Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is a very character driven story, and though I sometimes find this kind of stories boring, TnK did a fantastic job at making me love every single chapter. I needed to read the first few chapters to get hooked, but still, they were all outstanding. I'm probably a little biased about this manga, but I really do think it deserves the score 10. In the end it's just my opinion and my taste, of course.

I loved the characters of Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun the most. There's a bunch of them, and they're all interesting and relatable, every single one. Through all their school, love, friends, family and other-related struggles, I was rooting, wondering what was in store for them, gushing at their romances. I found parts of myself in the characters when seeing their reactions, their thoughts, their wants, etc.. The interactions between the characters are great too. Shizuku is a super studious, cold, expressionless girl, and Haru is a delinquent-type who's actually a naive yet (academically) smart guy who wants to make friends. The model student+delinquent has been done before but Haru and Shizuku's relationship is unique and simply adorable. They don't know how normal relationships work, so they work on it on their way, and they can be silly and mature. And then there are all the supporting characters that I definitely don't want to just put aside as side characters. A lot of them each have their own story that affect each others like they would in real life.

The art isn't particularly amazing, but it's a simple style that puts enough details. The mangaka is great at conveying emotions and stories through the drawings, and everything's all very pretty (yet not overly done so). The panels are well arranged and I think it's great that the characters can be told apart not just by their hairstyles (i've seen drawings like that..). I love the art for the funny parts too, they add a lot to the humour.

Overall I loved reading this manga. It subtly pulled the strings of my heart (how cheesy am I saying that) and near the end I felt like crying, it was too good to end. But everything was wrapped up and concluded perfectly. I very, very strongly recommend you to read Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, it's not a flashy story so it might not be interesting enough for some, but for most it could be a lovely experience. It's definitely on my favourites list now. Just give it a read ^-^

p.s. This is my first review but hopefully it was somewhat helpful! *sweats nervously*

I've never, ever been a Shoujo Girl. To me, it was all the same; unrealistic, over-the-top and generally ridiculous. But, being a bit of a hopeless romantic, I dip my toes in genre every now and again. I've found a lot of gems, and even more garbage. When searching for something new to watch or read, it is always so great to find something that is EXACTLY what you were looking for. Tonari no Kaibutsu-Kun is everything I've ever wanted from a shoujo manga.

-Story- 10
In the cookie-cutter world of shoujo, Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is refreshingly different. The super-nerdy girl and the violent but kind-hearted guy are two characters who would normally just pushed to the side as friends to the main character. But here they get a chance to shine. What I love most about this story is how realistic it feels. You can really understand the main characters and they are much more relatable than the standard shoujo pair. It also deals with deeper emotions like how everybody wants to feel like they belong. Not everybody falls in love on the spot. Sometimes it takes some internal battling and self-revelations to realize what you really want. Change is not only good, but sometimes necessary to make you happy. Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun touches on all of these ties them up in a extremely sweet and supremely funny story.

-Art- 9
There is not much to say about the art really. It is very good, but nothing spectacular or ground-breaking. It is clean and pleasant to look at. It has that more realistic look (that I am so very fond of), so no googly eyes that take up 5/6 of the face or vaguely infantile proportions.

-Characters- 10,
All of the characters are pretty likable, even the egotistic, elitist, snobby, rich- boy has his merits. There will always be someone you love/ grow to like. There is also a good variety of character types, so you never feel like all 37 main characters are the same, despite their slightly different hairstyles.

-Enjoyment- 10
Tonari is nothing if not enjoyable. It's a bit addicting to read, I pushed aside my mountain of essays just to keep reading (I regret nothing). I can't understand how you couldn't like it, even if was only a little. The emotions are genuine, and the jokes are actually funny. The characters are very lovable and you will attach to one quickly. The art is great and the pacing is appropriate. What more could you want?

-Overall- 9.5
I would recommend this to anyone who just wants a good story, be you an manga fan or not.

Today the final chapter was updated....

It was such a sad sight to see my favorite manga end.

KOU YOU HAVE GROWN UP!!

