Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun(The Monster Beside Me)

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Story: The series focuses on the relationship between Shizuku Mizutani, who has absolutely no interests except in studying and her plans for the future. In school a boy named Haru Yoshida, sits next to Shizuku but rarely attends class. After Shizuku is tasked with delivering class printouts to Haru's home, she meets Haru, who immediately greets her as a friend, starting their new relationship.

Art: I loved the art for this series it was loud, bright, and overall amusing. Most of the characters were visually appealing and were developed nicely.

Character: Shizuku is the main female protagonist of the series and I ... enjoyed watching her grow throughout in terms of warming up to people. Haru also made a very fitting male protagonist different from your usually cold male lead. There isn't a moment in the series where I have to question Haru's feelings for Shizuku from the beginning he is loyal to Shizuku and it was nice to see considering that most of the shojo's out here like to create a love triangle with two girls and one male. It was interesting to see the other way around. Other characters like Natsume a lonely girl who has problems making friends due to her intimidating beauty, and Sasahara who appears to be frienimies with Natsume will also keep the viewer highly entertained and wishing for a pair off sequel starring them.

Overall I enjoyed the series, it is one of my favorites. However the show ends with a huge cliffhanger so be prepared to pick up on the manga where the series leaves off. It is worth it. I promise!

My experiences of watching Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, AKA My Little Monster, was very exciting. I would very much appreciate it if you would create a second season. This anime was a very good one, so please, make another season. I have fallen in love with Mizutani, Shizuku. I enjoyed the story very sincerely, how a girl, who is very deep in her studies, but then falls in love with a trouble maker. The thing is Haru, said he loved her,but he didn't mean it like that, yet. Therefore later on, Mizutani, Shizuku fell in love with him, but Haru does not love her like that. ... She say's she'll wait for him to fall in love with her. Then a few months pass by, she realizes her grades have took a toll, do to her feelings, towards another human. So she then has time to talk to him, and tell's him she's not attracted to him anymore, but the time she said that, Haru fell in love with her. Then another boy has came into the picture, which Haru knows of, therefore Haru get's jealous and suspicious. Kenji Yamaguchi, the other boy, has fallen in love with Shizuku, and they have cram school together, but before that Shizuku thinks it out, and tells Haru he has nothing to worry, because she's in love with him. Later on they meet up, the day after new years and she, thinks to herself, she wishes one day where she can look beside her and feel affection for the boy standing beside her. Thank you this was my review, the story was very brilliant, please make a season two. It's also weird how I have fallen in love with Shizuku. That will be all, Thank you, also I dream of an Anime world to exist. Also to have the same Love story, but it's impossible. So I get depressed and sometimes cry. Oh it's weird for a 14 year old boy to cry isn't it.

I was looking for an action-romance anime but I stumbled upon Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun. Was I disappointed that I found this instead of another anime? No, in fact, I'm glad I found this anime.

Story: 10/10

Why a 10, you ask? I review stories on how well it does on its genres. In this case, the romance and comedy were perfect for this anime. The romance side was very sweet, about Haru and Shizuku and them confessing to each other multiple times, but somehow failing because either Haru's an idiot or Shizuku can't answer. The comedy side is funny too, to the point where I laugh ... hysterically at each episode on how stupid some characters are and their responses to a situation.

Art: 8/10

Like your typical rom-com anime, nothing too special. Colours were nice.

Sound: 8/10

Whenever I review the sound, I usually listen to it alone because it's easy for me to forget. The OST is very nice, I saw a piano piece OST in the anime on YouTube and that felt very calming. The OP and ED fit the theme of the anime, being happy and lighthearted.

Character: 8/10

Haru Yoshida, the protagonist who has a dark history of himself, being violent at others and fighting very often. He looks scary on the outside, but inside, he just wants to live like a normal high school student and of course, that wish was granted. A very kind character who would save his friends from the bad people, even to the point where he would kill them. Also, he's an idiot.

