Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai

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.

Hello fellow fans! its a great year to see this show in the winter season it is really a calming ,relaxing,and soothing anime that everyone would really like this story and the characters in it,it is a lot look similiar to karakai jouso takagi san,as a anime fan i cannot allow me to compare two animes in any category.well rom-com series are get better and better every year and season,this series one of the best show in this season for calming my mind,don't know what happens next but the story is meet a good relaxing ending i think.
story-7/10
characters=8/10
total=7/10
Remember those *chibbi* characters art styles are i ... never seen in a while ,this anime really did the job well,thanks for the studios to give another school rom-com like this.

I'm going to keep this short and sweet, since most reviewers on here like the go on and on with word dribble. The main character is the most boring, soulless, spineless, and uninteresting character you'll ever see. Even his damn voice is boring. Someone will of course say "hurrr but thats how he's supposed to be!" That does not make it any less terrible. I cannot stand this guy, there is genuinely nothing close to interesting or entertaining or relatable about this guy, He is watching paint dry personified. I'm not sure if this is some self insert bullshit or not, but I have ... no clue how anyone could enjoy watching him.

There are good things about this show. The music in this show is probably the standout for me, it seems very whimsical almost? It's definitely not your generic anime music, it really sets whatever mood its trying to convey. The animation is good, I have no complaints about that. The art style is also very pleasing to the eyes, it seems to use softer colors to great effect. Kubo is the lifeblood of this show though. She has a very entertaining and enjoyable personality trying to force this dullard and awful main character to come out of his shell. If she wasn't as fun to watch as she would I would've dropped this already. The only question I have is why the hell she even has feelings for him. All in all, this is a good anime bogged down by one of the most sleep inducing, boring, dull, and awful main character I've seen recently.

I’m getting diabetes with each eps. This is such a heartwarming series to watch afters stressful days of work. The story is only about kubo & shiraishi’s day-to-day interactions at school and outside of school but it got many sweet moments (with some really sweet one) and i totally loved it, it’s very cute and wholesome. Kubo’s teasing tone (good job kana hana!) and pouting face are such a bliss. It’s really recommended if you’re looking for takagi-kind of anime (with less teasing and more fuwa” moment) or any light-hearted romance. It’s sad that the production will be delayed after eps 7, but let’s just ... say there’s another great series to look forward to for next season!

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 :)

This show should be called "The ultimate delusion" or "The perfect trap for an otaku".

This is a story of a dude with only saving is that he is kinda nice... that's it. He is a shy dude, that isn't good looking, he isn't smart, he isn't athletic, he isn't funny and he has no personality... plus he pushes away the only girl that talks to him besides his family. Pretty NEAT. For some reason the most beautiful and perfect girl he has ever knew is madly in love with him and is agressive AF... despite being constantly being pushed away by the MC saying always ... the same thing (ohhh he is shy, so cute).

Well, that is basically the story, the MC exist and the girl always come to make the scene happen. I gave it a 3 because despite all this it has a couple of funny moments but that's all. I don't see any progresion/development so far BTW.

The girl is just the plain perfect girl that is beautiful, good at everything and super devoted to the MC because he is kinda nice. The only thing that sets her appart is that he teases the MC.

Soooo, if you want a show of a guy that will probably get his perfect life without even trying, you might like it. Life doesn't work like that, this show is less realistic than a fantasy/isekai show. Hell, I think that something like this might be even considered a bad influence. But well, just venting... my job is done and I feel refreshed.

Plot Summary:
The story revolves around the lives of two high school students who seem to fade into the background. Shiraishi is one of those unnoticed and unremarkable students, labeled "mob" in Japanese high school lingo. His life becomes brighter when the titular character, Kubo, decides to befriend this inconspicuous classmate. Kubo is a cheerful and enchanting girl who goes against the norm by choosing to recognize the value in those easily overlooked. Thus begins their unique friendship, and we explore the daily lives of these two characters who are often thrown into various amusing and heartwarming situations.

Characters:
Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai presents a wide range ... of colorful and relatable characters. In the spotlight are Shiraishi and Kubo, two high school students who find solace in each other's company. Shiraishi is withdrawn, lacking self-confidence, and often considered invisible. Despite this, he has a kind and warm heart. On the other hand, Kubo is vibrant, assertive, and possesses a genuine desire to help others. The chemistry between these two characters is utterly captivating. As the story unfolds, we witness the growth of both individuals as they learn from one another, overcoming challenges and discovering their own unique strengths.

