Tomohito Oda

Tomohito Oda (Gamagōri, Japan, 1991) is a Japanese mangaka known for his clean and expressive drawing style. He debuted with minor works before gaining recognition with Komi-san wa, Komyushō desu. (Komi Can't Communicate), a romantic comedy and slice of life that addresses social anxiety in adolescence. The series was published as a one-shot in 2015 and was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Sunday from May 2016 to January 2025, collecting 37 volumes.

Komi Can't Communicate has been translated into several languages and adapted into an anime by OLM studio, with two seasons aired between 2021 and 2022, available on Netflix. In 2022, the work received the 67th Shōgakukan Award in the shōnen category. The series also inspired an eight-episode dorama adaptation aired by NHK in 2021. Oda continues to be a prominent figure in contemporary manga for his sensitivity in portraying themes of communication and human relationships.

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