Anyways to the real subject.
Amazing. That's the only word I can use to describe this anime.
This describes what ACTUALLY happens in a relationship. In other shoujo manga's Girl meets Guy is so unreal.
Tonari no kaibutsu-kun described how I would feel.
Kou was such a sweetie. He was kind caring and it was really nice.
Shizuki was cold in the beginning of the manga. There were some moments when she showed us her inner tsundere (AAAAAAAAAAA SO MOE)


None of the characters were the evil bitchy girl. They just stopped chasing Kou quietly. That might be one of my favorite parts cause I detest you evil gold digging snatchers!

Anyways read the manga if you want to roll on your floor fangirling.

Hello! So this is my debut review here in MAL, and I feel kind of uneasy.. I hope my review would be helpful to you, my reader. :)

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun. Actually, I just read this manga after I watched the anime adaptation because I was really hooked by it. My otaku friend was the one who introduced me to its anime adaptation, and I really am grateful he did introduce me because I really enjoyed watching and reading Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun.

Why? First of all, its very funny. Every chapter makes my stomach hurt, but the romance element of the manga never fails to make my heart clench a little. There isn't any chapter that is dull, nor annoying, and that's also one of my reasons why I really think that this is a great manga and I really wish that it had more than 49 chapters to offer.

--Story--
The story is very good, not as cliched as those love stories I've watched/read before. Their first meeting was hilarious, but kinda sweet at the same time. The comedy of the manga isn't too much nor goes overboard, and it mixes well with the romance going on between the two main characters.

--Art--
The art is great. As you can see, Haru is really handsome. Yuuzan and Yamaken, too. What wonderful creatures. >//< Natsume-chan and Shizuku were also drawn very well, they're so cute and really adorable.

--Character--
The characters are also one of the reasons why this manga is great. There's an idiot, a rich kid, a study bug, and a childish one. Haru may act like an idiot a lot, but he's really intelligent (way more intelligent than Shizuku) and his childish acts are just so cute you can't hate him. The way he likes Shizuku a lot is really something. >////< On the other hand, Yamaken is the genius, playboy type; he has a lot of girls who likes him, he's rich, and he's smart. Like Haru, he's handsome too, and really passionate and patient when in love. Shizuku, the study bug, even she's at first unsociable, her honest personality and how she always expresses what she really feels is admirable.

--Enjoyment--
I really enjoyed this manga, and believe me, if you're a fan of rom-coms and hates stereotype shoujo, I believe this is something you should give a shot.

Overall, this manga deserves more than an average score of 8.39, for me. For readers who likes the shoujo genre, or rom-coms, this is a must read manga for you guys. Don't even think twice on reading it, for I assure you you will never regret giving it a chance.

I don't usually read shoujos but I caught a glimpse of this manga out of the corner of my eye when scrolling through the Romance genre. I honestly thought this would be another "Nana To Kaoru" but safe to say it wasn't.

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is a sweet story about two characters slowly building their love-relationship, it has it's ups and downs but only to strengthening their bond.

If you ask me, the phasing is pretty fast (already seen in the synopsis) when it comes to the sudden "nut" confession but the author handled it pretty well since both of them are still pretty one-sided about each other only to slowly come to a close that maybe perhaps they actually do love each other.

The story itself is your average shoujo with it's standard love rivalry. One of the main things I don't understand about shoujos is why can't the love rival understand and respect the relationship the heroine is having with the main guy but where's spice am I right?

The art is pretty simple, it isn't bad nor is it mind-blowing. Can't expect much as for an action manga.

The characters are likable aside a few them being as dense as a wall in some moments despite it being so obvious. There isn't much to say about the characters since in a way they're almost flawless in a mediocre way.

I have to be lying if I didn't say I enjoyed this manga and it's diabetic moments with the characters. Shoujos could have an effect on you, turning you into a teenage girl for a split-moment, it's either scenes that play with your heart or scenes that flusters you.

Overall: This manga was good, not really the best nor the worst but I enjoyed it to the very end. It's somewhat relatable characters and cute-median story puts this place in a 7.

I LOVE this manga! One of the best and non-stereotype shojo I've read. The art, the story and most of all the characters are very appealing to me.

