Crunchyroll's Captivating Romance Anime Gives a Twisted Twist to a Beloved Romcom

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Episode #3 of Crunchyroll's popular romance anime, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You. This anime puts a unique twist on the well-known romcom Komi Can't Communicate, where the protagonist Komi is extremely shy and can only communicate through text. Despite facing challenges in her life, Komi's journey to make friends remains the main focus of the series. However, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You takes a much darker approach to a similar concept. In Episode #3, a new character named Shizuka Yoshimoto is introduced as Rentaro's third girlfriend. Similar to Komi, Shizuka is an adorable but extremely shy girl who relies on text messages to interact with others.

Shizuka and Komi both embody the archetype of bashful anime girls, yet 100 Girlfriends goes to greater lengths to explore this concept, which speaks volumes about the story it aims to tell.

100 Girlfriends Shows What Would Happen If Komi Can’t Communicate Wasn’t A Comedy

Shizuka Yoshimoto from The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You provides a different perspective compared to Komi Can't Communicate. While Komi is liked despite her speech impairment, Shizuka has faced bullying and abuse due to her own communication disorder. This portrayal adds a darker and more realistic element to Shizuka's character, highlighting the potential challenges that a character like Komi may face. The 100 Girlfriends also goes beyond simple parody by exploring deeper themes and deconstructing anime tropes, as seen through Shizuka's character. This distinguishes the writing styles of both anime, with Komi Can't Communicate maintaining its lighthearted approach, while The 100 Girlfriends offers a more realistic narrative.

100 Girlfriends Episode #3 Shows That There’s More To It Than Just Parody

The writing style employed in 100 Girlfriends greatly enhances its overall quality. Instead of simply relying on parody, like Komi Can't Communicate often does, this series demonstrates that it also incorporates moments of seriousness and genuine sincerity through the character Shizuka. This makes for a more well-rounded series that isn't afraid to temporarily forgo jokes in favor of strong character development. There is much more to anticipate in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You beyond its absurd premise, and viewers can look forward to exploring this further in the upcoming episodes on Crunchyroll. New episodes of The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You are released on Sundays on Crunchyroll.