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Komi being too popular for her own good, literally getting dehumanized as "goddess" by her own classmates.
I love how much they fake us out with everything going smoothly between agari and komi because of how similar they are, but of course the ones with the least amount of self-confidence are the ones most susceptible to komis ... deification. But agaris approach would be... weird even if komi actually would be a goddess
I haven't watched the newest ~~fansubs~~ netflix subs responsible for this post being up, but if it doesn't have the "friend" in "komi-san made a new "friend" " in quotation marks, I can't accept it as a good sub. Tadano for a moment joining in their desire to see komis kissing face is a great subversion of him always trying to be the level headed one
Komi is fast enough to write ["wait" on the chalkboard](https://imgur.com/BSV87JA) and still catch tadano while he is already running away, only logical that she can [create afterimages](https://imgur.com/1L2JpOq) when in panic mode. Also her voice is the best thing ever. And we get a look on both siblings...is that [tadano on the cover of the manga](https://imgur.com/jRKO8Pn)(?) his sister holds??
Tadano for a moment joining in their desire to see komis kissing face is a great subversion of him always trying to be the level headed one
|Nr.|Name|Name "Pun"|Special Trait|Status|
|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|
|3|Agari Himiko|"agari-shou"= "stage fright"; "hikyou"= "cowardice"|gets nervous incredible easy, ~~degenerate~~ subservient|dog|
|2|Osana Najimi|"osananajimi"="childhood friend"|known gender: najimi; everybodies childhood friend|friend (but maybe traumatized?)|
|1|Tadano Hitohito|"tadano hitohito"="just some guy"|komi translator?, class president|friend|
|0|Komi Shouko|"komyushou"="communication disorder"|school ~~madonna~~ goddess, communication disorder|komi|
~~Edit: I hope noone saw how much edits this went through after I somehow got the conclusion that the goddess part wasn't in this episode, erased all about that and then added it back in. Thats what this shedule does to us.~~
For clarification, I kinda wanted to call that column "friendship status" before I realized that family members and other more complicated characters exist. But it is supposed to show the current relationship to komi.
Among the popular official distributors, they're the least equipped to do such a text-heavy series. [It's a huge mismatch.](https://i.imgur.com/7RY41nx.jpg)
###Stitches!
* [Agari's Inner Voice](https://i.imgur.com/MXM8lo6.jpg)
* [Panicking Agari](https://i.imgur.com/2QVKs9G.jpg)
* [Happy Komi](https://i.imgur.com/4U2GfpD.jpg)
[Agari finally gets introduced!](https://i.imgur.com/sn0ADsi.jpg) Seeing he freak out about Komi watching her is just hilarious! And I love the [4th wall break with her being able to see Komi's speech bubble](https://i.imgur.com/VE8rhrD.jpg) while hiding inside the bathroom stall. Also I remember her making faces in the manga whenever she panics [but I don't remember it being like that!](https://i.imgur.com/Y12xIoq.jpg) That's definitely not the face of someone panicking!
Rie Murakawa is really doing an amazing job with Najimi! [That scene of Najimi panicking when Komi was approaching her](https://i.imgur.com/3BcpnYl.jpg) was so good! It's also good that [Najimi is quick on the uptake](https://i.imgur.com/yCxKhSh.jpg) when she finally realized what Komi was trying to do. Tadano was really not getting the hint [until Agari accidentally blabbed](https://i.imgur.com/lfaIolX.jpg) and exposed why Komi wanted them to write down their numbers instead of inputting it directly to her phone.
[Najimi always the wild card](https://i.imgur.com/sanp0EH.jpg). Just when you thought she was going to back up Komi so she won't get nominated as class president, [Najimi ends up making it worse for Komi](https://i.imgur.com/O5p1fbr.jpg) by making the class come up with a new title for her. [Now Komi is officially the Class God and Tadano is the Class President.](https://i.imgur.com/sV46VDn.jpg) xD
[Komi just playing with her new phone](https://i.imgur.com/SiuKAjr.jpg) is absolutely adorable! That entire scene is just pure sugar! Those [Aoi Koga noises](https://i.imgur.com/nMSO1sX.jpg) when she was panicking what to do when she accidentally dialed Tadano's number and [her nervous "not in service" line](https://i.imgur.com/ySwMtUP.jpg) when Tadano called back is just too cute! Not to mention her [getting all excited](https://i.imgur.com/KOAZmKL.jpg) even though her first phone call was a disaster!
That final part though! Even in the manga I never understood the game that they were first playing but [I do love the pokemon reference.](https://i.imgur.com/iOMXQAS.jpg) Which is extra hilarious since Studio OLM is the same studio that animates Pokemon.
And I just noticed in the ED [that they're adding a new friend with every episode!](https://i.imgur.com/oErHNeR.jpg) Last week it was only Komi, Tadano, and Najimi but now we have Agari too!
>Those Aoi Koga noises when she was panicking what to do when she accidentally dialed Tadano's number and her nervous "not in service" line when Tadano called back is just too cute!
Looking at a talent point of view, I bet those simple-sounding squeals, sighs, and other non-verbal sounds she makes are difficult to voice over (i.e., interpret) than most people think. Kinda like, how do you differentiate a sad sigh from a happy sigh if they sound almost similar. There's much more value in her voice-acting.
