High School Girl Becomes a Monk (2023): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2023, High School Girl Becomes a Monk is a comedy series.

What it’s about. High school girl Shimoshiraishi Mugi, a former idol otaku is about to graduate high school but still is undecided in her career path. Her grandfather, who was the chief priest of a temple, passes away, and during the funeral, she discovers he had left behind considerable debt. There she also meets her childhood friend Isono Shuu, who had studied at a Buddhist University and is a qualified monk. Mugi, who doesn’t want to let go fully of her grandfather’s temple accepts Shuu’s proposal to become chief priest, and the two work together to rebuild the temple.

Who’s in it. High School Girl Becomes a Monk stars Mei Hata as Shimoshiraishi Mugi, So Okuno as Isono Shuu, Keisuke Higashi as Satonaka Itsuki and Harumi Shuhama as Shimoshiraishi Inako, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, High School Girl Becomes a Monk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High School Girl Becomes a Monk page.

If you liked it. Fans of High School Girl Becomes a Monk tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.