Teasing Master Takagi-san
Wholesome, slice-of-life anime about adolescent romance.
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Teasing Master Takagi-san
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The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Teasing Master Takagi-san is a romantic comedy anime based on the manga of the same name. The series centers around middle schoolers and slice-of-life situations. Characters are often in competition to pull innocent pranks on each other, but they're always harmless. There's some mention of young romance, crushes, and holding hands. One character imagines their future self as an adult; in this scene they're wearing a bikini that shows cleavage. Some characters utter insults such as "damn," "screw you," and "shut up," but this language is rare. Themes include innocence, young romance, having responsibilities, and being a good friend.
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What's the Story?
TEASING MASTER TAKAGI-SAN is show about a middle school romance between Nishikata (voiced by Billy Kametz in the English dubbed version) and Takagi (voiced by Kayli Mills). Takagi has a crush on Nishikata and constantly teases him by pulling innocent pranks. Nishitaka however is oblivious to Takagi's true feelings and views her more as a rival of sorts. Nishikata's main goal is to be able to prank Takagi-san and get her back for all the times she has gotten him. However, it becomes clear that Nishikata is also developing some feelings for Takagi-san but doesn't yet know how to process them.
Is It Any Good?
Fans of romantic comedies and slice-of-life anime will enjoy this wholesome coming-of-age story. Teasing Master Takagi-san captures the best moments of the middle school experience: making good memories with friends. The main story focuses on the relationship between Nishikata and Takagi; their interactions organically capture the feeling of what it's like to have a first crush. The colorful art and solid animation are well done and add to the bubbly feeling of the anime. Character animations and expressions really sell what the characters are thinking and feeling. Overall, the anime is simple but a fun, enjoyable to watch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the importance of growing responsibilities. What chores can teach your children responsibility and self-reliance?
Talk about adolescent romance. How can you learn about healthy relationships?
TV Details
- Premiere date: December 6, 2019
- Cast: Billy Kametz, Kayli Mills, Cassandra Morris
- Networks: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
- Genre: Comedy
- Topics: Middle School
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: November 30, 2022
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