The essential episodes of First Love Monster

Watch these 12 in order and you've got First Love Monster — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · July 2, 2016 · 24m

   So: I'm in Primary School. What Now?6.5

   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?!

2. 02

   S01E02 · Top rated · July 9, 2016 · 24m

   Ah, Kasumi House6.5

3. 03

   S01E03 · Top rated · July 16, 2016 · 24m

   It`s My First6.5

4. 04

   S01E04 · Top rated · July 23, 2016 · 24m

   Sought-After Undies6.5

5. 05

   S01E05 · Top rated · July 30, 2016 · 24m

   I Know--To the Bath House!6.5

6. 06

   S01E06 · Top rated · August 6, 2016 · 24m

   Hula-Hoop Hullabaloo6.5

7. 07

   S01E07 · Top rated · August 13, 2016 · 24m

   Sending My Feelings... (To the Bathroom)6.5

8. 08

   S01E08 · Top rated · August 20, 2016 · 24m

   Kanade's Telephone Helpline6.5

9. 09

   S01E09 · Top rated · August 27, 2016 · 24m

   A Hushed and Crabby Love Song6.5

10. 10

    S01E10 · Top rated · September 3, 2016 · 24m

    A Proper Rom-Com For Once6.5

11. 11

    S01E11 · Top rated · September 10, 2016 · 24m

    No Peeking, Kanade's Secret Diary6.5

12. 12

    S01E12 · Series finale · September 17, 2016 · 24m

    Adorable/Abnormable6.5