Characters
I gotta admit that the characters in this story are the strongest point of this manga. Shizuku, Haru, Natsume, Sasayan, Yamaken and his trio gang, Ooshima, Micchan, Yuuzan and their familis; They’re all awesome and special in their own ways well… except for few ones but they’re still lovable and adorable XD Every each of them especially the main characters get great character development, something that hardly exists in typical shojo manga ( I don’t read that much or it’s just I always end up picking wrong mangas with shitty characters =,=) but at the same time, the progress didn’t ruin their original self or turning them into someone else instead they just become a better person with the same old personality and attitude (Gawd, just how many shojo heroines who are strong-willed at the first part of the manga becoming annoying, whining, indecisive girls as the story goes on esp when they finally realize their feelings. But I'm yet to see this in Shizuku) Well, this part is hardly shown now but in few more chapters, we’ll see it especially with Haru’s character and with Shizuku in dealing with her very first love relationship in the future.

Plot/Story
Since Tonari no Kaibutsu -kun is a character driven story so automatically the story is moved by its characters development and actions. But with Haru’s family issues, Shizuku’s mother and Micchan/Natsume/Sasayan relationship, at least we can anticipate something for the plot and story.Plus, this manga is only on its early stage so it’s too early to say that this manga is slow and the author has more room for the story development. I hope it wont be too long or dragging or dramatic wtv. Just sweet and cute, the way it is. Not to mention, it is a slice of life manga which is targeted to younger audiences too, so the story is just involved in everyday of teenage student’s life, no need for intense or twisted storyline, I think.

Theme
Okay, I like the theme that the author plays out in Tonari; romance, friendship, family, and individual theme, they’re just balanced and mixed so well and appropriate for girls teen-targeted manga. They’re not too simple or too complicated for weak teenage brain like mine to receive XD The physiological theme involving characters development also can be seen through Haru’s character, an abandoned child, wild, uses violent and fists to solve problem, unsocial boy that slowly changing into better, stable emotional person with the help of his friends and Shizuku of course. Yeah, it’s quite usual and ordinary in most of shojo story but Robiko sensei managed to display Haru’s mental growth distinctly throughout the story. Same applied to other characters too but Haru is the most interesting IMO.

Art
Cute and pretty art. With Tonari I don’t get dizzy or blind by reading too much panels and dialogues. Art is important to attract new readers, it’s sad when a manga with good story didn’t get more attention than it should because of the art. I’m glad that Tonari get beautiful and cute art to attract the audiences. Reminds me of Ouran, as much as I love it, I got pretty hard time to read and nearly put me off because of its drawing. I’m relieved that I got the patience and kept reading because Ouran is awesome^^

so, if you're searching for a warm, light love story but at the same time, you want the enjoyment from its story, I highly recommend this.

*As I'm very lazy this is just my review from another forum so some might have read this.

After dropping this manga halfway the first time, I read it from the start for the second time. I actually didn't like the anime at all but since usually mangas have a better storyline, I thought I'd give it a shot. Yoshida is a violent character who doesn't have basic communication skills so he has problems in school. He also confesses the second someone showes him kindness. Shizuku is a weird character too who doesn't want social interaction and only wants to focus in her studies. The pacing is fast since the characters confess on a whim. I really didn't like any of the characters, I found myself just reading it to get over with it. One of the problems is Yoshida keeps telling some cheesy lines and kisses her but he suddenly is not sure about his feelings when she confesses. Another problem is that Yoshida doesn't listen what she has to say, acts whatever he feels like, doesn't stop when the girl is clearly uncomfortable and the manga shows this as something cute and quirky. Many might see this as cute too; getting hugged forcefully and threatening to harass the girl if she screams, a guy pushing you and getting on top of you forcefully the first time seeing each other and many more forceful moments. But it wouldn't be the case if she didn't have any feelings for him since he does all this without any ties or consent. They also both say that one of them dumped the other quite a bit when it's their fault being so bad at communication. There's usual love triangles and unsuprisingly the girl chooses the male who treats her like trash. The violent and immature behaviour of Yoshida bothered me because he always tries to solve problems by violence then wonders why Shizuku got mad at him. As Yamaken literally said at some point "His mental development stopped at the level of a grade-schooler".

The art is typical shoujo art, it is consistent.

