How Well Does Komi Portray Social Anxiety? | Beyond The Bot

[@hypercortical7772]

While I do find Komi very relatable at times (I even kinda had very mild selective mutism in elementry school), it's sorta built around this trope that i've come to kinda hate. The "girl is pathologically shy, but actually that makes her more adorable" trope. It's just really frustrating because it's not like that in real life. IRL having even close to as severe social anxiety and AvPD as Komi (even without the mutism) makes you an outcast. people don't think you're cool, or mysterious, or whatever, they just think you're weird and creepy.

[@darkonyx6995]

Watamote does a better job at treating this topic, Kuroki isn't the typical cute shy girl, she's creepy, has lots of flaws and is really weird, yet she can still be a little adorable sometimes, just not because of her social anxiety.

[@silent-hills]

@@darkonyx6995 exactly! Bocchi also does a good show ase of social anxiety as well.

[@Verasoul]

Is this shy trope your upset about focused just on shyness (which can be very cute in real life given the situation) or actual severe social anxiety? Regardless, I recently watched Kimi ni Todoke which may be a lot more your speed although other aspects of it made me want to pull my hair out.

[@diabeater1395]

Ya Ik what your talking about, like it shows how she gets a lot of friends but it’s not her getting the friends it’s someone doing it for her and she’s not going out of her way to do it. It’s not portraying a story of overcoming her fear by herself.

[@Raph___A]

I can't relate to Komi but I can relate to best boy Tadano, just wanting to be a good friend to someone. I feel like he really carries the show and it has a lot of things going for it.

[@PhilCrownz]

I totally relate with komi

[@starrynight7581]

I can also relate to best boy Tadano

[@TheJbatistajr]

Chadano

[@blunderfromdownunder624]

Controversial take here but my personal opinion is that Komi might be on the autistic spectrum. Her anxiety and mutism has impacted her since she was very young. In the episode where she gets her phone and accidentally calls someone, she physically stims by moving her legs because she was so overwhelmed. In other episodes, it's shown that a few members of her family also display similar behaviors which makes sense because autism tends to be hereditary. I know people will disagree but being on the autistic spectrum myself, I really relate to Komi and her struggles.

[@voidzero7824]

I can buy into that headcanon

[@Mach1048]

As a dude that was diagnosed as Autistic this year at 38, yeah, this character looks really Autistic. And that as they're young, are still working out the rules to create the right Mask for social situations.

[@martianpudding9522]

Yeah I do relate too. I think you could add her facial expressions too that as well

[@damnrapunzel8130]

I'm autistic too and you're 100% right. Komi is autistic. I'm also selectively mute like Komi "This character is autistic" does often end up being controversial. Because so many people don't have any idea of what autism is outside of Sheldon cooper or the good doctor

[@Mach1048]

@@damnrapunzel8130 It's because Autistic people 'like' those characters, or the Savants, are socially acceptable. Autistic like how most of us experience the world just doesn't fit the convenient world for everyone that's not Autistic.

[@SelenicSoul83]

As someone with social anxiety and selective mutism, I love this show and Komi herself so damn much. The blackboard scene in the first episode made me cry because the things Komi told Tadano hit so close to home, but it's just been a really fun watch overall.

[@DrBunnyMedicinal]

Good luck with your struggles against both of those!

[@ElemonAdventures]

I felt the same way. I also have social anxiety and probably selective mutism

[@Bisexualdragon4042]

Love that Komi doesn't have a dramatic back story about why, cause it reminded me of my sister who was just born with it. She was so scared of people as a kid that even asking for ketchup was too much

[@Katce2]

I love shows that embrace the silence in a conversation. The whiteboard scene had me in tears because it felt nice to be a part of a silent but meaningful conversation and I wish it was something I could have with someone. Tadano and Komi's relationship is extremely heartwarming for me as I wish I had a friend that would understand my selective mutism. It's hard having to always talk. It's just a really sweet anime and I love seeing all the characters grow a little each episode.