Animation and Art Style:
The anime adaptation of Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai would ideally feature a light and heartwarming atmosphere, with an art style reminiscent of the original manga. The animation should project warmth and vibrancy, encapsulating the range of emotions showcased in the story and breathing life into its memorable scenes. Close attention to detail should be paid to the character designs, staying true to Yokota Takuma's creative vision. The landscapes and background art would also be essential to immerse viewers into the world of these high school students.

Themes and Life Lessons:
Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai addresses themes of self-worth, friendship, and defying societal norms. One of the core messages is that everyone has their own unique value and strengths, regardless of popularity or social status. As Kubo helps Shiraishi and other "mob" characters to realize their hidden potential, viewers are reminded of the importance of recognizing and nurturing the talents and qualities of those around them.

Conclusion:
Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai, in its projected anime adaptation, offers a delightful blend of relatable characters, engaging narrative, and valuable themes that resonate deeply with viewers. It shows us the beauty of embracing our uniqueness, forging meaningful connections, and believing in our individual strengths. With its heartwarming content, Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai stands apart as a captivating story that reignites our appreciation for the nuances of high school life.

Rating: 6/10
This predictable anime full of sweetness but also frustration. While the anime showcases adorable interactions between its two protagonists, the romance element leaves much to be desired. The lack of significant romantic development throughout the season can be a letdown for those seeking for deeper connections between the characters.

And speaking of the characters, Kubo's portrayal feels one-dimensional, lacking the depth needed to make her truly stand out. Her sole purpose seems to revolve around following Shiraishi, leaving her with little individuality or distinct traits. Similarly, Shiraishi's character seems to be dull and boring, which stays consistent and unchanging from start of finish. Additionally, his ... obliviousness to Kubo's super obvious crush remains an ongoing annoyance.

Moreover, Shiraishi's invisibility trait feels overly exaggerated, pushing the boundaries of realism. This overwhelming characteristic can become tiresome and detracts from the overall viewing experience.

Despite these setbacks, "Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible" still delivers moments of cuteness and wholesomeness, which this show is FILLED with. So this anime is great for those wanting a fluffy anime to watch. However, the lack of character depth and the unfulfilling romance leave the anime feeling somewhat unremarkable and incomplete, leaving us questioning the true reasons behind Kubo's affection for Shiraishi.

I really tried my best to give this show a chance watch through 4 episodes but in turn I got maybe one of the blandest shows this season.

The main problem right off the bat are the 2 main characters which have absolutely 0 chemistry outside the fabricated "romance" sections. Why do I say that? Let's talk about the leads.

Shiraishi is a good guy and "invisible". Oh not to forget for some reason he is also as dense as a brick. Its pretty hard for me to really talk about him since there is just no substance to him at all. Most of the "jokes" ... rely on him being invisible to everyone but a few select people. I won't knock the show on that because maybe there really is a reason why. I doubt its gonna be a good reason but just ignore it for now.

This "joke" of him being invisible already runs dry the first episode in but it doesn't care. Whenever you don't know what to write, write about a situation that doesn't make any sense and act like its a joke. Make sure to let the viewer know he is invisible every time.

Lets take the situation in episode 4 with the different length socks:

So he was wearing different length socks. But guess what? Nobody notices him because he is invisible! Hilarious...

It also leads to a situation that really had me scratch my head. So kubo, our female main character in this friendship if you can call it that was tasked to put up a notice on the board at the back of the class. She tries to put it up but is too small even though she just could have put it 5 cm lower. That leads to her asking her friend shiraishi to help but he is afraid because of his socks, remember? She tells him it doesn't matter and gets on a chair so we can play a "pervert" scene involving her tights so she can "tease" him about it.

The main issue here is generally it feels a general lack of direction within scenes. So they grasp at anything possible just to stretch out any given scenario because its too short. This problem stems from another problem which is:

Kubo has to do everything in these interactions. She has to initiate, she has to keep conversations going, she is crafting almost all of the scenarios and there is almost nothing to take some weight of her as a character. You can tell how hard they have it working with these 2 characters that are devoid of any personality and couldn't be any different while taking up most of the screentime. Exploring something beyond the most basic interaction is impossible if you don't have any charactertraits to work with. So almost all of the scenes feel like copies of each other and you can read them from a mile away. And that is where you can easily lose the interest of the viewer.


But don't worry we can do our special move: Fluff!