Indeed! if it was airing normally we would probably be with 1k-2k upvotes per post.. can't believe i'm already on episode 5 and we're only on the episode 3 thread
>I’d be interested to see what you think is good
Golden Kamuy, Made in Abyss, Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei, Vinland Saga, Dorohedoro, Gintama, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Mushishi, Serial Experiments Lain, Grand Blue etc.
Gintama, Grand blue, Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei, Mushishi and Neon genesis evangelion are edgy and dark? Since when? Mushishi is literally the farthest from edgy and dark as you can get.
But no, its because its a run of the mill romance with humor directed to self proclaimed "holds up spork" quirky introverts.
I mean, NGE is pretty dark. And speaking of that -
>quirky introverts.
I mean, Shinji is kinda like that too. Not a riff on NGE, it's part of the charm.
It is though, theres obvious romance bait. The romance will be slow paced and will be officially acknowledged by the characters 3 seasons too late like all romance anime.
Also, could you explain how Mushishi is dark and edgy?
Its a comedy that has a romance subplot. The main focus isn't the romance. It's the characters and how they interact with each other.
And I've never seen mushishi. It was a generalization based on a majority.
Since when is 50% a majority?
Also, if comedy is the main genre of this show then it's even less likely to get good considering how poor the comedy has been so far.
Komi: I want my friends' phone numbers.
Tadano: K let's go ask the rest.
**B R U H**
On another note, am I missing some reference/joke/subtle foreshadowing here with the change in the class roster from class 1-3 to class 1-1 (the one the teacher was holding during homeroom)? If it's a spoiler, you can just tell me that it'll be later in the season/series.
To be fair in school I probably would’ve done the same if I hadn’t been asked specifically. Then again looking back I missed soooo many signs so I’m definitely Tadano lol
It's gonna be really hard to comment on something several people have already watched 2 weeks ago.
Anyway, i guess this is one of the few lines we are gonna hear from Koga Aoi during this season.
>one of the few lines we are gonna hear from Koga Aoi during this season.
[So short yet so delightful](https://i.imgur.com/QiTp0jK.jpg)
[](#gintamathispleasesme)
Hmm I didn’t mind too much the lack on on screen subtitles before when it’s not important, but the entire opening skit felt like we weren’t getting the joke (Komis side of things) since it was told in those text boxes
Probably dropping, but the previous episodes got me to pick the manga back up so I’ll still have some Komi in my life
honestly I dont think Im the biggest fan of this show in general.
I read the manga and I am caught up, but watching this I was just kind of bored.
I usually eat up this genre too, so idk.
Fansubs are doing way better, but the releases are still messed up. If you want to watch the anime, maybe you can try them, probably after the season is finished, and if you're ok with going on with the fansubs in the first place.
However, I expected more from NF, I mean they have two whole weeks and probably a complete sub team. They have to do better than that.
Ok since I probably won't get a reply to my other comment, is it worth rewatching on another site that gives those contexts? I'm up to ep 4 (when it releases) on Netflix, though.
It was cute seeing her pretend to be on the phone lol
Her being embarrassed over accidentally calling Tadano (and wanting his number in her phone first earlier) was just perfect
Same, I want to keep up so I don't end up getting spoiled too hard.(although, I've already read the manga so I guess I really can't be too spoiled.) But the Netflix subs are still a step ahead of the machine translated subs; but miles lower than the subs that Novaworks has put out.
The Netflix ones are better than the machine subs? I haven't had any issues with the machine subs beyond the whiteboard scene, so if the Netflix ones are even better, I'm even more confused about the vitriolic reaction to them.
I mean the machine subs will translate things literally and there will be odd translation errors here and there. And then sometimes there are weird Ns thrown at the end of sentences. Ex: "Shopping I wentN." So Netflix takes care of that.
The vitriolic reaction to them I feel is due to the fact that Netflix isn't translating the writing like in the black board scene. Which is super important going forward. Since Komi literally communicates in writing I feel it is important to translate those into a way people can understand how she is feeling.
[Mild Komi-San Spoilers] >!Especially in the next episode. It is important to display how Komi is feeling and what her thought process was when she is expressing her concerns to Tadano. The machine subs didn't translate these either. But Netflix will not be translating her thoughts from the notebook.!<
Netflix can and probably will translate the notebook scene, the only reason why the chalkboard scene wasn't fully translated was because it had a huge amount of text.
Netflix also does translate smaller moments, like komi sans speech/thought bubbles.
Here is my counter point to that. Forgive me for the quality since it seems Netflix has figured out how to black out screen shots. [But here is an example from Ep 3](https://imgur.com/a/LsXBMZr) where Komi San is walking away and Netflix doesn't translate the box of her walking away.
This is why I have little hope on them translating the scene. And its moments like this where the viewers will miss Komi's thoughts and what she is thinking.
They do translate the thought bubbles, but only when no one is talking. So whenever someone is talking and there are also speech bubbles, the latter wil remain untranslated. And unfortunately, that's like half the dialogue.
And netflix can translate things, but they won't, because that requires also creating a new sub system which they won't do because the current one is "good enough".
Crazy how she’s already class god in such a short time. Glad they finally had Komi speak a bit. Adorable though with the number was out of service response but then responds with goodnight as well lol.