[@aris1869]

Get you a man like Tadano. Eternally loving and patient, encourages you to overcome your problems, PAYS ATTENTION to the little things about you. (I also love his goofy flower 🌸)

[@raymondtrabulsy7294]

My favorite is Komi's father and how he and Komi can say so much without saying anything.

[@Ashley-xu1lk]

While my anxiety isn't as extreme as Komi's, I can still relate to a few of her struggles and those "What if?" thoughts. It's really nice to see an anime that has a character with anxiety as the main protagonist that doesn't make anxiety out as something that needs to be cured or, as Dorrie puts it, a quirky trait. I've been enjoying this series a lot!

[@huntedchannel69]

i actually used to be like komi a few years ago, i had extreme social anxiety to the point where i actually write down on a piece of paper or do sign languages, sometimes i ignore and i couldnt even say a word because i stutter all the time, except i only talk normally to my parents or siblings. seeing an anime character that i really relate to actually makes me happy 😃 nowdays i still have social anxiety but now i can speak normally to people

[@clashoclan3371]

I used to have social anxiety too, but it just disappeared when my parents forced me to get a job as a waiter, like forced and threatened to kick me out, after that my social anxiety gotten a bit better, then they signed me up for a basketball clinic, and that's where it completely disappeared. It's called cognitive behavioural therapy and it's the most effective way to deal with anxiety.

[@gabrael1989]

@@clashoclan3371 damn bro

[@asmalltankengine961]

The nice thing is. (Without major manga spoilers) that is the direction Komi is heading as well with her social anxiety.

[@Deraphim]

I was initially turned off b/c it seemed like they were trying to make her mental struggles a little too “moe”, maybe even reducing/infantilizing her (that’s probably too much). Like taking her struggles seriously wasn’t the real point of the show next to playing them for laughs or setting her up as a cute romantic lead to be saved. (Felt kind of like how We Never learn sort of transitioned from parodying harem comedies to just becoming one, and lost its deeper messaging about pursuing your passions even when they’re not your strengths in the process.) I’ll probably give it another go b/c of this video.

[@notinorder9630]

Honestly had the same thoughts when seeing some clips of the show. Hearing from someone who has a very similar issue really brings the better aspects of the show to light, so will definitely give it a shot now. Hope it goes the more positive route of learning about mental issues instead of just ignoring them. Doesn't make the creepy comments below those clips on youtube any less wrong. People saying they want someone 'like that', want to take care of someone who is cute in 'that way', or straight up saying how much they want someone who can't verbally say no.... Dori really saved this show for me. The internet almost ruined it.

[@silent-hills]

@@notinorder9630 exactly. Especially since irl, you’re actually treated like an outcast if you have social anxiety.

[@MondoCool]

I still do the loops! I didn't know those had a name! I used to have immense anxiety when I was younger, I might have to check this show out

[@jamesfriery6925]

Lovely Dorrie once again proves that she is in fact, Lovely.

[@grayashmonstr]

Hi Beyond the Bot, I just want to tell you that I suffer from Social Anxiety and hearing this from Dorrie, who is one of my favourite hosts on Beyond the Bot may I add, is incredibly inspiring. I also just want to tell her that she did an AMAZING job on this video and she mustn’t worry about anything because we all have her back. We support her, and everyone on Beyond the Bot, with all our love and support. So... thank you for this video and always making the best content you’re able too ☺️

[@BeyondTheBot]

We're so glad you feel seen by this video! A good deal of us at Bot suffer from social anxiety (myself included) so naturally, a lot of us feel particularly close to Komi and looked forward to the anime for most of the year. We hope it opens the door for mental health to become even more normalized - Jacob

[@mattmanjgigs1229]

It’s okay dorrie I used to have selective mutism I remember in fifth grade I new several answers on a oral exam where we had to recite our answers and I couldn’t talk I knew what the answers were but my voice was so high and everyone had already had started to go through the change and I was so scared I ran out having a panic attack

[@TheHKZero]

Surprisingly Anime has a lot of series to pick through that tackle mental health in some fashion. I'm gonna ignore the ones already shown in the video. Re:Life, Haibane Renmei, Serial Expirements Lain, Gundam Thunderbolt, Gen:Lock,Wolf Children, Plastic Memories.... All of these tackle various forms of mentail health ranging from imposter syndrome, PTSD, and just general anxiety.

