Shizuku never does anything but study. Then she meets a handsome, smart boy who doesn’t have any friends either and they fall in love. This was a very solid series— I just am not a big fan of shoujo romances. … Continue reading →
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Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun Having never been a fan of the shoujo genre, I’ve only picked up this anime due to recommendation from Alex after the first episode. At the time I decided to watch it, I never thought I would enjoy it as much as I did. Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun (being referred to solely as [...]
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Ship, ship, ship! Coming from the word relationship, shipping has been a trending term among anime fans. Why would it not …Continue reading »
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Ship, ship, ship! Coming from the word relationship, shipping has been a trending term among anime fans. Why would it not …Continue reading »
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Volume 2 of the anime series Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun will be out on 26 December 2012. Contains Episodes 2-3. Three editions to preorder: Blu-ray [Limited Release], DVD [...]
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Wait…that was the last episode? Man, I really don’t like it when they do it like this…nothing’s resolved. I guess that means there’s supposed to be a second season or something. It can’t just be the end like this…that would just suck. Oh well, it was an interesting experience, I guess. A very back-and-forth romance [...]
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Yoshida Haru is looking for someone. He visited Shizuku, Natsume, Sasayan and Yamaken to ask if they saw “him” and left some things in the process. They all decided to bring those things back at the Batting Center. Yuu-chan saw Nagoya and sends a picture of it to Ooshima. She told Yuu-chan that it’s Haru’s … Continue reading »
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「春遠からじ」 (Haru Toukaraji) "Spring is Near" And so it ends, at least for now.
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According to the official website, the 「Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun」 (となりの怪物くん / My Little Monster) animated series from Brains Base will be receiving an OAD next Summer 2013. It will be bundled with the limited edition 12th volume of the manga. *TV Opening: External Link [Source]
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Shizuku is home alone studying when Haru bursts in asking if she’s “seen him”. Before she can find out what he’s talking about, he’s gone, and left his phone behind. He does the same thing to Natsume (his net), Sasayan (his goggles) and Yamaken (his gloves and keys). Yuu comes across a rooster and sends [...]
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I guess that was one way to end the series.  Not sure it was the right pick for Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, but at least it’s an anime original ending that works. Anime original endings are always tricky.  As fans of the manga will tell you, certain endings close the book on a sequel whilst others … Continue reading »The post Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun – 13 (END) + Series Review appeared first on Anime Aura.
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Summary: Natsume starts to struggle even more with her feelings for Mitsuyoshi, when Souhei easily sees through the reason she has been avoiding the batting center recently. Shizuku meanwhile bribes Haru into staying away from her while she focuses on her studies, making it so that they would not spend time with each other until [...]
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Summary: Natsume starts to struggle even more with her feelings for Mitsuyoshi, when Souhei easily sees through the reason she has been avoiding the batting center recently. Shizuku meanwhile bribes Haru into staying away from her while she focuses on her studies, making it so that they would not spend time with each other until [...]
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It may be that those who read this article will think me an impostor, for I not only am writing about a shoujo anime with a heavy focus on romantic relationships, but also chose my subject before watching the episode in question. All I knew about the tenth episode of Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun was that [...]
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Natsume Asako went to the batting center to bring something to Sasayan, and of course to try talking to Mi-chan. One of Sasayan’s friend tries to ask her out but she dismissed him having his friends laughing at them. Haru, bribed by Shizuku to behave, invited Natsume on their picnic after the New Year. While … Continue reading »
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  Both of these episodes have nothing to do with the main romance. Confusing right? Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun 11 Yamaken’s episode was amusing like always. He’s a little like Natsume in the sense that he’s too good-looking and attracts all girls.  This is what makes him a great comedic addition to Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, as … Continue reading »The post Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun – 11, 12 appeared first on Anime Aura.
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A more Natsume-centered episode this time. She’s way too clingy with Haru and Shizuku…wonder if that will come into play in the final episode. She finally managed to confess her feelings though…in a way. Surely that’ll distract her. Sasayan, the mastermind in the background, trying to pull all the strings…I knew there was something suspicious [...]
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