Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru [Season 1 Episode 3]

Episode 3 Review: Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)

A Friendship on the Brink: When Teasing Turns Toxic

The third episode of Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!) (or Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?) takes the already shaky dynamic between Himari and Yuu and cranks it up to eleven. What started as a lighthearted exploration of friendship and unspoken feelings has spiraled into a full-blown emotional showdown—and fans are divided.

The Plot Thickens (or Implodes?)

For those just tuning in, the series follows Himari and Yuu, two childhood friends navigating the murky waters of adolescence in a rural junior high school. Their bond is strong, but as they grow older, so do their feelings—or at least, the possibility of feelings. Episode 3 throws a wrench into their relationship when Rion, a sweet and shy classmate, starts getting closer to Yuu.

Himari, ever the playful tease, reacts… poorly. Like, milk-pouring, friendship-ending poorly. The episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, with Himari oscillating between jealousy, denial, and outright sabotage. Meanwhile, Yuu—bless his oblivious heart—is just trying to keep up.

Fan Reactions: Love, Hate, and Everything in Between

The online discourse around this episode is spicy. Here’s what fans are saying:

1. Team Himari vs. Team Rion
2. Some viewers are firmly in Himari’s corner, arguing that her messy behavior stems from genuine, if poorly expressed, feelings. One fan noted, “She’s a teenager, not a saint. Of course she’s gonna freak out when the guy she likes gets cozy with someone else!”

3. Others, however, have had enough. “Himari was cute at first, but this episode? Nah. She’s toxic,” one commenter wrote. Rion, on the other hand, is gaining fans for her quiet confidence and sincerity.

4. The Teasing Backfires

5. Himari’s habit of masking her emotions with jokes has finally caught up with her. Fans pointed out that her “just kidding!” attitude is doing more harm than good. “She made him kiss her, then laughed it off like a prank? Girl, pick a lane,” one viewer groaned.

6. Yuu’s Dilemma

7. Yuu’s passivity is another point of contention. Some argue he’s just clueless, while others think he’s stringing both girls along. “He clearly likes Himari more, but he’s too scared to admit it,” one fan theorized.

8. Visuals Under Fire

9. A few eagle-eyed viewers noticed a dip in animation quality this episode. “The art looked kinda rough compared to the first two episodes,” one commenter noted. Whether this was a budget issue or a stylistic choice remains to be seen.

Final Thoughts: Is the Friendship Doomed?

Episode 3 leaves us with a cliffhanger: Himari and Yuu’s friendship is hanging by a thread, and Rion’s presence isn’t making things easier. The show’s strength lies in its ability to capture the raw, often irrational emotions of adolescence. Love triangles in anime are nothing new, but Danjo no Yuujou stands out by making its characters messy—and that’s what makes it compelling.

Will Himari finally confess? Will Yuu grow a spine? Or will Rion swoop in and steal the show? One thing’s for sure: fans will be tuning in next week to find out.

Rating: 4/5 – A chaotic, emotional ride that’s equal parts frustrating and addictive.

What did you think of Episode 3? Let’s discuss in the comments!