First Love Monster

First Love Monster (Japanese: 初恋モンスター, Hatsukoi Monsutā) is a Japanese shōjo manga series written by Akira Hiyoshimaru. It was serialized in Kodansha's Aria magazine from 2013 to 2016, and later on Pixiv Comics starting in 2017. The story follows 15-year-old Kaho Nikaido as she leaves home to live in a high school dormitory. After almost getting hit by a truck, she is saved by a boy named Kanade Takahashi, whom she falls in love with. However, Kaho later discovers that Kanade is the son of her landlord and is actually a fifth-grade elementary school student! Despite this, Kaho finds herself unable to resist her feelings for him. The anime adaptation of First Love Monster aired from July to September 2016, produced by Studio Deen with 12 episodes. The anime is licensed for streaming by Funimation and Madman Entertainment. The series blends comedy and romance with its unique premise and character relationships. While some critics have raised concerns about the age gap between the main characters, the series is popular among many viewers for its fun dialogues and light-hearted atmosphere.