Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou is an ecchi harem manga that has everything you'd expect. Comedy, Boobs, accidental sexual encounters and of course, plenty of girls in love with our MC. The fantastic part about Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou however, is the twist on not only the girls being Monster girls, but the characters themselves(personalities), the events that take place and the way we see the rest of the world looks at them. To say the least, I began reading this not expecting much, but came out loving it more then I should and I really don't know why.
Story:
Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou actually has an interesting set up for its story then most harem manga I've read or heard of. Japan has just started to slowly integrate their society with other species(Monster girls) and it's the job of the government and hosts whom house and take care of these sub-species to help them mix in. Our lucky MC, has become a host against his will and so the trials of him and the girls he takes care of begin, with of course some good comedic and sexy twists here and there as well. What caught my eye, as perhaps others as well, is the twist on the girls. Lamia, centaurs, harpies, we see it all and while it focuses on them and the interactions with the MC, it also has a strong focus on them and society, for while some may be accepting of these girls, other humans may see them as freaks, or even the other way around. The manga does a fantastic job showing itself as a comedic ecchi harem, but displaying some serious undertones of how society responds to something different from what it is used to.
Art:
The art is well done and clean, it's easy on the eyes and so are the ecchi scenes you will be encountering.(If you know what I mean)
Character:
So this one is a big one when it comes to harems, considering we'll be focused on the characters the whole way through. While I won't go as far as saying they're completely unoriginal, the characters do have very similar personalities to other characters you will or have encountered in other harem manga. Now before you blow up on me, that being said, the characters have a nice twist to each of them that make them their own, giving you a satisfying feeling of originality in each character. The characters themselves can be anywhere from being the airhead, to aggressive to one another just for the MC's attention, but the best part of these girls are the little things here and there that make them hilarious, but original. One whom loves BDSM, another whom could be said to love dramatic loves(Even imagining NTR). Each character has their own unique taste that you can't but help enjoy. Oh, and did I forget to mention they are all part animals? Now, we just talked about the girls, but as for the MC, it's the same deal. While I think most will be proud our MC isn't a complete airhead or wimp, he also(forgive my language) gets shit done.
Enjoyment:
There's no complicated plot, or anything, it's all simple to its core. Comedy that can make you laugh, tasteful ecchi and can be real light-hearted as well. It's a manga that you can just sit back, relax and enjoy.(Which I have on multiple occasions)
Overall:
Maybe I'm crazy for giving it a 9, but like I said, I enjoyed this manga far more then I should have and I just don't know why.
Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou is what I like to think, a gem in its genre. It takes a lot of the things that have been overused in a lot of harems and makes it its own, while not perfect, making it very enjoyable. Even if ecchi isn't your thing I'll recommend this, as it's done in good taste and moderation.
So if you're looking for a nice fresh comedic harem manga, stop searching because Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou is what you've been looking for.
(Review subject to change once the manga has been completed)
