Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai (Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible)

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Synonyms: Kubo-san wa Boku wo Yurusanai, Kubo-san Doesn't Leave Me Be (a Mob)

Japanese: 久保さんは僕を許さない

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Type: TV

Episodes: 12

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Jan 10, 2023 to Jun 20, 2023

Premiered: Winter 2023

Broadcast: Tuesdays at 21:30 (JST)

Producers: Pony Canyon, AT-X, Tokyo MX, Glovision, Shueisha, bilibili, Kadokawa

Licensors: Sentai Filmworks

Studios: PINE JAM

Source: Manga

Genres: Comedy, Romance

Theme: School

Demographic: Seinen

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 7.56¹ (scored by 75,641 users)

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Ranked: #1654²

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Popularity: #1219

Members: 196,688

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Synopsis

Junta Shiraishi is a high school student with one simple goal—to enjoy his youth. However, achieving this goal is not so straightforward since Shiraishi is effectively invisible to his peers; even his teachers routinely fail to notice his presence. In fact, there is a rumor circulating that whoever manages to spot him will receive good luck.

But there is one person who notices Shiraishi's presence without fail. Seated right next to him, Nagisa Kubo is determined not to let him quietly fade into the background. Unfortunately for him, this means that Shiraishi finds himself in some peculiar situations, all orchestrated by Kubo. Despite this, Kubo's playful antics might just be the catalyst needed to spark the thrilling youth that Shiraishi longs for.

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Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai was released on Blu-ray and DVD in two volumes from April 26, 2023, to June 28, 2023.

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Characters & Voice Actors

Kubo, Nagisa

Main

Hanazawa, Kana
Japanese

Shiraishi, Junta

Main

Kawanishi, Kengo
Japanese

Shiraishi, Seita

Supporting

Ise, Mariya
Japanese

Kubo, Akina

Supporting

Itou, Miku
Japanese

Sudou, Yuuma

Supporting

Yashiro, Taku
Japanese

Unzen-sensei

Supporting

Tatsuta, Naoki
Japanese

Kubo, Saki

Supporting

Amamiya, Sora
Japanese

Kudou, Hazuki

Supporting

Kakuma, Ai
Japanese

Shiraishi, Yoshie

Supporting

Noto, Mamiko
Japanese

Taira, Tamao

Supporting

Taketatsu, Ayana
Japanese

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WEST GROUND

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Isogai, Noritomo

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Wada, Takuji

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Yang, Jianli

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Opening Theme

"Dramatic ja Nakute mo (ドラマチックじゃなくても)" by Kana Hanazawa

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Ending Theme

"Kasuka de Tashika (かすかでたしか)" by DIALOGUE+

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Jun 20, 2023

KANLen09

Recommended

Romance stories are a dime a dozen, inflicted with the ever-so-overdone tropes of rom-coms alike, that hearken one to just say that "if you've seen one, you've seen them all", and that is a fact wherever one goes. So then, what makes mangaka Nene Yukimori's Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai a.k.a Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible, which the manga has recently seen its "much-needed" closure, stand out among the rest of the rom-com pack?

I'm going to tell a harsh truth here: people come in all kinds of conditions, the obvious, the not-so-obvious, you name it, you probably missed out on some things that just ... make the uncommon who they are. And for one, the male MC Junta Shiraishi, is just that character: someone who's akin to an unnoticeable side character, more commonly referred to as a mob character in a video game. Nobody ever notices his presence in school, and no matter if he is or isn't in school, he's not much worth calling. I feel a terrible inch of Shiraishi in myself, because I used to be that classmate who would sit at the back and not care about my surroundings, much less interact with classmates who once had the potential to become friends for life.

