Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun


My Little Monster

Edit
What would you like to edit?
 

Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Tonari no Kaibutsukun, The Monster Next Door, My Neighbor Monster-kun
Japanese: となりの怪物くん
English: My Little Monster
German: My Little Monster
French: Le Garçon d'à Côté
More titles

Information

Type: TV
Episodes: 13
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 2, 2012 to Dec 25, 2012
Premiered: Fall 2012
Broadcast: Tuesdays at 01:35 (JST)
Licensors: NIS America, Inc.
Studios: Brain's Base
Source: Manga
Genres: ComedyComedy, RomanceRomance
Theme: SchoolSchool
Demographic: ShoujoShoujo
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Statistics

Score: 7.461 (scored by 619138619,138 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #20452
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #138
Members: 1,106,464
Favorites: 6,388

Available At


Resources


Streaming Platforms

May be unavailable in your region.
7.46
Ranked #2045Popularity #138Members 1,106,464
Add to My List
Episodes: /13

Synopsis

Shizuku Mizutani is apathetic toward her classmates, only caring about her grades. However, her cold view of life begins to change when she meets Haru Yoshida, a violent troublemaker who stopped attending class after getting into a fight early in the school year. He is not much different from her, though—he too understands little about human nature and does not have any friends. Much to Shizuku's surprise, he proclaims that she will be his friend and immediately confesses his feelings toward her upon meeting her.

Because of her lack of friends and social interaction, Shizuku has a hard time understanding her relationship with Haru. But slowly, their friendship begins to progress, and she discovers that there is more to Haru than violence. She begins to develop feelings for him, but is unsure what kind of emotions she is experiencing. Together, Shizuku and Haru explore the true nature of their relationship and emotions.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Characters & Voice Actors


Staff



Edit

Opening Theme

Preview
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
Youtube Music
"Q&A Recital! (Q&A リサイタル!)" by Haruka Tomatsu
Edit

Ending Theme

"White Wishes" by 9nine

Episode Videos




Reviews

Nov 11, 2023
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!!
Aug 9, 2024
Mixed Feelings
It's not every day you come across a rom-com that's equal parts sweet and frustrating.

I'll start with the good stuff - the characters are pretty well-developed, especially Shizuku and Haru. Their relationship is weirdly adorable, and I loved watching them navigate their feelings for each other. The supporting cast is great too, especially Natsume (he's like the ultimate bro).

But here's the thing - the pacing is kinda wonky. Some parts feel rushed, while others drag on forever. And don't even get me started on the plot twists. I mean, I get it, they're trying to keep things interesting, but some of it just feels like ...
May 26, 2024
Review of Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun

+ Story
- Kids falling in love and not knowing how to deal with it, what more can be said?

+ Romance
- There was a kiss scene, but that was it. Not even hand-holding, but how could they when the two main characters were basically never together?

+ Comedy
- It's listed in the genre, but I personally didn't find it funny even once.
...

Interest Stacks

by Majoux
50 Entries · 533 Restacks
33 Entries · 5 Restacks

Recommendations


Recent News

Q2 2021 Anime & Manga Licenses [Update 6/17]

Q2 2021 Anime & Manga Licenses [Update 6/17]

In this thread, you'll find a comprehensive list of anime and manga licensed in the second quarter (Apr-Jun) of 2021. Spring 2021 anime which were licensed befo...read more

North American Anime & Manga Releases for June

North American Anime & Manga Releases for June

Here are the North American Anime & Manga releases for June 2015 Week 1: June 2nd - 8th Anime Releases 5 Centimeters per Second Expelled from Paradise DVD Expell...read more


Recent Forum Discussion

Poll: Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun Episode 3 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 )
Stark700 - Oct 15, 2012
223 repliesby JohnZ_GGs »»
Yesterday, 8:48 PM
Poll: Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun Episode 2 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 )
Stark700 - Oct 8, 2012
248 repliesby JohnZ_GGs »»
Oct 6, 10:49 PM
Poll: Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun Episode 1 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page )
Stark700 - Oct 1, 2012
466 repliesby JohnZ_GGs »»
Sep 25, 1:36 AM
Poll: Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun Episode 13 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page )
Stark700 - Dec 24, 2012
478 repliesby nirererin »»
Jul 24, 1:03 AM
Poll: Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun Episode 4 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 )
Stark700 - Oct 22, 2012
181 repliesby vixovega »»
Jul 11, 7:46 PM

In Numbers: The Best Anime of the Decade

In Numbers: The Best Anime of the Decade

What's the #1 anime of the 2010s? Which year was the best? What studio had the most hits? We have the answers to all these questions and more!

by Shymander

641,626 views

Top 15 Best Shoujo Anime of All Time

Top 15 Best Shoujo Anime of All Time

Shoujo is one of the most recognizable genres in anime world... but how much do you really know about it? Is it really just about high school romance aimed at young girls or perhaps there is more to it? Let's learn more and take a look at 15 most popular shoujo anime on MAL!