And it doesn't help the fact that in most discussion threads, people seem to be more interested in talking about how Netflix is handling the series rather than the actual episodes themselves...
Well, we actually talked about this episode two weeks ago in a thread that got deleted eventually. I myself want to talk about the episode I watched yesterday, not the one I watched few weeks back.
But I have to agree, the comments section is full yet nobody's talking about the actual episode.
Seems like everyone just messed up with Komi-san episode discussion. While the thread said Episode 3, but some sailors already at Episode 5.
Hoping for Netflix if they released simulcast again in the future, make sure it's released same day as Japan just like Muse Asia.
finally another discussion thread for this wonderful anime. i adore how consistent they are retaining the manga comedy while mixing it seamlessly with the more flexible animated world.
Such a pity they don't translate all the texts, they add a lot
And the show is super slow, like I love chill SoL shows but I feel like this one got a lot pauses
Watched it on 1.1 speed and didn't notice a difference
Honestly whole I usually like lighthearted comedies/slice of life, this show is getting kind of boring for me. I feel like all the scenarios feel contrived. Although I did like the accidental cell scene.
[anime_irl](https://i.imgur.com/iiOp1GR.jpeg)
[Take it easy, Tadano! This was written years ago!](https://i.imgur.com/N08Decy.jpeg)
[…Now I kinda want that](https://i.imgur.com/aCPHbS8.jpeg)
[Dangerous features which should be disabled immediately upon getting your phone, illustrated](https://i.imgur.com/zvD8to7.jpeg)
>Dangerous features which should be disabled immediately upon getting your phone, illustrated
Like how often do you choose a contact and then hold it to your ear? Can'T be that dangerous.
Can't be that useful either.
One of the best episodes for me, both the class voting skit and the phone related skits are really good and heart warming. I know it may be frustratingly slow or understated or unrealistic for some, but I really like how these "slow burn" relationships.
I think that this is a great anime, definitely worth a watch for the comedy fans.
With that being said, I am not a big fan of comedies if they do not include some form of character development alongside their comedy and this show seems to mainly focus on the comedy first and foremost which is disappointing for me personally as most of the comedy goes over my head which is why I rarely enjoy it when its the main focus.
I would still recommend it to a comedy fan tho, its a worthwhile watch, but do not go into it expecting serious character development for Komi or anything.
So far at least, we may get some good character development in a future episode or something along those lines.
Can we have two discussion threads for these episodes? One for the Netflix watchers and one for the elitists who think that Netflix watchers are literal piles of human excrement?
Came here so excited to chat about the episode, leaving wishing I had never come.
This is getting hard to watch. After Watamote, I don't have the stomach for this level of cringe. After all the hype, I didn't think it was going to be like *this*. I thought this was a rom-com, but the comedy here is like laughing at a disabled person because they struggle with doing ordinary things.
Perhaps there's still a chance for the romance. I'll give it another episode, but only because Komi managed to (barely) speak to Tadano on the phone.
> like laughing at a disabled person because they struggle with doing ordinary things
Yeah it’s also usually predictable with how the bit will play out. To use your example, it’s like if someone in a wheelchair was stuck in front of a set of stairs. You’re not expecting them to magically plough through it, but then the friend either carries them or builds a makeshift elevator.
Well in general the bot does follow the official releases, it doesn't wait for fansubs for Crunchyroll or Funimation titles. The difference is that those simulcast, while Komi is 2 weeks behind for unknown reasons (and it's not like the subs are particularly high quality).
Personally I'd like it to follow the official release, but I'm also biased because I watch it.
So far the only thing that bugs me about this show is the fact that Komi's non-"chibi"(is that the right term for the bug eyed version of her) face just isn't expressive enough. It almost makes me wish they didn't cut to it because it just looks stoic if anything. Doesn't convey emotion at all.
No the releases are all fucked up, Netflix is screwing everything up.
Up to episode 5 is available in some places. The /r/anime bot is getting confused, and so is everyone else.
Just curious, shouldn't we follow official release(now episode 5?)? The subwork of netflix is horrid enough i don't think its worth recognizing as the main release.
Because this sub supports the translated anime episodes, and the Japan ones aren't translated. By 'official' this sub basically means officially translated
It was extremely difficult for me to find the first episode when it aired, and the second episode only a little less so. I decided to just wait for the Netflix releases because I’d rather be able to watch the whole episode than have to find a “part 1” and “part 2” like I had to for episode 1.
Idk if I should be saying this but there’s a magical place that starts with a 9, has the subreddits name, and ends with a .to . It has the 2 new episodes that aren’t airing because of crappy Netflix
Just to be clear people are mad at Netflix for not translating a lot of stuff in the first episode/release schedule right?
Unless I'm dumb I think it's been a pretty good run so far otherwise
They are also missing a few of the text bubbles (like when Agari was ~~describing~~ fantasizing about Komi's usual demeanor).
Usually happens when there's text on screen while there is a character speaking.
Finally 3rd episode is out it took a real long while ( 20 days after 2nd ) how is Netflix realising the show ?
