Komi Can't Communicate did more than kill time for me. Just from the first episode, I was hooked. This review will be biased and it can't be helped.
We'll start with our average boy Tadano with the cute flower on his head. Throughout the anime, he's Komi's translator, first friend, proud father, and motivator. He's the only one who truly understands Komi and cares for her deeply. The only downfall of the show to me is how the other students treat him. Tadano is a kind young man but because of his close proximity with Komi, everyone treats him like garbage. (I'm looking at you Yamai)
Next is Komi, and she is the reason why I score this show so high. Our female lead has severe anxiety, but she's also the most popular girl in the school. Though popular, she's never spoken to anyone and they worship her like a God. Tadano and Komi communicate really well even if Komi rarely speaks or has anything to write on. She's a kind and considerate girl who's working hard to make 100 friends.
The small things Komi and Tadano go through remind me of my school days where I had difficulty talking to people and making friends. Though I am older now, I do still get anxious walking into cafes or a Subway. I gotta give them props for adding those little details. One of Komi's friends, Osana, gave Komi a very detailed order to help Komi communicate with others. Although Osana means well, those tasks were as if Osana was asking Komi to fight a bear.
Those scenes were funny not gonna lie.
So if you're wondering if you should watch this anime. I say be open and understanding. If you have anxiety or if you're shy, this anime might resonate with you. Even if you aren't those things, I hope you can watch this and learn how hard some people have it. It can be informative.
