My Little Monster has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Crunchyroll, and in the US on Crunchyroll and YouTube TV. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Haruka Tomatsu's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Crunchyroll.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, My Little Monster earns its spot. My Little Monster does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Mizutani Shizuku finds peace in her studies. Working hard to stay at the top of the class, alone but focused. When she is tasked with delivering class materials to Yoshida Haru, her world starts to rapidly expand. Haruka Tomatsu and Takuma Terashima lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It first aired in 2012. What keeps My Little Monster from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in My Little Monster. Viewers who responded to Aharen-san wa Hakarenai will find a lot to like here too. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Haruka Tomatsu sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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