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古見さんは、コミュ症です。 [Komi-san wa, Komyushō Desu.] #8
Komi Can’t Communicate, Vol. 8
It’s time for the school trip to Kyoto, and even though Komi has never been on one before, she’s not worried. After all, she’ll have Tadano and her friends at her side! But then she’s assigned to be buddies with two girls she doesn't even know. Is Kyoto ruined, or will Komi be able to make new friends all on her own?!
191 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 16, 2018
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Tomohito Oda
72 books368 followersODA Tomohito
Name (in native language): 小田智仁
Associated Names: オダトモヒト
Tomohito Oda won the grand prize for World Worst One in the 70th Shogakukan New Comic Artist Awards in 2012. Oda’s series Digicon, about a tough high school girl who finds herself in control of an alien with plans for world domination, ran from 2014 to 2015.
Name (in native language): 小田智仁
Associated Names: オダトモヒト
Tomohito Oda won the grand prize for World Worst One in the 70th Shogakukan New Comic Artist Awards in 2012. Oda’s series Digicon, about a tough high school girl who finds herself in control of an alien with plans for world domination, ran from 2014 to 2015.
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March 9, 2021
A kind of slow and pretty uninteresting volume compared to others, but the world being built here is nevertheless over all very worthwhile reading. It's a world where Komi, a girl with a communication disorder, is the central character; she has a goal, supported by her shy crush, Tadano, to make 100 friends (15 is the current count, so this is going to be a long one). The over all point seems to be social anxiety as a cultural phenomenon, generally played for laughs, but it is nevertheless a very real social problem. How do you communicate if you don't use your words?
The joke is that Komi can't speak to anyone yet; she is seen as the prettiest girl in the school, and is revered as a kind of aloof Queen. Why she doesn't seem to be making any progress with communication with those she is becoming better friends with is a mystery. It's beginning to feel like something I associate with the autistic spectrum; not necessarily, of course. In contrast, Najimi is a kind of manic catalyst for Komi's social life, but she also seems to "like" Komi and can't tell her. Communication issue.
Then there's Katai, also a funny kind of tough guy who seems to scare everyone, but he also has social anxiety and no one seems to know this. He has in the past expressed his social anxiety in anti-social, thuggish behavior, apparently. He wants to make friends, too, and is as anxious as Komi to do so, and almost as much challenged in figuring out how to do so.
Then there's new and not yet interesting characters, including Naruse the Narcissist, who has another communication problem, that he talks and doesn't listen!
Oh, yeah, the volume focuses on the class trip to Kyoto, which is. . . you know, a class trip, okay! Pretty standard class trip fun, but not that memorable to me.
The joke is that Komi can't speak to anyone yet; she is seen as the prettiest girl in the school, and is revered as a kind of aloof Queen. Why she doesn't seem to be making any progress with communication with those she is becoming better friends with is a mystery. It's beginning to feel like something I associate with the autistic spectrum; not necessarily, of course. In contrast, Najimi is a kind of manic catalyst for Komi's social life, but she also seems to "like" Komi and can't tell her. Communication issue.
Then there's Katai, also a funny kind of tough guy who seems to scare everyone, but he also has social anxiety and no one seems to know this. He has in the past expressed his social anxiety in anti-social, thuggish behavior, apparently. He wants to make friends, too, and is as anxious as Komi to do so, and almost as much challenged in figuring out how to do so.
Then there's new and not yet interesting characters, including Naruse the Narcissist, who has another communication problem, that he talks and doesn't listen!
Oh, yeah, the volume focuses on the class trip to Kyoto, which is. . . you know, a class trip, okay! Pretty standard class trip fun, but not that memorable to me.
September 5, 2020
This was a cute volume where the class goes on a group trip to Kyoto. I really am enjoying the sweet romance building between Komi and Tadano as well as the introduction of some new characters. Naruse the narcissist and his buddy giving deadpan commentary on the side is super funny. I still want more of Katai though - all of the misunderstandings about him are hilarious every time.
I like this series a lot. It's not super deep and these books are a quick read but sometimes I just want something easy and fun.
