My Little Monster

About My Little Monster

Meet My Little Monster (となりの怪物くん), a comedy, romance and slice of life anime by Brain's Base (2012). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: Standoffish, reclusive Shizuku Mizutani cares far more about earning stellar grades than cultivating friendships. But her opinions on friendship and relationships begin to change when she crosses paths with habitual truant Haru Yoshida, who happens to have a rather fearsome reputation.

More of the story: Like Shizuku, Haru’s reputation has made it difficult to make companions. Yet through their budding friendship and stirrings of attraction the unlikely pair learns to understand one another, the world around them, and the tenor of their own emotions.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Haruka Tomatsu as Shizuku Mizutani and Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Haru Yoshida. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Brain's Base, which means the visual identity of My Little Monster follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.2/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Haruka Tomatsu as Shizuku Mizutani, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2012, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.