I don't recommend this if you don't like immature characters, forceful touching and bad communication. I didn't enjoy it but there are many people that did so you can check it out, though it certainly wasn't for me. I was just so glad it was over.

Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is probably a manga I won't forget. Despite it having a simple premise and characters that have stereotypical archetypes (Shizuku being a study bug, Haru being an eccentric softie, etc) I still enjoyed this so much because it was executed nicely and, true to the description provided by MAL, a fresh take on your typical tsundere girl x dere boy romance.

The characters are definitely the best part of this manga. Though they aren't groundbreaking, their interactions with each other and how each of them influenced the other characters (directly or indirectly, knowingly or unknowingly) felt so honest and true to what high school and youth in general is like. Unlike other shoujos I've read that were so dreamy and impossible, it felt as if what these guys went through and felt could actually happen to you in real life (and some of these things probably have). I especially loved the dynamics of the main protagonist "quartet" (Shizuku, Haru, Natsume and Sasayan), who befriended each other regardless of their differences academically, socially and as a whole -- though this manga focuses on the relationship of Haru and Shizuku, I'm also glad that the mangaka took the time to show us through these four that love can also come in different forms and people, not just in a romantic way, and change us just as equally. Though Haru and Shizuku would definitely be different if they hadn't met, the fact that the people around them were just as important and that they weren't the only people in that world was what made this manga stand out to me.

On that note, the story and writing is probably the epitome of what "slice of life" is. It's slow but mellow, and it ultimately doesn't make you feel as if you're reading filler. The conversations and events that take place are meaningful and there are quite a number of quotable sayings from this manga, at least for me! It was also really funny and sweet, enough to make me giggle at the awkward moments caused by a lot of characters' inexperience (especially Shizuku) when it comes to relationships with others, and even laugh whenever anyone (shout out to the Natsume-Haru duo!!) would do something wacky. Though this work is primarily narrated by Shizuku, whenever it shifts to another person's view for a chapter or two, it never feels out of place and it flowed really nicely overall.

The art was just as wonderful! It was clean and pleasant to look at, and the character designs really fit each of their personalities. (I'll be honest, I looked forward to whenever Natsume came "on screen" because her clothes looked so fun and very fashionable, compared to the modest Shizuku, who dresses like a grandma!) Also, the backgrounds were detailed, and the overall quality was just really great and consistent.

All in all, this is a really enjoyable manga! Though there's certainly romance involved, this manga is about love in general, what it means to truly reach out to someone and what your relationship with that somebody does to you and others as people. It's nothing overly convoluted, but it's not that simple, either. It's a fun read and definitely worth a glance if you have the time. This may be a shoujo, but I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to read something a little more unique.

Before I begin this review, I would like to say that I literally just binge read the whole series, even chapter 52 which updated TODAY. I saw on mangahere that this series was going to end soon, which is did in chapter 48, but I waited it out till now so I can have a fresh perspective on it. I shall avoid major spoilers of course, but I am planning on writing a very lengthy 'rant' blog on this (once I find more time) because I'm not exactly too happy with the story (even though I enjoyed it). So... let's begin.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

= Story =
- Love at almost first site. Yoshida, the cute delinquent turned sweetheart, "falls" for the cold Shizuku. Please read the full synopsis on the manga page.
The plot wasn't too complicated. Romance wise, the story makes it quite linear who ends up with who, but the reoccurring themes about individuality and friendships. I had read through a few forums and this manga was a reoccurring title in which the internet seems to love and adore. Judging the book by it's cover, I automatically assumed ------- Character Section ----------. The overall summary sounded decent enough and I was expecting a SUPER COMPLICATED PLOT. Thank goodness it wasn't.
SOOOOO story wise, if you love brain teasers, a look into life morals, friendships that seem to last, cutesy love and quite a bit of harem with a decent/mediocre complexity rating, try 'Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun.'

= Art =
- The art is lovely. I quite fancy Shoujo manga without the HUGE eyes. The drawings were smooth, the clothing looked original enough to the mangaka's style. Again, absolutely gorgeous. -

= Character =
- JUDGING THE BOOK BY IT'S COVER, I AUTOMATICALLY ASSUMED... (without reading the summary) that Shizuku and Yoshida were delinquents considering she has a dog collar around him and he looked menacing enough. I was wrong of course.

