My Little Monster (2012)
A charming Japanese anime about a studious girl and an unpredictable delinquent whose unlikely friendship blossoms into something far more complicated.
My Little Monster - Series Information
- Original Title: となりの怪物くん
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2012
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 2, 2012 (United States - TV-14), October 2, 2012 (Canada - 18+), October 2, 2012 (Australia - M), October 2, 2012 (Brazil - 10), October 2, 2012 (Mexico - C), October 2, 2012 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TVh, TV Aichi, TVQ
- Production Companies: Brain's Base, Aniplex, Kodansha, TV Tokyo, NAS
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Монстр за соседней партой (RU), Tonari no Kaibutsu kun (JP), My Little Monster (US)
My Little Monster - Plot
Mizutani Shizuku finds peace in her studies. Working hard to stay at the top of the class, alone but focused. When she is tasked with delivering class materials to Yoshida Haru, her world starts to rapidly expand. With some new friends and feelings, will she be able to stay focused on her studies?
My Little Monster - Trailer
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My Little Monster - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Haruka Tomatsu
- Takuma Terashima
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki
- Kana Hanazawa
- Atsumi Tanezaki
- Yuichi Nakamura
- Ryota Osaka
- Tomoyuki Higuchi
- Atsushi Abe
- Yuki Ono
Writers
- Noboru Takagi
- Sawako Hirabayashi
- Deko Akao
My Little Monster - FAQs
Is My Little Monster based on a manga?
My Little Monster is adapted from the manga series by Robico, serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Friend magazine from 2008 to 2013. The anime covers the early story arcs, bringing Shizuku and Haru's awkward, endearing relationship to life with vibrant animation from Brain's Base.
Will My Little Monster get a second season?
As of now, no second season has been announced. The anime ended in 2012 after 13 episodes, leaving much of the manga's story unexplored. Fans hoping for a continuation have long waited, but with the source manga concluded, a sequel remains unlikely though not impossible.
Where can you stream My Little Monster?
My Little Monster is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. You can also watch it on AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and RetroCrush. Free ad-supported viewing is available on Retrocrush and Cineverse, giving you plenty of options to catch this charming series.
What makes Yoshida Haru such a compelling character?
Haru defies the typical shoujo love interest mold. Labeled a delinquent and feared by classmates, he's actually deeply earnest, socially oblivious, and starved for genuine connection. His unpredictable behavior masks a vulnerability that makes his growing bond with the equally guarded Shizuku genuinely touching and often hilarious.
How was My Little Monster received by critics and audiences?
The series earned warm praise for its sharp comedic timing and refreshingly self-aware take on the shoujo romance genre. Audiences appreciated Shizuku's unconventional heroine arc — a girl who prioritizes grades over love — while critics noted Brain's Base delivered polished animation and a likable ensemble cast throughout its single season.
Who voices Shizuku and Haru in the anime?
Shizuku Mizutani is voiced by Haruka Tomatsu, known for her expressive range across numerous anime roles. Yoshida Haru is brought to life by Tatsuhisa Suzuki, whose energetic delivery perfectly captures Haru's chaotic yet sincere personality. Their vocal chemistry is a major highlight of the series.
What are some anime similar to My Little Monster?
If you enjoyed My Little Monster, Toradora! and My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU offer similarly witty takes on high school romance. Lovely★Complex and Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie share its warm comedic energy. One Week Friends provides a more tender, bittersweet experience for fans of character-driven school stories.
How many episodes does My Little Monster have?
The main series runs for 13 episodes across a single season, which aired in Japan from October to December 2012. There are also 3 additional special episodes collected under Season 0, making the complete package a compact but satisfying watch for fans of the romantic comedy genre.
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