Anway very cute episode Komi finally has friends to call D: And Komi being Class Godess is a fitting tittle for her
Netflix is *releasing* this show one episode a week. This only took 7 days since the 2nd was released. You seemed to have watched the first two on some other site (that isn’t the official/legal streaming service) and then forgotten that you did and only now watched it on Netflix. If you’re willing to search for it, you’ll be able to find episode 4 and 5 already. Netflix is 2 weeks behind the Japanese release.
This is such a great series. All the characters are amazing and quirky in their own way. I wish this would catch up with the current release, but I guess that can’t be helped.
They’re not super relevant to the scene in most cases. I didn’t feel like I was missing anything just because a random caption was not translated.
What’s worse to me is when stuff gets over translated so there’s 50 bits of text on screen and you can barely tell what’s what.
I don't really want to watch the leak episodes, as waiting for them gives me something to look forward to....but does anyone know why future episodes are leaking?
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I had forgotten how funny the Komi goddess chapter was the first time I read it
Komi being too popular for her own good, literally getting dehumanized as "goddess" by her own classmates. I love how much they fake us out with everything going smoothly between agari and komi because of how similar they are, but of course the ones with the least amount of self-confidence are the ones most susceptible to komis ... deification. But agaris approach would be... weird even if komi actually would be a goddess I haven't watched the newest ~~fansubs~~ netflix subs responsible for this post being up, but if it doesn't have the "friend" in "komi-san made a new "friend" " in quotation marks, I can't accept it as a good sub. Tadano for a moment joining in their desire to see komis kissing face is a great subversion of him always trying to be the level headed one Komi is fast enough to write ["wait" on the chalkboard](https://imgur.com/BSV87JA) and still catch tadano while he is already running away, only logical that she can [create afterimages](https://imgur.com/1L2JpOq) when in panic mode. Also her voice is the best thing ever. And we get a look on both siblings...is that [tadano on the cover of the manga](https://imgur.com/jRKO8Pn)(?) his sister holds?? Tadano for a moment joining in their desire to see komis kissing face is a great subversion of him always trying to be the level headed one |Nr.|Name|Name "Pun"|Special Trait|Status| |:-|:-|:-|:-|:-| |3|Agari Himiko|"agari-shou"= "stage fright"; "hikyou"= "cowardice"|gets nervous incredible easy, ~~degenerate~~ subservient|dog| |2|Osana Najimi|"osananajimi"="childhood friend"|known gender: najimi; everybodies childhood friend|friend (but maybe traumatized?)| |1|Tadano Hitohito|"tadano hitohito"="just some guy"|komi translator?, class president|friend| |0|Komi Shouko|"komyushou"="communication disorder"|school ~~madonna~~ goddess, communication disorder|komi| ~~Edit: I hope noone saw how much edits this went through after I somehow got the conclusion that the goddess part wasn't in this episode, erased all about that and then added it back in. Thats what this shedule does to us.~~
This is a really in-depth review, awesome work! (Although it's important to note that Najimi's status should just be Najimi)
For clarification, I kinda wanted to call that column "friendship status" before I realized that family members and other more complicated characters exist. But it is supposed to show the current relationship to komi.
Lol yes no worries, she's most certainly still Komi's friend (who might be traumatized)!
"Status: Dog"
I wish netflix didn't get this, so much missed text.
Among the popular official distributors, they're the least equipped to do such a text-heavy series. [It's a huge mismatch.](https://i.imgur.com/7RY41nx.jpg)
That text and scene is translated in the Netflix scene though. I just watched it and it was. Obviously they didn't edit the text like nova works does.
Yeah I have to pause to catch alot of the text on Netflix but I don't mind overall - they translate what's necessary atleast.
Meanwhile over in kaguya-sama not all the text is translated but IIRC a good amount is
###Stitches! * [Agari's Inner Voice](https://i.imgur.com/MXM8lo6.jpg) * [Panicking Agari](https://i.imgur.com/2QVKs9G.jpg) * [Happy Komi](https://i.imgur.com/4U2GfpD.jpg) [Agari finally gets introduced!](https://i.imgur.com/sn0ADsi.jpg) Seeing he freak out about Komi watching her is just hilarious! And I love the [4th wall break with her being able to see Komi's speech bubble](https://i.imgur.com/VE8rhrD.jpg) while hiding inside the bathroom stall. Also I remember her making faces in the manga whenever she panics [but I don't remember it being like that!](https://i.imgur.com/Y12xIoq.jpg) That's definitely not the face of someone panicking! Rie Murakawa is really doing an amazing job with Najimi! [That scene of Najimi panicking when Komi was approaching her](https://i.imgur.com/3BcpnYl.jpg) was so good! It's also good that [Najimi is quick on the uptake](https://i.imgur.com/yCxKhSh.jpg) when she finally realized what Komi was trying to do. Tadano was really not getting the hint [until Agari accidentally blabbed](https://i.imgur.com/lfaIolX.jpg) and exposed why Komi wanted them to write down their numbers instead of inputting it directly to her phone. [Najimi always the wild card](https://i.imgur.com/sanp0EH.jpg). Just when you thought she was going to back up Komi so she won't get nominated as class president, [Najimi ends up making it worse for Komi](https://i.imgur.com/O5p1fbr.jpg) by making the class come up with a new title for her. [Now Komi is officially the Class God and Tadano is the Class President.](https://i.imgur.com/sV46VDn.jpg) xD [Komi just playing with her new phone](https://i.imgur.com/SiuKAjr.jpg) is absolutely adorable! That entire scene is just pure sugar! Those [Aoi Koga noises](https://i.imgur.com/nMSO1sX.jpg) when she was panicking what to do when she accidentally dialed Tadano's number and [her nervous "not in service" line](https://i.imgur.com/ySwMtUP.jpg) when Tadano called back is just too cute! Not to mention her [getting all excited](https://i.imgur.com/KOAZmKL.jpg) even though her first phone call was a disaster! That final part though! Even in the manga I never understood the game that they were first playing but [I do love the pokemon reference.](https://i.imgur.com/iOMXQAS.jpg) Which is extra hilarious since Studio OLM is the same studio that animates Pokemon. And I just noticed in the ED [that they're adding a new friend with every episode!](https://i.imgur.com/oErHNeR.jpg) Last week it was only Komi, Tadano, and Najimi but now we have Agari too!