What these type of shows like to do is cover everything in "wholesomeness" and "fluff" to compensate for any depth of characters. Who is gonna knock a show about its wholesomeness?!? Make everything cute and watch the fans melt away! Has always worked and always will.

However no matter how much sugar you try to cover a pile of garbage with its still gonna taste like a pile of garbage.


At the end of the day these "teasing" shows work if the teaser and the person getting teased work together. The ironic thing is the show has some decent scenes in there but they all involve kubos sister. The scene in the store where she caught him reading "a book he wasn't supposed to" was actually funny. His monotone delivery of his logical explanation and her reading him like a book was great. I wished there was more of that. Her completely exaggerating telling her story reflects what people in real life do and was like a cherry on top.

Another one was where they were baking cookies. She was teasing her about it but at the same time showed she cared about her sister. You don't need much more complex characters than that to make them believable and fun to watch but it seems like they forgot about that with the 2 main characters.

I am always gonna be excited for shows like these because when they work they are a joy to watch but sadly this one didn't quite hit the mark.

5/10 from me. Fine to watch but not something I would actively look forward to watching

What I love about this kind of Romance-Anime is its ability to crossover both fiction and reality. Kubo-san won't let me invisible is a straight forward anime as the title implies. We are introduced to a beautiful heroine named Nagisa Kubo and a main character that chooses to be a side character named Junta Shiraishi, through Kubo-sans persistent attempt of talking to Shiraishi we are introduced with this lovely series. Truth be told, if you've watched plenty of romance anime some elements will be repetitive for you, however I do believe that this series has its own charm. Growth is the essence of this anime, ... throughout the series you can just casually ignore and have fun watching the two main characters' interaction and call it a day, but if you critically watch the characters their growth would be evident throughout the show, I will not spoil the entire series because that is for you to watch whether you decide to give this a short or no. Overall, this anime is very good what kept me from rating it at 10 is probably because of the fact that there are some repetitive elements as I have watched plenty of romance anime already, nevertheless if you are planning to delve in to romance anime and this series will be your first I believe you will enjoy watching this anime.

Since the success of Karakai Jouzu Takagi-san there has been a number of shows that have tried to, with varying levels of success, copy its formula - cute girl decides to play around with and eventually fall for shy, awkward guy.

So, how does Kubo-san do in that regard?

Kubo-san is a show about a beautiful, athletic, intelligent, popular girl who likes a guy who is so unremarkable that most people think he isn't present even when they're in the same room; furthermore, she seems to be the one of the only people who's even ~capable~ of noticing his presence at all. Why does this seemingly ... perfect girl not only notice, but develop feelings for this totally unremarkable guy?

Typically, shows would at least attempt to give us some kind of reason. Maybe the girl enjoys the reactions the guy gives when she teases him and slowly falls for him over time. Maybe she's witnessed that he has some amazing quality that nobody else realizes or appreciates. Maybe she herself isn't as perfect as she seems and has some major character flaw that he's okay with. Maybe she's not even the school idol so much as a moderately cute girl who happens to like him for whatever reason.

Whether always believable or not, most shows at least ~try~ to give us a reason for why this at-a-glance lobsided couple is a thing.

Kubo-san's best attempt at doing this is to show us that Kubo, unlike other people, notices the existence of our very unremarkable main character who has himself resigned himself to the role of being a background character. So, for whatever reason Kubo, who sits beside him, decides to mess with him a little to see how he reacts trying to drag him out of his shell a little. Okay, that's at least believable. And within an episode, no, actually, from the very beginning she's completely fallen in love with him. Wait what? Really? You couldn't have waited like a couple of episodes at least? Given us some kind of event or reason? That's a bit much.

Now, to be fair I'll say that Kubo-san, while having a fundamentally very awkward and difficult to swallow setup, actually has a number of merits - a cute animation style, likeable characters, and generally cute interactions if you can forget the weirdness of it all. Despite how harsh I've been in my criticisms of its basic premise, I actually, when I can suspend my disbelief, find myself enjoying the show.

So, if like me you have a soft spot for romance anime, you'll probably like this even if you have to roll your eyes over the initial setup. On the other hand, if you don't particularly like romance or you need your characters to be reasonably realistic and believable, this is probably not the show for you.

Teasing Master, Kubo-san.

