 A recent scan from shoujo magazine ARIA's August issue has revealed that Hatsukoi Monster (First Love Monster) will be adapted into a TV anime.The romantic comedy manga previously received a drama CD, released on February 25. It cast prominent seiyuu Takahiro Sakurai as the male lead, Kanade, and Yui Horie as the female lead, Nikaidou Kaho. Other character voices included Showtaro Morikubo, Tomokazu Sugita, Ayumu Murase, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kaito Ishikawa, and Hikaru Midorikawa. It is unknown if the cast will be reprising their roles. Hatsukoi Monster is both written and illustrated by Akira Hiyoshimaru. It began serialization in ARIA in January 2013, and is still ongoing with four compiled volumes released. The second volume ranked 34 in its first week on Oricon's Weekly Manga Rankings. Synopsis Nikaidou Kaho is a daughter of a rich family and her whole life everyone's been nice to her. When moving to her new high school dormitory, she almost gets hit by a truck but is saved by a boy. It's love at first sight for Kaho but when asking him his name, he tells her she's weird. Kaho is shocked since it's the first time anyone's ever said mean things to her. Soon enough, she finds out that the boy who saved her lives in the same dormitory and so she bravely confesses her love. The boy says his name is Kanade and agrees to go out with her. Unfortunately, the following day Kaho finds out that her first boyfriend is a 5th grader. A sample of the manga is available on ARIA's blog. Official Twitter: @hatsukoi_M Source: Yaraon Update June 27 It was announced that the cast will be the same as Drama CD. Source: Official tweet Hatsukoi Monster on MAL |
myanimelistllcFeb 11, 2016 5:56 AM
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| probably won't watch |
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| Not even gonna read the synopsis shoujo + Sakurai + Morikubo + Midorikawa + nice cover art is an instant watch Yaoi-sensei said: Oh, the author does some BL! I saw that picture few days ago. Ofc , I will watch it <3 praise the lord |
| LOL I've read this before. Never thought it'd make it into anime industry. Are they trying to find some of the weirdest shoujo out there to get more attention? xD Ore Monogatari worked, so now they are expanding xD |
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| Ohhh right I saw this on tumblr. The drama cds attracted me as well as Sakurai Takahiro |
| Cougar anime :) That shouta messing up people's lives :( |
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| This sounds downright bizzare, and not in a good way. Not gonna watch this. Not a chance. |
| Dissapointed that he's a 5th grader :( |
| Hyped for more shoujo romance, it was going really well as I read the synopsis, but -> Chibi-Alice said: Me too, the last sentence in the synopsis destroyed all kind of hype. :/Dissapointed that he's a 5th grader :( |
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| I only began to read this like fairly recently so not sure what to expect. Will have to see the preview and staff although I'm not too impressed by what it's shown. |
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| Reminds me of Recorder to Randoseru (since I'm currently watching it). |
| This sounds really hilarious to me , like the 5th grader thing. Will watch this when it comes out! |
| Read the title as Shoujo Manga 'Monster' Gets TV Anime Adaptation at first :/ the following day Kaho finds out that her first boyfriend is a 5th grader. lol,ok... |
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mayukachan said: Not even gonna read the synopsis shoujo + Sakurai + Morikubo + Midorikawa + nice cover art is an instant watch Ahahah I know that feeling, but I was deceived so many times by the seiyuu & nice art combo... Anyway, I think I'll watch it. |
Stark700 said: The romantic comedy manga PTW'd |
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| Don't get your hopes up people. The manga is ridiculous... and not in a good way. So the anime can't be better. |
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phoenixalia said: P.S Kodansha, when are you going to give Watashi ga Motete Dousunda an anime? If this gets one, that one deserves it too, right? omg please I'll cry |
| I'm actually happy that this is getting an anime adaption. The manga is really good so far in my book; then again I have weird taste at times. Can't wait to watch it; hopefully the graphics are good. |
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| This sounds really stupid. And not in a good way. I'm gonna pass. |
AL19Jun 25, 2015 11:10 AM
| Hahaha that sounds like comedy gold! Defenitally gonna watch! :D |
Zhuyo said: Wow. Very strange synopsis. First Ojisan to Marshmallow and now this? What the heck is going on. 2016 is the year of weird shit ! calling it. |
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| Oooh, didn't expect that!! If that's the case, maybe I can hope for some other, similar works to be adapted as well in the future. In any case, I'll be looking forward to how this one will turn out~ |