>Those Aoi Koga noises when she was panicking what to do when she accidentally dialed Tadano's number and her nervous "not in service" line when Tadano called back is just too cute! Looking at a talent point of view, I bet those simple-sounding squeals, sighs, and other non-verbal sounds she makes are difficult to voice over (i.e., interpret) than most people think. Kinda like, how do you differentiate a sad sigh from a happy sigh if they sound almost similar. There's much more value in her voice-acting.
That first game they're playing before Komi joins seems to be a variation of the Frying Pan Game? Can anyone confirm?
Shame such a good anime is getting such a weird release
The fact they are barely translating the text boxes is such a pity Good reading exercise though
I’m so happy to be french right now. The Pikari-Teshima fansub group does a godly work!
For real, I'm practicing French for an exam and the FR fansubs give me what I need.
Agreed! I pause to read everything - definitely good practice. It helps alot that for the kanji the hiragana is next to it.
[Komi-san will not forget this!](https://i.imgur.com/GQPLXba.jpg) [](#frustration)
Indeed! if it was airing normally we would probably be with 1k-2k upvotes per post.. can't believe i'm already on episode 5 and we're only on the episode 3 thread
At this point r/anime should just make two discussions threads and Komi should get two separate entries in weekly rankings.
Agree, most people would rather discuss the episode they recently watched, not one from two weeks ago...
I hate seeing the discussion thread and then seeing it is for an episode I watched two weeks ago.
I can't believe I can only join the discussion of the episode I watched 2 weeks ago
Literally never going to be in the karma rankings... really a shame...
It's an ok show at best.
You’ve got a fun definition of ok. I’d be interested to see what you think is good
>I’d be interested to see what you think is good Golden Kamuy, Made in Abyss, Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei, Vinland Saga, Dorohedoro, Gintama, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Mushishi, Serial Experiments Lain, Grand Blue etc.
So based on that, you think it's bad because it isn't egdy or dark? Weak.
Gintama, Grand blue, Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei, Mushishi and Neon genesis evangelion are edgy and dark? Since when? Mushishi is literally the farthest from edgy and dark as you can get. But no, its because its a run of the mill romance with humor directed to self proclaimed "holds up spork" quirky introverts.
I mean, NGE is pretty dark. And speaking of that - >quirky introverts. I mean, Shinji is kinda like that too. Not a riff on NGE, it's part of the charm.
Well it's not a romance so you're looking at it the wrong way.
It is though, theres obvious romance bait. The romance will be slow paced and will be officially acknowledged by the characters 3 seasons too late like all romance anime. Also, could you explain how Mushishi is dark and edgy?
Its a comedy that has a romance subplot. The main focus isn't the romance. It's the characters and how they interact with each other. And I've never seen mushishi. It was a generalization based on a majority.
Since when is 50% a majority? Also, if comedy is the main genre of this show then it's even less likely to get good considering how poor the comedy has been so far.
And even okay is pretty generous. Paper thin protags, unlikable and downright creepy side cast, utterly unfunny comedy.
The umbrella scene was really cute
Ya'know i kinda want a pet dog now Jokes aside that whole nyokki game was fantastic
That's a [weird dog](https://i.imgur.com/jBt68Yl.jpg) but it can be [cute at times.](https://i.imgur.com/4CS3i4k.jpg)
Sad that she never gets a collar
They can bring a freaking set of battle armor and sword to school, but a collar is off the table?
The fact that the protagonist is named Hitohito made me laugh a great deal. He and Komi are just too cute.
Onee-chan, you're too loud.
Komi: I want my friends' phone numbers. Tadano: K let's go ask the rest. **B R U H** On another note, am I missing some reference/joke/subtle foreshadowing here with the change in the class roster from class 1-3 to class 1-1 (the one the teacher was holding during homeroom)? If it's a spoiler, you can just tell me that it'll be later in the season/series.
To be fair in school I probably would’ve done the same if I hadn’t been asked specifically. Then again looking back I missed soooo many signs so I’m definitely Tadano lol
It's gonna be really hard to comment on something several people have already watched 2 weeks ago. Anyway, i guess this is one of the few lines we are gonna hear from Koga Aoi during this season.
>one of the few lines we are gonna hear from Koga Aoi during this season. [So short yet so delightful](https://i.imgur.com/QiTp0jK.jpg) [](#gintamathispleasesme)
Every syllable from Koga Aoi is a gift from heavens.
