

Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro
イジらないで、長瀞さん
Every day, Naoto Hachiouji is teased relentlessly by Hayase Nagatoro, a first year student he meets one day in the library while working on his manga. After reading his story and seeing his awkward demeanor, she decides from that moment on to toy with him, even calling him "Senpai" in lieu of using his real name. At first, Nagatoro's relentless antics are more bothersome than anything and leave him feeling embarrassed, as he is forced to cater to her whims. However, as they spend more time together, a strange sort of friendship develops between them, and Naoto finds that life with Nagatoro can even be fun. But one thing's for sure: his days will never be dull again. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Every day, Naoto Hachiouji is teased relentlessly by Hayase Nagatoro, a first year student he meets one day in the library while working on his manga. After reading his story and seeing his awkward demeanor, she decides from that moment on to toy with him, even calling him "Senpai" in lieu of using his real name. At first, Nagatoro's relentless antics are more bothersome than anything and leave him feeling embarrassed, as he is forced to cater to her whims. However, as they spend more time together, a strange sort of friendship develops between them, and Naoto finds that life with Nagatoro can even be fun. But one thing's for sure: his days will never be dull again. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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KANLen09
June 26, 2021
First, there was Souichirou Yamamoto's "Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san", that seems cutesy for same grade middle school teasing right? The young youth days of full-on rom-com that's as pleasing as it comes, even if the stories are daily slice-of-life centrc. Second, there was Take's "Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai!", the college version of Takagi-san with a "Sugoi Dekai" Kouhai and her loner Paisen. Well wait no more, just 6 months after Uzaki-chan's anime, we complete the Holy Trinity of the "girl-teases-boy" formula with Hentai artist 774 a.k.a Nanashi's "Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san", which I've explicitly mentioned in my Uzaki-chan review as being the most extreme form of the teasingformula done through bullying, and tanned girls like Nagatoro I stan, except the bullying part of course. I said it before, and I'll say it again: ever since Takagi-san, this small gesture of teasing between girls and the boys they like but inadvertently dismiss if they get too shy, is nothing new, this is a fact that you should be able to recognize of similar traits in AniManga. However, in the case of "Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san", it's a show clearly made for the degenerates who wanna fantasize and be abused by the S&M features of girls like Hayase Nagatoro, that caters to the niche and then some. And I'm not gonna lie that as satisfying as the rom-com got overtime, the bullying part is still the low point of the series at its initial run, because mangaka Nanashi has made his point very clear that: in order to tease the Senpai-Paisen (that is the MC Naoto Hachiouji), bullying (in FICTION terms) is the "best" way to spur his character development from the tanned Kouhai in question that is Nagatoro herself. As controversial as it sounds for a tanned girl to go full-on Yandere with her masochist personality, you have to get through those red flags to see that Nagatoro isn't so bad of a character after all. To that I say, SILENCE you keyboard warriors who don't give two flying Fs about what Nanashi does best, he is THE based Hentai God Almighty. MONKE! From the start, dare I say that you should feel bad for the obscenely weak virgin MC Naoto, because other than his desire to draw and create art that he hides from classmates, it does not take long for the Gyaru clique that is Nagatoro herself, along with Maki Gamo, Yoshi and Sakura, awaiting to score him out with Nagatoro taking first blood. The happy litergy of girls going around and being flirtatious from the guys to score either one of them. Well, not for Nagatoro, because Naoto is her one and only target to toy with of her crazy antics that doesn't seem to end, at least not initially. For one, she is able to score with Naoto over the many small things he does in the romantic sense...just through bullying of course. Overtime this bullying grows to become an affection from the Kouhai to the Paisen, other than getting their faces more beet-red and flushed with embarrassment with activites both in and out of school, I'd say that it slowly rears towards the Uzaki-chan formula that is more or less the same with the passing of time. Love can conquer even the most extreme cases of romantic conflicts and afflictions. Alas, both Nagatoro and Naoto aren't in this lovey-dovey character development improvement journey together. As mentioned, the Gyaru clique of Gamo-chan, Yoshi and Sakura all play the integral part of being unscrupulous winggirls, these "Happy Three (Teasing) Friends" are the same as Nagatoro in the teasing spirit, but also knows when to get serious and defend for themselves. Of course, when Naoto is in the picture, he will be very pissed off with the girls, especially when the teasing goes into the line-blurring romantic side of things, which Nagatoro immediately shuts them down to defend her only toy of interest. It's inhumane "fun" in the bullying side of things, but it's great to also have friends account for each other to have quality time, even if it meant disturbing the spineless Naoto, even in the Art Club (which many of it initially was spent together in private with Nagatoro). Of course, for such a character like Nagatoro, you had to find a Seiyuu who can do that job to the succinct, and it's none other than Sumire Uesaka. Her voice lends into Nagatoro's role very appropriately (aside from her many egreiously insane character roles which are a fricken Bible Black list), and of course, the new generation of prolific male Seiyuus: Daiki Yamashita, voicing the ever classic MHA's Izuku and OreSuki's Joro, and once again, proving himself to Naoto's flimsy character. Working in tandem for these two VAs are the icing on the cake for this show. Even down to the OST, which I've always known that Sumire Uesaka is an incredible singer, and her OP directly mirrors that of her character. The standard-ish character ED, I got nothing to say, just sounds pleasant when compared to the beginning of each episode. Otherwise, this adaptation is straight poggers. From the main chapters to even the side, omake and extra chapters, the production team at Telecom Animation Film doesn't miss a beat for this one. I wasn't looking forward to the adaptation from the get-go based on the studio's small track record and OK-ish production values, but overtime I got enamored with the great adaptation, so much so that I can appreciate the simple artwork and visuals for what it is with the somewhat limited animation (and God I still love Nagatoro's flimsy iconic noodle arms, which are nice to finally see in animated form). Overall, a really good effort, bar none. It's awkward, it's stoic, and at times, kinda mediocre with its growing payoffs of the stereotypical charm of the couple-like romance progression. But make no mistake, while there can be a bad start to everything, but progression is the payoff if you're looking to not be a keyboard warrior and enjoy this for all I care. The bullying may be the tip of the iceberg, but deep down there's some romance contraptions to be had of the wholesome kind. And it's not everyone's cup of tea, so shut it if you're not planning to watch this and just go around flaming unnecessary fire. For everyone else, get through the bullying parts first to see what this show has in store, and I guarantee that it will not miss the heartbeats of love.
AcidicAccord
June 26, 2021
My Ijranaide Nagatoro-San Review :) Story 9/10 Most people dropped the series to quickly because of the bullying in the first few episodes and calling it problematic. Throughout the entire series you can see how these characters grow and develop into something that is clearly more than a girl picking on her upperclassman. Art 10/10 I LOVE this art style, I think it looks so clean and colourful; It definitely stands out. The art for the opening is also incredible and interesting to watch.Sound 8/10 The opening and endings are really catchy and memorable. The rest of the soundtrack is also very fitting for the scenes they are intended for but nothing incredible. Character 9/10 As stated before, most people dropped the anime too early because Nagatoro was a bully and problematic, and I will say the first few episodes may have been a little too over the top. But even after the first few episodes we can already see Nagatoro and Naoto’s dynamic change. Naoto starts to grow more confidence and is able to fire back at Nagatoro’s teasing. Nagatoro’s attitude around Naoto begins to change and is less bold with her comments, though she still likes to tease him it is in a more playful manner. I don’t have much to say about Nagatoro’s friends other than they are fun characters to watch. Enjoyment 10/10 I really enjoyed watching this and I would definitely recommend this to someone else. It’s a great and fun show and I wish more people would have given it more of a chance instead of dropping it after the first few episodes. Overall 9/10
Stark700
June 26, 2021
