First Love Monster
A lighthearted romantic comedy anime that plays absurdist humor against shoujo romance tropes, built on the central joke of a girl's crush being a child.
When fifteen-year-old Kaho Nikaidou leaves her sheltered home to start life anew in a Tokyo high school dormitory, the last thing she expects is to nearly get hit by a truck! Saved in the nick of time by a handsome stranger, Kaho falls head over heels for him and, after finally tracking him down, boldly confesses her feelings. Turns out Kaho's mystery savior, Kanade, is the son of Kaho's new landlord! The handsome object of Kaho's affection agrees to go out with her, but her newfound bliss is short-lived when it turns out that her new boyfriend...is a fifth-grader?!
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Ensemble
Like First Love Monster
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as First Love Monster
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like First Love Monster, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like First Love Monster, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like First Love Monster, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
