I LOVE this manga! One of the best and non-stereotype shojo I've read. The art, the story and most of all the characters are very appealing to me.
Characters
I gotta admit that the characters in this story are the strongest point of this manga. Shizuku, Haru, Natsume, Sasayan, Yamaken and his trio gang, Ooshima, Micchan, Yuuzan and their familis; They’re all awesome and special in their own ways well… except for few ones but they’re still lovable and adorable XD Every each of them especially the main characters get great character development, something that hardly exists in typical shojo manga ( I don’t read that
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Tonari no Kaibutsukun, The Monster Next Door, My Neighbor Monster-kun Japanese: となりの怪物くん More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 13
Chapters: 55
Status: Finished
Published: Aug 23, 2008 to Nov 22, 2013
Theme:
School
Demographic:
Shoujo
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Robico (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #5952 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #124
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Feb 28, 2014
I finished the whole series in just a shorter amount of time than I had expected it to. Yes, this is that good, and I feel that I had to write a review when I am done reading it.
First off, Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is absolutely one of the most beautiful mangas I have ever read! This is one of those mangas that is so heart warming and relateable. You can feel as though you can understand the thoughts and feelings of the characters. I liked how the story was not only focused on the love story between the two main leads. This series is so ... 
Jan 7, 2012
I strongly believe that Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is a great manga and one of the few manga which mix comedy and romance very well and avoids becoming dull and annoying.
Well, first, I'm delighted with the drawing of the author. The drawing is very nice and the characters are drawed very atractive and some of them cool and others, very cute. Even though is a shoujo, doesn't have that flashy and awfully cute, the characters don't have those annoying shiny eyes (Usually shoujo manga has them) and the females characters don't have those puppy dog eyes that I'm tired to see. The scenes of this manga ... 
Dec 30, 2014
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is probably a manga I won't forget. Despite it having a simple premise and characters that have stereotypical archetypes (Shizuku being a study bug, Haru being an eccentric softie, etc) I still enjoyed this so much because it was executed nicely and, true to the description provided by MAL, a fresh take on your typical tsundere girl x dere boy romance.
The characters are definitely the best part of this manga. Though they aren't groundbreaking, their interactions with each other and how each of them influenced the other characters (directly or indirectly, knowingly or unknowingly) felt so honest and true to ... 
Jul 24, 2015
Tonari no Kaibutsu kun was a sleeve that impressed me a lot, especially because I had only seen the anime I've ever liked but ended endless so for me it was a very good surprise.
The thing I liked most in him was the characters, the Haru however violent it to be he found a love, Shizuku like her for not being a cliche character and which has developed a lot during the story, but I have to talk about and Yamaken of Oshima I think they were great '' antagonists '' they never intruded both Haru relationship and Shizuku kind of already knew that would ... 
May 11, 2015
I've never, ever been a Shoujo Girl. To me, it was all the same; unrealistic, over-the-top and generally ridiculous. But, being a bit of a hopeless romantic, I dip my toes in genre every now and again. I've found a lot of gems, and even more garbage. When searching for something new to watch or read, it is always so great to find something that is EXACTLY what you were looking for. Tonari no Kaibutsu-Kun is everything I've ever wanted from a shoujo manga.
-Story- 10 In the cookie-cutter world of shoujo, Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is refreshingly different. The super-nerdy girl and the violent but kind-hearted ... 
Jul 28, 2014
Today the final chapter was updated....
It was such a sad sight to see my favorite manga end. KOU YOU HAVE GROWN UP!! Anyways to the real subject. Amazing. That's the only word I can use to describe this anime. This describes what ACTUALLY happens in a relationship. In other shoujo manga's Girl meets Guy is so unreal. Tonari no kaibutsu-kun described how I would feel. ... 
Aug 11, 2014
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is a very character driven story, and though I sometimes find this kind of stories boring, TnK did a fantastic job at making me love every single chapter. I needed to read the first few chapters to get hooked, but still, they were all outstanding. I'm probably a little biased about this manga, but I really do think it deserves the score 10. In the end it's just my opinion and my taste, of course.
I loved the characters of Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun the most. There's a bunch of them, and they're all interesting and relatable, every single one. Through all their school, ... 
Oct 19, 2014
Not much to say other than if you never heard of this manga, you need to read it now. It is a story that breaks all the normal tropes of your typical high school romances with well rounded, flawed characters that grow and learn as the story progresses. All the conflicts our main couple face are delt in a very real and original way with no (for the most part) unnecessary drama or forced situations.
This is a nearly flawless story that'll leave you wanting more after the series ends, even though it has a satisfying conclusion. If you have a pulse, are breathing, and know ... 