Mizutani Shizuku, the cold hearted genius who doesn't have any feelings such as happiness or sadness or loneliness until he meets Haru. In her world, studying is the #1 thing for her, anything other than that is unnecessary.

Enjoyment: 10/10

I enjoyed each episode of this anime, as it would either show the development of relationships between each other in the anime or something serious would happen. I wanted to watch this anime as I came back from school but sadly finished it in an instant.

Overall: 9/10

If you're looking for an anime that is VERY SIMILAR to Kaichou wa Maid-sama, then this anime is JUST for you.

Story:
Although you could see this story as a tipical shoujo, it's not exactly tipical, the main topic which is the romance between two classmates is tipical, but it strays a bit on the way the story evolves and it becomes not as centred on the main characters as the tipical shoujo is, the way time passes is a bit rushed, but it never loses it's point, it's very cute, funny and energetic

Art:
There's nothing special about the art itself, but it's good

Character:
Shizuku starts out as a cold-hearted girl and Haru as a person who's unstable and is desperate for friends, but they start to unfold new ... emotions and new experiences as time passes by not only with each other but also with others who start to get involved with their story and evolving as individual characters as well.

Personally one of the best animes I've seen and read

I really like this. This is the first romance anime I've watched, I've re-watched it many times, the art style is good. I really like the opening! I like the art style. I even memorized the opening of this anime but unfortunately now I've forgotten a bit T-T I like Shizuku who tries hard, even though she acts indifferent to those around her, but actually she also cares about those around her, especially the people close to her. because in the anime the ending is a bit of a cliffhanger, I've read the manga until the end, I really like this!!

In a genre rife with cliches and perpetual stagnation, Tonari no Kaibutsu-Kun entertains with its likable characters. While the story itself falls short of its potential, the originality of the characters makes up for its short comings.

While other examples of the genre spend entire seasons getting to confessions, this show wastes no time. Unfortunately it doesn't fully commit and meanders around for the rest of the season only picking up at the end.

The saving grace of the show would have to be its characters. The unpredictable Haru and the deadpan Shizuku make a great foil for each other. Supporting them is a cast of characters ... that are at home in any love-comedy. I would have liked to see more back story into the supporting cast, but with a limited 13 episodes in which to work, the idea to focus on Haru and Shizuku is ultimately the correct one.

With and ending that just screams "2nd Season." I'm sure we'll have a chance to experience how this oddball couple's relationship will mature. If you are a fan of love-comedies, do not pass this one up.

While I believe Tonari no Kaibutsu-Kun deserves the 8.00+ that it currently has (audience exposure), I cannot give it that rating in my review due to the incomplete nature of the story.

Enjoyable 7.

Tired of weak lead female character? Then you guys need to watch this anime.

Story: 8

This anime is a mix between romance and comedy. It was really enjoyful.
I really like this anime. But the ending was a bit.. i wish for a better ending, or even better, a second season.

Art: 7

I guess it was so-so. I do like to see a pretty Shizuku for at least once in this anime. Shizuku is too plain. But i like her character.
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Sound: 9

I really like the soundtrack of this anime. (the background music not the OP or ED).
The OP and ED was so-so.

Character: 9

I like Shizuku character, because she is strong, unlike ordinary helpless, a lot of crying scenes female character. I also like Yamaken. I do like to root for him, but Haru x Shizuku is not so bad. Though i do like Shizuku to be more honest and open towards Haru.

Enjoyment: 9

I really enjoy watching this anime. Though, few episodes before the ending were so-so unlike the rest of other episodes.

My first review, go easy on me ! xD

"Why do you build me up buttercup, baby just to let me down?"

Is it just me or do those old song lyrics describe this anime quite aptly? It's a show that seems to promise to break all the conventions of a typical romance anime in its opening episodes, only to end up in the same place.