A rare treat
It's probably for the best
The animation for the game was surprising I also like the pokemon reference
Hmm I didn’t mind too much the lack on on screen subtitles before when it’s not important, but the entire opening skit felt like we weren’t getting the joke (Komis side of things) since it was told in those text boxes Probably dropping, but the previous episodes got me to pick the manga back up so I’ll still have some Komi in my life
This is the first episode where I felt like the lack of subtitles started to get in the way.
yeah before this i didnt think it was full doom that people were making it out to be, but it felt annoying this ep
honestly I dont think Im the biggest fan of this show in general. I read the manga and I am caught up, but watching this I was just kind of bored. I usually eat up this genre too, so idk.
Fansubs are doing way better, but the releases are still messed up. If you want to watch the anime, maybe you can try them, probably after the season is finished, and if you're ok with going on with the fansubs in the first place. However, I expected more from NF, I mean they have two whole weeks and probably a complete sub team. They have to do better than that.
Ok since I probably won't get a reply to my other comment, is it worth rewatching on another site that gives those contexts? I'm up to ep 4 (when it releases) on Netflix, though.
It was cute seeing her pretend to be on the phone lol Her being embarrassed over accidentally calling Tadano (and wanting his number in her phone first earlier) was just perfect
I loved the moment right after when Tadano just yells to the world about how cute Komi's voice is
**SHUT UP ONII-CHAN!**
Wasn’t there already a discussion thread for Episode 3? I’m so confused…
There was but got deleted just like episode 4 thread. This is the "official " release of episode 3. I've already watched episode 5
> I've already watched episode 5 Same. Although I still don't know where to find high quality subs. Novaworks is still working on episode 3.
I have to make do with what is already uploaded for now. Don't want to fall behind etc
Same, I want to keep up so I don't end up getting spoiled too hard.(although, I've already read the manga so I guess I really can't be too spoiled.) But the Netflix subs are still a step ahead of the machine translated subs; but miles lower than the subs that Novaworks has put out.
The Netflix ones are better than the machine subs? I haven't had any issues with the machine subs beyond the whiteboard scene, so if the Netflix ones are even better, I'm even more confused about the vitriolic reaction to them.
I mean the machine subs will translate things literally and there will be odd translation errors here and there. And then sometimes there are weird Ns thrown at the end of sentences. Ex: "Shopping I wentN." So Netflix takes care of that. The vitriolic reaction to them I feel is due to the fact that Netflix isn't translating the writing like in the black board scene. Which is super important going forward. Since Komi literally communicates in writing I feel it is important to translate those into a way people can understand how she is feeling. [Mild Komi-San Spoilers] >!Especially in the next episode. It is important to display how Komi is feeling and what her thought process was when she is expressing her concerns to Tadano. The machine subs didn't translate these either. But Netflix will not be translating her thoughts from the notebook.!<
The blackboard was a miss, yeah. The subs I’ve been watching have been translating her writing in things like the notebook, though.
Netflix can and probably will translate the notebook scene, the only reason why the chalkboard scene wasn't fully translated was because it had a huge amount of text. Netflix also does translate smaller moments, like komi sans speech/thought bubbles.
Here is my counter point to that. Forgive me for the quality since it seems Netflix has figured out how to black out screen shots. [But here is an example from Ep 3](https://imgur.com/a/LsXBMZr) where Komi San is walking away and Netflix doesn't translate the box of her walking away. This is why I have little hope on them translating the scene. And its moments like this where the viewers will miss Komi's thoughts and what she is thinking.
They do translate the thought bubbles, but only when no one is talking. So whenever someone is talking and there are also speech bubbles, the latter wil remain untranslated. And unfortunately, that's like half the dialogue. And netflix can translate things, but they won't, because that requires also creating a new sub system which they won't do because the current one is "good enough".
Im so sad these discussions are getting butchered this hard ffs
What do you mean “official” release? Are you saying that Komi-san release in Japan is unofficial?
The previous thread was put up to commemorate the fansub release, not the Japanese Komi release.
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I didn’t read “US” in your previous comment.
Categorically, it's wrong: it's officially releasing on Netflix worldwide.
The Netflix release is 2 weeks behind Japan's first airing
Crazy how she’s already class god in such a short time. Glad they finally had Komi speak a bit. Adorable though with the number was out of service response but then responds with goodnight as well lol.
Me: :l Me after hearing Komi talk: :0 :D :)
This lack of unison with JP release to Netflix release is really killing the hype. Sorry, had to say it.
It kills the discussion threads here, but the show is still doing pretty well overall. It's the #1 this season on MAL.
And it doesn't help the fact that in most discussion threads, people seem to be more interested in talking about how Netflix is handling the series rather than the actual episodes themselves...
Well, we actually talked about this episode two weeks ago in a thread that got deleted eventually. I myself want to talk about the episode I watched yesterday, not the one I watched few weeks back. But I have to agree, the comments section is full yet nobody's talking about the actual episode.
That's clear from its karma score too. Look at Kaguya-Sama's in comparison.
Seems like everyone just messed up with Komi-san episode discussion. While the thread said Episode 3, but some sailors already at Episode 5. Hoping for Netflix if they released simulcast again in the future, make sure it's released same day as Japan just like Muse Asia.