Dec 30, 2014
It's good. The art is good, the characters are unique and well written, the story is wonderful. But I do have to say the love triangle is annoying, but that is just me because I find love triangle unnecessary, cliche, ruins a medium and I don't like em. I have dropped many mangas and animes because of love triangles and that shows you how actually good this manga is. There are not a lot of shoujo manga that I have stayed through the love triangle but when I do, that just tells you how amazing of a shoujo manga it is. I am not
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May 24, 2014
A girl who cares only about her studying, and a delinquent that doesnt know he is a delinquent. Wait.. This is a story about their love?
Story: I simply love this story. Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is a happy story that is fun and romantic. The story has its ups and downs, but these only put the reader at the edge of his/her seat. A great idea for a story and is well executed. (10/10) Art: I love a well detailed art combined with cute character moments. The art is well drawn and by no means lazy or rushed. It is clear to the reader what is being depicted and ... 
Jul 6, 2013
Have you ever had someone that just assumes that you are friends? Have you ever had someone that you just don't understand at all?
That's exactly how this manga starts out. Characters: Haru is a new high school student that has never been understood by others. He is always getting into fights because its the only way that he knows how to handle things. He doesn't understand emotions very well. Haru doesn't attend school very often...due to how he handles 'problems'. Though, he is very kind and most of the time a pure goofy idiot. He just tends to scare people because of his rumors or ... 
Nov 3, 2012
Hello everyone! This is my first review ever, but I hope it is still helpful.
Story: At first, Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun seems to be the kind of a typical love story where opposites attract each other, but it soon can be seen that this is not the case. It may not appeal very interesting at first, but already in the first chapter it holds your attention and makes you want more. The story is not really predictable but easily to understand and it doesn't move too fast, even though I have to say that it could move a little bit faster. Art: I really like Robiko's style. Usually, shoujo ... 
Sep 20, 2012
Since this is going to be serialized and aired on October 1st, I imagine (or hope!) this series will become more popular. So, I'm going to write a review for anyone who is curious to if the manga is good or if they should start this series!
This series uses a very cliche trope: 'opposites attract'. We have Shizu (I don't want to write out her full name) who is very uptight, serious and know-it-all type of girl. And then Haru, the 'delinquent' who is misunderstood and generally has a very good heart and always intends the best. By chance, Shizu and Haru become intertwined and ... 
Apr 7, 2012
I'll be honest, and I really feel horrible for saying this, but when i first picked this one up I read 2 chapters and dropped it. I don't even know why now.
Story: It starts off with a pretty simple story line, but unique at the same time. The guy is a trouble maker that everyone thinks is scary and the girl basically only likes to study and is not social but somehow they click. They have that chemistry and it is shown very well in the way it is displayed. This is a balanced amount of comedy, and the good kind at that, with ... 
Oct 21, 2021
After giving this a good read, I came to realise how wholesome this manga is. While being a cute romance manga, the art definitely isn't everything. What matters is how enjoyable it was.
I love the characters and all the other romances going on instead of just having a single love romance. While there may be parts I dislike, for the most part, I love the entire story. This story felt like it was truly made with the hearts of the characters in it while also making me feel like I'm watching them from the sidelines. Giving me a laugh, making me almost cry, and giving me much ... 
Nov 12, 2019
I don't usually read shoujos but I caught a glimpse of this manga out of the corner of my eye when scrolling through the Romance genre. I honestly thought this would be another "Nana To Kaoru" but safe to say it wasn't.
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is a sweet story about two characters slowly building their love-relationship, it has it's ups and downs but only to strengthening their bond. If you ask me, the phasing is pretty fast (already seen in the synopsis) when it comes to the sudden "nut" confession but the author handled it pretty well since both of them are still pretty one-sided about each ... 
May 17, 2016
So I actually decide to read the manga of Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun after watching its anime last year. Why did it took me a year? Well, I dislike anime where the ending of it is lackluster and to see more information about it, I'm forced to read the manga. The characters on the anime are really good, but what made them lackluster (in terms of development) is because of that lackluster ending.
I decided to read the manga just now, because I really have nothing to do throughout the summer. I mean, I'm watching Jojo (the first season), but it's not hyping me up (Unlike what ...
Nov 24, 2016
First off, I just want to say, what an amazing and enjoyable series!
The story was awesome. The development of it wasn't sloppy, it was really well made! The art was outstanding! Robico really knows how to draw. The character designs were great, and the sceneries were beautiful. The character development was terrific. Everyone was there own person, and they each had their own personality. Overall, I enjoyed this one 100%! I definitely recommend this manga to anyone who's a fan of high school slice of life stuff. I gave this one a 10/10 because it's totally worth that rating! 
Jan 2, 2017
Story: 7
The story is amazing for the first seven, eight maybe nine at a push volumes and then it just goes in to the territory of repeating itself and not many problems arise towards to end, its almost like you're just watching their perfect lives unfold and the ending felt rushed to me, the fact that it does the advance into the future thing multiple times by like a year disappointing me a little bit over the course of the entire ending and the personality flips towards the end got to me a little bit and mad me feel like it ruined the story. Art: 9 The ... |