"Tonari no Totoro-kun" is the story of this furry monster named Totoro who lives next to… oh hang on, wrong anime! *leafs through the notes* Ahh yes, here it is: "Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun" is the story of this non-furry monster of a human named Haru who strikes up an unlikely ... friendship with his classmate, the cold and studious Shizuku.

I took an immediate liking to "Tonai no Kaibutsu-kun". Its art style appeals to me, it's funny and charming, and the characters are interesting as individuals, but even more interesting when thrown together. The main girl Shizuka is unusually cold and analytical for a female character and struggles to display affection and other kinds of tender emotion. On the other side, we have Haru, who's a monster in the sense that he's wild, impulsive and often violent … and yet at the same time he's remarkably intelligent and open with his feelings. When you have these as the leading pair, then crazy things are bound to happen.

What's more, "Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun" starts out determined to set itself apart from other romance anime. Do you get frustrated that the lead pair in these kind of shows are always dragging things out, never expressing their feelings for one another and keep leaving you wondering "Will They? Won't They?" until the very last episode or even beyond? Well here's a show where you don't even need to wait for the second episode to see a first kiss and a confession. By episode 3, this anime has covered enough ground for others shows of the genre to last the whole season. Where can it possibly go from there, I found myself wondering.

Turns out the answer it gives is disappointingly similar to what we've all seen so many times before: nowhere.

If the typical romantic plot is like shuffling a couple of steps forward followed by a couple of steps back, then "Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun" is like running very fast in big circle instead, recycling the plot points of its earlier episodes over and over again until it reached its episode count.

The result is, of course, the same. Is "Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun" a better anime for taking an unconventional way to get to the same place as most others of its type? Probably not. I think this is partly due to its short length - the frustration of seeing the same thing over and over is, if anything, worse than seeing an anime drag its feet over the course of a 13 episode run. The sheer pace of the story required to sustain the short cycles also means that the anime feels a bit too plot driven - the twists and turns often undercuts the development of the characters and made them feel superficial.

If you're wondering why I don't rate this show lower, it's because at the episodic level, I still mostly enjoyed it. Even as the overarching plot became increasingly convoluted, I still found it entertaining to watch. And while the recurring plot points were predictable, I never quite knew what will happen in any given episode. I do think "Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun" is a good anime but I'm really frustrated and disappointed that it's not a lot better. For an anime that does fulfill its potential, try "Tonari no Totoro-kun". Except the two anime aren't remotely similar.

Personal rating: +1.0 (good)

Why do I sometimes think of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" when I see the chaotic and misunderstood yet super cute relationship between Shizuku and Haru? Maybe because it sometimes feels like the two protagonists are struggling to come to terms with each others feelings in quite ridiculous ways! I grew to really like the characters and themes of this anime, and even though I haven't finished watching it yet, I think it deserves a review.

Story: 9/10
This anime really surprised me with its originality, it's not quite the cute lovey dovey story of high school students. Shizuku is a self-focused study freak who, at first, ... is forced to deliver school handouts and messages to Haru, who is known to be a serious troublemaker. He mistakes her actions as acts of friendship and starts following her around everywhere. Little does Shizuku realise that she slowly starts falling for Haru, and the rest of the story is about how these characters come to terms with their feelings. Thrown into this romance are some hilarious and silly moments, especially because Haru and Shizuku are almost polar opposites, so they end up confusing themselves over whether they like each other. The mix of comedy and romance makes this anime very easy to watch, particularly because the story itself is driven from the eccentricity of the characters and their nature, so you really get comfortable with the characters themselves.

Character: 10/10
The characters are what really make this anime special: you've got your opposite two protagonists (a girl who loves studying and has only ever cared about grades, and a misunderstood delinquent of a boy who is actually craving for friendship on the inside). On top of that you have a bunch of interesting friends: a shy school-rep who doesn't fit in with her peers, a cute classmate who cherishes her online communities and a baseball player who just goes with the flow. What is unique here is that although everyone in this anime is different in their own right, they all have the desire to make and maintain friends (except Shizuku, who then slowly realises the value of friendship). Even beyond romance, one of the key themes of this anime explores what it means to be a friend; and I think on that level, although the characters are ostensibly hilarious together as a group of friends, you really get to learn how they feel as they develop these bonds with each other. I really loved the character development in all the characters in this anime, particularly in Haru and Shizuku! And don't forget our beloved rooster that Haru just decides to bring in to school... he also has some exciting moments lol!

