart,just how some might do the same for others.Always here for Ouran appreciation!

[@RoseMagpie]

I'm glad more people agree me about ouran. It has it's problems yes but i love it sm and it's a huge part of my childhood. One of those animes ill always go back to

[@Eileeleedon]

Ouran was my very first anime EVER other than one or two Miyazaki movies. It’s so important to me.

[@Willzd]

Holy shit this rang so true for me... one of the only anime I keep going back to rewatch! Such amazing characters and incredible storytelling... every time I hear the open/close music I get all the feels 😭💖

[@GameHero152]

Such a good video! I remember this as one of the first anime I ever watched, but for some reason I just never got around to finishing it. I really should get around to actually doing that, and I think this video is a good reason to finally return to the series.

[@sachi9124]

The way you used the shows music in this video felt like such a special treat as a lover of ouran. The beats the specific songs were used felt v similar to the actual show and made this that much more special!

[@nova692]

I'm so happy that people are still talking about ouran high school host club 😭

[@IiIiIiIiI.IiIiIiIiIiIiI]

I would love to get a season 2 that shows how much deeper the manga goes 🥺

[@BubblyTeatime]

Omg I'm so glad this popped up in my recommendations because it just brought back so many good memories. Ouran was the first anime I watched when I realized I could watch full episodes on KZbin (in 2006 when anime shows were part 1/2/3) and I didn't know anything about it. Never read the manga (at the time I didn't know about online scanlations) but thought the thumbnails were interesting. I thought it was so good I even dragged my brother into watching it and he was the type to run away when I would watch Sailor Moon on TV. He wasn't as into it but he did like it and that's a win for me. Then when the dub came out I started watching the bloopers and those KILLED me. Back then I was a sub over dub person but the dub bloopers were so great I rewatched the whole series TWICE in dub and I still loved it. Ahh this just brings up so many good memories and watching you gush over this show gives me good feelings thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@lbell9695]

The order of anime I watched before becoming obsessed with it: - Pokémon (I was very young so I don't remember much of it) - Deltora Quest, Fruit Basket (original version), Vampire Knight (interesting choice for on a kids TV show I know) & OHSHC - Inuyasha, Naruto, Kaichou wa Maid Sama & Special A Ouran High School was one of the first anime I remember watching on the TV when I was 10. I think one key aspect that should be mentioned that apart from the comedic scenes and the heartwarming scenes, like Fruit Basket it was the music that really evoked the mood. The beginning riffs of the guitar of the ending song literally gives me goosebumps and a sense of nostalgia as I associate it with. Like something deep just happened and then you hear the melancholic strums of the guitar. So good.

[@saharkeren9046]

I really thought I was the only one who had the same thought and feeling about this show. I agreed with every word you said but I really wanted you to mention kyoya and his story

[@saltpackets127]

EXACTLY!!!! I absolutely live the show and probably watched it at least 6 times and i can’t stop 😭😭 too bad Netflix took it off :((

[@mochi4miles]

I haven't watch Ouran for a couple of months, but if there was one thing that always gave me shivers, it would be the guitar riff at the beginning of the main theme. That guitar riff was always the perfect end to a serious episode, and it was what sent me over the edge and made me cry in episode 5. having it play in this video gave me the same exact feeling. it's amazing what music can do!

[@CaspiDrako]

I 100% agree. With it all. I will never get tired of this anime. I also want to say that, in the twin episode, even the small detail that kaoru is the one who blinks, looks at his brother, and looks back at haruhi, shows their differences. Hikaru is fully focused on Haruhi, astonished by her and I think also starting to grow genuine feelings for her in the emotionally passionate way he does. Kaoru knows what it means for the two of them and looks to his brother, knowing how much it means to Hikaru. That's just one example of the subtle characterization I love from ohshc.

[@melisahuerta38]

This is such a professionally analized/edited/scripted video, seriously you need way more likes, views and subscribers!! I love the way you explained everything, it made me fall in love even more with the show. Thank you for making this, and your truly right, there's no other anime like ohshc 😭💘

[@elememelon9175]

9:25- YES CHILLS FULL BODY CHILLS GOSH I LOVE THIS SHOW

[@um05]

Fun fact, Haruhi's english voice actor is also that of Damien from Spy x Family :)

[@thekeoshishow2740]

The way he ended the video made me cry💕it added depth and made me think of how we’re never getting a season 2 or even if we did it probably wouldn’t be the same😭😭

[@Wwhdduendjdhhfmwosdn]

I keep seeing people talking about Oran getting a reboot, and I think that is such a good idea. To this day there are still articles being written about there being a second season, even though it’s not happening. I still wonder what happened to it, so many people loved the show. at least in the usa, maybe they didn’t in Japan. Awesome video btw!

[@mothmanman]

This is actually the first anime I had ever watched aside from a few episodes of card captor sakura with my friend it has a really nostalgic feeling and is so much more deep than what you would expect it to be. Love this show so much and will always be one of my favorites :)

[@strawberrymoon.3610]

I'm not a fan of gender bender but OHSHC owns a v special place in my otaku journey lol. Still one of the best storyline, characters, and humour both for anime and manga. ✨ Edit: and OSTs!! Kiss Kiss fall in loveee 💯

[@luvicide_]

this was actually wonderfully made and gives ouran the justice it deserves tbh