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Movie: My Little Monster (English title) / The Monster Sitting Beside Me (literal title)
Romaji: Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun
Japanese: となりの怪物くん
Director: Sho Tsukikawa
Writer: Robico (manga), Arisa Kaneko
Producer: Akihiro Yamauchi, Akira Kobe, Chiaki Baba
Cinematographer: Atsuhiro Nabeshima
Release Date: April 27, 2018
Runtime: 105 min.
Genre: Teen-Romance / School / Comedy
Distributor: Toho
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Haru Yoshida (Masaki Suda) is a high school student. He is viewed as a problem child with an unpredictable behavior. He also doesn't have any friends. Shizuku Mizutani (Tao Tsuchiya) is a high school student who studies too much. She is cold and doesn't have any friends. Haru Yoshida and Shizuku Mizutani sit next to each other in a classroom. A small thing causes Haru Yoshida to have feelings for Shizuku Mizutani. He confesses to her about how he feels.

Notes

Based on manga series "Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun" by Robico (published from August 23, 2008 to June 24, 2013 in Japanese manga magazine Dessert).

Cast



Masaki Suda	Tao Tsuchiya	Yuki Furukawa	Yuki Yamada
Haru Yoshida	Shizuku Mizutani	Yuuzan Yoshida	Kenji Yamaguchi



Elaiza Ikeda	Minami Hamabe	Gaku Sano	Mokomichi Hayami
Asako Natsume	Chizuru Oshima	Sohei Sasahara	Mitsuyoshi Misawa

Additional Cast Members:

Shiro Sano - Taizou Yoshida
Nari Saito - student
Shohei Toyama

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Kachan Apr 29 2022 10:49 am Omg The Cast (I've only seen the anime of this) I was researching Minami Hamabe bc I was rewatching Kakegurui LA and brought me here and I was so surprised to see how I know all of them and how 4/8 are my favorite actors/tress huhuhuhu

renai kisoku Dec 09 2021 4:03 am All star actors! All in one! Holy moly, this is when their prime time shining!

Umi Nov 16 2020 1:02 pm Suda is lowkey looks like Matsumoto Jun here not gonna lie. Both are my fav tho

Luna Nov 03 2020 8:11 am This is so cute my heart can't handle~ Also I might have second lead syndrome, I mean second romance lead syndrome, because Kenji the blonde-haired guy, wow

Cl Oct 18 2020 10:52 am This is roler coster Story i love Haru and mitty And big brother I wish they have season 2! This is so lovely romcom that everyone will be Relatable Like Being Genius and at the same time you have a lovelife Besides you ❤ i recommends this !

Hikari Aug 13 2020 7:27 am Hands up, one of the bestest Japanese movies out there!

someone please recommend me any movies with the same vibe;)

Ryu Aug 05 2020 10:37 pm Suda did great well as excepted but Tao deserves more love after this because she is the one who face the hate out of the two leads she give Shizuku character justice while everyone judge her for the role before. No matter what anyone says love her or hate her she proves many how wrong they were that’s the true actress spirit that deserves my admiration.

Anonim Sep 30 2019 7:00 pm Chizuru Oshima is dabest

shannon Sep 19 2019 11:03 am i trying find out a list on the song that is in the movie does anyone know i looking for the song where they with the little kids doing summer game or whatever

btw the movie one my fav movies it way better then the anime

Sakura Jul 13 2019 7:56 pm Not only is this director a genius but he is lucky as well...great cast, crew, and let's not forget film quality, including editing, cinematography etc.

Wow to think at first I nearly quit watching because of the first few scenes and it turns out this is definitely top 5 best films in jmovies ever imo.

