The manga series Komi Can't Communicate features an extensive cast of characters created by Tomohito Oda. The story mostly takes place at the elite Itan Private High School, and follows , who is suffering from a crippling social anxiety disorder on her quest to make 100 friends with the help of her classmate . The names of the majority of the characters are puns or plays on words, usually related to their most defining character trait. The Japanese spellings are taken from the official fanbook.