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Komi Can't Communicate

Also known as: Komi-san wa, Komyushou desu., 古見さんは、コミュ症です。, Comi san ha Comyusho desu, Komi-san wa Communication Shougai desu., Komi-san wa Comyushou desu., Miss Komi is Bad at Communication., Komi-san Can't Communicate, Komi-san Has a Communication Disorder, Komi-san no puede comunicarse, 古见同学有交流障碍症, โฉมงามพูดไม่เก่งกับผองเพื่อนไม่เต็มเต็ง, Komi cherche ses mots

by Tomohito Oda, Eve Grandt, Erwan Lossois

Score from AniList: 77/100finished37 volumes537 chapters

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Timid Tadano is a total wallflower, and that’s just the way he likes it. But all that changes when he finds himself alone in a classroom on the first day of high school with the legendary Komi. He quickly realizes she isn’t aloof—she’s just super awkward. Now he’s made it his mission to help her on her quest to make 100 friends! (Source: VIZ Media) Notes: - Winner of the 67th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen Category in 2021. - Includes 37 extra chapters.

Chapters available: 537
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4/5

A gentle, warm comedy about shyness and friendship that wins you over through kindness, even when the jokes run a little predictable.

Pros

Sweet, sincere tone with a big heart
A charming cast with easy chemistry
Complete at 37 volumes

Cons

Gags can repeat across the long run
The length can dilute the early punch

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Read the full take

Komi Can't Communicate is a comedy about kindness first and jokes second, and it is all the better for it. Short version: a student who is nearly silent in class wants to make friends, and the series follows her quiet, earnest attempts. The heart of the story is the way it treats social anxiety with tenderness. Small victories feel earned, and the supporting cast is warm enough to make you want them to succeed. The humor is gentle, built on awkward misunderstandings and simple reactions rather than sharp twists. The art is clean and expressive, which helps the quieter moments land. The downside is repetition. Gags return often across the long run, and some readers may tire of the formula before the end. The pacing also softens as the story stretches. Even so, the sincerity is hard to resist. For readers who want comfort reading with a sweet central idea, it is an easy pick. Bring patience for a slower rhythm.