Audience reviews
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Stefan_Stefanov
Ok here it is. This anime is AWFUL.
It has no redeeming qualities. In fact, it has negative qualities. No one should ever watch this anime.
It could be okay for people with autism or something I guess, but that's pretty much all.
So first of all, there are 0 serious themes in this anime. Not one thing that can be considered 'adult' in any way. Characters, tropes, ideas, situations, events, conversations - anything and everything that is presented in this anime is from the most basic, surface-level feel-good perspective. There is nothing of substance to be found here for a human with any level of maturity, and by that I mean teenagers.
If you are already 13-14 years old, there is no other way to view this anime except as absolutely childish.
So then I must assume the target audience is ch…
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Anime romcoms follow a formula, with only a few exceptions. Is this one an exception? We don't know. Here we have something a little bit like "Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro," and a bit like "Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out," and like those we don't know if or how it will turn out, This season has a cute and bittersweet ending, leaving us hoping for a second season while fearful that the second season -- if there even is one -- will advance things rather than so many anime, who spend the second season treading water. We want a second season that at least makes it to the silhouetted kiss with the festival fireworks in the background. We want to follow then a bit longer, but we want them to take us someplace, too.
The opening song in all but the last episode is sweet and wistful. Enough, per…
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We need to protect Seita-kun at all costs.
That aside, this is pretty good anime if you have nothing to do and/or want to watch something stupid yet insanely cute and light-hearted.
Though MC here is literally the worst MC I've ever seen in my life, the rest of the cast are balancing him out pretty good. Especially those cute pouts by FMC. But MC here is actually not that M as a C, he's just a walking joke to build the world around him, yet he does his job pretty well (at least for me) despite being sometimes way too dense or straight up annoying with his dumbness.
All in all, it's a good anime to give you a feeling of warmth and overdose you with it's cuteness. Just don't expect some serious romance or drama - you won't find it here for the reasons listed above.
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The 12-part love anime Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible unfortunately offers more of the same. The premise is charming, but the execution remains conventional.
Junta Shiraishi is invisible to everyone: he doesn't stand out in class, he's constantly bumped into on the street, and in stores he's only noticed when he throws his goods on the counter. But in his new class there is a girl named Nagisa Kubo who keeps “discovering” him and befriends him.
The usual stories unfold from this constellation. Unfortunately. The rest is then unfortunately just familiar flirtations, without the relationship really growing or surprising us.
Nagisa is of course really cute, always scoring points with funny faces – especially her pouting face when she puffs out h…
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This is a guilty pleasure show, where you are looking for a romantic slice-of-life to see in the mellowest setting possible. Nothing crazy happens in the show, which very much mirrors the goal... this show is entirely carried by Kubo for 100% of the run time. As a character, her endlessly pleasant attitude elevates the show, and all other characters, out of literal doldrums.
Is there a greater point: absolutely not. Sometimes having a nice time in the moment is all you need. Think of Kubo as a reminder of the people who care about you and are willing to support you, no matter how you feel. Be well!
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There are a lot of anime that feature high school protagonists that have little to no presence. However, Shiraishi in this takes that to a whole other level. People won’t notice him even if he’s literally right in front of them. When he’s in a photo, even if people are specifically looking for him in said photo, they still won’t be able to find him. His classmates view spotting him as a rare event that brings about good luck, even though he’s never missed a day of school. It’s downright supernatural. With that said, this isn’t actually that important. It’s played for comedy quite often, but it’s pretty much the exact same joke again and again so it gets kind of old. Beyond that his role in the story is pretty much the same as any other low presence protagonist without anything that uses th…
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Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible
Rating: 7/10
You know that feeling when someone actually sees you—not just glances at you, but truly notices you for who you are? That’s what Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible captures so beautifully. Watching this show felt like a warm hug, one of those experiences that leave you smiling even during the quietest moments.
The story revolves around Junta Shiraishi, the kind of guy who fades into the background so effortlessly that he’s practically a living “Where’s Waldo?” game. And then there’s Nagisa Kubo—bubbly, charming, and just the right amount of mischievous—who decides that she won’t let him disappear into the shadows anymore.