Elle Jun 15 2019 11:06 pm Does anyone know where the location of the shopping area with the outdoor fountain is in Japan, where they were eating hamburgers before Shizuku got drenched with water? I'm dying to find out :(

lovebyhen Mar 07 2019 1:52 pm i should say this is not a very good live action to watch. they didnt put well every character in story and theres so much missing things (like chemistry, space or even the character development, etc) where i cant even enjoy watching this. every character is so weak, and they were trying too hard to put whole story in an hours (well i can understand that, its a movie after all). but still, i think its better to build the strong story line where viewers could feel the warmness of this story like the original manga did. the anime still the best than this live action. too much things going on and i cant keep up with the storyline. this is just so bad. i recommend u guys to just watch the anime or even read the manga than watching this. sorry to say but i should give 4 out of 10 for this.

Ngan Feb 08 2019 12:15 am Always enjoy watching Suda's acting, versatile performer

Heshe Young Dec 15 2018 9:32 am Made me fall in love again ?

N Dec 01 2018 10:02 am I admitted this! You know, it's hard to find a good live action anime tho and for this one, nice and amazing! one of the best live action i've ever seen. Thumb up??❤️❤️❤️❤️ love it so much. Btw the main leads are so good in potraying the role, ahh i just love it and recommend this movie. P/s: i even have doubt whether to watch this or not lol finally i watched bc to fill up my leisure time hahah

ttt Nov 12 2018 5:02 am I JUST FINISHED THE MOVIE AAAAHHH the cast is so great and really suits well and the osts!! it's so great;;;;;;;

K Nov 08 2018 7:49 am Just finished watching this movie, I think it's already become one of my favorite live action. All the cast did a great job portraying their characters. It's so gooooood!

BLURAY&DVD November 3th,2018 Sep 30 2018 11:00 am tomorrow is the 1st day of october and it will be only 1 month left! ganbatte! (/;3;)/

blublu Jul 21 2018 2:17 pm to everyone asking how to watch it: it's only been 3 months since it's theater release! We still have to wait a while (usually 6-7 months total) for the dvd to be released.

I LOVE PARK JIMIN Jul 20 2018 9:45 pm where do we find the movie TTTTTTT

Sunna De Ieso Jul 16 2018 3:50 pm Where can you find the movie??? I have been searching for it for ages

Julia Rose Jun 11 2018 9:20 pm When will the movie be released? I still can't watch it although it was aired last April TT

Just a guy who is lost May 16 2018 11:22 pm Whoah! Tao Tsuchiya + Elaiza + Minami .... My God all my crushes combines in 1 movie .... Might die with heart attack

Sumire May 14 2018 1:15 am Watched TonaKai during golden week and wow it was good! As someone who has read the manga, the main characters portrayed their roles really well. As expected of Suda Masaki and Tsuchiya Tao they bought the characters to life.

silvert3ar Apr 29 2018 10:11 pm sasayan? i'm sorry but sano looks old for me for playing as sasayan T.T and also minami hanabe as oshima? i think at the anime, oshima looks tall .. :'D

iLy Mar 18 2018 8:22 pm Yuki F in my mind still face of Irie Naoki, so how can I see him as Yuuzan? sob... but this live action is one of my waiting list, I really like the manga, I thought they will make the LA into... hmm... maybe 3 part? it's too long to make it into just one movie.

Susa Feb 19 2018 4:04 pm Tao has played these kind of roles (smart and cool roles) before and she was good in them (Limit, Suzuki Sensei and The Werewolf game). She is one of the most talented and versatile actresses of her generation so I believe she will do well in this movie.

Amy Feb 19 2018 12:03 pm Suda Masaki is a perfect choice for playing Haru But I am not liking the main girl, they could’ve choose someone much better. I understand her character was blunt and bookworm But this girl face still looks more boring. Japanese Shojuo live action still need to fix their settings,design and specially their cosplay looking hair that look very fake. The manga and anime was very special to me. Please japan you can do better.

glynnelein Feb 18 2018 11:17 pm Woow, Tao Tsuchiya in gaspy and strong role? well its suits her ??

Vikha Feb 07 2018 3:42 am OMG !! Masaki, Yuko Furukawa, Yuki Yamada, Tao ??? AMAZING !!! My fav actors and actres !!

esprexo (yes the one in instagram, lol) Feb 02 2018 2:06 am I am actually not ready for this but nevertheless, I am looking forwards for the live action. I loved the anime adaptation as well as the manga, and I am hoping that they could pull off a good live action as well.

