Audience reviews
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Alkupz
Watching Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san was like looking out of a window and gazing upon an everchanging but perpetually beautiful scenario. From beginning to end, this anime made me laugh even with its secondary characters, just out there doing anything and nothing at all.
Nishikata and Takagi's relationship developement is slow but visible. You don't feel like things are being rushed, and you're definitely in for a lot more moments that are well worth their wait. Each prank Takagi plays on the clueless but slowly-realizing-just-to-become-clueless-again Nishikata had amazing delivers and showed us more about Takagi and why she likes that boy so much.
There's no doubts raised that they do like each other, the cards are all already laid out, but what makes this all the more exciting is seein…
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Do you remember what it was like having a crush back in middle school? Back when you didn't need to be in a relationship to be happy, you were already over the moon just because they talked to you for five minutes, the time when you're whole motivation to go to school was simply to see your crush, the time you'd secretly hope they'd sit next to you in class and walking home together somehow became the highlight of your entire week. A single compliment? Yeah, you're thinking about that for the next three months and if your friends found out you liked them, it genuinely felt like your life was over. Looking back, it's kind of funny how seriously we took all of it but when you were that age, those tiny moments felt massive, they were your entire world and I don't think I've ever seen an anime…
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Honestly, watching Takagi-san in 2026 feels like putting on the kind of show you leave running because you are too lazy to change the channel. It is decent enough to keep on in the background, easy enough to follow without much mental effort, and never quite irritating enough to make you turn it off. In that sense, the experience is a bit like buying a drink from a convenience store: not exciting, not memorable, but perfectly serviceable. That description fits the first few episodes especially well.
I can understand why some people enjoy stories that do not prioritize major progression, and there is nothing wrong with that as long as it does not become a reflection of stagnation in real life, too. To the show’s credit, the first half handles its formula consistently. Every day, school act…
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This is just Don't Toy With Me Miss Nagatoro except worse in every way.
I found this frustrating to watch which made it a slog to get through at times.
The girl has the personality of an answering machine and the boy is so unlikable. The teasing she pulls is rarely charming or funny or cute.
Have you seen Miss Nagatoro?
Yes? Just watch that again instead of this.
No? Watch this one firstb and then watch Miss Nagatoro to wash the taste of this one out of your mouth.
Can't really recommend this one She can't even beat ass
Read at the sourceAndykeru
This is the kind of romance I need injected right into my veins.
There's no drawn-out needless drama, no retarded misunderstandings, and no exhausting love polygon.
This anime is just a pure innocent wholesome love story. There's no plot, barely a continuity, and really only two characters. It's so simple in its premise and it never tries to be more than what it is.
Don't go into this expecting kissing, and touching, and other stereotypical romance tropes. This is a story about a pair of very young kids struggling to convey their feelings and discovering what it means to want to be with someone. This usually takes the form of teasing, tricks, games, and petty competition. It ends up being so sweet you might become diabetic just watching their young love.
I was fighting my own cute aggr…
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I absolutely love those laid-back, delightful animes that let you kick back and relax! There’s nothing quite like curling up in your chair or on your bed, ready to enjoy some worry-free viewing. This anime totally fits the bill! I really appreciate shows that make you think a little but are still lighthearted. Plus, it had some genuinely funny moments that brought a big smile to my face. I feel like it’s only going to get better with each season, and I can’t wait to see where it goes!
There’s something so charming about the story of a shy middle school boy and a girl who shows her feelings by playfully teasing him. At first, I wasn’t sure if I’d like the girl’s character, but my perspective shifted completely over time. What really stood out to me was how Takagi, while being playful with…
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I just finished binge-watching Teasing Master Takagi-san Season 1, and I must say, it's been a while since I've enjoyed an anime as much as this one. The show's lighthearted and playful take on middle school romance had me hooked from the very first episode.
The story follows Nishikata, a determined but hapless student who's constantly trying to outdo his classmate Takagi, who always seems to be one step ahead of him. But beneath their playful rivalry, it's clear that Nishikata has developed feelings for Takagi, and their interactions are adorable and often hilarious.