Between all the slice-of-life high school romcom’s about cute popular girls poking and prodding lonely, insecure and gloomy protagonists out of their shells that you’ve probably watched in the past couple of years, I wouldn’t blame you if you looked at Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible and thought “Yep, that sure is another one of those”, which it is, just to clarify.
However, just because it is “another one of those” doesn’t mean it’s not good, and the central gimmick of the protagonist, Shiraishi is such a nothing nobody of a background character that he might as well be invisible to the ... people around him, to the point where his classmates believe he's an urban school legend, is very funny and the show gets a lot of mileage out of that premise.

Of course, the only person who can see the seemingly invisible Shiraishi is classmate and desk neighbour, Nagisa Kubo who is endlessly fascinated by Shiraishi’s lack of presence to others around him and gains gleeful entertainment out of watching him interact with a world seemingly parallel to his own or the world's reaction to his presence whenever he goes out of his way to be noticed. Although, her being the only person who can notice him suits her just fine, and can you guess why? That’s right, she does have a very obvious crush on him for some reason.

The story is very light-hearted and charming. Kubo and Shiraishi’s interactions are very wholesome and the gags and goofs are fun thanks to some incredible (sub) voice-acting talent and a surprisingly beautiful soundtrack. The visual gags stand out as fantastic thanks to the show’s (and the manga it’s adapting) simple yet strong and beautiful art and animation adapted by secretly underrated Studio Pine Jam.
There is also a wonderful side cast too. We learn more about Shiraishi through his pure, innocent and wide-eyed little brother who thinks his big brother is just the coolest when he does superhero poses for him.
Kubo’s family are a little more of a mixed bag. Her elder sister Akina is funny and very good at getting under both her sister and Shiraishi’s skin, but she’s a bit too willing to get hammered and make advances on Shiraishi (a minor) which feels very out of character for her, uncomfortable and out of place in this very wholesome anime. Honestly, that whole episode is this show's biggest flaw.

Despite some questionable writing decisions, overall, Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible is a very wholesome show with a lot going for it. Sure, it’s “another one of those” slice-of-life high school romcoms where the girl's feelings towards the male lead are obvious to the oblivious male lead, but I never once thought “I wish these two would just hurry up and confess to each other already” which in my opinion, is a sign of a good “another one of those”. It won’t blow your mind, but if you’re into this genre I would recommend it.

7/10 Good.

Just a disclaimer that I've read the manga until the end, so there might be some bias.

Junta is a guy who was blessed with Stealth level 100. No one notices him even if he's nearby. He might make a good spy or a thief. Nagisa is a normal girl, but with the extraordinary talent to notice Junta without much effort. The story is about their interaction on their little world where only the two of them are part of. Well, even if they wanted to get other people into their world, rarely will anyone notice Junta. And due to this, it becomes a playground for ... Nagisa to fool around with Junta without others butting in their cute interactions.

So far, the romance aspect is there but it's not as much. But given how the manga is a slow-burn, it's expected. Although of course, some people might not like that so I'm already letting you know. This is more of a school slice-of-life than romance between two school kids. And there's still a lot of ground to cover in case they go for more seasons. If you're into binge-watching, the ending might be unsatisfying as it's more like a filler. I wasn't satisfied myself, as I mentioned, I read the whole manga and this season felt like nothing much happened. Still, I would recommend you to try it.

Thanks for reading my review and God bless.

I liked this anime from episode 1 its a very good good anime from my perspective it's somewhat like takagi san but a little more softer its interesting to watch this one its one of the best of this season
Not a unique story perhaps but the character design feels great like how he is a unknown ghost type personality
Character design is good its gives a warm feeling watching them both
Storyline might be too slow for some people but its definitely worth watching
Situation and reactions goes perfectly
Its great to watch if you want to feel warm and want to smile a bit

Seriously though, this anime - Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible is a gem! Kubo's adorable face and smile have me swooning every time.

The show's premise is so relatable - who hasn't felt invisible at some point? But Kubo sees Shiraishi, and she's determined to make him visible to the world. I love how the show balances humor and heart, tackling deeper themes like loneliness and self-discovery. The characters are well-developed and complex, with amazing growth throughout the season.

The animation is stunning, with insane attention to detail. And the soundtrack? Perfect!

If you haven't watched this anime yet, give it a try. Trust me, you won't ... regret it. It's a hidden gem.

I really enjoyed this anime but its hiatus didn't do it any favors. The story is very cute and the characters are easy to root for. When it premiered it was one of my favorites. However, when it returned, it had to compete with The Dangers in My Heart, and frankly I liked The Dangers in My Heart more, which affected how I perceived the remaining Kubo episodes when this anime returned.