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I like this series a lot. It's not super deep and these books are a quick read but sometimes I just want something easy and fun.
ARC provided by NetGalley
October 17, 2020
A flat volume in a previously enjoyable series. Four new characters were introduced as potential friends to the detriment of the core cast's time to interact with each other. And the new characters were not particularly interesting: a narcissist and his sidekick who interprets his behavior; a girl who likes yo-yos and another girl without even that level of quirk.
The goal of the series is for the title character to gather 100 friends. If this is the level of people she'll be getting, the series could go downhill rapidly as she pursues the remaining 79. Hopefully, she'll realize soon that it is the depth of the friendships that matter, not the headcount.
The goal of the series is for the title character to gather 100 friends. If this is the level of people she'll be getting, the series could go downhill rapidly as she pursues the remaining 79. Hopefully, she'll realize soon that it is the depth of the friendships that matter, not the headcount.
February 12, 2019
Although I enjoy this series very much, I find it hard to rate. I usually want stories in which at least the main characters face significant conflicts related to the story's genre, and through them they end up changing significantly, either becoming better or worse. Comedy isn't exempt from this; "Domestic na Kanojo" is my favorite recent romantic comedy/drama/slice-of-life, and they go through some nasty shit. Here, Komi-san, the likely autistic coprotagonist with a severe communication disorder, has one of the flattest character arcs in my recent memory. Now she goes out of her way to help other people with communication issues and/or that feel lonely, but beyond that she can barely look at people in the eye, and still communicates through a notebook. I don't know if I actually want Komi to change a lot, but I don't think it's realistic that she would have gone through the life experiences shown in these hundred-something chapters and not change more. She started as a completely isolated teenager that was considered by everyone around her to be a proud queen, too mighty to bother with commoners. Now a year has passed and Komi is beloved by a couple dozen people who go out of their way to accommodate her in unreasonable ways. They consider her the class "goddess". She has gone to her close friends' homes, they have been over to hers, they've travelled together, slept in the same room, etc. She should be much better by this point at dealing with people. Beyond Komi, the remaining numerous cast of characters are much worse in regards to changing, and tend to reproduce their quirks in relation to whatever situation they are involved in.
However, I'm taking it more seriously than probably intended. This series is made of short sequences of Komi and/or other close characters dealing with relatively minor issues (and often things that aren't issues at all). I find them charming and funny more often than not. A highlight for me is Katai Makoto, a secondary character. The kid missed school for a long time, and in the meantime he buffed up and started dressing as what in Japan probably passes for a thug. Although he has good intentions, he is an anxious, silent mess who has no idea how to befriend people. As a result, most of his classmates are terrified of him the way they would be of a Yakuza member. Whenever he interacts with the male protagonist, who realizes that Katai has a communication disorder as well, the kid's awkward attempts at friendship either seem like threats or as if he was trying to seduce the protagonist.
In any case, this series is a funny look about the myriad ways in which people can misunderstand each other.
However, I'm taking it more seriously than probably intended. This series is made of short sequences of Komi and/or other close characters dealing with relatively minor issues (and often things that aren't issues at all). I find them charming and funny more often than not. A highlight for me is Katai Makoto, a secondary character. The kid missed school for a long time, and in the meantime he buffed up and started dressing as what in Japan probably passes for a thug. Although he has good intentions, he is an anxious, silent mess who has no idea how to befriend people. As a result, most of his classmates are terrified of him the way they would be of a Yakuza member. Whenever he interacts with the male protagonist, who realizes that Katai has a communication disorder as well, the kid's awkward attempts at friendship either seem like threats or as if he was trying to seduce the protagonist.
In any case, this series is a funny look about the myriad ways in which people can misunderstand each other.
May 22, 2022
I LOVE THESE DEVELOPMENTS
August 18, 2020
Komi is super popular despite her aloof reputation. Only timid Tadano seems to notice that she doesn't talk... ever! When she reaches out to him on the first day of class he quickly realizes it's awkwardness holding her back. Now he'll become her first friend in her quest to make 100 friends.
