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Teasing Master Takagi-san
2018 - 2022 8.2 (370 votes) 3 Seasons
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Animation Comedy
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Tokyo MX
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TBS

Teasing Master Takagi-san (からかい上手の高木さん)

Overview

"If you blush, you lose." Living by this principle, the middle schooler Nishikata gets constantly made fun of by his seat neighbor Takagi-san. With his pride shattered to pieces, he vows to turn the tables and get back at her some day. And so, he attempts to tease her day after day, only to find himself victim to Takagi-san's ridicule again sooner than later. Will he be able to make Takagi-san blush from embarrassment even once in the end?

Key Crew

Producer: Yuukou Itou, Yosuke Sakurai, Yuhei Ueno, Kei Nishi, Kazuyoshi Nakamura, Reiko Sasaki

Top Cast

Yuki Kaji
Yuki Kaji

Nishikata (voice)

Rie Takahashi
Rie Takahashi

Takagi-san (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2018)

Teased constantly by classmate Takagi-san, middle-schooler Nishikata swears payback by trying (and failing) to give her a dose of her own medicine.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Eraser / Day Duty / Funny Face / One Hundred Yen
2018-01-08

Takagi-san is an expert when it comes to teasing Nishikata. Is there any way Nishikata can get back at her?

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 2: Calligraphy / Seasonal Change of Clothing / Pool
2018-01-15

Nishikata doesn't know what to write for his calligraphy class, so Takagi-san suggests they should both write what they want from each other. Nishikata wants Takagi-san to stop teasing him, of course, but what does Takagi-san want from Nishikata?

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 3: Coffee / Empty Can / Soda / Muscle Training / Dubbing / Umbrella
2018-01-22

Mina believes she’s mature enough to enjoy coffee, but Yukari and Sanae think otherwise. On a rainy day, Takagi-san has forgotten her umbrella. Nishikata to the rescue...?

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 4: Cleaning Duty / Kickover / Cold / Tailing
2018-01-29

Nishikata is put on cleaning duty as a punishment for interrupting class. As he goes to the cleaning supply storage, Takagi-san is there! Was she put on cleaning duty too?

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 5: Studying for the Test / Test / Test Results / Bookstore / Shelter from the Rain
2018-02-05

Nishikata is studying hard for the test for the sake of his video games when Takagi-san enters the library. Takagi-san teaches him how to solve a math problem, but Nishikata can't help but think she's up to no good...

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 6: Tandem Riding / First Day of Summer Vacation / Test of Courage / Summer Science Project / Water Tap
2018-02-12

Nishikata is so happy summer vacation is starting, but Takagi-san doesn't seem that excited. She suggests they should practice tandem riding during vacation. When Nishikata agrees, she finally seems enthusiastic about summer vacation.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 7: Shopping / Swimsuit / Ocean / Room
2018-02-19

Nishikata is at the mall to buy the latest volume of "100% Unrequited Love" when he runs into Takagi-san. She wants Nishikata to help her pick out a bathing suit, but Nishikata is too embarrassed to be seen with her. Suddenly, Nishikata hears a familiar voice...

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 8: Typhoon / Marathon / Ribs / Regret
2018-02-26

Nishikata has mastered tandem riding with Takagi-san, so why does he feel a bit melancholy? On his way to school, Nishikata is psyched about the typhoon, but he runs into Takagi-san at the worst timing.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 9: Cell Phone / Horror / Photo
2018-03-05

Nishikata receives his first cell phone and can't wait to play tricks on Takagi-san. He sends her a scary video to frighten her, but it doesn't quite work. As usual, Takagi-san has the upper hand when it comes to teasing...

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 10: Who’s Taller? / I Hate the Cold / Invitation / Two-Choice Question
2018-03-12

Takagi-san and Nishikata compare heights to see if Nishikata did indeed grow. But as always, her method is unusual and Nishikata can't help but wonder... Meanwhile, Yukari is curious about the two because they're always hanging out together. Are Takagi-san and Nishikata going out?

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 11: Cat / Taste / Portrait / Fortune Telling
2018-03-19

Nishikata really likes cats but doesn't want Takagi-san to know. But when he sees a very friendly cat, he can't help it. What is a guy to do?!

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 12: Letter / First Day of School / Seating Arrangement
2018-03-26

The class has been secretly writing love letters to one another, which confuses Nishikata when he discovers one in his textbook. He assumes Takagi is responsible yet refuses to directly ask her.