I see that the cast is amazing, I believe this would be something worth the wait.

celt Jan 29 2018 8:10 am excited for this! I believe Tao can pull it off.

kira Jan 05 2018 2:26 am I'm so excited i feel like the cast has great potential. Hopefully this movie follows the manga or at least anime well. I can't wait. I love this manga so much. I can't wait for the movie to be released this year! I have high hopes and it looks promising OMGG

Still Wating for Season 2 Jan 02 2018 1:19 pm Looks great.. But Tao and Gaku seems a bit off

Kurirukuri Jan 02 2018 12:31 am Tonari no kaibutsu-kun has interesting story. They also pick the actor carefully. Good choice to make Masaki Suda play the role Haru. He suits it, I think and I am sure. Goodluck Masaki Suda!

Haru Dec 03 2017 10:40 am When Haru run down the curve pathway, he looks so cute. The hug too, it gives bits of warmth already. Didn't think would come out this good. now I'm looking forward too this!

the cute suda is back XD Dec 03 2017 10:34 am Suda is actually like Haru isn't he? he seems furious because he has taken many challenging complicated characters/roles but he's actually kind and have lots of cuteness when he's on variety talkshow. He haven't done this kind of role much since his debut days and I miss that cute Sudacchi so much. I'm so happy to see him on this.

Yasushi Nov 29 2017 11:44 am No one gonna comment on Mokomichi? :D I hope he pulls that Misawa properly. I don't mind Tao at all, I think she's a very talented girl. Suda, I hope he does well too :) Ikeda looks cute, so does Gaku.

Lisa Nov 26 2017 3:18 am Uuuh love the cast. They have Sudacchi, Tao, Yuki Yamada, Yuki Furukawa, Elaiza and Minami. Btw it's the same director as Kimi no Suizo wo Tabeta and both have Minami?

aneeee Nov 19 2017 2:19 pm waaaaah but shizuku is supposed to be smaller and cuter : ( tao tsuchiya is nailing the mature side of shizuku but i can't see the subtle cuteness at all

meidy Nov 19 2017 3:58 am Tao Tsuchiya is a great actress. don't worry guys..

Jin Nov 18 2017 11:56 am Tonari fans own zero chills make realize why I love the Gintama fanbase better since they are much open-minded when LA casting news came. Tao may not be an ideal choice for Shizuku but be thankful she is at least someone who can act better than someone who looks the part but can't act at all :P

P.S it's too soon judge things now until the movie released.

Emm Nov 18 2017 5:54 am I'm not that convinced with the actress playing Shizuku's part. But I'll be watching coz this is one of my favorite manga

catt Nov 18 2017 4:05 am Am I the only one who squeal after Yuki x Yuki cast as itakiss fan? Honestly Tao doesn't sit well to me in the teaser (--dont get me wrong, I adore her in Orange, Mare, and Omukae Death). I expect Shizuku vibe to be more indifferent than fierce. Oh well, actually I like Sasayan more than Haru and Natsume more than Shizuku. So I will still watch this.

more wasabi please Nov 18 2017 12:18 am Y'all know what? Tao giving us that spiteful/glaring look, like bruhhhh Shizuku would already be giving us that nonchalant/idgaf look! Suda you stop that poker face game. Haru should be glaring at us and now to you to for doing that. remember that scene where Haru made face with the camera? yep, that should've been in this photo. Stop saying they're great, goin to slay these roles blah blah blah. Ow wait no! they literally could slay they're friggin roles way to go! Just ur average shoujo turned into live action trash, oh well at least these junks sell well and appeal to the bigger idiotic audience (also me, a bot). Too mainstream and overrated, just very much like those hollywood flops. you better give us a season 2 out of this blasphemy, the least u could do.