[@MylesInfocus]

I had selective mutism between the ages of 4-6, so yes. I find Komi very relatable.

[@sovaponoc9970]

The most relatable scene to me was the one in the coffee shop (>~

[@Ashley-xu1lk]

I almost never go to Starbucks, but when I do (especially with friends) I make sure to know my order ahead of even going so I'm not just standing there making other people wait or end up quickly deciding on an order I end up not really liking.

[@imtsukerokero1511]

yah, some people confuse anxiety for narsism, which as someone with social anxiety, that just scares me. like, if I tell someone that I think everyone is starring at me all the time judging me, they will just think I want attention and I think everyone likes me. (I found this out from something else, but when I heard it I realised now much it made sense. which made me so scared about sharing my thoughts or feelings, or why I'm so awkward)

[@zenoDARC]

Having read the manga as well i have never felt more connected and represent by a character than I do komi san, and its not because shes a teenage japanese school girl cause that I am not XD. I have severe, almost crippling social anxiety. I have gotten better with adult hood but its still a struggle for me to enter social situations on my own. I think it does a perfect job at relaying how every single social situation feels like a life or death event to people like us. Like if we say or do the wrong thing our lives might as well be over. And the fact that komi writes everything is perfect because for me personally being able to write a full message before i say it, carefully editing my words like im doing now is so much easier than speaking off the cuff. I think alot of people without social anxiety will look at this anime and think its over dramatized but honestly i think her reactions are pretty spot on most of the time.

[@MasticinaAkicta]

I like shows like these, take that the right way. It shows that not every hero has powers. Some heroes do small things. Like help Komi out! And Komi? Well, I leave that to those who have dealt with social anxiety on such levels.

[@MutleeIsTheAntiGod]

GF has social anxiety and we started this show together. Loving it and its portrayal so far

[@TheAnimeTea]

As someone who also made a video about this subject I'm grateful for your point of view on this series. There tends to be a lot of discourse about how good or bad Komi depicts Social Anxiety, I myself have some issues with it, but I agree with your point that its okay to show various ways in which mental health can be shown, It shouldn't always have to be negative or traumatic. To all my socially awkward folks, be patient with yourself.

[@lloydkaplan8605]

I’ve had general anxiety since I was a kid. Sometimes it can come up in certain social settings, like going to an afterparty at a bar where you know literally nobody......

[@planclops]

Wow! Something kinda up my alley! As a Speech-Language Pathologist (treats disorders with language/articulation/stuttering) her selective mutism would partially be under my department. Selective Mutism is considered more an anxiety disorder rather than a communication disorder since her communication difficulties are psychological rather than articulation. However, as an SLP, I like the alternate modes she conveys ideas like texting, gestures, etc which is vital.

[@FlyingSpur99]

Only having seen bits of the manga on Instagram posts, and various memes this is a series I was hoping would get an adaptation. I'm mostly an introvert and I find it cathartic how the more tense moments are handled between the various characters. The chalkboard scene is easily my favourite so far, but any of the scenes with: Tadano, Najimi, and Komi are in the running.

[@yasmingoldberg596]

These pigtails are ELITE

[@JetBlackLi]

Contrasting Komi's take on mental health conditions always being there vs. the trauma trope was a great point. I haven't started watching this anime yet, but it's so cool seeing people relate to it like this. Though on the note of the aforementioned point: I suffer from awful performance anxiety, and I'd love to see an anime take that on with an approach similar to how you're describing Komi. I know Your Lie in April was largely about that, but it went at it from more of an overcoming-trauma(-with-the-help-of-a-beautiful-heroine) stance. Awesome work as always, Dorrie and Bot team!