However, there is a sleight of hand of luck within Shiraishi: the rumour stating that those who spot him will be blessed with good luck, similar to when a god shows up unannounced to bless one when one prays at a temple and seeks good luck in his/her life (that's more of a supernatural thing than anything else). And somehow, Shiraishi's peace is interrupted by one lone girl who finds him fascinating: Nagisa Kubo, who just happens to be his classmate seated next to him right at the back of the class. And what happens thereafter is what you'll typically find in most rom-coms, though this relationship interaction is as sweet as pie itself.

No doubt that this is the story of the relationship between Shiraishi and Kubo, but for a rom-com to work, there are the same factors that you've come across time and time again: school and family. In school, Shiraishi is really not noticed much that he has already obtained his mob status in school by himself, but it's Kubo that finds him each and every time, playing games with his heart and feeling her own in the process through the never-ending teasing that makes the former shrug with feelings that he's just beginning to register for the very first time, all while Kubo always has the pouting face that is always cute to watch. Also, while Shiraishi has little to no friends, Kubo has a few that are close to her: Hazuki Kudo and Tamao Taira. But really, while they are a minor occurrence early on in the manga (which the anime adapted decently), they play a pivotal role in both Shiraishi and Kubo's getting together antics that flutterkick the heart.

And although the private moments in school are nice to see, it's those of family that really show who the eventual couple will be: Shiraishi's younger brother Seita, along with Kubo's older sister Akina and cousin Saki (the latter of which makes minor occurrences at this point too). The hallmark of a well-endowed growing young boy/girl can be seen from home, and Shiraishi's guise as the older brother and taking care of Seita is just about what I would expect for a respectable family child, being light-hearted and still ignorant of his surroundings. On the other hand, Kubo has her stingy older sister Akina, who quickly catches on to her younger sister's antics when she is dealing with Shiraishi in her cutesy ways, making for the typical sibling moments of jealousy that's like a never-ending infectious drug of diabetes. Regardless, it's clear that while Shiraishi and Kubo's relationship may be seen as-is, it's the small moments that make it count for their lovey-dovey moments, inching towards each other...albeit slowly but surely.

Despite being a studio that has registered some polarising rom-coms to its name, mainly of 2017's "Rom-com Misunderstanding the Animation" of Summer's Gamers! and the preceding original show of Fall's Just Because!, while those shows were the studio's first noticed undertaking, they have aged poorly, when it comes to Pine Jam. With the studio now dabbling in many forms of different genres, from the suspense thriller of Glelpnir to the theatrical Kageki Shoujo!!, and even with last year's "CGDCT Do It Yourself!!" it seems like Pine Jam is trying to be a "Jack of all Trades, (but) a Master of None". With Kubo-san, the studio is tapping into its beginning roots of rom-coms, and in just 6 years since the very day when Gamers! aired, Kubo-san has become one of Pine Jam's newest triumphs in adaptation and screenplay. I just love the bright and light colours given to lift the manga right into the anime space, and for the most part, did the servitude right to respect the manga at its finest, because for all that Kubo-san is worth, it's fluffy like sheep-laden shaped clouds in the sky.

Though the male side is a bit of an unknown, VA Kengo Kawanishi is more used to the side character roles (Hey! Just like Shiraishi himself!), the popular ones being Dr. Stone's Gen Asagiri and more recently of Demon Slayer's Mist Hashira Muchiro Tokito. However, you can always trust HanaKana when it comes to her VA roles, and her veteran status does not disappoint when trying to bring Nagisa Kubo to life with her angelic voice. That brings us to the character-focused OP, which is sung by HanaKana herself, which I feel is just fine and nothing remarkable. What's remarkable, however, is DIALOGUE+'s ED, because I can tell you for life, this idol unit has been recently gaining lots of traction with Anisongs that are just great songs in their own right, and Kubo-san's ED is no exception to the rule, being one of the best songs that I've heard from the girl group. Along with the watercolour-like visuals that are just nothing short of striking, and really, I am deeply enamoured and touched by the cute ED that's a cohesive and wonderful listen. When all is said and done, it's a great song.

