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My Little Monster

2012·Show
13Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb7.1
Episode ratings

Where to watch

CrunchyrollRetrocrushAsianCrushCineverseMidnight PulpRetroCrush

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My Little Monster fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

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?
High School RomanceShoujo AnimeOpposites Attract TropeSocial GrowthFriendship DynamicsQuirky CharactersHumorous Slice of LifeSweet & EngagingEmotional Development

Crew

Directed by:
Norihiro Naganuma, Hiro Kaburagi, Yui Umemoto
Written by:
Noboru Takagi, Sawako Hirabayashi, Deko Akao
Produced by:
Reiko Sasaki, Shuko Yokoyama, Makoto Shiraishi
Composed by:
Masato Nakayama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about My Little Monster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Little Monster legally?

CrunchyrollRetrocrushAsianCrushCineverseMidnight PulpRetroCrush

My Little Monster is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll and AsianCrush in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Retrocrush and Cineverse. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My Little Monster worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Little Monster rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does My Little Monster have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did My Little Monster air?

It ran from 2012 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is My Little Monster in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch My Little Monster?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Little Monster in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Little Monster use?

Ambiguous InnocenceTrue CompanionsGreen-Eyed MonsterTitle DropAnguished Declaration of LoveThe FacelessRunning GagNo Sense of Personal SpaceRescue RomanceShrinking VioletNot What It Looks LikeTeam Petand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for My Little Monster, including Ambiguous Innocence, True Companions, Green-Eyed Monster.