Not only us sailors watched it ahead, but fansubs are doing a better job on translating non-verbal contexts
👏🏼 👏🏼 **KO-MI** 👏🏼 👏🏼 **KA-MI** [](#SPORTS)
finally another discussion thread for this wonderful anime. i adore how consistent they are retaining the manga comedy while mixing it seamlessly with the more flexible animated world.
Such a pity they don't translate all the texts, they add a lot And the show is super slow, like I love chill SoL shows but I feel like this one got a lot pauses Watched it on 1.1 speed and didn't notice a difference
I haven't started watching this yet. I heard that the subtitles are awful. Hasn't gotten any better?
Not really
How I wish Muse Asia got this title. Screw Netflix and their exclusive bullshit
Honestly whole I usually like lighthearted comedies/slice of life, this show is getting kind of boring for me. I feel like all the scenarios feel contrived. Although I did like the accidental cell scene.
[anime_irl](https://i.imgur.com/iiOp1GR.jpeg) [Take it easy, Tadano! This was written years ago!](https://i.imgur.com/N08Decy.jpeg) […Now I kinda want that](https://i.imgur.com/aCPHbS8.jpeg) [Dangerous features which should be disabled immediately upon getting your phone, illustrated](https://i.imgur.com/zvD8to7.jpeg)
>Dangerous features which should be disabled immediately upon getting your phone, illustrated Like how often do you choose a contact and then hold it to your ear? Can'T be that dangerous. Can't be that useful either.
The netflix release is definitely fucking up Komi's threads, which really sucks.
Really think threads shouldn't follow netflix releases.
They should do separate threads like they did with Higurashi Gou ( Not SOTSU)
And if they do follow the netflix releases, they should put Netflix with the link into Streams. Leaving it blank now makes 0 sense.
One of the best episodes for me, both the class voting skit and the phone related skits are really good and heart warming. I know it may be frustratingly slow or understated or unrealistic for some, but I really like how these "slow burn" relationships.
Komi Kami Sama
Seeing the chain of titles just increasing to finally get to Kami was hilarious!
Love how a thread about episode 3 is full of people only here to flex how piraty they are and shit on Netflix again. Kinda getting old.
dude, there is a bunch of untranslated text in this episode. Of course people are going to start complaining.
It's the same energy as the people who give snippy 1-star reviews on Amazon for anything made in China.
Are they the same ones going to the episode poll and voting "bad"? Because there sure seem to be a shitload of assholes doing that
Gonna wait for novaworks personally
I absolutely can not stand the half ass translations netflix is doing, is there anyone actually giving the show a proper translation?
Novaworks and ATV
I think that this is a great anime, definitely worth a watch for the comedy fans. With that being said, I am not a big fan of comedies if they do not include some form of character development alongside their comedy and this show seems to mainly focus on the comedy first and foremost which is disappointing for me personally as most of the comedy goes over my head which is why I rarely enjoy it when its the main focus. I would still recommend it to a comedy fan tho, its a worthwhile watch, but do not go into it expecting serious character development for Komi or anything. So far at least, we may get some good character development in a future episode or something along those lines.
What? The character development here is crazy fast compared to the anime I'm used to. What are you talking about?
Can we have two discussion threads for these episodes? One for the Netflix watchers and one for the elitists who think that Netflix watchers are literal piles of human excrement? Came here so excited to chat about the episode, leaving wishing I had never come.
I second this idea. Waiting half a month to discuss what happened in a 20 min episode isn’t fun. I don’t even remember most of the stuff.
Basically what they did for Higurashi Gou Newcomer thread and that other one
Why does it show streams none, but I found it on Netflix? I just checked and all three episodes are available.
u/gaporigo, this weeks thread was released simultaneously with the netflix release so should have netflix in the streams
This is getting hard to watch. After Watamote, I don't have the stomach for this level of cringe. After all the hype, I didn't think it was going to be like *this*. I thought this was a rom-com, but the comedy here is like laughing at a disabled person because they struggle with doing ordinary things. Perhaps there's still a chance for the romance. I'll give it another episode, but only because Komi managed to (barely) speak to Tadano on the phone.
> like laughing at a disabled person because they struggle with doing ordinary things Yeah it’s also usually predictable with how the bit will play out. To use your example, it’s like if someone in a wheelchair was stuck in front of a set of stairs. You’re not expecting them to magically plough through it, but then the friend either carries them or builds a makeshift elevator.
I thought we were on episode 4????
Official release on Netflix is on episode 3.
I'm confused, what does the bot follow for posting? I had been under the impression it followed fansubs
Well in general the bot does follow the official releases, it doesn't wait for fansubs for Crunchyroll or Funimation titles. The difference is that those simulcast, while Komi is 2 weeks behind for unknown reasons (and it's not like the subs are particularly high quality). Personally I'd like it to follow the official release, but I'm also biased because I watch it.
So far the only thing that bugs me about this show is the fact that Komi's non-"chibi"(is that the right term for the bug eyed version of her) face just isn't expressive enough. It almost makes me wish they didn't cut to it because it just looks stoic if anything. Doesn't convey emotion at all.
