“Plain teacher vs. devilish beauties: class 1-A's reign of terror meets a monster in disguise.”
The monster of 1st grade, class A.
1年A組のモンスター
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Synopsis
Plain teacher vs. devilish beauties: class 1-A's reign of terror meets a monster in disguise.
When Tarou Jimi is assigned as the homeroom teacher of class 1-A at an all girls' high school, the rest of the staff feel sorry for him. On the surface, class 1-A is full of pretty and talented girls on the cusp of adulthood. But under the pretense of grace and elegance, the girls of 1-A are akin to the spawn of the devil, known to drive all their homeroom teachers to resignation. Every teacher they have had has already been forced to quit with poorly disguised bullying and blatant blackmailing. At the forefront of class 1-A is Momo Hananaka, a model who knows exactly how to use her charm to her advantage. As soon as she learns about Jimi, she gears up to make him regret being chosen as her newest homeroom teacher. However, Momo and the "monsters" of 1-A might be in for a surprise, as beneath Jimi's plain demeanor hides a dark past—a past that might make him nothing less of a monster himself.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 12 sampled reviews
What 12 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.68 · split reception
5.0 pts
Recommenders 8.2 · others 3.2
↓ 4.75
Running avg · Jul 2019 → Apr 2026
- 10 “This masterpiece of the psychological thriller genre excels through its logical character motivations, lack of filler, and a rich exploration of dark human psychology. While the narrative is highly...”
- 7 “The premise is compelling, featuring a deeply realistic cast of flawed characters and a striking contrast between the "moe" art style and the truly dark, depraved worldbuilding. While the narrative...”
- 8 “This manga excels as a refreshing trope-buster that flips expectations, featuring a protagonist who is surprisingly smart and professional despite his initial appearance. While the main character’s...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — The monster of 1st grade, class A. begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Published Jan 2018 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M47497 catalog