Runtime: 24 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2019)

Now in his second year of middle school, Nishikata still tries to outplay Takagi, but continues to fail miserably at his quest to get even.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Textbook / Hypnosis / Waking Up / Skipping Stones
2019-07-07

While sharing a textbook with Takagi after forgetting his own, Nishikata foolishly tries to pull off a word-prank.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 2: Ice / Appearance / Bangs / Valentine's Day
2019-07-14

With Valentine's Day upon them, Nishikata tries to hide the fact that he's hoping to get some chocolate from Takagi, but she sees right through him.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 3: April Fools' Day / Blossom Watching / Forms of Address / New School Year
2019-07-21

Nishikata tries to pull off a few pranks against Takagi on April Fools' Day, but she asks for a day free of tricks between them.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 4: Arm Wrestling / Grown-Up / Bitter Taste / Bicycle
2019-07-28

After easily defeating his classmates in arm wrestling, things don't go quite as well for Nishikata when Takagi challenges him to a match after class.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 5: Questions / Eyebrows / After School / Happy Birthday / Sneeze
2019-08-04

It's Nishikata's birthday! While on his way to buy his own cake for some reason, he runs into Takagi.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 6: Revenge / Dodgeball / Buy and Eat / Date
2019-08-11

When Nishikata and Takagi go to the snack shop hungry, they end up buying more than they planned. Then, their classmate shows up.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 7: Camping Trip
2019-08-18

While at camp, Nishikata hears that if you're holding hands with someone you like at the end of a folk dance, they'll like you back.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 8: Storage Closet / Nurse's Office / Lottery
2019-08-25

While cleaning up in the gym storage unit with Takagi, Nishikata pretends the door won't open, only to find that they really are locked in.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 9: Made You Look / Talents / Worries / Messages
2019-09-01

Nishikata wants to surprise Takagi with a handmade surprise, but something seems to be going on with her. Later, he spots her bike at the shrine.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 10: Eye Drops / Scoop / Hide and Seek / Treasure Hunting
2019-09-08

On their way home from school, Nishikata and Takagi find what looks like a treasure map. They decide to follow it.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 11: Steps / Fireworks / Souvenirs / Promises
2019-09-15

One day during summer vacation, a confident Nishikata pretends to run into Takagi accidentally: he's prepared what he thinks is a fail-proof prank.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 12: Summer Festival
2019-09-22

Nishikata and Takagi are mistaken for a couple on their way to the summer festival. Nishikata can't deny it fast enough, but then they get separated.

Runtime: 24 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2022)

No overview available.

12 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Grip Strength Thingy / Tan / New Semester
2022-01-08

Is it possible? Has Nishikata finally one-upped Takagi at long last?

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 2: Presence / Presence, Continued / Desk Check / Library Duty / Sunset
2022-01-15

Sometimes, there isn’t any need for words. Other times, there are. And every so often, a relationship grows closer despite the teasing.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 3: Fan / Bewilder Ball / Cat Rescue / Rain
2022-01-22

Takagi, of all people, is the one to discover something embarrassing about Nishikata.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 4: Uniform Change / Winter Uniform / Lunch / UFO / Night
2022-01-29

Takagi finally admits defeat, but Nishikata cannot accept victory. Not when he has the chance to beat her at her own game!

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 5: Dislikes / Gyoza / Audition / Fishing
2022-02-05

Some things never change, especially when green peppers are involved. The class puts on a play for the culture festival, but who will land the leading roles?

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 6: Culture Fest
2022-02-12

Both Takagi and Nishikata prepare for their class’ production of Romiya and Juliot. But how much of the play will be a performance, and how much of it will be real?

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 7: On a Walk / Left at School / Santa Claus? / Knitting
2022-02-19

Nishikata knows that he and Tagaki often spend time together and worries their classmates will mistake them for a couple. Who is he trying to convince?

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 8: Side Trip Part 1 / Side Trip Part 2 / Side Trip Part 3 / Side Trip Part 4 / Renting DVDs
2022-02-26

Legend has it that a boy and a girl will start dating if they visit the local shrine together.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 9: Christmas
2022-03-05

Nishikata realizes that if he doesn’t do something soon, he will have lost to Takagi for an entire year. However, in matters of the heart, perhaps he’s already won.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 10: First Shrine Visit / Snowman / New Year's / Advice
2022-03-12

A new year marks new beginnings and new promises. So when Takagi sees Nishikata and Hojo having a private conversation…

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 11: February 14th
2022-03-19

Nishikata receives Valentine’s Day chocolates, but they aren’t from Takagi. Something has now changed; something important.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 12: March 14th
2022-03-26

Nishikata struggles with the most important question of his life. Now, he must give Takagi his answer.

Runtime: 24 min

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