I'm picky when it comes to manga series that expect me to take hours out of my time to read. Usually once I read the first chapter, I either continue or I stop right there. I considered stopping for this manga. The characters to me, at that point in time which was roughly 3 hours ago, had no potential to grow in an exponential way for the next 51 chapters. "Why's she so picky?" you may ask. Like video games, I like spending money on one game with replay value so I can get my $60 worth as opposed to spending money on multiple cheap games that I'll only play once. I've read a lot of manga already so now I'm just being picky on what I want to spend on leisure time reading.

Back to the characters. Shizuku is a cold person who is more aware of some emotions around her. She's straight forward and in the beginning likes to put a distance between her and other people. Seemingly enough, all she did was study as opposed to having fun. I found her character to be bland. She does however develop once their social group expands, but she wasn't my most favorite character.

Yoshida (Haru, either or) was a character I didn't like. People who have read this series would be all "WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU HE'S ONE OF THE MAIN CHARACTERS AND IS SO SWEET ASDFGHJKL!" His character was flawed from the beginning being that he is a violent person to start out. However, in a few chapters it all changes and he becomes less violent and less scarred and it's as if that Haru who had potential for psychological development never existed. He was a sweetheart with a blunt mouth, but after the change from delinquent to puppy, his character stayed linear for the rest of the series.

A character that I did like a lot and was shipping with Shizuku, like, REALLY hard, did not get a fair trial. Yamaguchi (Kenji) was a pretty forgettable character in the beginning. I didn't start liking him until 1/3 of the way through because he got no page time before that. I thought he was just a side character (or an extra) because of his lack of presence in the beginning, but once Robic(k?)o, the mangaka, changed the pace of the story by having him come out as "I MAY SEEM LIKE A JERK AND I AM BUT I REALLY AM A PRACTICAL AND SWEET GUY AT HEART," I was sold. I wish the ending after the official end did him justice, but alas, it was not meant to be.

Lastly, I'd like to point out that there are a lot of "supporting" characters that I didn't fine memorable. They felt more like extras added into the plot for the convenience of relevant characters. For example, (tiny spoiler, but it doesn't affect anything to me, but still) one of Yamaguchi's hommies just happens to own/have access to a 'resort' (more like a cabin in the woods to me) which, again, was convenient for the relevant characters to deepen their friendship. -

= Enjoyment =
- Considering I binge read all 52 chapters, I'd say i enjoyed it quite a bit, even if I wasn't took happy about the ending and character development.-

= Overall =
- RECOMMENDED. Very sweet, cute, funny and it puts a smile on your face. (:

Hello everyone! This is my first review ever, but I hope it is still helpful.

Story:
At first, Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun seems to be the kind of a typical love story where opposites attract each other, but it soon can be seen that this is not the case. It may not appeal very interesting at first, but already in the first chapter it holds your attention and makes you want more. The story is not really predictable but easily to understand and it doesn't move too fast, even though I have to say that it could move a little bit faster.

Art:
I really like Robiko's style. Usually, shoujo artists focus on the cute and big eyes, but Robiko gives the characters with her drawings a more mature aura. Each of the characters look really good, but they are also a little bit plain. It often happens in shoujo manga that you can barely seperate the characters from each other, but in Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun, every character has its own style. Also, every scene is not decorated too much that makes it looks very nice.

Character:
The characters make the series so unique and adorable. Each of them have a personality that makes you root for them. Even though the main characters are Shizuku and Haru, the people around them are also getting in the spotlight. I just love how everyone has their very own unique personality that you can barely see in other shoujo manga. You actually have to discover them and you can feel with each of the characters.

Enjoyment:
(I actually wonder what this category is especially about haha.) I've enjoyed every chapter so far and I'm always excited when a new one is released and translated. Although there are a few scenes where I think that they are not really that necessary since they gave me a ltitle bit of a boring feeling. But any other scene were really lovely and cosy, if I can describe them like this haha.

Overall:
I really recommend this manga to everyone who likes romance without much drama. Anyone who is bored of the usual shoujo story line will be pleased with Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun and their characters.
(A little note, on my profile I gave it 10 out of 10 points, since Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is one of my favorite manga series and I gave my other favorites also 10 haha.)