[@narianasands2127]

I appreciate Dorrie’s honesty and vulnerability. It added such richness to her analysis of Komi. :)

[@hypercortical7772]

Komi doesn't just have social anxiety. her behavior indicates she has avoidant personality disorder (AvPD). (and also selective mutism, but you already mentioned that)

[@emigo7239]

Love how a lot of people, including me, can relate to komi and would love to send this video to their close friends but are afraid they'll think that they are a pain in the butt, or at least i hope i'm not the only one that feels lile that 🙃

[@TheLucindaC]

First time I've heard of this anime, and now I'm definitely checking it out since it's a Dorrie rec! I'm really glad that anime is tackling these topics these days.

[@MelI-zm9lj]

I will always look back fondly on these videos. I miss you Beyond the Bot.

[@lonestar_iconoclast]

I can really empathize with Komi-san. While I don't deal with such an extreme degree of anxiety, I still get recursive loops about some truly bizarre and asinine things. I think the closest series I can recall from recent memories that cones close is Hitoribocchi. That series was not only cute but Hitori was just so… relatable in her introversion.

[@olympiahorton2999]

Komi can’t communicate is so relatable who has social anxiety, it took my a long time to grow and not be afraid to talk to others! Growing up I was a lot like Komi very quiet didn’t talk at all

[@erynflynn8467]

Tsuritama gave a great visual metaphor for panic attacks. Feeling like you're drowning/can't breathe is very accurate. A Silent Voice had excellent depictions of the mental health issues it covered. Also, despite the topic that Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei tends to use as comic relief, as someone who has experienced that situation I actually found the dark humor to be rather cathartic.

[@clashoclan3371]

Tips for people with social anxiety to get better (I had social anxiety), it's absolutely important to deal with your social anxiety because of adult life. Try cognitive behavioural therapy, expose yourself to scoial situations, isolating yourself isn't gonna help it will stunt your social skills which will make everything worse. Apply for a sports clinic, get a job as a waiter, try meditation, practice breathing techniques to deal with anxiety, order something at a restaurant, etc etc.

[@TheGshocka]

Absolutely loved this episode, completely smashed it out of the park Dorrie and Team well done 👍🏽

[@Mach1048]

The more I watch of this show, the more I'm thinking / relating to Komi being Autistic. Specifically Non-Verbal Autistic. Context: I'm 38, I got diagnosed with being Autistic end of last year. But this is what I relate to with Komi: Eye contact: Komi freaks people out from her stare, that she see's too much, I actively remind myself to blink when I talk to people so I don't stare and freak them out. Words: She is *very* selective about the words she uses, and how she uses them, hence not always getting the social guidelines around humour. Rules: She goes to the Noodle Shop, it has rules, a structure to follow that is clearly defined. Touch: She flinches when touched, I'm very much the same, the last person that just touched me in a social setting I threatened to break their arm. Yes, I did have to talk to HR about that, because management it turns out doesn't like being instructed not to ever touch me. Communication: Komi and her dad when she tries to leave the house. Her dad sees that she can't leave, they have a full 5 minute conversation in 2-4 looks, a nod of the head, and that's it. I'd guess that Komi's father is also as Autistic as all hell, just not the Non-Verbal type, as guessed from Komi's mother saying: 'I never understand how you two to talk!' Tadano as Komi's 'Translator': I frequently have to stop and work out how I'm going to Communicate something to someone else, which will lead me directly into the thought loops, weighing words, their meanings, tone, setting, context, facial expressions to make sure I express what I'm intending to express. If I'm around people that have known me for a good number of years, I can just throw words out without worry, and they run the translation themselves. Now, maybe this is just me making the show / characters relate to me, but it seems a pretty good fit to me.

