Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun (2014)
A charming anime romantic comedy about a lovesick high schooler who becomes the manga assistant of her oblivious crush.
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun - Series Information
- Original Title: 月刊少女野崎くん
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2014
- 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: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 7, 2014 (United States - TV-14), July 7, 2014 (United Kingdom - 12), July 7, 2014 (Germany - 12), July 7, 2014 (Australia - PG), July 7, 2014 (Brazil - 12)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: 月刊少女野崎同学 (HK), 월간순정 노자키 군 (KR), Gekkan Shōjo Nozaki-kun (JP)
- Production Companies: Doga Kobo, Media Factory, TV Tokyo, AT-X, Sony Music Communications, Frontier Works, KADOKAWA, Delfi Sound, Jumondou
- Production Countries: Japan
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun - Plot
High school student Chiyo Sakura has a crush on schoolmate Umetarō Nozaki, but when she confesses her love to him, he mistakes her for a fan and gives her an autograph. When she says that she always wants to be with him, he invites her to his house and has her help on some drawings. Chiyo discovers that Nozaki is actually a renowned shōjo manga artist named Sakiko Yumeno. She then agrees to be his assistant in order to get closer to him. As they work on his manga Let's Fall in Love (恋しよっ), they encounter other schoolmates who assist them or serve as inspirations for characters in the stories.
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun - Trailer
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Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Ari Ozawa
- Yuichi Nakamura
- Nobuhiko Okamoto
- Yuki Ono
- Ryohei Kimura
- Mai Nakahara
- Miyuki Sawashiro
- Kenta Miyake
- Daisuke Ono
- Ayako Kawasumi
Writers
- Yoshiko Nakamura
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun - FAQs
Where can you stream Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun?
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun is available to stream on HiDive and the Hidive Amazon Channel. You can also purchase or rent episodes on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. Free streaming with no subscription is available on Hoopla.
Is Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun based on a manga?
The series is adapted from the manga of the same name by Izumi Tsubaki, serialized in Square Enix's Monthly GFantasy magazine. The manga's comedic, gag-driven format translates well to the anime, which faithfully captures its humor and lovable ensemble cast.
Who voices the main characters in the anime?
Chiyo Sakura is voiced by Ari Ozawa, while Umetarō Nozaki is brought to life by Yuichi Nakamura. The supporting cast includes Nobuhiko Okamoto, Yuki Ono, Ryohei Kimura, Mai Nakahara, Miyuki Sawashiro, Daisuke Ono, and Ayako Kawasumi.
Why does Nozaki never realize Chiyo likes him?
Nozaki's entire world revolves around his manga, leaving him hilariously oblivious to real-life romantic signals. Every heartfelt moment Chiyo creates gets filtered through his manga-obsessed mind as story research material, turning her genuine feelings into comedic misunderstandings that drive the show's charm.
How many episodes does Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun have?
The main series consists of 12 episodes, all of which aired in 2014. There are also 6 additional special episodes included in Season 0, bringing the total episode count across all seasons to 18.
Is Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun worth watching?
Absolutely. The show is a fan-favorite romantic comedy praised for its sharp writing, memorable ensemble cast, and clever meta-humor about manga tropes. Even viewers unfamiliar with shōjo manga find it endlessly entertaining, and it consistently ranks among the best anime comedies of the 2010s.
Will Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun get a second season?
As of now, the series has officially ended with no second season announced. The status remains "Ended," and the production is no longer active. Fans have long hoped for a continuation given the manga's ongoing run, but no official announcement has been made.
What anime are similar to Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun?
If you enjoyed this series, try Teasing Master Takagi-san, Komi Can't Communicate, Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie, or The Dangers in My Heart. All share a similar blend of school-life romance, comedic timing, and lovable characters navigating awkward feelings.
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