The beloved Komi Can’t Communicate manga has officially concluded today after an incredible 8 years and 8 months of serialization. The manga, written and illustrated by Tomohiko Oda, had previously announced its transition into the ‘final part,’ with the last two chapters set to release in the coming weeks. To mark the series’ conclusion, the final chapter received special treatment, featuring a cover illustration and opening color pages in this week’s issue of Weekly Shonen Sunday.
Komi Can’t Communicate Manga Finale and Special Treatment
The Komi Can’t Communicate manga was serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday from May 18, 2016, to January 29, 2025. The manga has been collected into 36 volumes as of January 17, 2025, though the cover and release date for the final volume (Volume 37) have not been revealed yet. Fans can look forward to the final chapters, which will bring the heartwarming and often hilarious journey of Shoko Komi and her friends to a close.
Komi Can’t Communicate Story Overview
Komi Can’t Communicate follows the story of Shoko Komi, a socially anxious high school student whose dream is to make 100 friends. However, due to her crippling social anxiety, her classmates mistake her silence for aloofness, and she struggles to connect with others. That is, until she meets Hitohito Tadano, a quiet and reserved boy who quickly realizes that Komi’s distance is just a result of her awkwardness. Tadano takes it upon himself to help Komi fulfill her dream of making 100 friends, and together, they embark on a heartwarming journey of friendship and personal growth.
The manga’s success has made it a fan favorite, and it continues to be celebrated for its unique blend of comedy, heart, and relatable characters.
Adaptations of Komi Can’t Communicate
Over the years, Komi Can’t Communicate has received numerous adaptations, including a live-action TV drama that ran for 8 episodes from September to November 2021. Additionally, the series was adapted into a TV anime by Studio OLM, with two seasons: the first airing from October to December 2021, and the second from April to June 2022. The anime is available for streaming on Netflix, where it continues to be a fan favorite.
The main voice cast for the Komi Can’t Communicate anime includes:
- Aoi Koga as Shoko Komi
- Gakuto Kajiwara as Hitohito Tadano
- Rie Murakawa as Najimi Osana
- Yurika Moriyama as Kaede Otori
- Junya Enoki as Shosuke Komi
- Ruriko Aoki as Nene Onemine
- Rumi Ohkubo as Omoharu Nakanaka
- Kikuko Inoue as Shuko Komi
- Maaya Uchida as Hitomi Tadano
Komi Can’t Communicate: A Phenomenon of Humor and Heart
The Komi Can’t Communicate manga’s legacy is one of heartfelt humor, relatable struggles, and deep personal connections. Its ending marks the conclusion of a journey that resonated with fans worldwide, and it leaves behind a lasting impact on both the manga and anime communities.
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