[@DrBunnyMedicinal]

Well done, team, especially Dorrie and Jacob. There is no harder battle than facing your own fears and troubles. Those that haven't had the experience yet can never understand how much it takes out of us all. Remember this and cut yourself some extra slack. And if you manage that, let me know what the trick is, yes?

[@ChimeraLotietheBunny]

Gotta love this series

[@JeremyCoatney]

Yes, despite some of the weirder / hornier things that crop up in it, the manga Komi Can't Communicate was extremely relatable to me. Although I learned to mask it pretty well over time, I have really bad social anxiety (among other mental health issues) that has been completely crippling at times. I take medication for it these days and that helps a lot to avoid anxiety attacks or getting stuck in endless loops of replaying every little embarrassing or bad moment throughout my whole life in nearly perfect, tactile detail, but it's never actually gone, just less intense.

[@johnquiett1085]

I've only watched the first episode, but it's setting up a good story. Slice if life isn't my favorite but this one is cute and relatable. I hope to get into it further later.

[@glaucorocco7140]

Thanks for the video. I've loved the manga since the first chapter, and was a little afraid about a bad anime adaptation, but this anime is doing an awesome job. I adore Komi so much, even if the best girl is still to come (for me). I'm glad that people feel that the anime does a good job representing Komi's issues, i know it is a delicate topic, and since Komi is very lighthearted about it could be misinterpreted. But maybe being lighthearted and fun can help many people feel that even with this issues you can find your place and find people that support and appreciate you, that it is not only a bad thing. I'm looking forward to every episode.

[@dgmilloway]

I heard someone describe Komi as a "Social Anxiety Disorder Fairy Tale." He said, the kind way that people treat a person with Social Anxiety on this show is totally unrealistic, and it's meant to be. It's not depicting the world as it is. It's depicting it as it should be. It's escapism for sufferers of anxiety to feel special and supported, and it's humorous and engaging to show people who have no clue how to help and be supportive." The show made so much more sense to me after that. Except for Yamai. F&#! Yamai.

[@epocalypsefilms]

You're awesome, Dorrie! Thanks for a great video on an important topic :)

[@impishishere]

Thank you for sharing and making it easier to understand. You're doing great Dorrie ❤️

[@BocookGaming]

I deal with GAD and depression, and hoo, boy, is that shit taking me on a ride. I went back to school in 2017, and have been struggling with imposter syndrome since day one. I'm almost done with my Bachelor's, and I literally just had to take an incomplete on a class because I couldn't write an essay about a play, and I'm a damn English major. Brains are dumb.

[@_punpun_]

One of my friend from grade 6th has the same condition as komi. She wouldn’t talk to others but she’ll whisper to her best friend or sometimes write on papers to talk to other classmates. I’ve never seen her talk in front of class before but I’ve gain her trust enough that we made a promise that She would talk to me before school ends, If I remember correctly her best friend told me that she would talk more in middle school. At the last date of school she whispered to me “thanks for being my friend” it was rlly wholesome. After that I’ve never seen her again since I don’t have her contact but I hope she’s doing better now

[@lifjyruss]

You said everything that I have been saying about this show, and I super appreciate it.

[@sethkains]

I absolutely loved this video. I enjoy the anime and the manga but the anime makes me cry every time I see it. I relate so much to the social anxiety that I bought a house in the middle of nowhere just to not be around anyone. But every episode tears flow from my eyes and even this video was 4 paper towels (brawny) soaked worth of tears. I relate, understand and can connect with this and wish this on no other human, to suffer with social anxiety. Thank you for sharing your video and opinions! Take care and have a great holiday!

[@TheChocoboKid]

Loving to see the Big D go deep in the deep end of Anime.

