Shouko Komi, a gorgeous teenager with debilitating anxiety and a communication impairment who only wants to fit in, stars in ‘Komi Can’t Communicate’ (also known as ‘Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu.’). Her bench buddy Hitohito Tadano becomes an ally in her seemingly unachievable goal of making one hundred friends. Fans will take away a strong message from the lighthearted series: addressing one’s fears is necessary for progress and is an unavoidable aspect of life.
The anime has received good reviews from all across the world, indicating that the show’s concept has struck a chord with fans. Because fans of the series will want to watch shows that are similar to it, we’ve put up a list of anime that fans of ‘Komi Can’t Communicate’ will appreciate. The majority of these shows, such as ‘Komi May’t Communicate,’ can be seen on Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Funimation, or Amazon Prime.
Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro (2021)
Naoto Hachiouji is a budding manga writer whose artistic abilities significantly above those of his colleagues. He prefers Komi and shares a number of social features with her. Unfortunately, a naughty first-year student named Hayase Nagatoro enjoys putting him in difficult circumstances and ridicule him for little matters. Although Naoto initially despises the inconvenient addition to his daily routine, he gradually grows to like Hayase’s companionship. He, like Komi, learns to put himself in unpleasant circumstances and as a result improves his social skills. If you want to watch all of Naoto and Hayase’s funny fights, you may do so here.
Handa-kun (2016)
Sei Handa is a good-looking high school student who believes that his peers despise him for unknown reasons. Unfortunately, his impression is far from accurate, as the pupils like him for his excellent calligraphy and, of course, his amazing personality. Handa, on the other hand, interprets his veneration as bullying as a result of a series of misunderstandings, a conclusion that is utterly unfounded. Handa, like Komi, is well-known for his appearance and struggles due to his poor social skills, failing to recognize how likable he is to others. As a result, fans of ‘Komi Can’t Communicate’ should surely add ‘Handa-kun’ to their watchlist, as the two shows share a lot of similarities. All of the episodes can be found here.
Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu (2019)
Because of his chronic social anxiety, Bocchi Hitori has trouble talking with others. Bocchi is taken aback when she discovers that her best friend Kai Yawara will not be attending the same school as her and has also opted to break their friendship. Kai wants her to make more friends, and they won’t be able to communicate until she does it on her own. Bocchi accepts the challenge and begins the difficult effort of befriending her new classmates before graduation because she has no other choice. It goes without saying that Bocchi’s experience has many parallels to Komi’s daily hardships. ‘Hitoribocchi no Marumaru Seikatsu’ will undoubtedly appeal to lovers of ‘Komi Can’t Communicate.’ The animation can be viewed here.
Kaguya-sama: Love is War (2019 -)
Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya are not just the greatest students at the prestigious Shuchiin Academy, but also some of the country’s brightest minds. Despite their constant rivalry, Miyuki and Kaguya have begun to develop love for one another. However, admitting one’s emotions first goes against the duo’s dignity, so they continue to push each other on the love battlefield. The duo’s humorous romance and several sweet moments will undoubtedly bring back memories of ‘Komi Can’t Communicate.’ You may watch the anime online here.
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You (2009 – 2010)
Sawako is a socially apprehensive adolescent who, like Komi, is misunderstood by her peers and has trouble expressing herself. She wants to fit in with the rest of her classmates after being isolated and ignored. As a result, when Shouta Kazehaya organizes a courage test for everyone, Sawako sees it as an opportunity to meet new people. She, like the main character in ‘Komi Can’t Communicate,’ learns to challenge herself while simultaneously improving her social skills. You may find Sawako’s story here if you want to watch it.
My Senpai is Annoying (2021 -)
Futaba Igarashi feels she has finally found the purpose she has been pursuing for her entire life after joining a trading company as a saleswoman. Because of her diminutive stature, her coworkers, particularly Harumi Takeda, treat Futaba like a child. Igarashi gives her everything to prove herself, but as time passes, she develops feelings for Harumi, disrupting her professional life. For fans of ‘Komi Can’t Communicate,’ this lighthearted office rom-com is ideal. Here’s a video of Futaba in action.
Your Lie in April (2014 – 2015)
‘Your Lie in April’ tells the story of Kousei Arima, a gifted pianist whose hopes of becoming a successful musician are derailed when he suffers a personal catastrophe. When all hope seems to be fading away, Kaori Miyazono, a lovely violinist, comes to his rescue and forces Kousei to return to his passion. ‘Your Lie in April,’ like ‘Komi Can’t Communicate,’ is about a character who breaks free from his shell and embraces his life. Kousei’s emotional journey can be seen here.
