“Komi Can’t Communicate” is a Japanese manga series created by Tomohito Oda. Serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shōnen Sunday since May 2016, the series spans 31 tankōbon volumes as of October 2023. Viz Media holds the North American license. A live-action television drama adaptation consisting of eight episodes aired from September to November 2021.
Additionally, an anime television series adaptation, produced by OLM, was broadcast from October to December of the same year, followed by a second season that ran from April to June 2022. Netflix holds the global streaming license for the anime series.
In addition to the details provided, there’s a considerable curiosity surrounding the release of Komi Can’t Communicate Season 3. This article will delve into the anticipated release date of Season 3 and explore various aspects of the series.
Excitement For Komi Can’t Communicate Season 3: Inside Shoko Komi’s World
While the official announcement for the third season is still pending, given that the anime clinched the Crunchyroll Anime Award for Best Comedy in 2022, the demand for another season is evident. Typically, there’s a gap of about a year and a half to two years between anime seasons.
As the second season concluded on July 13, 2022, there is a waiting period. It’s plausible that an announcement for the new season might come by the end of 2023, with a potential release on streaming services in 2024.
Shoko Komi possesses undeniable allure, making her the object of admiration in her high school. Despite her appearance of perfection, she grapples with a significant character flaw—severe social anxiety that renders her incapable of talking to people.
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Despite her stunning beauty and stoic demeanor, no one attempts to engage with her due to their own intimidation. The story unfolds in the year 2023, where Komi’s external poise contrasts sharply with her internal struggles.
Komi Can’t Communicate: Manga Success Story
“Komi Can’t Communicate,” both written and illustrated by Tomohito Oda [ja], originated with a one-shot chapter published in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shōnen Sunday on September 16, 2015. Following this, the series officially commenced serialization in the same magazine on May 18, 2016.
Shogakukan has diligently compiled the chapters into individual tankōbon volumes, with the inaugural volume hitting shelves on September 16, 2016. The series has seen continued success, with 31 volumes published as of October 18, 2023.
Viz Media, having acquired the license for the manga in November 2018, brought “Komi Can’t Communicate” to North America. The first volume made its debut on June 11, 2019. Notably, on May 9, 2023, Viz Media launched the Viz Manga digital manga service, offering simultaneous English publication of the series’ chapters in North America as they are released in Japan.
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Beyond North America, the manga has received licenses in various regions, including Southeast Asia by Shogakukan Asia, Taiwan by Chingwin Publishing Group, South Korea by SomyMedia, Thailand by Luckpim, Indonesia by Elex Media Komputindo, Vietnam by Kim Đồng Publishing House, France by Pika Édition, Germany by Tokyopop, Italy by J-Pop, Argentina and Spain by Editorial Ivrea, and Brazil and Mexico by Panini Comics.