The one major attraction of anime medium is that we can explore any idea, in any way possible. Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san (Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro) explores the idea of a fiesty girl who makes it their personal hobby to bully a guy. Just imagine that. We have a show about a girl picking on a guy as a major plot element in 2021. Watching Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san is the type of rom-com adaptation that you know what you're going to get from day one. The premise speaks for itself as Naoto Hachiouji (better known as Senpai) is teased by Nagatoro every single day. And forhis sanity, let's just say that Senpai would have to put up with Nagatoro antics even if he can never have a peaceful day again. Based on the manga of the same name, it's clear the author wanted to entertain us in the form of an eccentric romantic comedy. I'll warn you though. If you're not into watching a girl toy a guy on a daily basis, then I'd highly suggest to turn back now. Even as the title suggests, the anime itself isn't sadomastic as it sounds. Senpai isn't Nagatoro's boy toy although he is teased as part of Nagatoro's favorite hobby. The first episode gives us a deep dive into how she operates. With every witty dialogue, she manages to put Senpai into compromising or embarassing positions. Senpai's own insecure personality doesn't help him stand up to Nagatoro either. Or perhaps there's a bit more? Watching the first few episodes also suggests that at some levels, he enjoys being with Nagatoro. Through their character chemistry, there's also some levels of sexual tension. This is evidenced especially whenever Nagatoro tries to use her body to tease Senpai. Other times, she makes sexual jokes alluding to adult references. It's the type of humor that you'll see every episode. And she's not even the sole character behind acting on these schemes. Meet Gamo and Yosshi, two of Nagatoro's classmates who loves to tease and bully Senpai just as much as she does. Nicknaming our male protagonist as 'Paisen', they're known to call him Virgin at every chance possible. However, one interesting thing to note is that their teases sometimes irritates Nagatoro or perhaps even makes her jealous. At many points throughout the series, it shows that Nagatoro wants to keep Senpai to herself rather than letting others have him. Sure, she treats him like a toy but also wants to protect him for herself. Perhaps 'protect' isn't the right word to use here but Nagatoro has her moments of envy whenever Gamo and Yosshi takes their teases too far. It's physically reflected in her distorted eyes, a contrast to her usual bubbly self. Does that mean Nagatoro likes Senpai? That question may be ambigious and honestly too early to tell from this season alone. Unfortunately, this season didn't have enough time for any character development for Nagatoro. It seems that the anime itself just wanted to tease the audience about Nagatoro's feelings towards Senpai. In later episodes, we see this more evident when she engages in a rivalry with President but this really goes to nowhere. With such a goofy cast and entertaining premise, you can bet this anime doesn't take itself seriously at all. The show generally follows a non-linear storytelling format with each episode playing out like skits. Each episode contains multiple parts but some of the recurring elements remains the same, most noticably being Nagatoro's teasing habits. The show also tries to throw off the audience on occasions by doing unorthodox episodes such as fantasy/isekai. Watching Nagatoro's relationship with Senpai equates to an owner playing with their toy, at least in the beginning of the anime. While the show always relies heavily on the teasing, it does get more playful later on. And of course, Nagatoro seems to be able to always find some way to tease Senpai with her clever mind. Whether it's physically or emotionally, she's the master at what she does, and is part of her DNA to tease Senpai. We should give credit to where credit is due. Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san is known for its comedy but it's serious about its artwork style, straight out of the manga. Frames in this adaptation is consistent with character designs appealing to the way they look. Nagatoro is known for using her body sometimes as a weapon on Senpai so it comes to no surprise that the show gave her a slim figure. More importantly is the character expressions. The show adapts a highly expressive way of showing her personality whenever her emotions runs wild whether when playful, jealous, or sarcastic. Nagatoro's playful personality also includes cat traits to reflect just how playful she is. In essence, she plays around like a curious cat. On the other hand, Senpai is protrayed as a nervous character who seems to be fearful of Nagatoro's antics. Who can blame him though? If you were teased by Nagatoro 24/7, you might get anxiety like him too. This show isn't also afraid of throwing in fan service elsewhere especially with the President. Can you imagine who walks around at school with just a towel like that? Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san isn't the first type of anime that focuses on a girl teasing a boy and it certainly won't be the last either. Here, we got this anime about a playful girl who loves to toy Senpai like her personal property. However, the big question you should ask yourself is if you want to join the entertainment with her along the way. Do you want to watch a show where the protagonist gets played around every episode? The answer can be both easy or hard to answer but if you look at the bigger picture, it's not difficult to decide. Because the fact is, this anime sells itself exactly the way it is: a huge animated meme.
