What is We Never Learn?#
We Never Learn (also known as Boku-tachi wa Benkyō ga Dekinai) is a charming blend of comedy and romance. The story follows Yuiga, a student from a poor family striving for a scholarship. To earn a recommendation, he is tasked with tutoring two of his classmates: Ogata, a science genius who struggles with liberal arts, and Furuhashi, a literature prodigy who is clueless when it comes to science. It’s a classic “fish out of water” academic scenario where the smartest students in the room are the ones who need the most help.
If you enjoy romantic tension mixed with school-based comedy, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to see Yuiga’s struggles firsthand.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
Whether the anime is “finished” depends on what you are looking for. There are two anime releases from 2019 (the initial series and a sequel). However, if you are seeking a definitive conclusion to the overall narrative, the anime may not be enough.
The source material, the We Never Learn manga, ran from February 2017 and officially concluded its main run and “Parallel Story” chapters in December 2020. Because the manga continued long after the anime’s release, the written material provides the complete story. For those who want the full resolution, we highly recommend you buy the manga.
Interestingly, the franchise continues to see new content; a new 1-shot for the manga is scheduled for release on April 4, 2025, meaning there is always a little more to discover for dedicated fans.
Who Should Watch This Anime?#
This series is best suited for fans of the romance and comedy genres. Its appeal lies in the dynamic between the characters—specifically the irony of geniuses failing in their chosen fields of study. It is a lighthearted series that focuses on growth, academic ambition, and the evolving relationships between Yuiga and his students.
If you’re a fan of the characters and want to show your support for the series, you can buy official merchandise here.
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
To get the most out of the experience, here are the best ways to consume the series. For a detailed visual breakdown of how these entries connect, please refer to the relationship tree below the article.
The Release Order (Anime Only)#
If you only want to watch the animation, follow the release dates:
- We Never Learn: BOKUBEN (April 2019)
- We Never Learn: BOKUBEN Sequel (October 2019)
The Completionist Order#
For those who want every single detail and the absolute conclusion:
- Watch the We Never Learn: BOKUBEN series and its sequel.
- Read the We Never Learn manga to see the final chapters and the “Parallel Story” conclusion.
- Keep an eye out for the new 1-shot releasing in April 2025.
The Source Material Path#
If you don’t mind reading and want the most complete version of the story from the start, you can simply dive straight into the manga from 2017 through 2020.
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We Never Learn • manga • 2017-02-06 to 2020-12-21 (Weekly Shonen Jump, 2017 #10 - 2021 #3-4)
└─(adaptation)→ We Never Learn: BOKUBEN • anime • 2019-04-06
└─(sequel)→ We Never Learn: BOKUBEN • anime • 2019-10-05