[@absolutellienot5424]

commenting to support the creators in the studio the way i’m able, through engagement. i really appreciated this video, this channel, and her personal perspective on the subject

[@PsychoStreak]

I'm not sure anybody was fully comfortable at AnimeNYC this year. People just seemed relieved to be somewhere that wasn't strictly necessary - ie work, school, home or a store. Honestly the BTB panel was the only organized thing I came for. I saw some cool cosplay took some pictures, then saw the Cybertronic Spree with some friends. (Friday didn't happen because my neck said "NO", and Sunday wound up being "Is there anything I want to see that I have any chance to get into? No? Cool, I'll watch some anime then!") Anyway, Dorrie did seem a little uneasy, but the crowd was rather vocal, and you guys clearly didn't expect the crowd to be as big as it was. I have enough friends that deal with anxiety that I'm pretty good act recognizing it - the eyes and posture are a dead giveaway. There were several points were Dorrie seemed to be attempting to shrink, which was utterly unnecessary sitting next to Curt. She also didn't speak as much as the others, which I think was unfortunate. I'm guessing the crowd was a factor there. As for the thought loops, I'd love to tell you they go away with time, but that would be lying. Best I've been able to do is learn to recognize when they're happening and change topics immediately. Extra non-fun points if you tend to visualize everything and extrapolate every scenario. I need to work on making more time to watch anime. I've let that slip and it kinda sucks.

[@Hollow5999]

Your "neurotic perspective" is top 3 best things of this channel

[@plusrunning]

I love this video, goes to show you don't need a degree to just listen to someone and relate to them

[@harrypottermegafan1712]

To be honest I love the series not just because of how cute it is but because I have social anxiety and I can agree it is bad thankfully I can talk to people I know but otherwise I need to wear cosplay to feel safe and can talk

[@Jack.mandora]

This has made me want to watch it. I put it on my watchlist but I wasn't sure about giving it a go but this has allayed my fears

[@bestblerd5042]

We're not so different, you and I

[@MocharaidThree]

Komi is one of my fav anime this season, along with Ousama Ranking!

[@Hollow5999]

Demon queen dorrie back at it again with another beautiful banger of a video. Keep up all the fire 🔥content bot crew. Merry Yogsmas and happy holidays.

[@MountTaborkid216]

I NEEDED this!!! Thank you so much for being honest and relatable. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@bjrottinghaus6033]

Started this last week! Great show!!

[@MrThewooter]

All the humans at BtB are so awesome.

[@Xiatter]

Just started this video, your hair is hecking awesome.

[@marcilenepereiradasilvabor7936]

I just dont like how the classmates seem obsesed with her and tadano never tell them that komi as a comunication problem

[@RunToEternity]

There were those times back in school where I did feel like puking, wondering how many shades of red I was turning when I had to answer a question just to get by. (3:11) Some of the worst times for me when everyone had to read a page from a book in English class, as the students reading neared me, I felt more and more frozen with that sinking gut feeling. You just want to disappear inside of yourself. You want to panic and run away, but you know that would be even worse than doing what the teacher wanted you to do. Besides your shoes and feet have been nailed or glued to the floor anyway it seems. Somehow you manage to read the paragraphs you need to, all the time worrying about how your voice sounds.

[@lovesplus3879]

I've tried to write a comment like three times already, BUT this video was well welcome. Thankyou for being lovely Dorrie, and I'll defiantly pick up this anime. Ps I haven't watched BoJack or Komi, but that comparison literally made so much scene, idk how it just did.

[@tylerbrown4491]

First time being early feels nice 😂😂😂😂

[@RandomEntry13013]

Lovely Dorrie never disappoints. You're a huge inspiration and I hope you get back to streaming soon. Booster incoming, stay fresh Dorrie. Peace and love.