I can’t believe it’s already been 8 volumes of Komi Can’t Communicate! It’s such a fun series, getting to see Komi come out of her shell, experience new things and best of all, grow closer to Tadano. And Komi Can’t Communicate vol 8 really supplied all the moments we wanted with Tadano while also leaving us wanting more. In this volume Komi and company go on a class trip and this time she actually goes!
First we meet a new character, a narcissist who Tadano is forced to get up close and personal with. He’s pretty funny and is a perfect foil to Tadano’s biggest fan, Tadano’s other roommate on the trip. I loved how they were divided into groups and Tadano weighed in on them all. Komi’s group worried him but she was an unexpected bonding agent.
Look out for the bonding moments between Tadano and Komi. They’re clearly growing closer and opening up to each other. And I just love the unique art that makes this character rich story stand out. There are so, so many things to love about Komi Can’t Communicate vol 8. Plus it’s sooooooo funny!
I can’t believe it’s already been 8 volumes of Komi Can’t Communicate! It’s such a fun series, getting to see Komi come out of her shell, experience new things and best of all, grow closer to Tadano. And Komi Can’t Communicate vol 8 really supplied all the moments we wanted with Tadano while also leaving us wanting more. In this volume Komi and company go on a class trip and this time she actually goes!
First we meet a new character, a narcissist who Tadano is forced to get up close and personal with. He’s pretty funny and is a perfect foil to Tadano’s biggest fan, Tadano’s other roommate on the trip. I loved how they were divided into groups and Tadano weighed in on them all. Komi’s group worried him but she was an unexpected bonding agent.
Look out for the bonding moments between Tadano and Komi. They’re clearly growing closer and opening up to each other. And I just love the unique art that makes this character rich story stand out. There are so, so many things to love about Komi Can’t Communicate vol 8. Plus it’s sooooooo funny!
September 12, 2020
5/5stars
This volume was so freaking cute !
This volume was so freaking cute !
November 6, 2020
Volume eight exploits the well worn trope of the school trip to Kyoto. I've been to the old capital a few times already, most notably with Kaguya-sama and Hachiman. I bet I could be a decent tour guide for myself when I finally visit it for real.
However, it's in the execution and the strength of an adorable character like Komi and her cast that made this worthwhile. This is a series that I'll reread in the future many time, because it is fun, light, and sweet.
However, it's in the execution and the strength of an adorable character like Komi and her cast that made this worthwhile. This is a series that I'll reread in the future many time, because it is fun, light, and sweet.
July 11, 2025
najimi is underrated
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July 29, 2021Honestly this volume was so sweet and wholesome, it's been my favourite volume thus far.
Within the volume Komi and her class go on a trip to Kyoto. However Komi gets anxious, especially when she finds out that the people in her group, aren't people she's familiar with. However as the story goes on Komi and her group begin to travel and enjoy their time together.
I found this volume so warm and wholesome, particularly because it was enjoyable to read about the new characters (who I really liked) interact with Komi and see them all become friends. I liked that the volume had all the elements of any Komi volume (Tadano and Komi moments, Yamai being her normal obsessive self and Najimi being Najimi). But I also liked getting to see more of Komi by herself, or Komi with new characters, as it let me see more of her character, her personality and her development. Particularly without her friends to lean on.
But maybe what made this volume my favourite was the fact it reminded me of school trips and freedom and being out with your friends, being able to gossip or going somewhere new. The volume captures some really special moments and it does it so well.
Within the volume Komi and her class go on a trip to Kyoto. However Komi gets anxious, especially when she finds out that the people in her group, aren't people she's familiar with. However as the story goes on Komi and her group begin to travel and enjoy their time together.
I found this volume so warm and wholesome, particularly because it was enjoyable to read about the new characters (who I really liked) interact with Komi and see them all become friends. I liked that the volume had all the elements of any Komi volume (Tadano and Komi moments, Yamai being her normal obsessive self and Najimi being Najimi). But I also liked getting to see more of Komi by herself, or Komi with new characters, as it let me see more of her character, her personality and her development. Particularly without her friends to lean on.
But maybe what made this volume my favourite was the fact it reminded me of school trips and freedom and being out with your friends, being able to gossip or going somewhere new. The volume captures some really special moments and it does it so well.
June 20, 2021
There were a couple of chapters I didn’t care for (hence the 4* instead of the usual 5 for this series) but I still had a great time with it overall. This remains my favorite manga series from what I’ve read so far.
July 31, 2020
This volume was a lot of fun!
Though we don't get enough of Komi and Todano in this volume, (sorry, I ship it so hard! What we do get is amazing though.) it was actually nice to see Komi doing ok with some of the quieter girls in their friend group. I feel like it was something the story seriously needed at this point.
Having it center around the class trip helped the plot for why Todano isn't around, and it helped Komi learn that she really can do this. The confidence that she gains in herself in this volume, even just that little bit, was amazing. I loved it a lot!
I'm excited to see how things continue to develop.
Though we don't get enough of Komi and Todano in this volume, (sorry, I ship it so hard! What we do get is amazing though.) it was actually nice to see Komi doing ok with some of the quieter girls in their friend group. I feel like it was something the story seriously needed at this point.
Having it center around the class trip helped the plot for why Todano isn't around, and it helped Komi learn that she really can do this. The confidence that she gains in herself in this volume, even just that little bit, was amazing. I loved it a lot!
I'm excited to see how things continue to develop.
February 15, 2022
probably my favourite volume so far 🥺 the school trip looked so fun
October 12, 2021
This volume has been my favorite so far.
The school goes on a field trip to Kyoto. It's a fun plot, I guess, but that's not why it's good. Komi Can't Communicate is a slice-of-life series, so it's all about the characters.
First of all, there are two new characters. That's not very surprising. But they're actually well-made characters, and not boring like most. I have a feeling they will show up often in later volumes.
Secondly, there seemed to be more character development in this volume than any other so far. Komi typically just writes everything, since she's shy. But she talked more in this one. I guess it's weird how little she talks, seeing as how long she's been friends with some people, but the fact that I didn't notice or mind much goes to show that this series is more about the friendships than the actual progress Komi makes in speaking. Tadano is still not super interesting, but he's probably a little more so in this volume.
Last, there's relationship development. It's not just the development of the characters, but the development between the characters. Tadano and Komi seem like they're getting quite close. You can really tell they're getting more comfortable around each other in this volume. And I don't think it's spoiling much to say they're probably going to end up together.
So, yes, this volume is my favorite so far. It is interesting, and the characters showed development. I will definitely continue reading this series. I'm aware that the series is still in development, so it'll be fun to catch up with the author and be there when new volume come out.
The school goes on a field trip to Kyoto. It's a fun plot, I guess, but that's not why it's good. Komi Can't Communicate is a slice-of-life series, so it's all about the characters.
First of all, there are two new characters. That's not very surprising. But they're actually well-made characters, and not boring like most. I have a feeling they will show up often in later volumes.
Secondly, there seemed to be more character development in this volume than any other so far. Komi typically just writes everything, since she's shy. But she talked more in this one. I guess it's weird how little she talks, seeing as how long she's been friends with some people, but the fact that I didn't notice or mind much goes to show that this series is more about the friendships than the actual progress Komi makes in speaking. Tadano is still not super interesting, but he's probably a little more so in this volume.
Last, there's relationship development. It's not just the development of the characters, but the development between the characters. Tadano and Komi seem like they're getting quite close. You can really tell they're getting more comfortable around each other in this volume. And I don't think it's spoiling much to say they're probably going to end up together.
So, yes, this volume is my favorite so far. It is interesting, and the characters showed development. I will definitely continue reading this series. I'm aware that the series is still in development, so it'll be fun to catch up with the author and be there when new volume come out.
February 25, 2022
Oh man, the Komi x Tadano ship will soon set sail?
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April 24, 20232023 reads: 125/350
August 11, 2020
Komi is just adorable!
