Komi-san wa, Komyushou desu is a manga written by Tomohito Oda that received a TV adaptation in 2021. In this anime, we face a condition that may seem ridiculous to some, but is real, a disorder called Komyushou.
In this article, we will talk a little about the anime Komi-san, a bit about the Communication Disorder, and also tips for learning Japanese using this anime full of speech bubbles.
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About the Anime Komi-san wa, Komyushou Desu
The anime is translated in English and Portuguese as Komi-san Can’t Communicate, but the original Japanese name carries the disorder, which can also mean the same thing.
In the anime, we follow the story of Tadano, a shy and ordinary young man in a school full of crazies, until one day he discovers that Komi-san has difficulty talking and making friends.
Despite Komi-san being super popular for her beauty and style, she cannot say a word and freezes in any communication situation. Throughout the anime, we also meet other characters who have their own complexes.
The anime has beautiful animation, great comedy scenes, and some quite interesting memes. Unfortunately, the anime did not achieve the success it deserves in Japan, but it is booming in the West.
What does Komyushou mean?
Komyushou [コミュ症] is the varied name of the communication disorder known as Komyunikēshon shōgai [コミュニケーション障害]. It is a commonly used word for people who are not good at communicating with others.
It does not refer to people who have difficulty speaking, but rather to a social phobia in which the person has perfect communication alone or with family members but has extreme difficulty speaking with strangers.
It may seem like an uncommon condition in the West, but in Japan, there are constant reports of people who have difficulty talking and need to resort to electronic means to express themselves. Others cannot even communicate through certain electronic text means.
This condition is clinically recognized, and we warn that it should not be confused with the Communication Disorder, where the only change in the word is in the last ideogram [コミュ障].
Despite the same writing and pronunciation, the second refers more to a communicative deficiency or momentary difficulty, while the word focus of this article refers to a complex and social disorder.
Also read: 10 Difficulties in Learning the Japanese Language
Studying Phrases from Komi-san
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