Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary Manga Guide: Shake-O's Gentle Monster School
Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary Manga Guide: Shake-O's Gentle Monster School
A cyclops school nurse who looks after students with very unusual problems. Our guide to one of manga's sweetest monster comedies.
At this middle school, the students are monsters: girls with wings, boys with detachable body parts, kids who turn invisible. The school nurse, Hitomi Manaka, is a cyclops with one giant, all-seeing eye. Whatever strange medical problem walks through her door, she treats it with kindness and a fresh perspective.
Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary is one of the most complete runs we carry, with most of Seven Seas' English volumes on our shelves. Here is our guide to this gentle, funny series and the volumes worth reading. Browse our Nurse Hitomi manga.
Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary at a glance
- Created by: Shake-O (story and art)
- Original magazine: Monthly Comic Ryū (Tokuma Shoten), since September 2013; online-only from June 19, 2018
- Volumes: 21 as of May 13, 2026
- English publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
- Anime: Not adapted as an anime
- Genre: Monster comedy, slice of life, fantasy
Where Nurse Hitomi came from
Shake-O's series began in Tokuma Shoten's seinen magazine Monthly Comic Ryū in September 2013, a magazine known for monster-girl comedies. When Comic Ryū changed format on June 19, 2018, the series moved online and kept going, reaching 21 volumes by May 2026. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes it in English.
The story: problems only a monster could have
Each chapter usually brings a new student with a very specific problem: a winged girl who cannot keep her feet on the ground, a student who eats everything in sight, a boy whose body parts keep falling off. Hitomi listens, reassures and solves things with her own unusual insight.
Over time the series builds out its staff room too, like Itsuki, a plant-person curious about humans, and Tatara-sensei, the sarcastic four-armed science teacher, and later volumes look back at how they all came to the school.
From page to screen
Nurse Hitomi has not been adapted as an anime, which makes the manga the only way to enjoy it. Fans of monster-girl anime and gentle school comedies will feel right at home, and the series makes a great companion to the many monster-themed anime that have appeared since the 2010s.
Shake-O's art
Shake-O's monster designs are endlessly creative but always cute, and Hitomi's single huge eye is drawn with real expression. The volume titles on Seven Seas' covers, like "Come Up and See Me Sometime!", "Hot Blooded" and "Bikini Thrill", capture the playful tone.
Why Nurse Hitomi matters
In a genre often built on fan service, Nurse Hitomi stands out for its warmth. It is really about accepting differences and caring for young people as they grow up, and that gentle message has kept it running for more than a decade.
Where to start reading Nurse Hitomi
Start at Vol. 1. The chapters are mostly self-contained, so it is easy to dip in. We currently stock a long run, including Vol. 4, Public Eye and Vol. 9, Turbulent Times.
Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary manga & anime timeline
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Nurse Hitomi begins in Monthly Comic Ryū in September. |
| 2018 | Comic Ryū changes format on June 19, and the series moves online. |
| 2026 | Vol. 21 is released in Japan by May 13. |
Key characters in Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary
Hitomi Manaka
The kind-hearted cyclops school nurse with a giant, all-seeing eye.
Itsuki
A plant-person on the staff who is fascinated by humans.
Tatara-sensei
The sarcastic, four-armed science teacher.
The students
Winged girls, invisible kids and students with detachable limbs, each with their own problem.
The staff room
A cast of monster teachers whose backstories unfold in later volumes.
Visitors
Parents, siblings and guests whose quirks keep Hitomi on her toes.
Curiosities collectors should know
- Hitomi is a cyclops, and her single eye gives her unusual insight.
- The series moved online when Comic Ryū changed format in 2018.
- It has not been adapted as an anime.
- Each English volume has its own fun subtitle.
Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary volumes worth knowing
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Vol. 1
Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary Vol. 1: COME UP AND SEE ME SOMETIME!
Come Up and See Me Sometime! Hitomi opens her infirmary to the monster students.
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Vol. 5
Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary Vol. 5: AN EYE TOWARDS THE PAST…
An Eye Towards the Past. A look at how the staff came to the school.
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Vol. 10
Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary Vol. 10: TINY TOT, BIG TROUBLE!
Tiny Tot, Big Trouble. A favourite later volume.
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Vol. 15
Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary Vol. 15: The heroine is a nursery teacher
More students and more strange ailments as the series hits its stride.
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Vol. 20
Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary Vol. 20
A recent volume, showing how long Hitomi's infirmary has kept running.
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Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary covers through the years
A look at the covers across the English-language run. Tap a cover to find it in our shop.
Vol. 1
Vol. 2
Vol. 3
Vol. 4
Vol. 5
Vol. 6
Vol. 7
Vol. 8
Vol. 9
Vol. 10
Vol. 11
Vol. 12
Vol. 13
Vol. 14
Vol. 15
Vol. 16
Vol. 17
Vol. 18
Vol. 19
Vol. 20
Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary on our shelves right now
Here are some of the volumes we currently have in stock. Every copy is checked and graded before it is listed.
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Frequently asked questions about Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary
Who created Nurse Hitomi's Monster Infirmary?
It is written and drawn by Shake-O and serialised in Tokuma Shoten's Monthly Comic Ryū since September 2013.
How many volumes are there?
There were 21 volumes in Japan as of May 13, 2026. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the English edition.
Is there a Nurse Hitomi anime?
No. The series has not been adapted as an anime.
What is Nurse Hitomi about?
It follows Hitomi Manaka, a cyclops who works as a nurse at a school full of monster students.
Is Nurse Hitomi suitable for all ages?
It is a seinen comedy with some mild fan service, best for teens and adults.
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