The “It’s Anime” YouTube channel is now streaming High School! Kimengumi and My Little Monster anime. This marks the first English release for High School! Kimengumi, a school gag comedy anime.
A Nostalgic Trip with “It’s Anime”
REMOW announced that it is releasing High School! Kimengumi and My Little Monster with English subtitles in the U.S. and Canada on the “It’s Anime” YouTube channel.
High School! Kimengumi: A Hilarious Throwback
High School! Kimengumi originally aired for 86 episodes between 1985 and 1987. The anime is based on Motoei Shinzawa’s manga, which ran from 1982 to 1987 in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. Hiroshi Fukutomi directed the anime, and Hatsuki Tsuji and Hiroshi Kanazawa designed the characters. Shunsuke Kikuchi composed the music.
The anime features the voices of Issei Futamata, Kaneto Shiozawa, Miki Takahashi, Naoki Tatsuta, Naoko Matsui, Shigeru Chiba, and Tesshō Genda. The gag comedy revolves around five unique students who become friends with the cutest girl in school.
My Little Monster: A Sweet and Engaging Romance
My Little Monster (Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun) is based on Robico’s manga. The anime premiered in 2012, and Crunchyroll streamed it as it aired in Japan.
The story revolves around the relationship between Shizuku Mizutani, a girl focused solely on studying, and Haru Yoshida, a troubled boy who becomes her friend. Shizuku is asked to deliver handouts to Haru, who hasn’t been to school since an incident on the first day, leading to an unexpected bond.
Where to Watch Anime
Many YouTube channels offer free and legal anime content. Some popular channels include:
- Muse Asia: This channel provides a wide selection of free anime content with English and Chinese subtitles. Popular titles include One-Punch Man, Mushoku Tensei, and Spy x Family. Due to licensing restrictions, content may only be available in certain regions such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Pakistan.
- Ani-One Asia: Another popular option for free and legal anime, Ani-One Asia offers a variety of genres, including popular titles like One Piece and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.
- It’s Anime: This channel streams KochiKame, REBORN!, Yakitate!! JAPAN, My Little Monster, True Cooking Master Boy, and High School! Kimengumi.
Other platforms for streaming anime include Crunchyroll, which offers both free and premium options.
A Growing Trend of Anime on YouTube
YouTube has become a hub for anime content, with channels like Muse Asia and Ani-One Asia catering to a broad audience. These channels offer both new and classic anime series without charge.