Thanks for reading! There are probably little mistakes in my English, but I hope everything was understandable.

Have you ever had someone that just assumes that you are friends? Have you ever had someone that you just don't understand at all?

That's exactly how this manga starts out.


Characters: Haru is a new high school student that has never been understood by others. He is always getting into fights because its the only way that he knows how to handle things. He doesn't understand emotions very well. Haru doesn't attend school very often...due to how he handles 'problems'. Though, he is very kind and most of the time a pure goofy idiot. He just tends to scare people because of his rumors or accidental glares.

Shizuku's only goal in life is to make 10 million yen a year. She has always isolated herself away from others. Studying always comes first for Shizuku, therefore she has never had any time to make friends or enjoy life. Though, she is very stubborn and very strong-willed.

Story: When Haru and Shizuku meet....Haru thinks that they are friends. He only thinks this because Shizuku dropped off his homework at his house. He thinks..."Friends drop off homework to friends when they miss school!" A whole round of events come about and soon they both begin to understand new emotions and become friends with others.

The story is truly amazing and not cliché. The love in this story is like no other. There is only one manga that comes to mind when I think of the type of love: Beast Master. I've been reading this manga like crazy and have never been bored by it. It is a must read!

I finished the whole series in just a shorter amount of time than I had expected it to. Yes, this is that good, and I feel that I had to write a review when I am done reading it.

First off, Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is absolutely one of the most beautiful mangas I have ever read! This is one of those mangas that is so heart warming and relateable. You can feel as though you can understand the thoughts and feelings of the characters. I liked how the story was not only focused on the love story between the two main leads. This series is so much more than a shoujo manga, it also deals with learning about life, valuing friendship, overcoming challenges and finding your own identity. This is how high school life and romance should be written, since it has utterly captured the beauty and the struggles of it. The character development was brilliant and every single one of them was my favourite. The art was also amazing and it kept on getting better with each volume. The final volume was really special, and I just loved how it ended so perfectly that I would not have preferred a better and more touching ending than this.

Like all the stories I have finished reading, I am quite sad that this series has to end. It was great, fun and unique in its own way. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every page of it. I could have wished for more chapters since I want to see more of it. Oh, and the anime was awesome as well! :) I am definitely going to miss Mitty and Haru-chan!

I strongly believe that Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is a great manga and one of the few manga which mix comedy and romance very well and avoids becoming dull and annoying.

Well, first, I'm delighted with the drawing of the author. The drawing is very nice and the characters are drawed very atractive and some of them cool and others, very cute. Even though is a shoujo, doesn't have that flashy and awfully cute, the characters don't have those annoying shiny eyes (Usually shoujo manga has them) and the females characters don't have those puppy dog eyes that I'm tired to see. The scenes of this manga are not annoyingly decorated either.

Another thing I like is the story. As I said before, this manga mix comedy and romance very well, situations develop very smoothly and lightly, and you can't get tired of this. Each character has a personality that make them unique in the story, and sometimes, the characters react in funny way when a problem appears, being stubborn and childish, but they aren't crybabies (Usually you see that in shoujo manga female characters, ALWAYS CRYING) and they solve their problems and differences in a very sensitive way, with comedy scenes in there too. The plot is not very complicated and easy to understand. Even though some things are a little cliche, the story avoids becoming dull, boring, annoying as it happens with many mangas.

To conclude, I could say that if you want to read something light, you want romance but you want to laugh a lot too, this manga is the perfect election for you.

Not much to say other than if you never heard of this manga, you need to read it now. It is a story that breaks all the normal tropes of your typical high school romances with well rounded, flawed characters that grow and learn as the story progresses. All the conflicts our main couple face are delt in a very real and original way with no (for the most part) unnecessary drama or forced situations.
This is a nearly flawless story that'll leave you wanting more after the series ends, even though it has a satisfying conclusion.
If you have a pulse, are breathing, and know how to read, I highly recommend Tonari no Kaibutsu-Kun.
~WiruSempai

I'll be honest, and I really feel horrible for saying this, but when i first picked this one up I read 2 chapters and dropped it. I don't even know why now.

