Gokudou-kun E... | Tonari No Kaibutsu-kun: Tonari No

Because it is an "Alternate Universe" story, you can watch it without being caught up on every detail of the manga, though it is best enjoyed after finishing the 13-episode anime.

Instead of the usual modern classroom, the story takes place in the Edo period. The characters take on roles reminiscent of a "Gokudou" (yakuza/gangster) or samurai-style drama:

Shizuku Mizutani and Haru Yoshida are placed in a world where their familiar personalities clash in a new, feudal context. Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun: Tonari no Gokudou-kun E...

Stays true to her stoic, logical nature, often acting as the straight man to the surrounding chaos.

While the original series is a slice-of-life romantic comedy, this OVA leans heavily into surreal humor and historical parody. Because it is an "Alternate Universe" story, you

A historical town where various clans or groups interact.

Reimagined as a powerful but wild character within the historical setting. Stays true to her stoic, logical nature, often

(also known as the My Little Monster OVA) is a 2013 special episode that reimagines the main series' cast in an alternate historical setting. Released as a bonus with the limited edition of the 12th manga volume, it offers a comedic departure from the typical high school drama. Plot Overview