: A shy boy whose hair typically covers his eyes. Adaptations and Media Anime Review: First Love Monster (Hatsukoi Monster)
: A college student and resident of the same dormitory who frequently teases and bullies Kaho, though he may harbor hidden feelings for her. Hatsukoi Monster
: A 5th-grade boy with the physical appearance of a young adult. Despite his looks, he has the innocent and hyperactive personality of a child. : A shy boy whose hair typically covers his eyes
: A high school student who often goes along with the immature antics of her boyfriend and his friends. Despite his looks, he has the innocent and
(also known as First Love Monster ) is a romantic comedy series that originally debuted as a manga by Akira Hiyoshimaru in 2013. The series is well-known for its bizarre and controversial premise: a high school girl falling in love with a boy who looks like a mature teenager but is actually an elementary school student. Plot Overview
The story follows 15-year-old , a sheltered daughter of a wealthy family who moves into a high school dormitory in Tokyo to start a new life. After nearly being hit by a truck, she is saved by a handsome stranger named Kanade Takahashi . Kaho falls in love at first sight and confesses her feelings, only to discover that her "dream guy" is a fifth-grader who simply happens to be exceptionally tall and mature-looking. Core Characters