[@F_0]

you guys aways make the best videos

[@Menace-To-Humanity]

anyone else has an entire simulation of the conversation that's about to happen when you try to talk to someone about something you need or want? even if its a subject that you really like with a passion that you heard them say they are interested in and want to get into, breaking from your own shell to talk to them is the hardest shit ever. sometimes I would ask my friend ( YOU A GOAT NOE!) to go and slide my name in the conversation casually when then introduction came in so I wouldn't have to do it myself and do the full introduction as to who I am, and what's my relationship with this person next to me. looking people in the eyes, is still very, fucking hard to do. for the longest time, and I mean for years, I couldn't look my friends in the eyes. I only had 2 crushes in my entire life and one of them was waaay back when I was 10, I think. its pretty normal not be able to look your crush in the eyes properly, yeah but me i only knew how she looked from my mental image on how she sounded. until Easter came around and was just hyper because everyone else was. I thought it was a good idea to go and check to see if she got any Easter eggs from searching, i already knew what class she was in and how she sounded but this day was the first and last time that I ever got to see her, so I looked up at her in the eyes for the first time and SHE LOOKED COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM MY MENTAL IMAGE! my past self hit the fucking jackpot, she was white, cute and had green eyes. everyday going to that shit school was like heaven to me just to know that she was there. of course she didn't come back after Easter break so my days at that school slowly turned into hell.

[@davidaperez86]

Be you Baby girl. I appreciate how much you are willing to share with "us". the people you don't know or trust. please, when I say "Baby girl" I have a baby niece that i wish would open up as much as you do. please excuse my projections when i use this term of endearment.

[@KenGutierrez01]

I met you after the pannel was over and you were a cool person

[@oriolethelost2603]

Love y'all ❤️ you guys are low key under rated

[@WackyChristian]

Season 2 Confirmed!

[@silentsigher]

Wow I need to watch this show. I also have horrible social anxiety and love shows to that explore my pain lol

[@statesminds]

I like the anime and appreciate Komi and Tadano. I hate that some people think that Tadano is only doing it for an ulterior motive. I dont think hes like that at all

[@shivamsrivastava7953]

I always thought how zero two will act at place of komi and now we know

[@apostoldimov9856]

Thank you Dori One Love ❣️

[@rockmusicforever90]

Ugh Dorrie is so adorable

[@jimmyzbike]

I want to watch it. It’s on my list

[@xLotusAngel626x]

I love this show! KOMI IS MY PREVIOUS CHILD! 😭

[@Pratchettgaiman]

Watamote walked so Komi could run

[@BeyondTheBot]

Watamote made me cringe (in a good way). That one scene where she forgets to plug her headphones all the way almost made me want to close my laptop, mainly cause that has happened to me before watching anime at the college library. -Adrian

[@anotherrandoontheinternet]

Thanks!

[@BeyondTheBot]

Thank you so much for the donation, random stranger!

[@PhilCrownz]

Komi is so relatable to me

[@bingo784]

Spoilers!: They all grow old and die!

[@Taydar]

Very relatable

[@percyprune]

It's interesting to me that Komi in the manga repeatedly characterises herself as being 'boring' and someone who is not fun to be with. There's no small amount of truth to this. The story establishes her as a near shut-in with few life experiences. So a large part of her tale is a series of firsts - many of them mundane, such as 'first time clothes shopping with friends' and 'first time at the pool with friends'. She is a pretty, bright, but socially dull girl learning to be more than that. It's not a 'duckling-into-swan' scenario. It's a 'swan learns to sing' scenario.

[@PenniDeadful]

I feel personally attacked by this video.

[@TheMemzie99]

Shout outs to Dorrie. What would we do without her?

[@martianpudding9522]

I feel like Komi has a pretty cut and dry case of selective mutism? That is, assuming that she can talk to her family for example and she's not just generally mute.

[@-eeee1365-]

i’d say wonder egg priority. it’s definitely worth a watch

[@AsylumCom]

Dorrie is so cute.

[@gothjon]

[@antmerf3333]

I really enjoy this anime 😊❤

[@ChronicallyTweaking]

GOD DANG IT I WASN'T NOTIFIED AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@johanstenfelt1206]

Hm, Komi kind of reminds me of Legosi from Beastars.

[@Better_cuz]

I love this show

[@nightfury111000]

I find the UwU face SOOOOOO adorable