My Experience Watching It
Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I started this anime. I figured it’d be another generic rom-co…
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What I love about this kind of Romance-Anime is its ability to crossover both fiction and reality. Kubo-san won't let me invisible is a straight forward anime as the title implies. We are introduced to a beautiful heroine named Nagisa Kubo and a main character that chooses to be a side character named Junta Shiraishi, through Kubo-sans persistent attempt of talking to Shiraishi we are introduced with this lovely series. Truth be told, if you've watched plenty of romance anime some elements will be repetitive for you, however I do believe that this series has its own charm. Growth is the essence of this anime, throughout the series you can just casually ignore and have fun watching the two main characters' interaction and call it a day, but if you critically watch the characters their growt…
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I have never seen a show so uninterested in itself. Like genuinely this show is so unenergetic. Like with most shitty anime rom coms, the issue is it’s too energetic and it gets annoying. But this shit had me dozing off. Like Kubo is supposed to be this tease who messes with the protagonist, the cheeky one y'know? But even she seems sleepy. I don’t know if it’s just the acting or what but everyone sounds so bored. This is the most white bread anime I’ve ever seen. I’m not even sure if I finished it, not gonna lie. There was a weird hiatus when it was coming out where they only released half the season before taking like a month to release the rest. Like they just forgot to upload it. And honestly, nothing could be more in the spirit of this show. It’s like an asmr video kinda. They make jo…
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Teasing Master, Kubo-san.
Between all the slice-of-life high school romcom’s about cute popular girls poking and prodding lonely, insecure and gloomy protagonists out of their shells that you’ve probably watched in the past couple of years, I wouldn’t blame you if you looked at Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible and thought “Yep, that sure is another one of those”, which it is, just to clarify.
However, just because it is “another one of those” doesn’t mean it’s not good, and the central gimmick of the protagonist, Shiraishi is such a nothing nobody of a background character that he might as well be invisible to the people around him, to the point where his classmates believe he's an urban school legend, is very funny and the show gets a lot of mileage out of that premise.
Of course, the o…
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The Romcom genre is one of the most exploited genres to make a quick buck: Introduce the worthless MC, pair him with the best girl of the school and stuff 24 minutes with overused tropes. You give it a cute artstyle to hide the subtle imperfection to trick people into thinking this is quality. Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai is an example of money that can be used elsewhere.
I'm a person who speaks from the heart, words are not my thing so please, bear with me on this one. All romcoms have their MC stand out on one thing and our little guy doesn't shy from his features: he's invisible. Junta Shiraishi leads a very quiet life with his "curse" of being invisible to everyone; they don't notice him on his classrooms, they don't see him buying stuff...even on his school photo the poor dude was l…
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Objectively bad,
The whole premise of the show revolves around, the main (background) character, being invisible.
It ridiculously stupid, i mean, seriously its really stupid, maybe if the setting was in some fictional world with idk magic power or something like that.
Personally i found this "main point" being nothing but a hassle.
The "invisibility" is basically made as an excuse to why the love interest a.k.a the cutie would even dare to look at our MC.
She basically got the power to actually spot the guy, and she is basically the only one capable of that,
so she is intrigued by him and his superpower or super curse.
It also was attempted as an "gag" moment jokes, but in my opinion most of them are just cringe.
Whatever, you see what i get at, the romance is kinda bad, if you are for…
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Rating: 6/10
This predictable anime full of sweetness but also frustration. While the anime showcases adorable interactions between its two protagonists, the romance element leaves much to be desired. The lack of significant romantic development throughout the season can be a letdown for those seeking for deeper connections between the characters.
And speaking of the characters, Kubo's portrayal feels one-dimensional, lacking the depth needed to make her truly stand out. Her sole purpose seems to revolve around following Shiraishi, leaving her with little individuality or distinct traits. Similarly, Shiraishi's character seems to be dull and boring, which stays consistent and unchanging from start of finish. Additionally, his obliviousness to Kubo's super obvious crush remains an ongoing…
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Just a disclaimer that I've read the manga until the end, so there might be some bias.