Story:
It starts off with a pretty simple story line, but unique at the same time. The guy is a trouble maker that everyone thinks is scary and the girl basically only likes to study and is not social but somehow they click. They have that chemistry and it is shown very well in the way it is displayed. This is a balanced amount of comedy, and the good kind at that, with romance, it is not rushed but doesn't wait forever making you pissed off. The story line has mysteries still unsolved about people's past meaning no, it doesn't get boring if they get together. Along the way in their relationship they make friends that are there for them and the story goes into those friends relationship and point of views as well. This story line is well written and developed at a good pace.

Art:
The art is pretty. It really appealed to me when i first read it. My first impression was that it was different than other arts I've seen but has that classic shojo art. Sometimes there's too much writing on a page but it doesn't happen too often.

Character:
The characters are very original and make you root for them. The male protagonist isn't perfect, which to me makes me like them more because the guys arent suppose to be perfect. The girl is strong, I love strong girls in manga because they aren't confused all the time and crying every chapter, yes I've actually read a manga where they cried every chapter... it was painful. The guy and girl slowly open up to each other because they've never had real friends, so after they met it was like their whole worlds opened up for them. the chemistry is what really got to me. Not with just them two but their friends. The manga switches perspectives now and then and shows the insecurities of those seemingly happy that changes your perspectives as well.

Enjoyment:
Well it depends on you i guess. I personally enjoyed it a lot with it's comedy and all and the romantic moments. If you do like romantic comedy mangas then I really think you'll like this one, it's one of the good ones and I'm really picky with my manga.

Overall:
So overall you should give this a chance. Read at least past chapter five or something because i dropped it at three but ended up picking it up again and loved it. I think it's a bit underrated, i was surprised there were only two reviews because it's really one of my favorites. It's funny and romantic and still has alot to unfold to the readers. It gives you that feeling like they need each other and if they never met, their lives would be so different. It actually reminds me of Kimi Ni Todoke, so if you like that one, you should try this one.

It's good. The art is good, the characters are unique and well written, the story is wonderful. But I do have to say the love triangle is annoying, but that is just me because I find love triangle unnecessary, cliche, ruins a medium and I don't like em. I have dropped many mangas and animes because of love triangles and that shows you how actually good this manga is. There are not a lot of shoujo manga that I have stayed through the love triangle but when I do, that just tells you how amazing of a shoujo manga it is. I am not going to review it's every point because I can't and I don't need to. This is the type of story that is simple that I would just tell you to read the first couple of chapter and see if you like it because the whole manga does not twist into a psychology horror. It will stay a romance slice of life while progressing the story until the end. The Art is pretty good and could be mistaken for a shounen manga if only shown a page of the manga to someone who doesn't know anything about this manga. That is not a bad thing because I personally not fond of the typical shoujo art style because they only abuse the screen tones for an illusion of detail and they normally forces you how you should feel through the screen tones like how a cheesy sitcom forces you how to feel with it's horrible background music. That is not something a good shoujo manga do. In the end, I enjoy this manga and this review is very relaxing to write after I angrily wrote a review for that horrible, horrible manga Koimoku. I give this manga an 9/10.

Okay, my review could be a little biased, since I'm more of the type that enjoys manga either for older audiences, or faster-paced stories, or with more romance/drama. (NANA, Kare Kano, Bokura ga Ita, Hirunaka no Ryuusei, you get it).

This is not the manga for you if you like realistic, very romantic, and/or fast paced manga, even though its very popular. I got a little deceived too, honestly think its overrated. Even though I've read only half of it, I'm getting bored already.

Story (7/10): Not the most original story, a little weird maybe, but its a very decent storyline for a shoujo manga. Not-so-romantic girl falls with an eccentric guy, guy can't receive her feelings, guy finally understands girl, they both implicitly love each other, girl thinks guy is annoying.

Art (10/10): this manga has a pretty good art compared to other manga I've read :) Backgrounds are detailed, no sketch marks, smooth faces.

Character (7/10): Some of the characters can get a little annoying. The male protagonist, Haru, can act quite stupid at times. Though its out of love, so I'll let it pass ^^ However, the female protagonist, Shizuku, is a total geek, making the story go SUPER slow paced because of her problems with accepting Haru's feelings.

