Komi Can’t Communicate (2021)
Anime series · 12 episodes · OLM
ComedyRomanceSlice of Life
Studio OLM's Komi Can’t Communicate is a slice-of-life romantic comedy centered on Shouko Komi, a high school student with severe social anxiety. With the help of her classmate Hitohito Tadano, Komi embarks on a mission to overcome her communication disorder and achieve her goal of making 100 friends. The series explores themes of school life, kuudere archetypes, and disability through a female protagonist and slapstick humor.
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The story
Shouko Komi, a high school student, struggles with extreme social anxiety, making it nearly impossible for her to communicate with others. On her first day, she finds herself in a classroom with Hitohito Tadano, a classmate who initially perceives her as unapproachable. Tadano soon realizes Komi's quiet demeanor stems from her severe communication difficulties, not aloofness.
Witnessing Komi's struggles, Tadano decides to help her navigate the complexities of high school social life. Her ultimate goal is to make 100 friends, a daunting task given her inability to speak effectively. The narrative follows their efforts as Tadano assists Komi in overcoming her communication disorder, allowing her to connect with her peers and inch closer to achieving her ambitious objective.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- OLM
- Story
- Tomohito Oda
- Photography
- Satoshi Namiki
- Character design
- Atsuko Nakajima
- Music
- Yukari Hashimoto
- Voice
- Gakuto Kajiwara as Hitohito Tadano
- Voice
- Aoi Koga as Shouko Komi
- Voice
- Rie Murakawa as Najimi Osana
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Who made Komi Can’t Communicate?
Komi Can’t Communicate (2021) was animated by OLM.
Where can I watch Komi Can’t Communicate?
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What anime are like Komi Can’t Communicate?
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