Art: 9/10
I thought the characters were nicely drawn, their expressions and looks definitely suited their inner character whilst maintaining the elegance of an anime.

Sound: 10/10
I actually noticed that the background music in this anime is extremely adorable and comical. It feels like if I played that music and went for a walk down the park that a random Haru look-alike holding a rooster will pop out of nowhere! And the opening theme song is super cute, gets me hyped for each episode haha!

Overall Enjoyment: 9/10
Gotta love this complicated but very intriguing romance story that's chock-a-block full of awkward and hilarious moments! I just loved the characters and I loved the drama that they created between themselves. I was surprised at how I kept watching episode after episode non-stop, maybe because it is not your ordinary school romance, which I kind of like seeing.

So if you're looking for something refreshing with a large variety of characters and a whole lot of romance and friendship drama, then this is perfect for you, so do check it out!

I really liked this series, although I felt the ending came a little too abruptly. Shizuku grows over the episodes, as does Haru and the way they interact is really sweet - it's a love story, without being the typical "boy meets girl and they all live happily ever after". I really hope there is a special or second season, I'd love to find out what comes next.

Oh, and guys will like this series too, my husband thought it was pretty funny and he's really picky.

I started watching this anime after my friend told me that she thought that I was exactly like the protagonist Shizuku.

When I saw the first episode, I totally agreed with her, and completely connected with Shizuku. She was, in essence, who I was through my school years.

I loved the fact that she was not just another girl who fell in love at first sight, but rather was genuinely focused on her studies and tried so hard to keep her focus despite her growing crush on Haru.

Haru, on the other hand, is wonderfully eccentric, not at all yet another knight in shining armour, or ... a perfect prince. He has faults that are utterly cute yet realistic, but his brunt honesty really drew me in as well. It doesn't hurt that something about his look also made me squeeeeeal (those eyes! that floppy hair! that mischievous yet innocent smile!)

I highly recommend this anime to be a fun, light watch, a very good rom-com. While it didn't give me any deep life lessons, it was well worth watching for a little reminisce about my school days.

I sprinted through this anime over the last couple of days - it is so cute and adorable! There is little more I can add to the positive reviews already posted. This anime is everything a rom-com should be.

The only downside I found was the less-than-satisfying ending. In fact, the last episode was pretty pointless... So with so many cliffhangers and unanswered questions, plus an ongoing manga, I really hope that a season 2 pops up sometime soon.

I really enjoyed this anime - the male protagonist is hilarious, and the character relationships are really involving. I found myself chuckling multiple times. Shoujo fans should not ... miss out on this.

What should I say? I love everything about it! The first episode already made me laugh, and happy to say throughout the rest of the episodes. I just like how Shizuku and Haru found friends and learned to understand each other even though things got complicated between them. Also, I really love that this two are very open about their feelings. And as for the rest of the characters, I love all of them. It's just a pity that this has only 13 episodes that's why I'm giving it a score of 9 in overall since i want more.

It was...all right. The anime overall had very little driving plot, which can work out for an anime. I'll reference Mushishi as a case-in-point. This, however, is no Mushishi. As in, there was no struggle to be had here, beyond the day in and day out life of the main characters (Shizuku, Haru and Asako). This works early on as it establishes character personalities and traits, as well as their base motivations. But then that's all there is. Thirteen episodes of Shizuku and Haru falling, and then falling out, then falling in again, of love. If you ... can really ever call it that. It's more along the lines of an infatuation, which is cute, but I see no further progress in their relationship past something like episode seven. There is an introduction of a third interested party, but this love-triangle is only to distract you from the fact that nothing is actually happening.

