Iroha Isshiki
Iroha Isshiki – The Sarcastic Yet Relatable Student Council Member
Iroha Isshiki, the effortlessly charming yet reluctant student council president of My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU (Oregairu), is a character who perfectly blends sarcasm, laziness, and surprising depth. Initially introduced as an insincere and self-centered underclassman, Iroha gradually reveals her insecurities and complex personality, making her one of the most realistic and relatable characters in the series.
1. Character Introduction
Full Name: Iroha Isshiki
Nicknames: Irohasu
Series: My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru.)
Affiliation: Sobu High School, Student Council
Occupation: High School Student, Student Council President
Iroha is a first-year student at Sobu High and serves as the reluctant president of the student council, a position she only holds because she was pressured into it. She often tries to escape responsibilities, relying on others (especially Hachiman Hikigaya) to handle her problems.
2. Age & Background
📅 Date of Birth: April 16
⚖ Zodiac Sign: Aries
📌 Age Across Series:
16 years old (Season 2 – 3)
📏 Height: Around 155 cm (5’1”)
⚖ Weight: Unknown (but she teases about keeping her figure in check)
👤 Race: Human
Despite being a first-year, Iroha interacts frequently with the main cast, particularly Hachiman, whom she often ropes into handling her responsibilities.
3. The Flawed but Lovable Kouhai
💁♀️ Sarcastic and playfully manipulative.
🎭 Pretends to be aloof but deeply cares about her image.
🙅♀️ Avoids responsibility whenever possible.
💔 Shows moments of vulnerability beneath her confident front.
4. Iconic Quotes & Their Meanings
🗨 "Senpai, could you handle this for me?"➡ Her signature way of avoiding work by passing it to Hachiman.
🗨 "I know people don’t like me, but that’s fine. I don’t care... that much."➡ A rare moment of honesty about her insecurities and self-awareness.
🗨 "It’s not like I hate being popular, but... it’s kind of exhausting, you know?"➡ Reflects her complicated feelings about attention and expectations.
5. Anime Adaptation & Journey
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Too! (Season 2)
✔ Forced into becoming student council president.
✔ Develops a habit of relying on Hachiman for help.
✔ Shows signs of jealousy when other girls interact with Hachiman.
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax (Season 3)
🔥 Continues her playful, tsundere-like interactions with Hachiman.
⚡ Gradually matures and takes more responsibility (even if reluctantly).
👑 Learns to handle social situations more honestly.
6. Personality & Abilities
1️⃣ Master of Social Tact – Knows how to charm and manipulate situations.
2️⃣ Avoidance Expert – Skilled at dodging responsibilities.
3️⃣ Secretly Thoughtful – Helps in subtle ways, even if she denies it.
4️⃣ Sharp-Witted – Quick to notice and react to social dynamics.
5️⃣ Self-Aware – Knows her own flaws but doesn’t always try to change them.
7. Relationships & Dynamics
💖 Hachiman Hikigaya: Frequently teases and relies on him, but respects him deep down.
🌀 Yukino Yukinoshita: Finds her intimidating yet intriguing.
👊 Yui Yuigahama: Casual friendship with moments of deeper connection.
🔥 Hayato Hayama: Harbors complex feelings toward him but keeps her distance.
8. Strengths & Weaknesses
✅ Strengths
✔ Socially perceptive and quick-witted.
✔ Playful and effortlessly charming.
✔ Surprisingly introspective when it matters.
❌ Weaknesses
✖ Avoids responsibility and commitment.
✖ Struggles with deep emotional honesty.
✖ Can be selfish and manipulative at times.
9. Recent Releases & Updates
📌 My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax (2020) concluded her arc.
📌 Light novels and drama CDs provide more insight into her character.
10. Memorable Moments
🔥 Reluctantly Becomes Student Council President – Her attempts to escape responsibility fail.
👊 Pushes Hachiman to Help Her – Constantly finds ways to get him to solve her problems.
🌀 Shows Subtle Affection Toward Hachiman – Displays signs of jealousy and appreciation.
11. Anime Seasons & Episodes
📺 First Appearance: My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Too! (Season 2, Episode 2)
🔥 Major Episodes: ✔ "His and Her Confessions Are a Sign of Love" (Season 2, Episode 8)
✔ "My Teen Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, as I Expected" (Season 3, Episode 12)
12. Rating
🌟 Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (9/10)
📊 Rating Breakdown: ✔ Popularity: 9/10
✔ Character Development: 8.5/10
✔ Relatability: 9.5/10
✔ Comedy Factor: 9/10
13. Fun Facts
🎭 Despite her laziness, she genuinely enjoys social interactions.
🔥 Her voice actress, Ayane Sakura, also voices Ochako Uraraka (My Hero Academia).
📖 She represents the "realistic" high school girl compared to the idealized heroines.
14. Related Characters
👑 Hachiman Hikigaya: The unwilling problem-solver she always turns to.
⚡ Yukino Yukinoshita: Someone she respects but finds hard to approach.
🌌 Hayato Hayama: A former crush with lingering tensions.
💥 Yui Yuigahama: A friendly senior who often comforts her.
15. The Complexity of Iroha Isshiki
Iroha Isshiki may seem like a carefree and lazy kouhai, but beneath her sarcasm and playful antics, she hides layers of insecurity, self-awareness, and reluctant personal growth. Her interactions with Hachiman and the student council push her toward unexpected maturity, making her one of the most nuanced and entertaining characters in Oregairu.