| I love shoujo manga and anime but I stopped reading this manga after a couple chapters. Though I'll give the anime a try for a second chance. |
| Might check out the manga first, |
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| That's a pretty lulzy synopsis. If the female MC doesn't say at some point 'but officer, he said he was 18!', I'll be disappointed. On the downside, when that guy's 20 he'll look 50 or so. Enjoy youth while you can, kid. |
BatoKusanagiJun 25, 2015 12:41 PM
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| Omg 5th grader? And Takahiro omg. Ptw i guess. |
| The world shall know the truth soon. |
| seems fun... |
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| are you serious!? wasn't expecting this xD well, as long as the drawings are as pretty as the manga, fine by me! |
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| What?? Of all shoujo to adapt... Quick skim of the first few chapters and I'm cringing. The girl's a rabbit being thrown into a pack of wolves. (Generic reverse harem girl, loli version.) It looks like the main couple of Inu x Boku SS, except with much weaker personalities and a harem cast. And he's not the only bishounen adult who claims to be a fifth grader?? I'm actually going to watch this just to see what the heck they're doing with this... |
| ... *awaits better titles to get an anime adaptation* |
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| The synopsis sounds fucking terrible... |
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| I just read the first few chapters out of curiosity- I'm definitely going to be giving this one a pass. The female protagonist is really stupid/annoying, and the whole fifth grade boy thing...just no. (I'm raising a child in that age range and the whole thing just made me really uncomfortable/pissed off.) (There's a theory that he's older, but stupid, so he's been held back repeatedly, but that really didn't make me feel any better.) |
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ikuya said: I just read the first few chapters out of curiosity- I'm definitely going to be giving this one a pass. The female protagonist is really stupid/annoying, and the whole fifth grade boy thing...just no. (I'm raising a child in that age range and the whole thing just made me really uncomfortable/pissed off.) (There's a theory that he's older, but stupid, so he's been held back repeatedly, but that really didn't make me feel any better.) I don't really think that he is stupid. After all when reading the few chapters it does have. I guess in the end we will never know what is his problem until later on in the manga. Although already announcing an anime adaption with only four chapters out has me a little nervous to be honest. |
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Tsuki-no-Usagi said: Oh look, a bishie with a traumatic past! Man, shoujos are really expanding their boundaries these days, uh?ikuya said: I just read the first few chapters out of curiosity- I'm definitely going to be giving this one a pass. The female protagonist is really stupid/annoying, and the whole fifth grade boy thing...just no. (I'm raising a child in that age range and the whole thing just made me really uncomfortable/pissed off.) (There's a theory that he's older, but stupid, so he's been held back repeatedly, but that really didn't make me feel any better.) I don't really think that he is stupid. After all when reading the few chapters it does have. I guess in the end we will never know what is his problem until later on in the manga. Although already announcing an anime adaption with only four chapters out has me a little nervous to be honest. |
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Tsuki-no-Usagi said: ikuya said: I just read the first few chapters out of curiosity- I'm definitely going to be giving this one a pass. The female protagonist is really stupid/annoying, and the whole fifth grade boy thing...just no. (I'm raising a child in that age range and the whole thing just made me really uncomfortable/pissed off.) (There's a theory that he's older, but stupid, so he's been held back repeatedly, but that really didn't make me feel any better.) I don't really think that he is stupid. After all when reading the few chapters it does have. I guess in the end we will never know what is his problem until later on in the manga. Although already announcing an anime adaption with only four chapters out has me a little nervous to be honest. Possible character spoilers. |
ikuyaJun 25, 2015 1:54 PM
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| Synopsis sounds odd. Guy tells the girl she's weird when she asked him his name, but then agrees to go out with her soon after. Not to mention he's a 5th grader. What's the deal here? Will watch for the lulz. |
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| interesting, add to my list :) |
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| It sound great until that last line, which made me laugh so hard. I'll try reading past the first chapter to see if I'll ptw. Reminds me of Recorder and Randsel |
nanoflowerJun 25, 2015 2:24 PM
| Sounds complicated |
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