As someone who lives and breathes rom-coms for a living, it's sad to see this show go into hiatus, no thanks to COVID. But that hiatus is thankfully shortlived since it's only temporary for a season's push back, and greatness lives once again, only to the cusp of those who still remember that this show existed before COVID took all of the attention away. But, as a rom-com connoisseur who can tell the good from the bad, Kubo-san is, at the very least, a decent rom-com that, at first sight, may be nothing special, but pry it open, and its romance magic will set you on a path to purity. Even though the manga has already been completed since March of this year, there is no doubt that the anime has lived to see people press on to read the source material, which is good in its own right.

Dull, boring, awful — Kubo-san is not. It's fun-seeking pleasure in every regard.

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Jun 20, 2023

Zeemod155

Mixed Feelings

Sometimes the word for a show like this can be just one word. "Fine". Sometimes it's nice to have something fine. There are lots of wholesome romantic comedies that all feel the same and this one rose a bit above the chaff of the others. For me, it's the art style, the music, and the two leads' chemistry. But still, by the end, it runs its course like every other and maybe overstays its welcome. Oddly enough the delay in production gave me just enough time to want to return to it. Halfway through you think "can you get much else new from these characters? ... From these calm serene wholesome notes? I should jump back in and finish it then" The answer is "No and it wouldn't have made a difference", but I was still okay with that. Side note: it was difficult to compete with the more energetic and warmer (and better) Skip and Loafer so I had to revise my viewing order to not run out of steam. Ultimately my view (and probably my memory) of the show would not have changed much had I stopped at episode 6 last year. Simply stuffing my Tuesday with 23 more minutes of cute digestible fun just for the sake of watching won't help make the experience any more memorable or lasting or important. My hippocampus will probably discard the entire show's memory folder in 2-3 years. But some forms of media, some forms of entertainment are just going to embody that role.

I don't make reviews often (or hardly) so perhaps writing this piece is a way (a small way) to help keep this memory. So when I though "this is a 6, right? 6 is a passing grade" it made me think about my feelings on shows like these and the wider anime viewership's opinions and where we may differ. While others might find it more important or more foundational to their growing sense of appeal (heck I know this is gonna be many's first anime ever!) I get it. I get you. I'd take this over the dozens of harem types many of you vanilla lovers despise but I wouldn't want it to overtake or replace those shows either. Cause then we'd just have an oversaturation problem of a new nature. Really there could probably be less romance anime (or just less anime overall) to come out year after year. But there's nothing here to criticize really. No points to deduct for something the show does wrong, mostly. It's just difficult to not be desensitized to this or that trope or after a while too many show's with this type of clean pastel calming energy can start to feel like white noise. And then you just happen to want (or need) more (or sometimes less because life can get you overstimulated too). So for those reasons, this is obviously an imperfect opinion/review but I don't think anyone can really make one. Like most times you can say "This didn't work for me because of X decision" but here's a show that barely makes any really interesting or complicated or ambitious decisions so there's not much to say or dive into in terms of misteps or mishandlings. It just coasts on this very specific thing, this vibe that a lot of people like and you just need to know how much you want before you get off the ride. Because this show is a ride that feels like it's designed to go on forever. Even though the manga has an ending you feel the endlessness in each new series that arrives inspired directly by shows like this and continue to offer that same old vibe-based economy of enjoyment.

I think I've both ridden that ride and written this review for too long now so...

6/10 :)

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Nov 25, 2023

BadGuyBoog

Not Recommended

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I have never seen a show so uninterested in itself. Like genuinely this show is so unenergetic. Like with most shitty anime rom coms, the issue is it’s too energetic and it gets annoying. But this shit had me dozing off. Like Kubo is supposed to be this tease who messes with the protagonist, the cheeky one y'know? But even she seems sleepy. I don’t know if it’s just the acting or what but everyone sounds so bored. This is the most white bread anime I’ve ever seen. I’m not even sure if I finished it, not gonna lie. There was a weird hiatus when ...

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