Haganai: I Don't Have Many Friends

Kodaka Hasegawa transfers into a new school and keeps running into the same problem, people assume he's a troublemaker because of his looks so he ends up isolated. One day he stumbles on Yozora, a sharp-tongued classmate who talks to an imaginary friend named Tomo, and they decide to start a club for students who don't have friends. They recruit an eccentric, popular girl, a devoted younger sister, a childlike maid, and a few other oddballs. The club meets to cook, play games, and practice social skills, which leads to awkward moments, tiny victories, and frequent clashes as everyone learns how to relate to each other without giving up who they are.

Adapted from Yomi Hirasaka's light novels, the series premiered in 2011 and features voice work by Ryohei Kimura, Kanae Itou, Marina Inoue, Kana Hanazawa, and Yuka Iguchi. The animation brought the source's comedic timing and character designs to life for anime audiences.

Critics and viewers have had mixed reactions, with a generally positive fan response reflected in a vote average of 7.506 out of 10 from 167 votes. Many praised the show for its sharp character interplay, humor, and awkward social situations, while some reviewers pointed to uneven pacing and frequent fanservice as drawbacks. The series addresses themes of loneliness, awkward adolescence, identity, and what it means to be accepted by peers.

The show carved out a steady niche among 2010s romantic-comedy anime fans, thanks to its memorable character dynamics and quotable moments like Yozora's imaginary-friend scenes. It inspired ongoing fan art, cosplay, and community discussions about friendship and social anxiety. While it didn't rack up major industry awards, it remains a recognizable title for viewers who enjoy character-driven school comedies with an offbeat, sometimes edgy sense of humor.