"Komi Can't Communicate" centers on Shoko Komi, a high school student who is widely admired for her beauty, elegance, and grace. Despite her popularity, Komi struggles with severe social anxiety, rendering her nearly unable to speak to others. Her classmates misinterpret her silence as aloofness, further isolating her. Komi’s deepest desire is to make 100 friends, but her communication disorder makes this goal seem insurmountable.
The narrative begins when Hitohito Tadano, an average and unassuming classmate, sits next to Komi and inadvertently discovers her secret. Unlike others, Tadano does not idolize or fear Komi; instead, he empathizes with her struggles and resolves to help her achieve her goal. Tadano becomes Komi’s first true friend and acts as her bridge to the world, assisting her in navigating social interactions and forming connections with others.
As the story progresses, Komi and Tadano encounter a diverse cast of classmates, each with their own quirks and personalities. Characters like Najimi Osana, a chaotic and extroverted individual, and Agari Himiko, a shy and nervous girl, add depth to the narrative by challenging Komi in different ways. Through these interactions, Komi gradually begins to open up, taking small but meaningful steps toward overcoming her anxiety.
The series explores themes of friendship, self-acceptance, and the challenges of communication. Komi’s journey is marked by incremental progress, setbacks, and moments of vulnerability, all of which highlight the complexities of human relationships. Tadano’s unwavering support and the growing bonds between Komi and her classmates serve as the emotional core of the story, emphasizing the importance of understanding and patience in fostering meaningful connections.
Titles
Komi Can't Communicate
🇯🇵 古見さんは、コミュ症です。
Information
Official Website
06.04.2022 - 30.11.-0001
Production
Animation Production:
OLM
Production:
Shogakukan Shueisha Production Shiritsu Itan Kōkō
Staff
Chief Director:
Ayumu Watanabe
Director:
Kazuki Kawagoe
Series Composition:
Deko Akao
Script:
Deko Akao Yumi Suzumori
Storyboard:
Masashi Kojima Masatoshi Hakada Shinji Itadaki Hiroaki Takagi Tetsuo Yajima Yukiko Sugano Erkin Kawabata Kazuki Kawagoe Sachiko Kanno Haru Shinomiya
Manabu Tanzawa Shinichiro Minami Yoshiharu Fukushima Ayako Ishihara Konomi Sakurai Akiko Nakano Hiroyuki Shimizu Hyun Ju Song Koji Hirauma Katsuji Matsumoto Hiroshi Maejima Mi Jung Hwang Yuki Hijikata Shinya Nogami Miho Sekimoto Shunryō Yamamura Haruyoshi Nomura Rui Kondou Asami Hayakawa Ayumi Ōkubo Isao Nanba Akane Hirota Keita Watanabe Jung Nam Kim Eun Mi Han Akane Ogawa Ran Yeong Kim Liang Chen Sung Jin Ho Fuminori Ishimaru Yeon Ju Baek Sara Sakoe Shun Nakajima Wei Feng Du Maiko Katsuki Geun Young Bae Xu Long Wei Ai Naruse Won Ha Cho Song Hwa Park Jong Man Lee