Junta is a guy who was blessed with Stealth level 100. No one notices him even if he's nearby. He might make a good spy or a thief. Nagisa is a normal girl, but with the extraordinary talent to notice Junta without much effort. The story is about their interaction on their little world where only the two of them are part of. Well, even if they wanted to get other people into their world, rarely will anyone notice Junta. And due to this, it becomes a playground for Nagisa to fool around with Junta without others butting in their cute interactions.
So far, the romance aspect is there but it's not as much. But given how the manga is a slow-burn, it's expected. Although of course, some people might not lik…
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Very very enjoyable for me even i'm not the RomCom lovers. I'm start watching this cause i'm very bored and i don't know what to do. Since i have friends that an weebs so i asked him such a good anime, and then i found this... The story is fine for me even it's teasing me cause i'm single. I confused when see shiraisi's character design was drawn/animated very common and unique at the same time, but since i read the manga i can understand why. I wan't to say thank you for the staff who worked on this such a good series. Greatly waiting for 2nd season! since the manga has ended...
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Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai is a slice-of-life show pouring charm out of its seams. It's an anime about a guy named Shiraishi who's so invisible that he's rumored to bring good luck to anyone who sees him. But there's one person, and somehow her entire family too, who doesn't miss him: his classmate Kubo, who's determined to make him come out of his shell.
The show is charming, funny, and heartwarming. The characters are all well-developed, and the animation is top-notch. But what sets it apart is that it explores the themes of invisibility and self-acceptance.
The animation and art style are top-notch, creating a vibrant and visually pleasing world for our beloved characters to inhabit. And let's not forget about the soundtrack, folks. The OP, "Dramatic ja Nakute mo" by Kana Hanazawa, is…
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I really enjoyed this anime but its hiatus didn't do it any favors. The story is very cute and the characters are easy to root for. When it premiered it was one of my favorites. However, when it returned, it had to compete with The Dangers in My Heart, and frankly I liked The Dangers in My Heart more, which affected how I perceived the remaining Kubo episodes when this anime returned.
That said, this isn't a bad anime. It's still very cute and light. It's very easygoing and calming. I still like it even though it had competition upon its return. I also enjoyed the manga which I finished not long ago.
If you're looking for something cute and calming then this will be a good anime choice.
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Sometimes the word for a show like this can be just one word. "Fine". Sometimes it's nice to have something fine. There are lots of wholesome romantic comedies that all feel the same and this one rose a bit above the chaff of the others. For me, it's the art style, the music, and the two leads' chemistry. But still, by the end, it runs its course like every other and maybe overstays its welcome. Oddly enough the delay in production gave me just enough time to want to return to it. Halfway through you think "can you get much else new from these characters? From these calm serene wholesome notes? I should jump back in and finish it then" The answer is "No and it wouldn't have made a difference", but I was still okay with that. Side note: it was difficult to compete with the more energetic an…
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Plot Summary:
The story revolves around the lives of two high school students who seem to fade into the background. Shiraishi is one of those unnoticed and unremarkable students, labeled "mob" in Japanese high school lingo. His life becomes brighter when the titular character, Kubo, decides to befriend this inconspicuous classmate. Kubo is a cheerful and enchanting girl who goes against the norm by choosing to recognize the value in those easily overlooked. Thus begins their unique friendship, and we explore the daily lives of these two characters who are often thrown into various amusing and heartwarming situations.
Characters:
Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai presents a wide range of colorful and relatable characters. In the spotlight are Shiraishi and Kubo, two high school students who fin…
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Romance stories are a dime a dozen, inflicted with the ever-so-overdone tropes of rom-coms alike, that hearken one to just say that "if you've seen one, you've seen them all", and that is a fact wherever one goes. So then, what makes mangaka Nene Yukimori's Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai a.k.a Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible, which the manga has recently seen its "much-needed" closure, stand out among the rest of the rom-com pack?
I'm going to tell a harsh truth here: people come in all kinds of conditions, the obvious, the not-so-obvious, you name it, you probably missed out on some things that just make the uncommon who they are. And for one, the male MC Junta Shiraishi, is just that character: someone who's akin to an unnoticeable side character, more commonly referred to as a mob charact…
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