Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun: Tonari no Gokudou-kun

My Little Monster OVA / となりの怪物くん / Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun OVA / The Monster Next Door OVA
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun: Tonari no Gokudou-kun
Genres: Comedy, Historical, Romance, Shoujo
Themes: Historical
Demographics: Shoujo
Studios: Brain's Base
Rating: 7.09 / 10
Rank: #4094
Popularity: #2165
Users Listed: 108,936
Users Scored: 53,570
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 05/11/2024
Aired: August 12, 2013 (Summer)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

Set in a historical Edo period, the story follows Princess Chizuru Ooshima as she navigates academic pressures while enduring a town-wide ban on sweets. This unusual circumstance underscores the central conflict between the Mizutani and Yoshida factions, each vying for influence within the community. Shizuku Mizutani, a respected figure, endeavors to forge a connection with Haru Yoshida, a leader known for his unpredictable nature, by delivering news of a new educational institution. Their burgeoning romance is met with resistance from those who oppose their union, hinting at deeper political and personal stakes. The narrative explores themes of societal expectations, personal desires, and the delicate balance between tradition and change within a structured environment.

Characters:

  • Mizutani, Shizuku (Main) - Voice Actors: Tomatsu, Haruka
  • Yoshida, Haru (Main) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Tatsuhisa
  • Andou, Takuma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katou, Masayuki
  • Ayanokouji, Masahiro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Abe, Atsushi
  • Joujima, Issei (Supporting)
  • Misawa, Mitsuyoshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Higuchi, Tomoyuki
  • Miyama, Yuu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yahagi, Sayuri
  • Natsume, Asako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanezaki, Atsumi
  • Ooshima, Chizuru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hanazawa, Kana
  • Sasahara, Souhei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Oosaka, Ryouta
  • Tomioka, Ryuuji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Yuuki
  • Yamaguchi, Kenji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Terashima, Takuma
  • Yoshida, Yuuzan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Yuuichi

Staff:

  • Kaburagi, Hiro (Director)
  • Naganuma, Norihiro (Assistant Director)
  • Robico (Original Creator)
  • Takagi, Noboru (Series Composition)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun (anime - Parent Story)