That said, this isn't a bad anime. It's still very cute and light. It's very easygoing and calming. I still like it even though it had competition upon its return. I also enjoyed ... the manga which I finished not long ago.

If you're looking for something cute and calming then this will be a good anime choice.

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 ... it was coming out where they only released half the season before taking like a month to release the rest. Like they just forgot to upload it. And honestly, nothing could be more in the spirit of this show. It’s like an asmr video kinda. They make jokes but the jokes are so flatley delivered. And it’s not deadpan comedy, it's just “here is the joke, laugh at it or not I really don’t care”. I don’t know if this was an adaptation issue or not, once again I don’t really read manga, but no one this show gave a shit. Or it could just be the voice acting, I honestly have no idea. Also the premise is stupid. Still it didn’t make me angry or anything and it was kind of inoffensive, it was just odd to see such a low energy show.

There is often a risk-reward spectrum in life. The higher the risk, the greater the potential reward. The same goes with Kubo-san, an anime which takes little risk, but fails to deliver anything substantial. It does have some redeeming features, though.

The concept of an "invisible person" is an interesting one, which if utilised correctly, can deliver deep, insightful messages to viewers. Kubo-san could have delved into a powerful backstory where the protagonist commits a grave sin in his formative years and is ostracised, or where his "invisibility" stems from a social inability to interact. Instead, the rationale behind Junta's invisibility is "just because": very safe ... in avoiding lengthy character development, but a low-risk, low-reward decision.

Perhaps the biggest risk the anime takes is its portrayal of Nagisa, who clearly harbours feelings for Junta, yet is proactive and sadistic and romantic (my dream girl). Nagisa being a quasi-dominatrix is not unheard of in anime (e.g Nagatoro), but it does add an interesting character element which lifts the very bland personality of Junta. It adds humour, heightens interest from the audience, advances the plot, and caters to those who are submissive. However, a big worry I do have for the remainder of the season is that Nagisa loses that sadistic attitude as she and the protagonist inevitably get closer, and with it, the biggest risk (and reward!) this anime provides.

The art style of this anime strikes a nice balance without being too stick-figure like or oversaturated with colours. It is a lovely art style which makes watching this anime a lot easier. For those who appreciate the art in anime, this may be worth a watch. Perhaps another reason to watch this anime is its star-studded lineup of voice actors. The inclusion of Kana Hanazawa often indicates an anime will have excellent voice acting; Kubo-san is no exception. The OP and ED, however, are disappointing: they are very plain idol songs. Every romance anime seems to have them, and it's always the same low-risk, low-reward thing: teenage girls (or heroine VA) singing some lyrics about love, with melodies that can be forgotten in 10 seconds.

As an afternote, postponing and re-airing the anime seems like a wise production choice in upholding the nice art style and ensuring decent storyboarding; my future review may evaluate whether this was done.

Very very enjoyable for me even i'm not the RomCom lovers. I'm start watching this cause i'm very bored and i don't know what to do. Since i have friends that an weebs so i asked him such a good anime, and then i found this... The story is fine for me even it's teasing me cause i'm single. I confused when see shiraisi's character design was drawn/animated very common and unique at the same time, but since i read the manga i can understand why. I wan't to say thank you for the staff who worked on this such a good series. Greatly waiting ... for 2nd season! since the manga has ended...

Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai is a slice-of-life show pouring charm out of its seams. It's an anime about a guy named Shiraishi who's so invisible that he's rumored to bring good luck to anyone who sees him. But there's one person, and somehow her entire family too, who doesn't miss him: his classmate Kubo, who's determined to make him come out of his shell.
The show is charming, funny, and heartwarming. The characters are all well-developed, and the animation is top-notch. But what sets it apart is that it explores the themes of invisibility and self-acceptance.
The animation and art style are top-notch, creating a vibrant ... and visually pleasing world for our beloved characters to inhabit. And let's not forget about the soundtrack, folks. The OP, "Dramatic ja Nakute mo" by Kana Hanazawa, is a catchy and upbeat song that perfectly captures the show's blend of humor and non-dramatic, heartwarming moments. The ED, "Kasuka de Tashika" by DIALOGUE+, is a more mellow and reflective song that perfectly captures the show's themes of invisibility and self-acceptance. I also love the beautiful and atmospheric watercolor style of the ending animation.
I wasn't expecting to love the show this much, but I am a sucker for this genre. So, if you're looking for a no-drama and heartwarming anime, I highly recommend Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai.