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If you felt like Komi Can’t Communicate ended a little too quickly, you’re not alone. Fans were left scratching their heads, asking themselves why a show that was so great had to conclude so suddenly. But surprise, surprise! We now know why. It seems that Tomohito Oda, the mastermind behind Komi’s adorable, clumsy tale, wanted to get a break from the manga grind to hang out with family, particularly their young child.

Komi Can’t Communicate‘s author Tomohito Oda chooses family over the manga grind. | Credit: Olm

And honestly? That’s a decision we should all respect. The manga industry is no joke, with creators often sacrificing their health and their lives just to stay ahead of insane deadlines. So, Oda choosing family over work? That’s the kind of bold move we don’t see often enough.

Komi Can’t Communicate: More than just a cute rom-com

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Anime has become more and more mainstream among the newer generations, with over 40% of Gen Z admitting to enjoying the genre. With the world of anime changing with the tide of every passing generation, what was popular back then may not resonate as much with newer viewers coming into the fold.

One Piece and Naruto, although great, just aren’t as popular with younger anime fans as they are with older audiences. Longer series tend to deter younger viewers, especially if they're more than a decade old. It’s only natural that younger generations gravitate towards current anime with characters, stories, and humor that they can better relate to and keep up with.

Even Celebrities Like Meghan Thee Stallion Are On the Jujutsu Kaisen Anime Band Wagon Watch Now on CrunchyrollImage via Studio Mappa

Mappa’s 2020 anime, Jujutsu Kaisen, is based on Gege Akutami’s dark shonen manga. It follows...

With Studio Ghibli perpetually churning out alleged "final films" from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, fans of the iconic Japanese animation studio find themselves in a familiar position — cherishing the stellar library of masterpieces they have while seeking anime alternatives that capture that Studio Ghibli magic. Thankfully, Kamome Shirahama's delightful, award-winning manga series, Witch Hat Atelier, is due for a Spring 2025 anime release and offers a successor for Ghibli enthusiasts.

The premise is simple: after a tragic turn of events, a dressmaker's daughter self-actualizes in an unexpected world of arcane study and adventure. Like Studio Ghibli favorites, Witch Hat Atelier is a wholehearted fantasy tale, complete with complex magic systems, nuanced characters, and coming-of-age themes. From breathtaking artistic detail to its transposing art as a form of magic itself, Witch Hat Atelier is the perfect new anime for Miyazaki fans to "spirit away" to.

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The 2020s have seen several manga and anime franchises become huge properties, with the increase in anime's popularity being a rising tide for the medium as a whole. One of these success stories was Komi Can't Communicate, with the immense sales of the manga resulting in a hit anime. Said manga has now come to an end, and this means big things for the adaptation.

The Komi Can't Communicateanime only adapted a small part of the award-winning manga, leaving a lot still on the table. It didn't help that the manga was still running, creating the risk of catching up with the source material too quickly. With that no longer the case, there are multiple episodes and perhaps even seasons in the future for the slice of life anime.

Komi Can't Communicate's Journey from Manga to Anime Adaptation The Popular Manga Has Finally Concluded Image via Weekly Shonen Sunday...

When most think of anime, they picture long-running series that last for many years with multiple seasons. When a series is popular, it’s especially expected for it to stick around for a long while. Classics like Dragon Ball, Naruto, and One Piece have hundreds of episodes for fans to enjoy, making them staples of the medium. But as the years have gone by, anime has gotten shorter and shorter, usually capping at around 12 or 13 episodes. These shorter series don’t even adapt the full manga, leaving the story unfinished.

Many anime series have ended way earlier than they should have over the years, and even the most popular titles aren’t immune to this disappointing phenomenon. Though it’s always a shock, anime end prematurely for many reasons, from an unfinished manga to production issues and more. While it’s unclear if these titles will ever get a continuation,...

It's easy for any anime fan to find a popular new title to try, such as action series like Kaiju No. 8 or romance anime like Komi Can't Communicate, but the real fun is finding hidden gems or half-forgotten anime. Those titles feel like a fresh treat when anime fans stumble upon them on the major streaming platforms, and even if those anime were never 10/10 classics, they are still rewarding to watch after being found in remote corners of the anime world.

Some of these hidden gem anime were once fairly mainstream but have since fallen into partial obscurity with the lack of new seasons, or got overshadowed by a bigger, more popular anime of a similar genre. All of them deserve another chance at popularity, so if enough anime fans track down these half-forgotten gems and try them out, these series might re-enter the conversation, at least for a brief time.

When two Japanese anime characters form a duo, those characters either complete one another or challenge each other, and there is always a sense of co-dependency. In a trio, however, there are ongoing tensions, a strong sense of competition, and rivalry that can also become jealousy, making the whole group much more interesting. However, many of the most iconic trios, such as Jesse, James and Meowth and Winry, Alphonse and Edward, have an underlying current of true care.

There are many iconic trios in the anime world, some composed entirely of villains, others of heroes, and some a mix of the two. Some trios are strong and determined main characters; others feature shy and quiet protagonists; still others are made of remarkable side characters. All these trios have one thing in common: they make the story unique and truly memorable.

Updated on February 10, 2025, by Natasha Elder: Anime trios are commonplace...

Netflix’s anime library has significantly improved over the years. From introducing original series to adding carefully chosen titles, the popular streaming platform has compelled all kinds of viewers to celebrate the wondrous world of anime. However, when it comes to genre-wise popularity, comedy tends to inherently attract the audience because of its ability to entertain with no consequence.

Comedy is especially celebrated in anime because it is often accompanied by unique storytelling and a fresh narrative. Moreover, the humor becomes even more pronounced when combined with other fan-favorite genres like romance and action. Fortunately, when it comes to surfing Netflix for quality comedy, there’s a diverse range of options that fans can choose from and appreciate anime’s good sense of humor.

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Anime is usually geared toward one of the four major demographics, with adult anime fans getting the most mileage out of seinen and josei. Seinen and josei tend to feature older character and deep content for adults, setting such anime apart from shonen and shojo. That means typical anime fans over 30 won't find much to like about shonen and shojo, especially of those anime series focus on the lives and angst of teenage characters.

As a general rule, anime fans 30 and over won't find much to like about teenage heroes, since those viewers can no longer relate to protagonists half their age, weakening the appeal of teen-centric anime series. Exceptions will always exist, such as older anime fans who get occasional nostalgia for their teen years through anime. That said, plenty of anime series are clearly written for tween or teenage viewers and won't have much to say to anime...

Tomohito Oda’s Komi Can’t Communicate concluded its 8-year, 8-month journey with the release of Chapter 499 in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday’s 9th issue on Jan 29, 2025.

The final chapter, titled People Change, took the centre stage in the latest issue, featuring Komi on the cover and lead color pages.

最終回掲載のサンデー、発売しました！ pic.twitter.com/zxrBd3VUY3

— 古見さんは、コミュ症です。公式 (@comisanvote) January 28, 2025 Commemorative Releases and Final Volume:

To celebrate the series’ completion, Shogakukan has announced the release of a reproduction of this issue’s cover illustration. The special item will include a digital signature from the author and a serial number, and will be sold as a limited-edition item.

Pre-orders are available via Sunday Premium Shop until March 2.

Additionally, the manga’s 37th and final volume, set for release on March 18, will include exclusive episodes not found in the original serialization.

A special commemorative Pv has also been announced,...

Tomohito Oda's Komi Can't Communicate rom-com manga, which follows a stunning but socially awkward girl's quest to make 100 friends, today published its final chapter in Weekly Shonen Sunday after being serialized in the popular magazine since May 2016. The titular Komi graced the cover of the issue, with the word for "Graduation" displayed alongside. Weekly Shonen Sunday Issue #9 Related: Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Ending Celebrated with Special Art, 100 Million Copies in Circulation An anime adaptation of Komi Can't Communicate aired for 12 episodes from October 2021, featuring direction by Ayumu Watanabe and Kazuki Kawagoe and animation produced by studio Olm. Another 12 episodes followed in April 2022, all streaming on Netflix. An eight-episode live-action drama adaptation also released in 2021. Viz Media publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story: Timid Tadano is a total wallflower, and that’s just the way he likes it. But all that changes when he finds...

Streaming platforms have become a haven for anime fans, providing access to countless series and films at the click of a button. Unfortunately, licensing agreements often result in beloved titles leaving these services, and Hidive is no exception. Fans of heartwarming and hilarious romantic comedies will be dismayed to learn that Kubo Won't Let me Be Invisible, along with Giant Beasts of Ars and Spy Classroom, is set to leave the platform on January 15, 2025, at 00:00 Est.

This deadline looms close, so fans should plan their re-watches carefully. The departure of these shows highlights the importance of enjoying series while they are available and appreciating the fleeting nature of anime’s digital accessibility. For those who have not yet watched these gems, now is the perfect time to dive in before they vanish from streaming.

Why Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible Is a Must-Watch The Endearing Charm of Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible...

One of the most beloved romantic comedies in manga, Komi Can't Communicate by Oda Tomohito, is coming to a heartfelt conclusion this winter. After nearly a decade of charming readers with its unique blend of humor, tenderness, and a deeply relatable protagonist, the series will end in just three chapters. Fans worldwide have followed Komi Shouko’s journey from an isolated “cool beauty” to someone striving to connect with others, making this ending both bittersweet and celebratory.

The story's premise, about a popular but painfully shy girl determined to make 100 friends, resonated with many readers who recognized their struggles in her endearing awkwardness. With a memorable cast of characters and moments of comedy woven into Komi's gradual transformation, the series captured the hearts of manga fans and became a staple in the rom-com genre.

Komi's Relatable Journey to Friendship Komi's Social Struggles Are Universal and Understandable

Komi Can't Communicate captivated...

The topic of whether to update an anime series with modern production values is a surprisingly tricky one, especially when a certain franchise already has one more than one anime adaptation. Fans always want to see their favorite manga and light novel franchises come to life in anime form, but the end result isn't always satisfying. Some older anime series are held back with dated and limited production techniques, and some anime never looked that good to begin with.

Re-animating a series is always a huge undertaking, most of all for the longer series, but that won't stop fans from daydreaming about their favorite anime getting a fresh coat of paint. If time and money allowed it, then today's animation studios would please countless viewers by making a new animated series based on an existing franchise, some for the second or even third time. And while some older anime titles...

Tomohito Oda, the creator of Komi Can’t Communicate, has no doubt crafted a story that is beloved for its simplicity and heartwarming themes. There is something relatable and close to the empathy factor when it comes to the themes of social awkwardness and difficulty in making friends.

Scary and expressionless Komi Shoko | Credits: Studio Olm

These factors have been taken up as the very core of the work by Tomohito Oda, and he decided that he would make sure that a story about a socially awkward misfit making an absurdly large amount of friends is successful. And he did, but at what cost to the narrative?

Let us delve deeper into the ambitions of the author and what it has resulted in at the end of the day. Komi could communicate and that was supposed to be the highlight, but running after numbers made it get lost in the huge...

Oscar and Tinasha's love story continues with the return of Unnamed Memory ! The second season of the fantasy romance has joined the winter 2025 season, and creditless cuts of the new opening and ending sequences are now available to view. Check out the new opening, set to the gentle "Unsung ballad" by True: Unnamed Memory Season 2 Creditless Op And the ending, set to "inclusion" by Arika: Unnamed Memory Season 2 Creditless Ed Related: Unnamed Memory Season 2 Anime Unveils New Teaser Trailer, Visual Unnamed Memory   is directed by Kazuya Miura ( Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ) at studio Engi, with series composition by Deko Akao ( Komi Can't Communicate ), character designs by Chika Noumi ( Kemono Michi: Rise Up ) and music by Akito Matsuda. The series is nased on the light novels by Furumiya Kuji and chibi. Crunchyroll streams the anime and describes the story: Seeking to end a curse thwarting his lineage, Prince Oscar...

Anime is a medium filled with series of every widely known genre, as well as shows that occupy genres not found anywhere else. For fans of fight scenes, this means it isn't hard to find the specific type of action that appeals to them. It also means that those who aren't interested in seeing powerful fighters combat each other still have an abundance of options to choose from.

Popular as battle Shōnen may be, many of the best anime ever don't contain any fights at all. This includes sports anime like Haikyu!!, romance anime like Your Lie in April, slice of life anime like Komi Can't Communicate, and so much more. These 10 anime all stand atop their respective genres, and while some may contain quick scuffles or playfighting, none of them feature a single real fight.

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Ahead of a January 7, 2025 broadcast and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official website and accounts for fantasy romance anime Unnamed Memory today unveiled a main visual for Season 2. Unnamed Memory Season 2 Main Visual Related: Unnamed Memory Season 2 Anime Premieres on January 7, 2025 Based on the light novels by Furumiya Kuji and chibi, Kazuya Miura ( Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ) directs  Unnamed Memory at studio Engi, with series composition by Deko Akao ( Komi Can't Communicate ), character designs by Chika Noumi ( Kemono Michi: Rise Up ) and music by Akito Matsuda. Crunchyroll streams the anime and describes the story: Seeking to end a curse thwarting his lineage, Prince Oscar sets out on a quest that leads him to a powerful and beautiful witch, Tinasha, and he demands a unique bargain: marriage. Though unenthused by the proposal, she agrees to stay in his castle for a year while researching the spell cast upon him. But...

Top 10 Anime Recommendations for K-Drama Fans - Main Image

K-dramas have taken the world by storm, captivating audiences with their romantic narratives, humor, and emotional depth. But did you know anime also offers a treasure trove of similar stories waiting to be discovered?

From the misunderstood Ryuuji and the fiery Taiga Aisaka in Toradora! to the heartwarming relationship between the tall Risa Koizumi and the short Atsushi Ootani in Lovely Complex, anime delivers compelling storylines that deeply resonate with viewers.

Whether you're drawn to slow-burn romances, quirky characters, or explorations of personal growth, here are the top 10 anime recommendations for K-drama fans.

1. Ouran High School Host Club

Ouran High School Host Club may have debuted in 2006, but it was truly ahead of its time. Based on Bisco Hatori's manga, the series follows Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student at the prestigious Ouran Academy.

Haruhi accidentally stumbles upon the Host Club,...

Ahead of a simulcast release on Crunchyroll , a brand-new trailer released for Unnamed Memory Season 2 today revealed that the fantasy romance anime will return on Japanese television from January 7, 2024 at 23:30 Jst , while also previewing the series' new opening song, "Unsung Ballad" by True ( That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Op). A video recapping the events of Season 1 was also released. Unnamed Memory Season 2 Main Trailer Unnamed Memory Recap Trailer Related: Grisaia Phantom Trigger, Teogonia, Nyaight of the Living Cat and More Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll Based on the light novels by Furumiya Kuji and chibi, Kazuya Miura ( Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ) directs  Unnamed Memory at studio Engi, with series composition by Deko Akao ( Komi Can't Communicate ), character designs by Chika Noumi ( Kemono Michi: Rise Up ) and music by Akito Matsuda. Crunchyroll streams the anime and describes the story: Seeking to end a curse thwarting his lineage,...

When an anime protagonist is well-written and accomplishes incredible things, the community is bound to take notice and praise that character as one of the best leads in the medium. By now, anime has plenty of legendary protagonists, from Son Goku to Ash Ketchum and Naruto Uzumaki, and even antiheroes like Light Yagami. Still, there are many more anime protagonists who have plenty to offer but don't get much recognition for it.

Some of these underrated protagonists are due a little more credit, and some of them are due a lot more credit. Too often, they are underestimated or half-forgotten by the community, or get ignored in favor of a similar protagonist who's flashier and more prominent in the industry. However, if anime fans give these underated protagonists another look, they will realize how smart, noble, funny, or compelling these heroes actually are — or rather, how compelling they have always been.

The Zenshu TV anime from Mappa announced that it is set to premiere on January 5, 2025 , following the release of a brand new trailer at Ccxp in Brazil. A new trailer and accompanying key art were unveiled during the Crunchyroll Industry Panel, offering an enticing glimpse of what’s actually to come in the original anime series. As previewed in the trailer, the Japanese rock band Band-maid will perform the opening theme “Zen,” with Sou performing the ending theme “Tada, Kimo no Mama de.” As previously announced , Zenshu will stream on Crunchyroll as it premieres in Japan in January. Zenshu New Trailer, Key Art Mitsue Yamasaki ( Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle ) is on board as director, with Kimiko Ueno ( The Royal Tutor ) providing the scripts and Kayoko Ishikawa ( Sarazanmai ) serving as one of the chief animation directors and adapting Yoshiteru Tsujino's original character designs. Zenshu will feature the music of Yukari Hashimoto.

No part of the anime fandom is more universally disliked than live-action adaptations. Most live-action anime have ruined their source materials thanks to poor visuals and terrible mishandlings of the original stories, and in the case of projects like Cowboy Bebop and Dragonball Evolution, they’re regarded as not just terrible adaptations, but some of the worst movies and TV shows ever made, in general.

Live-action anime adaptations more than deserve their poor reputation, but that has improved in recent years. Between the visual spectacle of Battle Angel Alita and how effortlessly Netflix’s live-action One Piece handled its source material, some live-action anime adaptations have at least something that makes them worth watching, and because of that, there’s still plenty of reason for people to hope that live-action adaptations of their favorite anime will do their source material justice. That would really only apply to a select few anime,...

The Shojo anime genre has recently picked up pace, with many prominent Shojo series getting immense love and appreciation from fans. These series might not yet be on the level of Shonen but still have managed to gain worldwide recognition in a very short period of time. However, they have a curse that many fans don’t know about.

The Apothecary Diaries | Credits: Toho Animation

One Shojo series that everyone is talking about right now is Natsu Hyuga’s The Apothecary Diaries, which started in October last year. It has become one of the greatest anime series in the Shojo genre. The Apothecary Diaries recently announced its second season, which will premiere in January 2025 and help fans get a better understanding of the narrative.

However, fans fear that The Apothecary Diaries, just like the other Shojo anime series, might suffer from the Shojo curse. According to the curse, every Shojo...

Komi Can’t Communicate made its anime debut with huge fanfare, but you might have noticed that the series barely gets mentioned now. While many people were attracted to the series’ unique plot as it dealt with social anxiety, they slowly realized that rather than a realistic portrayal, Komi Can’t Communicate takes it to an extreme level.

The main protagonist, Komi Shouko, is a girl with severe social anxiety, and it is to the point that she immediately freezes up in front of people and can’t talk. While the premise is acceptable and praiseworthy, the development of the character isn’t.

Komi Can’t Communicate Exaggerates Social Anxiety

Plenty of modern manga and anime show some form of mental health condition, and Komi Can’t Communicate chooses to base its entire plot on social anxiety. But the portrayal of the disorder makes a huge difference: whether it is a parody, satire, or...

The manga community has witnessed the release of many prominent stories that are solely focused on the slice-of-life and romantic-comedy genres. One of those stories was Tomohito Oda’s Komi Can’t Communicate, which debuted in May 2016, and as of now, is in its final arc. The series was a big hit when it started, but recently it has been going through a tough phase.

Komi Can’t Communicate | Credit: Studio Olm Team Kojima

The series has been losing its popularity as a slice-of-life story, and the blame mostly lies on a mistake that Oda made in the narrative. Fans have been complaining that the series has started to feel boring, as evidently, it has diverted attention from its main characters to the side characters.

The downfall of Komi Can’t Communicate was unexpected considering the series was gaining a lot of traction from fans. But now it has become increasingly frustrating to...

Over the years, Japanese animation has created a wide range of romantic stories, from funny and light-hearted to deep and emotional. Komi Can’t Communicate instantly became the crowd’s favorite thanks to its goofy, likable characters and its simple but effective main premise. Among many renowned rom-com anime, Tomohito Oda’s story is celebrated as one of the standout titles.

Komi Can’t Communicate | Credit: Studio Olm Team Kojima

The manga has been ongoing for almost a decade now with its final arc already in the works. With no news about Season 3, the manga risks losing its appeal among fans, potentially jeopardizing its decade-long legacy. Moreover, Komi has begun to lose her charm for many fans, with several pointing out flaws in the author’s handling of her character development.

Tomohito Oda Criticized for Komi’s Stagnant Character Development

High schooler Shoko Komi is a beautiful but anxious, shy girl...

Ahead of a January 2025 return to Japanese television, the official website and accounts for the Unnamed Memory fantasy romance series today unveiled a new teaser trailer and visual for the previously announced second anime season , which is titled Unnamed Memory Act.2 . New character visuals for Oscar and Tinasha were also released. Unnamed Memory Season 2 Teaser Trailer Unnamed Memory Season 2 Teaser Visual Unnamed Memory Season 2 Character Visuals Oscar Tinasha Related: Unnamed Memory Season 2 Anime Announced for January 2025 Based on the light novels by Furumiya Kuji and chibi,  Unnamed Memory  is directed by Kazuya Miura ( Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ) at studio Engi, with series composition by Deko Akao ( Komi Can't Communicate ), character designs by Chika Noumi ( Kemono Michi: Rise Up ) and music by Akito Matsuda. Crunchyroll streams the anime and describes the story: Seeking to end a curse thwarting his lineage, Prince Oscar sets out on a quest that leads him...

Following two teaser clips, the official YouTube channel for voice actor Ami Maeshima finally started streaming a full music video for "Determination," the title track of her solo artist debut album . Maeshima, best known as Aya Maruyama in the BanG Dream! series, announced her solo artist debut during a live-stream for "an important announcement" on her official YouTube channel on August 26. Ami Maeshima "Determination" Music Video In the second teaser clip, she said of the music video shoot: "I was nervous about how it would turn out, but I thought it would be a very nice music video. I was outside most of the day, so I found myself getting a nice tan. By the time you watch this video, it may already be winter, but I wanted to do my best for the album. The shoot was a lot of fun!" Related: Voice Actor Ami Maeshima Makes Solo Artist...

The Zenshu TV anime from Mappa confirmed today the new series will premiere in January 2025 following the release of its second teaser trailer. The new trailer had its world premiere at the Crunchyroll Industry Panel at New York Comic Con 2024. Mitsue Yamasaki ( Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle ) is on board as director, with Kimiko Ueno ( The Royal Tutor ) providing the scripts and Kayoko Ishikawa ( Sarazanmai ) serving as one of the chief animation directors and adapting Yoshiteru Tsujino's original character designs. Zenshu will feature the music of Yukari Hashimoto. The cast includes: Natsuko Hirose voiced by Anna Nagase Luke Braveheart voiced by Kazuki Ura (Yoichi Isagi in Blue Lock ) Unio voiced by Rie Kugimiya (Happy in Fairy Tail ) Memmeln voiced by Minori Suzuki (Rosina in Ascendance of a Bookworm ) Qj voiced by Akio Suyama (Ichiro Ogami in Sakura Wars ) The full main staff list includes: Original Creators: Mitsue Yamasaki...

Komi Can’t Communicate instantly became the crowd’s favorite thanks to its goofy, likable characters and its simple but effective main premise. Among many renowned rom-com anime, Tomohito Oda’s story is celebrated as one of the standout titles. It follows the story of an anxious girl struggling to make friends in high school, and who finally starts to make some headway with the help of Tadano.

Komi Can’t Communicate | Credit: Studio Olm Team Kojima

The manga has been ongoing for almost a decade now with its final arc already in the works. Interestingly, Komi Can’t Communicate Volume 35 has become a center of attention online, with many fans showcasing concern and disapproval of Tomohito Oda’s direction towards the latest manga chapters. With no news about Season 3, the manga risks losing its appeal among fans, potentially jeopardizing its decade-long legacy.

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For decades now, Shnen Jump has more or less become synonymous with good anime. Some of the most popular manga in the world are published by Shnen Jump and its affiliates, and that tends to result in their anime adaptations being of higher quality than others and, of course, receiving far more attention than any other anime airing at the same time.

Shnen Jump -based anime old and new are always at the center of discussions from fans and critics alike, but theyre not the only ones to ever come up in conversation. Plenty of manga outside the Shnen Jump label have taken off worldwide, and because of their popularity, many anime adaptations of shnen manga outside Shnen Jump have been incredibly great watches thanks to their stories and overall incredible direction, even more so than some Shnen Jump anime. Some of those anime have especially stood out over the years,...

Komi Can’t Communicate is one of the most renowned animanga when it comes to the romance genre. There are various romance stories that get classified in the Shonen genre with Tomohito Oda’s story being one of them. The manga gathered a lot of fame for its slice-of-life approach and fans were hooked to the story from the first chapter.

Komi Can’t Communicate | Credit: Studio Olm Team Kojima

The story about high-school students brings about a sense of thrill and reliability at the same time with the premise being both unique and captivating. The manga has been ongoing for almost a decade now with its final arc already in the works. While the release of the anime’s third season is still a mystery, the manga may be going through a rough patch.

The Decline of Komi Can’t Communicate’s Designs Komi Can’t Communicate | Credit: Studio Olm Team Kojima...

Following the news in March of Mappa’s new original anime Zenshu is in production, Crunchyroll is announcing today that the TV anime will stream on the platform when it premieres in the future! Additionally, the world premiere of a new trailer for Zenshu will be shown at the Crunchyroll Industry Panel at New York Comic Con on Friday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. Et. Zenshu Release Date: To be announced Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and Cis Synopsis: After graduating from high school, Natsuko Hirose starts her career as an animator. Her talent quickly flourishes, and she makes her debut as a director in no time. Her first anime becomes a massive hit, sparking a social phenomenon and earning her recognition as an up-and-coming genius director. Her next project is set to be a romantic comedy movie themed around first love!

The anime world is filled with transformations, which is one aspect that has hooked fans over the years. For Gakuto Kajiwara, the voice actor of Asta in Black Clover, his passion for manga and anime set him on his career path. However, his plans initially got a lead thanks to the iconic character Goku from Dragon Ball.

Asta in Black Clover | Netflix

Kajiwara in an old interview expressed how his love for the anime world made him impersonate the legendary character, leading him to pursue a career in the same area.

Black Clover Voice Actor, Gakuto Kajiwara Discovered His Passion Through Goku

Gakuto Kajiwara is a renowned voice actor, who garnered acclaim for voicing Asta in Black Clover, a character whose journey mirrored his own in many ways. In a 2021 interview with Crunchyroll, he reflected on getting started as a voice actor in the industry.

Goku | Credits: Toei Animation

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Cleanin’ up messes is what an assassin does, just not messes that a maid normally deals with. A brand new trailer for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Shotan’s romantic comedy manga You are Ms. Servant was released, revealing that the series will start on Japanese TV on October 5. Crunchyroll has already announced that the service will stream the anime as it airs in Japan. You are Ms. Servant TV Anime Second Teaser Trailer Related: You are Ms. Servant TV Anime Reveals New Key Art and Cast Members Ayumu Watanabe ( After the Rain ) will direct the You are Ms. Servant anime at studio Felix Film, with series composition by Deko Akao ( Komi Can't Communicate ), character designs by Tomoyasu Kurashima (I nfinite Stratos ) and music by Masahiro Tokuda ( Deca-dence ). Crunchyroll describes the series as such: One day, high-schooler Hitoyoshi gets an unexpected visit from a maid at his home. With her black hair,...

Voice actor Ami Maeshima , best known as Aya Maruyama in the BanG Dream! series, will make her solo artist debut in November 2024. Maeshima announced the news during a live-stream for "an important announcement" on her official YouTube channel on August 26. Her debut album as a solo artist, "Determination" is scheduled to release from King Record's King Amusement Creativ label on November 20, 2024. The album will include ten songs, with the lyrics of the title tune written by herself. Her official YouTube channel is now streaming a teaser movie for the album. Additionally, her first solo live concert will open at Yokohama Kannai Hall in Kanagawa Prefecture on April 13, 2025. The first press limited edition and regular edition of the album will include a serial number for the ticket's advance lottery. Maesima originally started her professional entertainment career as a member of the female idol group Super☆GiRLS in 2010. She graduated from...

"I Wanna Do Bad Things With You" is a wholesome romance manga dealing with social perception and teenage rebellion. Mamori idealizes villains, Soshi acts out against social norms, and both bond over their mutual struggles against social perception issues. Romance intertwined with themes of rebellion and coming of age provides readers with characters making bold affirmations.

This review contains Spoilers for I Wanna Do Bad Things With You volume #1

Shnen and shojo romance manga readers have been fortunate with recent hits like Komi Can't Communicate communicating positive messages to its readers, but Weekly Shnen Sunday is having another delightful series localized. Courtesy of Viz Media, Kimi to Warui Koto ga Shitai, known locally as I Wanna Do Bad Things With You, is far more wholesome and sweet than the title suggests.

Much like Komi Can't Communicate, I Wanna Do Bad Things With You deals with a high school premise where...

Witch Hat Atelier's anime adaptation will be released in 2025 and will be produced by Bug Films. The anime will be directed by Ayumu Watanabe featuring character designs by Kairi Unabara. The trailer and key visual unveiled at Anime Expo reveal the anime has managed to maintain the series' whimsical tone and lovable designs.

Kamome Shirahama's popular fantasy series Witch Hat Atelier is being adapted into an anime which has finally received an official release window, a brand-new trailer, and a new key visual. First announced in 2022, news of Witch Hat Atelier's anime adaptation was met with plenty of excitement, and after a two-year-long wait, fans finally have a release date to look forward to.

According to an announcement on X, the anime adaptation of Witch Hat Atelier is expected to release in 2025 and will be produced by Bug Films, also known for producing Zom 100. The announcement was accompanied by a...

The Unnamed Memory anime just aired its final episode today, and with it comes news that a second season is in the works. Unnamed Memory Season 2—which is currently titled Unnamed Memory Act.2 —is set to premiere in January 2025. A new teaser visual featuring Tinasha made its way online along with a commercial briefly looking back at Oscar and Tinasha's past. Unnamed Memory Season 2 Teaser Related: Unnamed Memory Anime Releases Leonora Trailer Based on the light novels by Furumiya Kuji and chibi, Unnamed Memory is directed by Kazuya Miura ( Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ) at studio Engi, with series composition by Deko Akao ( Komi Can't Communicate ), character designs by Chika Noumi ( Kemono Michi: Rise Up ) and music by Akito Matsuda. Crunchyroll streams Unnamed Memory and describes it like so: Seeking to end a curse thwarting his lineage, Prince Oscar sets out on a quest that leads him to a powerful and beautiful witch,...

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations English Dub Release Date: When Is the English Version Coming Out? - Main Image

To the delight of US fans, Hulu has confirmed that Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is getting an English dub soon. Check out all the details below so you don't miss out on the English version's upcoming release.

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations English Dub Release Date

On Hulu’s press page, it was revealed that Boruto: Naruto Next Generations’ English dub is scheduled to air on June 1, 2024. Hulu will air Viz Media's English dub version of the series.

The Boruto anime debuted in Japan in April 2017 on TV Tokyo. Part 1 of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations concluded with 293 episodes in March 2023, paving the way for part 2, which has also been confirmed.

Boruto English Dub Voice Cast and Staff Confirmed

Viz Media secured the rights to the series’ dub and will stream it on Hulu next month.

Promise of Wizard Game Is Getting an Anime Adaptation, to Premiere in January 2025 - Main Image

Yet another popular mobile game is getting the anime treatment soon, as a Promise of Wizard anime adaptation was just announced, and it is set to air in the winter 2025 season.

Even though the show’s premiere is still over half a year away, the upcoming anime already has a new trailer that shows off an array of eye-catching beauties that are sure to delight fans of the game.

What Is Promise of Wizard About? This Popular Sim Game Features Lots of Bishonen

Promise of Wizard is a simulation game released by Coly in Japan back in November 2019. Instead of being a gacha RPG like most mobile titles, this features simulation gameplay that matches its josei story.

In this game, players take on the role of the protagonist who is transported from modern Japan...

Autism is underrepresented in Japanese anime, with ambiguous coding masking true representation, due to the industry being reluctant to tackle these characters head on. Fictional characters may exhibit traits aligning with autism, but creators rarely confirm diagnoses, so it's left up to the audience to interpret it as they please. Ideally, anime will represent characters with autism more officially in the future, but for now, coding and interpretation will have to suffice and are a step in the right direction.

The Japanese manga/anime industry covers every conceivable genre there is. It explores the world through various viewpoints to send an astonishing variety of messages and relatable themes. This includes marginalized and misunderstood groups and identities as well — for example, LGBT representation in manga/anime is more prolific and tasteful than ever. Osana Najami from Komi Can't Communicate is one of the most respectful representations of a non-binary character in anime.

Exciting original movie by Mappa & Mitsue Yamazaki delves deep into the lives of animators. Highly experienced and talented staff working on Zenshu promises a special viewing experience. Unique romance story by Mappa explores an animator's struggle with love and creativity.

The director of multiple episodes of Attack On Titan: The Final Season Part 2 and Mappa are working together on a new original movie, titled Zenshu. This ambitious and colorful film will take viewers into the lives of animators, and how their favorite series are brought to life.

Mitsue Yamazaki, a veteran who was instrumental in giving the legendary apocalyptic anime Attack on Titan the fitting ending it deserves, is back working with studio Mappa for a theatrical release. The film was just announced, and the main staff and cast have been revealed alongside the synopsis.

The release date has not been confirmed yet, but the anime will have an exhibition...

Right on the cusp of AnimeJapan 2024, Mappa opened up an official website and Twitter account for Zenshu. , a new original TV anime. The main cast and staff were revealed along with a teaser trailer and visual for the series, which follows Natsuko Hirose through her burgeoning career as an animator. The anime will be on display at the Bushiroad booth during the weekend festivities. Mitsue Yamasaki ( Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle ) is on board as director, with Kimiko Ueno ( The Royal Tutor ) providing the scripts and Kayoko Ishikawa ( Sarazanmai ) serving as one of the chief animation directors and adapting Yoshiteru Tsujino's original character designs. Zenshu. will feature the music of Yukari Hashimoto. Zenshu. Teaser Trailer Zenshu. Teaser Visual Related: Catch Some Zs With Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle Op / Ed Vids The cast includes: Natsuko Hirose voiced by Anna Nagase Luke Braveheart voiced by Kazuki Ura...

Roll out the red carpet—there are new royals in town! Two princes of Fourland are joining the cast of High Card , the action/playing-card-themed media mix project from Tms Entertainment, in the next episode. Fourland, for those new to the series, is the fictional kingdom where the events of the series take place. In the upheaval around the events of the series, the two remaining princes of the Royal Family will be stepping into the spotlight: Lewis Fourland , the second prince, will be voiced by Shinichiro Kamio (Makoto Katai in Komi Can't Communicate ). After the assassination of his older brother Dylan, Lewis has been named Crown Prince of Fourland and intends to succeed the throne. Related: High Card TV Anime Deals in Voice Actress Ayumi Mano as New Character Chloe Noah Fourland , the third prince of the royal family, will be voiced by Tetsuya Kakihara (Simon in Gurren Lagann...

This list deals with topics such as depression, abuse, trauma, and suicide. If you feel you are in need of support, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Society has long stigmatized depression. Despite this — or perhaps because of this — many anime series aren't afraid of addressing mental health issues. While it's difficult to broach these topics in a sensitive manner, dozens of anime series have skillfully explored what it's like to live with depression and the ways people struggle to cope with their trauma.

Some anime manage to accurately depict depression, which can feel priceless to viewers who can relate. With depressed protagonists like Fruits Basket's Tohru Honda and Neon Genesis Evangelion's Shinji Ikari, audiences can view mental health issues through various relatable lenses.

Updated January 25th, 2024 by Chelsea Steele: Anime covers a vast assortment of subjects and themes, even ones that are harder for audiences to swallow.

A world of powerful magic and vast domains awaits in the upcoming Unnamed Memory anime adaptation, and we get to have several glimpses of its setting through six weekly "scenery visuals" before the series premieres in April 2024 . The first one was released today and depicts Farsas, the continental power where protagonist Oscar is the crown prince. Scenery Visual #1 Related: Unnamed Memory TV Anime Unveils Majestic Character Visual Based on the light novels by Furumiya Kuji and chibi, Unnamed Memory is being directed by Kazuya Miura ( Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! ) at studio Engi, with series composition by Deko Akao ( Komi Can't Communicate ), character designs by Chika Noumi ( Kemono Michi: Rise Up ) and music by Akito Matsuda. Yen Press, which publishes the light novels' official English version, describes the first volume as such: "My wish as champion is for you to descend the tower and be my wife." Climbing a deadly tower,...

Manga chapters are constantly being released, with every new month bringing with it volumes of either brand-new or fan-favorite series to pick up. The holidays are almost here, ending with the ushering in of 2024 and January's collection of manga releases. The New Year is bringing with it several exciting new series, including a new Higurashi series after over a decade.

Komi Can't Communicate is another big-name series receiving another volume in January 2024, along with One-Punch Man, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and Blue Lock. The manga adaptation of Bocchi The Rock is also getting another volume, and Solo Leveling is releasing another volume around the same time as its highly-anticipated anime adaptation. No matter what genre readers prefer, there's a little something to appeal to everyone in this Winter's manga release lineup.

Related 20 Best Sci-Fi Manhwa For Fans Of Manga Often shortened to sci-fi, the genre usually deals with advanced science. For fans who love the genre,...

The current editor-in-chief of Weekly Shōnen Sunday, Kazunori Oshima, reportedly believes that Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End will surpass Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in popularity within the next five years.

According to an interview with veteran manga editors and former rivals, Kazuhiko Torishima of Weekly Shōnen Jump and Katsuya Shirai of Weekly Shōnen Sunday, Shirai stated that current editor Oshima recently claimed to him that Frieren will beat out Demon Slayer by 2028. Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump and Shogakukan’s Weekly Shōnen Sunday have been rivals since their inception in the late 1960s.

Related Demon Slayer: Kimetsu Academy Gets Official English Release Kimetsu Academy, the Demon Slayer spinoff that takes place in high school, has finally received an official English translation in Weekly Shonen Jump. Close

Torishima and Shirai, the veteran editors noted above, were in fierce competition during the 1970s and '80s as the magazines were first making their name in Japan.