What I loved most about this anime is its ability to balance humor and heart. The characters are well-developed and relatable, with Nishikata's inner monologues providing plenty of comedic moments. Takagi, on the other hand…
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Story progresses nowhere aside from romanticizing bullying throughout roughly a natural year in the japanese school system. It goes on and on and on, edging the viewer on Nishikata ever getting back at Takagi, but it never happens. The most interesting storyline is the three side-character girls'.
If you feel like spending 12 standard 23min. episodes watching a schoolboy be bullied by a classmate schoolgirl with zero consequence, or even remorse on her part, with absolutely no change in the dynamic, then by all means enjoy. If you want to see some progression Nagatoro has the same "getting his attention by throwing rocks at him" basic premise, but it unlike this one, characters evolve.
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I cannot fathom why anyone would watch the first season of this anime and think anything other than how the man female is a cruel bully. I would use her name, but after seeing the first season I honeslty can't remember any of the characters names. The anime follows a pattern; main girl tricks/pranks/makes fun of the main boy in the series, the boy feels anxious/emberassed/mad about what she does, he tries to get back at her and constantly fails, boy gets in trouble. Not only does this unfold for the main characters, but the writer also does this with his audiance as he makes you believe that maybe the girl (who clearly likes the boy) is finally doing something nice for the boy only to go through the entire series laughing at you when you realize that each nice thing she does literally ends…
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The whole anime is soo amazing that you can't rest without binge watching it and i completed the 2 seasons in one day.
Highly recommended for those who are looking for a anime with comedy and want something refreshing and wholesome.
This is my one of the best romcom anime with storyline that you you wont find anywhere else.
There's no problem if you just start rewatching it after finishing it which i did.
While the characters invest you totally in themselves you will find the story more interesting as the story progresses.
So start watching this anime series if you are reading this and haven't started yet.
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Honestly, it is enjoyable as I like the romantic comedy genre. It will make the viewers laugh at every moment and also, it will remind their old school days a lot. Like- bullied by friends, etc. Some scenes are really cute, especially romantic.
But, the problem is that as there is bullying present in this anime, it may be annoying for those who hate bullying. Again, this should be kept in mind that the title says teasing. So, this show will not be for those who take teasing seriously.
Recommendation: Don't take this anime seriously, just enjoy the story of this anime.
Most of the people will enjoy this show. The art style is ok and the character reaction is also ok.
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This goes for all seasons and the movie, this show is cute, fun and adorable through and through. Can the series be repetitive? Yes, but I’d like to clarify that season 3 alone does so many unique twists on the otherwise routine nature of the show that you should watch the first two seasons for season 3 alone. From having a majority of an episode going completely silent, to putting our cast in a school play, wavy hallucinations and dreams you cannot differentiate from reality. So you find the mind games played between Nishikita and Takagi a little tiresome, alright. Then you might find the side characters more interesting or your speed. I’d say that as much as I love the duo of takagi and Nishikita I would raise the roof and yelp in glee when a segment of the show would transition its focu…
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Teasing Master Takagi-San’s first season isn’t exactly what I want out of this style of anime, but it honestly did better than anticipated.
I actually do appreciate the comedy within the show between the two leads but honestly prefer the dynamic of the 3 side girls. They are a major highlight for me. As well as Nishikita’s constant need and desire to get one over Takagi. His internal monologue is very believable and grounded for a young boy like that. And it’s also just absolutely funny how he goes from very simply trying to humiliate Takagi in some way to being wary of any possibility she can pull one over on him. By no means my favorite kind of comedy but it was enjoyable.
In terms of other stuff, I generally like the music and backgrounds, but the character design took some getting us…
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As an anime in the same vein as Nagatoro-san, there's not a lot to complain. You've got the same protagonists teasing each other, as well as cute moments between both of them.
However, I'd compare this more on Kaguya-sama, as they both feature protagonists that actually want to try and outsmart the other (though in this case, only one ever wins). Both lovable protagonists with an amazing VA cast as well as moments that are so sweet you might as well get diabetes.