NouEN Nov 17 2017 10:21 am Ewww I can't believe some want the exaggerating Mirei Kiritani to play such a cold role as Shizuku!! this girl CAN'T ACT to save her life XPPP

dklu Nov 16 2017 2:52 am OMGG, Suda looks just like Haru! I can't wait T.T

- Nov 15 2017 9:50 am just wanna say that tao tsuchiya is one of the talented actress tho. I bet people arent really recognize her, well, pls do enjoy watch this movie. It would be fun

mizukisgirl Nov 15 2017 1:21 am i was thinking that Nana Komatsu or Kie Kitano would suit shizuku's role. but oh well, gonna watch this for masaki suda and yuki furukawa!!!

lawliette Nov 14 2017 11:48 pm Nope, no hate for Tao she's good no doubt but I don't like the vibe she gives off already after Ive seen what I think is the teaser. Her overall aura already puts off the character of Shizuku whom I have fond memories of in both manga and anime. I always seek in an actress that kind of moment when you look at someone and think to urself "yep, she's the one! Those stares! Those expressions!" So yeah that's what I think. But nevertheless, I'm watching. And who knows? She might surprise me . x)

dearthuong Nov 04 2017 10:25 am I believe that Tao will suit the character very well since she has already portrayed this kind of female character once in Limit. Shizuku seems a little more naughty, but Tao also played a lot of shoujo roles before. I love seeing Tao playing these kinds of roles! No more cheesy shoujo movie, Tao!

Bbh Oct 08 2017 1:21 am I love haru so much, hope he can potray haru like my expectation

Kawai Oct 04 2017 5:57 am WHOA, i didn't know that there will be a live for Tonari no kaibutsu-kun! I really really love the anime version of this so i am excited for this! Don't know the actors but I hope they do well

kfjjwjiefjxorg Sep 13 2017 7:02 pm i believe tao is gonna slay in this movie XD

amamn Sep 05 2017 7:45 pm Suda Masaki as Haru!! I love him as an actor so much, and I think he's one of the only actors who would be able to portray Haru's 3 dimensional character and look convincing as him (age and appearance wise). Although I'm not sure about Tao yet, I think she has the potential. I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!

Maria Aug 20 2017 7:23 pm tao chan is a versatile actress if you ask me have you watched shimatachi rocket and werewolf game. She can be cute to cool so sha has what it takes to act and she is not overrated. She is very talented person who can dance and do action w/o any stunt so please stop the hate and anticipate and support the movie because Tonari no Kaibutsu is one of my favorite manga. Also stop mentioning other like mirei and kento shippers let's just respect each other's OTP okay spread the love not the hate??

nakedkyle Aug 18 2017 9:12 am lol i think tao is a lot better than mirei and a lot prettier :3

Emma J Aug 09 2017 3:16 pm I don't know what to comment (Too excited lmao), I just finished the manga and I love it way too much.

Nozomi Jul 13 2017 7:50 am Seriously why when Tao paired with other actors you all just like "i dont care" and then you all start bothering when Tao paired with Suda (I assumed this bcs he is Kento's close friend).

I'm still dont understand why Kento fans especially kento-mirei shipper bashing tao but I never see kento-tao shipper bashing mirei.

When you all said Tao can't acting please watch her other project don't just watch the her popular project (I recommend you to watch Werewolf Game). If you still didn't satisfied just praying for Tao getting better with her acting skill.

And I don't think she is overrated. This is effect after being Asadoras protagonist. Even she wrote the lyrics for the opening song. she can playing piano, dance, good at sports & doing action scene without a stuntman* (I've seen someone said she is lack of talent). but I hope she got more role in action movies than shoujo adaption....

watch here on youtube /watch?v=52J2ye1n4F8

?❤️??? Jul 11 2017 11:38 pm Suda Masaki : Yes! He's a great actor.

Tao Tsuchiya: Definitely No! her acting skills is not that good and she's overrated. ??