So is Najimi. I don't care if she used to be a boy (supposedly),she's still cute. She's the life of the party - talkative, bubbly, outgoing, friendly, caring, & fun-loving. She's a great add-on to Tadano & Komi. I just love the characters in this series. Some are cute, some are funny, some are silly, & some are just... weird. Ah, well, that's how it goes. All the different types personalities together is one of the endearing things about school life. I waited so impatiently for this volume to be released, I read it 10 minutes after it loaded on my tablet (I pre-ordered). So much fun. Art, excellent. Dialogue, very real, very entertaining. Characters, believable, likeable, relatable, loveable.
So is Najimi. I don't care if she used to be a boy (supposedly),she's still cute. She's the life of the party - talkative, bubbly, outgoing, friendly, caring, & fun-loving. She's a great add-on to Tadano & Komi. I just love the characters in this series. Some are cute, some are funny, some are silly, & some are just... weird. Ah, well, that's how it goes. All the different types personalities together is one of the endearing things about school life. I waited so impatiently for this volume to be released, I read it 10 minutes after it loaded on my tablet (I pre-ordered). So much fun. Art, excellent. Dialogue, very real, very entertaining. Characters, believable, likeable, relatable, loveable.
June 27, 2019
Omg Komi is so cute
January 2, 2020
青文出的有夠慢
才出到修學旅行....
希望不要斷尾啊QQ
才出到修學旅行....
希望不要斷尾啊QQ
May 25, 2024
One of my favorite things about Komi Can’t Communicate Volume 8 is the positive and realistic portrayal of female friendships.
Another thing I enjoyed about this volume is the developing romantic chemistry between Tadano and Komi. I love that one of the running jokes of the series is that most of the other characters can see the romantic chemistry between Komi and Tadano. While the two of them are too shy or oblivious to see that they reciprocate the same feelings for one another. Nonetheless, I think it adds some quality to the story and leans into the romantic element of the manga and making it a bit of a slow burn love story.
If you are looking for great light and funny romantic comedy then I highly recommend picking this one up.
Another thing I enjoyed about this volume is the developing romantic chemistry between Tadano and Komi. I love that one of the running jokes of the series is that most of the other characters can see the romantic chemistry between Komi and Tadano. While the two of them are too shy or oblivious to see that they reciprocate the same feelings for one another. Nonetheless, I think it adds some quality to the story and leans into the romantic element of the manga and making it a bit of a slow burn love story.
If you are looking for great light and funny romantic comedy then I highly recommend picking this one up.
March 25, 2024
We see Tadano and Komi having some awkward chemistry following her taking care of him when he was sick and later, a narcissist pretty-boy tries to set her in his sights. Storywise, the class goes on a school trip to Kyoto in groups where Komi is paired up with two other girls. Luckily, she manages to have a great and funny time with them. A (100%/Outstanding)
March 20, 2022
This was so cute, probably one of my favorites in this serious right now. Komi is so cute, love her. Also, the love triangles are driving me crazy! I can't tell who I ship more with Tadano, Komi or Katai! Like, both of their dynamics with Tadano are insanely cute, and all three of them are clueless <3
October 6, 2020
Kind of a weird cover, but fun content. ☺️👍
March 8, 2021
A couple odd scenes, but generally adorable.
March 4, 2022
4.5 stars
I really love how awkward and sweet Komi is and the classmates are so freaking hilarious. Every volume adds a new characters and their vibes are fun!
I really love how awkward and sweet Komi is and the classmates are so freaking hilarious. Every volume adds a new characters and their vibes are fun!
August 2, 2022
THIS SERIES IS SO CUTE AHHHHHH!!!!
September 20, 2022
Still sweet. This one was about a class trip to Kyoto. The scene with the phones was amazing, and I enjoyed the "free time" segment, plus at the end, the "79 friends to go" part.
November 23, 2022
This story continues to be a cute, slice of life shojo. Requisite school trip volume. The scene with Tadano taking pics though was hysterical 😅
December 16, 2022
literally my favorite volume and ive read all of them they are so FLIPPIN CUTE DOG
December 26, 2022
cuuuuutttteeee
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