There are some lower points here though, like sometimes the teasing part can get too much when it goes personal, but other than that, this anime is a must-watch for all rom-com lovers.
Read at the sourceGrubDarling
Came into this thinking it would be a show like Nagatoro or Uzaki-chan where you ended up hating the main girl by the end. That or it would be filled with annoying fanservice and boob jokes or something.
I was pleasantly surprised that it has next to none of that. The main romance between the two characters never feels weird and is very wholesome. Its a sweet romance and Takagi while teasing is always respectable towards Nishikata and it never felt annoying or mean spirited. That and the whole fact that she likes him and keeps giving him hints helps create the cuteness factor
Only gripe was sometimes I found myself skipping through episodes as it was a little boring but thats kinda how slice of life shows like this go.
Overall 7/10
Very sweet would recommend to romcom/slice of life fan…
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The power dynamic struggle is the crux of this anime. Pretty much every situation the two leads get into always ends with Takagi getting one over on Protagonist-kun. It isn't entertaining to watch because you wonder who's going to win, it's entertaining because you know Takagi already won five moves ago and you get to see Protagonist-kun slowly comes to terms with that fact. Honestly I feel sorry for the guy, the only winning move for him would be not to play. What neither party would ever admit is that they both obviously like each other and this is just some very advanced form of flirting. It's a little like Love is War where the first one to admit they like the other will probably lose, but at the same time if either of them actually did admit their feelings it would also probably embar…
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This show could have been great, but it settled for mediocre at best. There are 2 MC's Takagi as the female and Nagisa I think as the guy. Honestly the Male MC went from humorous, to annoying real quick. He has no growth, he is essentially the same in ep 12 as in ep 1, his goals are the same, his methods though tech different are the same level of shallow, executions the same and his reactions the same. Honestly he is the weakest part. The show had an interesting premise, think Kaguya-sama but younger. However no, Takagi as an MC was alright, she seemed more 3d then the Male mc, she would show restraint when she thought the male was sick, offer help and what not though it was still fairly minimal. The show has supporting characters though they are barely worth a mention.
the Male MC frie…
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Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san aka Teasing master Takagi-san , I started this anime very reluctantly had no intention of watching it but after having an anime drought for more than 2-3 years you just feel like no anime is good enough for you and let me tell you I was dead wrong. This anime is a comedic masterpiece but that's not all the romantic subtext is so well written that you won't stop smiling for 1 second for an entire episde, believe me I am not exaggerating but my cheekbones were hurting after finishing all 3 seasons in 3 days. Yes its a 3 season masterpiece so don't judge it by season 1 only you have to power through season 1 and trust me the reward at the end of the journey will make u feel blessed. Having a bad day at work/school just switch this anime on without giving a second t…
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This was so worth it.
Story/Plot - 8.5 - What initially sounds like a dry, almost mundane premise on paper, actually turns out to be loads of fun when actually played out. It's simple. Nishikata is always being teased by Takagi, whom knows Nishikata from the inside out. He's always trying to make a comeback to her teasing but to no avail (most of the time), despite this, he vows to someday get her back. While this sounds like a formula that's bound to get repetitive and predictable, which admittedly it does feel like it does to a certain extent, there's always a new situation that the two characters are put in (with more emphasis on Nishikata of course) with new jokes and ways to tease to keep the series from ever becoming boring or repetitive. It's formulaic to a certain degree, but it m…
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Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san has both good and boring episodes.
Story: 5
Takagi's teasing and manipulation of Nishikata and his own attempts to tease her can be funny sometimes. But there are episodes where the humor falls flat. Furthermore, some of their escapades are more interesting than others (it was a struggle to pay attention during the first four or five episodes). Additionally, the side stories of the three other girls from Nishikata's class are particularly unengaging, and are mostly unrelated to Takagi's and Nishikata's own story. Near the end of the series, I just started skipping their segments because they were too boring.
Art: 5
Why can't Nishikata have big eyes like Takagi? It would make him more distinct as a character. With his tiny pupils and black hair, he looks like a…
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