Enjoyment (6/10): This manga made me think "GET TOGETHER ALREADY XD!!!". I'm getting tired of reading it, not only because the story is super slow, but the chapters are quite long too (40ish pages). Maybe the chapters don't seem that long, but for a quite boring manga, it is. I can't seem to figure out what Shizuku and Haru will do after they get together. Not the best manga I've read, but its not too bad.

A girl who cares only about her studying, and a delinquent that doesnt know he is a delinquent. Wait.. This is a story about their love?

Story:
I simply love this story. Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is a happy story that is fun and romantic. The story has its ups and downs, but these only put the reader at the edge of his/her seat. A great idea for a story and is well executed. (10/10)

Art:
I love a well detailed art combined with cute character moments. The art is well drawn and by no means lazy or rushed. It is clear to the reader what is being depicted and is pleasing to the eyes. (10/10)

Character:
My favorite part of this review! Each character, regardless of main or supporting, has a major part in the story. To add on each character is well developed. Through the series i'v grown to love the characters. Their is nothing I hated about the characters unless they were outright created to be hated. (10/10)

Enjoyment:
lots of fun to read. Through the story i had a lot of fun, weather it be the gang hanging out, or a suspenseful moment where the views of each other change for better or worse. To simply put, I had no problem spending my time to read this story because it truly was fun and just amazing to read. (10/10)

Conclusion:
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun is all of the following: A great story, drawn to perfection, populated with characters that one cannot forget, and was fun to read. Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun goes in my book of one of the best mangas i've ever read. It showcases what a good story writer, and a great artist can combine together for a manga. With such a great love story about haru and Shizuku it is going to be hard for me to forget. I proudly give Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun a 10/10. For all the hard work gone into a memorable story. Outstanding in every way. I hated none of it, loved every strand of it.

Thank you: and,
Live long and prosper under the light of the sun.

Tonari no Kaibutsu kun was a sleeve that impressed me a lot, especially because I had only seen the anime I've ever liked but ended endless so for me it was a very good surprise.

The thing I liked most in him was the characters, the Haru however violent it to be he found a love, Shizuku like her for not being a cliche character and which has developed a lot during the story, but I have to talk about and Yamaken of Oshima I think they were great '' antagonists '' they never intruded both Haru relationship and Shizuku kind of already knew that would not have a chance

SPOILER [Yamaken telling himself that never find another girl like shizuku

Conclusion I loved reading this manga for me everything in it and perfect it sure will not forget it, even when I was just a little sad I will miss this personal ^ - ^

Since this is going to be serialized and aired on October 1st, I imagine (or hope!) this series will become more popular. So, I'm going to write a review for anyone who is curious to if the manga is good or if they should start this series!

This series uses a very cliche trope: 'opposites attract'. We have Shizu (I don't want to write out her full name) who is very uptight, serious and know-it-all type of girl. And then Haru, the 'delinquent' who is misunderstood and generally has a very good heart and always intends the best. By chance, Shizu and Haru become intertwined and thus the story begins!

But do not be fooled~!

The story is very good! It is not one of those shoujo series that spends the whole time focusing on the hero and heroine's relationship. It deals with the entire cast, all of whom was likable and entertaining. I give it a 9; the story is not over yet and sometimes it will pass over issues that would've been more of a deal.

The art is fantastic. It's top of the line and greatly designed. I give it a 10, because honestly, the author did a great job at designing them to look Japanese and the backgrounds in this story are beautiful.

The character is awesome! Everyone, in someway, will find its way into your heart. Even the 'antagonists' will. They all have their own personal issues that you will explore somewhere in the story. 9, without a doubt.

The enjoyment was super. Every ending to a chapter kept me wanting more. I couldn't wait for a new chapter. Everyday, I'd check up to see if a new chapter has been released. Then I found out it was going to become a series and I absolutely jumped for joy! I couldn't be more excited. 10 for sure.

Overall, I think you should give this a chance! You will surely like it if you enjoy shoujo manga mixed with school life. It is very sweet (think Ouran HC, or Special A) but this series has a very different kick off to it.

I surely hope I helped you. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I did :)