My Little Monster

2018 1h 45m JA

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7.6

BANGER

★7.6TMDB · 87

RomanceComedyDrama

Synopsis

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Problem student Haru Yoshida sits next to the cold and studious Shizuku Mizutani in class. Without any other friends to turn to, both of them start to get to know each other and grow closer. Haru eventually develop feelings for Shizuku and confesses his feelings to her. Will Haru and Shizuku get their happily ever after?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Masaki Suda
Haru Yoshida
Tao Tsuchiya
Shizuku Mizutani
Yuki Furukawa
Yuuzan Yoshida
Yuki Yamada
Kenji Yamaguchi
Elaiza Ikeda
Asako Natsume
Minami Hamabe
Chizuru Oshima
Gaku Sano
Sohei Sasahara
Mokomichi Hayami
Mitsuyoshi Misawa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sho Tsukikawa
Writers: Arisa Kaneko
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Yuki Hayashi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ryuichi Takita shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Masaki Suda and Tao Tsuchiya and Yuki Furukawa carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6893370 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 87 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Sho Tsukikawa directs. Yuki Hayashi scores. Ryuichi Takita cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 8 years ago.
2Original score by Yuki Hayashi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
3Editor Ryuichi Takita shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Masaki Suda and Tao Tsuchiya and Yuki Furukawa carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt6893370 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 87 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Original score: Yuki Hayashi
Editing: Ryuichi Takita
Production design: Koji Kozumi
Runtime: 105 min · 1h 45m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
Certification (US): I
IMDB: My Little Monster (2018)

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What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-18
★ 8/10
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun brings a heartfelt high school romance to life, with the contrast between the disciplined Shizuku and the unpredictable yet brilliant Haru creating emotional depth and engaging plot twists. Supported by strong acting, well-chosen music, and a satisfying ending, the film balances humor, drama, and romance in a light yet meaningful way. It teaches us that trust is the foundation of any relationship and should be nurtured through open and honest communication. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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