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I don't think that the common thread among all the kids in this show is bullying so much as outsider status. I don't disagree that elementary Arata and Desktomu suffered a form of bullying, but more than anything all of the characters - with the notable exception of Taichi - are somewhat isolated because of their quirks. Even beautiful Chihaya appears to have no close friends of her own gender, largely because she's an oddball of the first order.
The irony is that Taichi, while superficially the most "normal" and certainly the most popular, is arguably the most unhappy kid of the bunch. He's mastered the art of fitting in, in a way none of the others have, but it's brought him no satisfaction. He silently pines for Chihaya and constantly derides himself for what he sees as his shortcomings. The journey here isn't for the freaks and geeks to find happiness by becoming popular like Taichi - it's for him to become happier by letting go of his insecurities and following his heart, even if it means he's not as popular or "successful".
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