dragonclaws
June 26, 2021
Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san is a heartwarming and hilarious story that never has a dull moment. The playful tension in each interaction between Nagatoro and Senpai builds up to adorable punchlines that seamlessly blends comedy and romantic progression, making for an incredibly fulfilling romcom. Let’s talk about the romance part first. Instead of using a lazy excuse to bring Nagatoro and Senpai together, the show creates a connection that’s thoughtfully woven into their growth as characters. Episode one’s library scene and episode two’s restaurant scene establish why Nagatoro took an interest in Senpai in the first place, and their similarities highlight how her contrasting decisions are veryintentionally written to detail her attraction. At their core, both scenes introduce boys to Nagatoro through their art. Unlike the faceless restaurant boys music, drawing is a labor of love for Senpai. It’s something that he pours himself into, and Nagatoro picks up on his passion. She also takes note of Senpai's obvious self-insert and main character of the manga he's drawing, Siegfried, the chivalrous knight who protects Elizabeth even though he knows his love will never be requited. Despite initial appearances, Senpai proves that he can be quite similar to Siegfried. Even in the first episode, his personality shines through his anxiety and catches Nagatoro off guard. When Senpai returns her hand towel, she reacts to his consideration. When Senpai steels himself to draw her, she reacts to his confidence and determination. He’s able to overcome his anxiety and is often a lot more courageous than Nagatoro. Like his passion for art, I think it’s something that greatly interests her. Senpai has his own reasons for putting up Nagatoro in the first place. Although his tolerance seems strange, it’s shown that most people don’t even take the time to read his manga and just tease him for drawing it, whereas Nagatoro actually takes the time to read his work. If art is an expression of your soul, it would feel validating for someone to at least acknowledge it, right? The rest of the show is pretty much Nagatoro and Senpai just hanging out. The show gives no underlying excuse for them being around each other than the fact that they want to be, nor does it need to. Nagatoro tries to chip away at Senpai’s shell by way of teasing/flirting with him, but often retreats into her own shell when she loses her nerve. Ironically, much of the advice Nagatoro gives is more applicable to herself than Senpai. In between all the teasing are moments of intimacy, where one of them lets themselves be vulnerable without trying to emotionally protect themselves. These moments become more common overtime, and their entire dynamic naturally becomes more intimate. The payoff in the final two episodes perfectly capitalizes on the buildup by introducing the first big conflict in the relationship, resolving it through the connection they’ve formed. Of course, every little moment of Nagatoro and Senpai’s time together not only serves as romantic progression, but comedy as well. Something about seeing Nagatoro finding new ways to make Senpai squirm just tickles. You’ll laugh along with Nagatoro as she verbally pokes and prods Senpai. Or when the tables turn and Nagatoro’s the one squirming as her friends torment her beloved Senpai. Every scene has some sort of comedic tension, made all the more memorable by how they’re presented. Whatever the scenario, the art and sound really tie things together. They’re what makes specific scenes so memorable, even relatively mundane ones. While the artstyle isn’t particularly stunning, the show makes the absolute most out of it. Character designs are appealing, the faces are expressive, Nagatoro’s smiles are absolutely infectious, Senpai’s blushes give me second hand embarrassment, everything works. The voice acting is incredible as well, to the point where I can just remember a line and grin, whether it’s from Nagatoro, Senpai, or Nagatoro's friends. The soundtrack can be overbearing at times, but the songs never feel repetitive and are just as fitting as the rest of the sound and visuals. I couldn’t recommend this show more. Beyond the well-written establishment, development, and presentation of the main relationship is something very relatable. Trying to overcome insecurities and let ourselves be vulnerable with someone is probably something we’ve all experienced. It’s a struggle that both Nagatoro and Senpai both go through as they slowly take down their emotional walls for each other. It’s a struggle that leads them to the discovery of someone special, someone who’s seen their true, unguarded selves and loves them for it. It’s a journey filled with laughter and warmth. Hopefully, we’ll all find someone to take the journey with one day, just as Nagatoro and Senpai have.
legoanimegirl
July 31, 2024
This anime is dogshit, I only watched it because my ex wanted me to catch the episodes weekly with him and I even felt obliged to keep up with the manga. It's just some horny dude getting bullied by a younger girl, they're obviously in love but don't act on it so it's just awkward to watch. The sexualisation of this teenage girl is also bleh. Animation is good, I won't be watching Season 2 but my friend told me the new animation studio is abysmal which is kind of funny. Degenerate fanbase also, which isn't surprising because my ex is a massive one. Irandomly remembered this anime exists today when seeing the most racist tweet from someone with a Nagatoro pfp and thought I'd leave a review for fun.
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