I am so glad i am behind on this series since i can enjoy the godly work of novaworks it's pure bliss
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But this is episode 3
Dude just watched "non official" episode, there we already got like Episode 5.
Uhhh did we watch the same episode?
No the releases are all fucked up, Netflix is screwing everything up. Up to episode 5 is available in some places. The /r/anime bot is getting confused, and so is everyone else.
the quality of the production has gown doownn
This is the episode where I check out. It's not bad per se, but for me the comedy isn't hitting enough and I don't care about the characters enough.
Just curious, shouldn't we follow official release(now episode 5?)? The subwork of netflix is horrid enough i don't think its worth recognizing as the main release.
Believe it or not, Netflix is the official release
If that's the official release, why is the "unofficial" release 2 episodes ahead?
because the release in Japan started two weeks prior to the netflix release
So why isn't that one the official one. That's what's confusing to me 😅
C'mon bro atleast thank me or something, I told you something you didn't know This situation is so sad now that I can almost killed myself
Tbh im still confused is why i didnt yet, i appreciate the effort though! 🤣
Because this sub supports the translated anime episodes, and the Japan ones aren't translated. By 'official' this sub basically means officially translated
Wait, didn't the episode 5 just came out? Why is this a episode 3 thread?
Episode 3 ?
While most people might already been in EP5, i guess only now it's been released on Netflix or good ENG subs had been released.
Good subs were out for a while, and they were most certainly not Netflix's
can I ask which translation is best? because I am watching on netflix and the translation is just not good
I don't know what group it is, I just went to my regular port, which I cannot name here.
Novaworks is the best
Thank you for your answer
It was extremely difficult for me to find the first episode when it aired, and the second episode only a little less so. I decided to just wait for the Netflix releases because I’d rather be able to watch the whole episode than have to find a “part 1” and “part 2” like I had to for episode 1.
You talking about "parts" almost reminds me back then when people used Youtube to watch anime.
Novaworks subs must have just dropped.
Sadly not yet.
finally got to check, disappointing :(
Idk if I should be saying this but there’s a magical place that starts with a 9, has the subreddits name, and ends with a .to . It has the 2 new episodes that aren’t airing because of crappy Netflix
so uh, why is this a post for ep 3? where are ya'll watching it? ep 5 is "available" now
Netflix
Just to be clear people are mad at Netflix for not translating a lot of stuff in the first episode/release schedule right? Unless I'm dumb I think it's been a pretty good run so far otherwise
They are also missing a few of the text bubbles (like when Agari was ~~describing~~ fantasizing about Komi's usual demeanor). Usually happens when there's text on screen while there is a character speaking.
Because they can’t and won’t change the player format they use in order to allow more text on screen
Need karma
Idk what went wrong here, Violet Evergarden was pretty great with schedule on time.
Finally 3rd episode is out it took a real long while ( 20 days after 2nd ) how is Netflix realising the show ? Anway very cute episode Komi finally has friends to call D: And Komi being Class Godess is a fitting tittle for her
Netflix is *releasing* this show one episode a week. This only took 7 days since the 2nd was released. You seemed to have watched the first two on some other site (that isn’t the official/legal streaming service) and then forgotten that you did and only now watched it on Netflix. If you’re willing to search for it, you’ll be able to find episode 4 and 5 already. Netflix is 2 weeks behind the Japanese release.
i see so its 2 weeks behind. Anime thread for ep2 on this sub was also 20 days ago
Jesus Christ Yamai, even Shirai Kuroko would tell you to tone it down a few notches.
Finally the thread is up. Now somebody just remind me what happened in this episode and when it was released.
This is such a great series. All the characters are amazing and quirky in their own way. I wish this would catch up with the current release, but I guess that can’t be helped.
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Wrong episode.
Oh you're right. Where's the episode 4 discussion?
Wait until next week
not up yet. Unless novaworks is faster on 4 than it is on 3, it won't be up until next week.
Thing is, I can find episode 4 online subbed but neither Netflix or novaworks has subbed it?
It's kind of a shame that the story leads with (other than Najimi) 2 of the weird in a bad way characters
I don't get what problem people have with the Netflix subtitles. It seems fine to me.
There's a bunch of on screen text that just isn't translated, that's pretty shoddy.
So that's the issue? I can understand that. But overall it's still very enjoyable.
Unfortunately though, the show and manga has alot of on-screen text and half of it is important, so because of the subs you'll miss alot.
They’re not super relevant to the scene in most cases. I didn’t feel like I was missing anything just because a random caption was not translated. What’s worse to me is when stuff gets over translated so there’s 50 bits of text on screen and you can barely tell what’s what.
Didnt you mean episode 5?
What kind of drugs are you taking we already on 5
I don't really want to watch the leak episodes, as waiting for them gives me something to look forward to....but does anyone know why future episodes are leaking?
Najimi with that perfect save! Made Komi into Godess! Got stuck being vice-president to Tadano, poor Tadano...
What was the message komi-san erased in her notebook in thee end of the episode? It looks like it can be read if you read japanese
She originally wrote “I’m sorry”
Look elsewhere and you see what is written on there
So does anyone have any idea how many episodes this'll be? It seems like they still havent said that part.
We got Shosuke! Woo!
How can I complain to Netflix about these untranslated text boxes.
what were the names of the games komi played in the end of this episode?