Taqdees Jul 04 2017 7:12 am I think kento yamazaki should be in place of suda And mirei kiritani shuold be in place of tao

Those 2 actors can act and oay off the characters pretty well abd we see kento in death note He can do any kind of role And mirei in heroin shikkaku Both of them can do this live action pretty well I think they shoulf change the cast

ari Jun 23 2017 9:01 pm this is my fav anime ever ...and is getting a live action and i really hope they have a better ending and a wedding but i dont think the casting is great...not hating i love tao san in her new drama which ended recently but shizuku has a completely different look compared to her....i hope this will not disappoint....best of luck to the whole cast

my little monster Jun 23 2017 8:59 pm this is my fav anime ever ...and is getting a live action and i really hope they have a better ending and a wedding but i dont think the casting is great...not hating i love tao san in her new drama which ended recently but shizuku has a completely different look compared to her....i hope this will not disappoint....best of luck to the whole cast

AngryCrab Jun 23 2017 4:29 am Woah, I love Masaki Suda but Tao Tsuchiya doesn't suit Shizuku at all. Will she be able to pull it off?

imamimamu Jun 23 2017 4:25 am Favorite anime, favorite casts Suda and Tao >< Definitely watch it

Mirtika Jun 14 2017 9:35 am The anime was fun. The manga...and now the live action has the ever-wonderful Suda Masaki. He's adorable. I can't wait to see what he does with Haru.

zereth May 30 2017 1:23 am Oh my god!i will definitely watch it!oh my,im gonna see haru and shizuku again!cant wait to watch it im super excited!but my real crush in this series is Yamaken,i wonder who will he be?hmm!whatever cant wait for the film!super excited here!

Aozorakuchiki chan May 20 2017 2:40 pm uwaaaa whatt theee.. I just reopened my manga collection and found this extraordinary manga.. I kept it in and planned to never erase it forever ><.. And suddenly the fate show this extravagant news before me.. And the more exciting fact is.. The one who cast as haru is.. Himmm!!! Omooooo masakii kunnn.. I love ur acting.. I love ur face.. I love ur talent!! And i.d really love to see u as haru kun ? ganbattee neee.. Berjuang! Semangat! Indonesian no,, this Javanese girl is rooting for you and rooting this live action too ???

Karen Khoo May 19 2017 4:27 am I watched this anime few years back! OMG these two amazing actors!! Suda Masaki and Tao-chan fighto!!!

Yasushi May 18 2017 12:17 pm Ughh.. Another manga adaptation? Thank goodness the leads in this one are better than some others I've seen.

Sheng May 17 2017 12:20 pm The anime was golden. I just hope they turn this into a decent movie.

Hei gongzhu May 16 2017 8:35 pm One of my favorite manga. Two of my favorite actors. Rooting for a nice live action. ♥♥♥

Tomodachi May 16 2017 3:26 am I hope they end it with a blast at the last part cause in the anime stil has many pieces need to be put in together.

emma May 15 2017 2:28 pm Masaki Suda as Haru!! Omg omg omg! This is such a blast!! Such talented actor to act as Haru! Yeayyyy! Okay i can see Haru in him (*´▽`*) looking forward to next year !

Amelia May 15 2017 11:00 am Oh my goodness! I can't believe it! Ever since the second time I read through the manga I thought Masaki Suda would be perfect to play Haru if they ever did a live action! I can't believe it came true! I can't wait!!

nicoleshii May 15 2017 7:02 am ohh my god i cant hardly wait!!!!.....????

catt May 15 2017 4:21 am This is finally happening!!!

Ferlet May 15 2017 3:43 am Finally,my dream come true !!

Junn May 15 2017 3:20 am Finally a role that isn't cute or sweet for Tao I would love her to surprise me with spunky role like Misao :)

Qonita indah May 15 2017 2:13 am I shouted when I saw the news in instagram, then I opened this web for clarification. I'm so happy ?? they finally have a project together

saya May 15 2017 1:20 am finally... this two talented gems have project together.

May yamashita May 14 2017 11:28 pm Oh My God ! The anime was so funny .. this is first first i leave a comment here because i got super excited with the news !!

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