This anime needs a second season. I think they were perhaps leading up into getting one, but I've heard the sales haven't been good for this show, which is actually somewhat disappointing. Maybe if they had given the fans some form of fulfillment there would be more people excited for this sort of series. It's a good, solid and decent series. Just don't expect anyone to get with anybody, and for characters you think to be relevant to drift away without a mention (like Shizuku's brother - only shown in a single episode being demonic). There were too many loose strings by the end that the audience is left with absolutely zero fulfillment for their invested hours.

So, in the end, this is a fun, quirky, and bright series. I adored the opening. The rooster was entertaining. The characters and amusing mood shifts are worth the twenty minutes per episode. Shizuku is a blessing and a cool, refreshing breeze to the heroines of other romantic animes; she sticks up for herself, doesn't just roll over when male characters get possessive, and she isn't, well, stupid to put it bluntly. But failure to deliver on teased back story events, failure to give me a proper resolution, and a failure to uphold the base promise of a romance (characters actually getting somewhere in a relationship and us actually seeing that physically, somehow) makes My Little Monster a seven in my books.

I hope the manga has that sense of fulfillment I'm looking for, as that's slated to finish up in August.

Story of high school romance among opposites...

Study bug Mizutani Shizuku meets juvenile delinquent Yoshida Haru and somehow the initial sparks of fury kindle a love story.

It is not a bad story, but it moves very slowly and the actions of the key protagonists can be frustrating, inserting unnecessarily drama into a story that misses many opportunities for developing deeper connections among the core group of friends. The ending is OK but I felt that it was truncated abruptly, as if plans for a second season were dropped at the last minute.

Released in 2012. The ideal high school romance anime where the characters do a lot of monologue and their experience of love is highlighted in the show is a genre that was slowly shoved to the sidelines for a long time. The premise of the anime instantly grabs you. There is a girl who has no care for anything except her studies and a guy who is a brute but a gentle misunderstood soul. Their interaction was pretty fun to watch since the girl is the only person that can get close to the guy and the guy is annoying the hell out of the ... girl. Little by little though, the relationship of the two gradually grows into something that is really adorable. The anime is pretty straight forward pretty much focusing on this story alone. That’s right. There are no other love stories in the anime. Or rather, the anime was still building up one but it was surely not as important as the main love story. This was great thing because the story of the two characters is really fun to watch and their story might seem straight forward at first, but it eventually reveals some surprises you never expected the show to do. The characters are the ones that really made the show amazing. They’re very interesting and utilized pretty nicely. Every character grows on you from the main to the side characters. Haru and Shizuku are just cute together and their character dynamic is pretty fun to watch. An unpredictable guy and girl who aren’t fazed easily make for an interesting love story anime. This anime is not perfect and one of the reasons is because the primary focus of the show is the love story yet it was thinly spread out throughout the anime. There is a decent progression but the relationship of the characters are often dreadfully dragged that nothing satisfactory comes out of it. Majority of the episodes have the relationship on stand still going absolutely nowhere and you wait for a decent resolution only to be sorely disappointed. It was cute but thirteen episodes are too long for something cute that doesn’t have much to tell. The character design is pretty decent. The characters have unique look to them.The animation is pretty decent as well. I say decent because there is enough to tell a story but you can see the quality differs from most episodes. One thing I noticed is the facial features often not having enough details in some episodes and there are scenes where just the mouth moves. The eyes don’t even blink. The facial expressions are nicely animated though as well as the fight scenes. These are often the best moments. In the end I would say if you like romance go and watch this it’s not perfect but it’s okay.

This is only a short review of what I thought of Tonari no Kaibutsu-Kun

Story: When I first started to watch this anime I thought to myself "This is the same plot that is so overused", but that was not the case. There was a strong comedy appeal within the story which was good, and it keep you interested. I believe the story held a very strong meaning, however it seems as if it dragged on to a incomplete end. In my opinion, if this had been a longer series with a better outcome, I would have enjoyed it much more. I gave the story ... a 8 because I felt as if the ending was not done well at all. What I am saying is that if you want to watch a happy ending try watching something else, In Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun you will find little to no resolve.

Art: I loved the art style, plain and simple.

Sound: Music was catchy, but got slightly annoying over time.

Character: I thought the characters in the story where slightly bland. The characters would develop and then in the next episode simply throw away said development. The relationship between characters did not seem to change much after the first few episodes.

Enjoyment: Honestly Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun was a decent anime. It had its ups and downs, and its horrible ending.

I give this a overall of 7. This is only my opinion, if the series had a better ending, or stronger plot twist it would be much, much better. Although I had to keep in mind that this was simply a romantic comedy series with no major drama. If you are bored and looking for anything to watch, I would reccomend Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun.

tonari no kaibutsu-kun ( my little monster ) follows the relationship between two high school students, who are seemingly opposites, and the chance encounters they are faced with as they gradually embrace the reality of the world surrounding them.

mizutani shizuku, has little to no interest in anything beyond her small world of studying, and her ultimate plans for future success. socialising with and befriending her peers had long since been abandoned as a priority. as such, she's commonly seen as a cold and uncaring girl. all the while, yoshida haru, who sits but a mere desk away from her in class, is frequently absent, and ... is notorious for getting into fights with anyone and everyone. after being coerced to deliver class printouts to haru's home, she finally meets him, who is awfully quick to greet her as a friend. it is then discovered that the alleged neanderthal haru, actually harbours a remarkably sweet heart; and notwithstanding his reputation, is incredibly anxious to attend school regularly alongside of valued friends, like your average teenage boy. for reasons beyond her initial understanding, she's compelled to inch out of her previously small world, in hopes of granting him means to gain the student life he desires. haru quickly declares what he presumes to be feelings of love for shizuku, but due to both of their inexperience with student relations, be it romantic or platonic, takes it upon herself to have him make friends first, to ensure he fully understands his own feelings. so begins the cold and callous girls embrace, by the tenderhearted boy a seat away.

the other characters introduced are nothing short of exemplary. the assembled cast is able to offer a wide variety of lessons in both romance and friendship as they all struggle to come to terms with how they really feel, and what's truly important to them as an individual. their is undeniable development undergone, however things can sometimes progress at a seemingly slow pace in that regard. the series is incredibly humorous, while not failing to overlook more serious themes over a greater span ( most of which are only featured in the manga, since the anime only covers a really small portion of the story ). it's definitely worth watching, but to get the full experience, i suggest looking into the manga afterwards, in order to see how things actually develop and conclude. that being said, the anime features beautiful animation and soundtracks befitting to the series.

This is the funniest anime you will ever come across. The OST is 100% beautiful and will have you listening to it outside of your anime life. It is an amazing and compelling romantic anime, that leave you shocked and guessing, for someone that is very good at foreseeing events, in both shows and anime, I can whole-fully say that the main character was an complete surprise! Two refreshing characters in a great plot. Get on board the Tonari train!

This anime is a nice little romantic comedy. The main guy is a goofy bad boy who is kind at heart and very childlike. He gets misunderstood and he's very violent. His weirdness and crazy mind will make you laugh quite a bit. The main girl is a anti-social studious person who ends up understanding what it's like to fall in love, make friends and gain well...human emotions. Their chemistry is super funny because they always fight like cats and dogs. I enjoyed the side cast quite a bit, as they have unique personalities and they add even more humor to this anime. This anime ... can get a bit frustrating though because the romance between the 2 main characters is like a damn volleyball going back and forth. There's a good amount of love triangles and plenty of unrequited love to go around between the cast but I enjoyed this anime. If anything it's really funny with a solid cast and it does have some cute romantic moments in it.