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"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?

3 Seasons
36 Episodes
Ended
Animation Comedy
Cast & Characters
episode image Culture Fest
9.4/10 (250 votes)

#1 Culture Fest

S3:E6

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?

episode image March 14th
9.2/10 (183 votes)

#2 March 14th

S3:E12

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

episode image Summer Festival
9.1/10 (216 votes)

#3 Summer Festival

S2:E12

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.

episode image Christmas
9.0/10 (168 votes)

#4 Christmas

S3:E9

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.

episode image Steps / Fireworks / Souvenirs / Promises
8.9/10 (175 votes)

#5 Steps / Fireworks / Souvenirs / Promises

S2:E11

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.

episode image February 14th
8.7/10 (159 votes)

#6 February 14th

S3:E11

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

episode image Cat / Taste / Portrait / Fortune Telling
8.6/10 (162 votes)

#7 Cat / Taste / Portrait / Fortune Telling

S1:E11

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?!

episode image Letter / First Day of School / Seating Arrangement
8.6/10 (169 votes)

#8 Letter / First Day of School / Seating Arrangement

S1:E12

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.

episode image Camping Trip
8.6/10 (164 votes)

#9 Camping Trip

S2:E7

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.

episode image Made You Look / Talents / Worries / Messages
8.5/10 (144 votes)

#10 Made You Look / Talents / Worries / Messages

S2:E9

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.

episode image Eye Drops / Scoop / Hide and Seek / Treasure Hunting
8.3/10 (146 votes)

#11 Eye Drops / Scoop / Hide and Seek / Treasure Hunting

S2:E10

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

episode image Presence / Presence, Continued / Desk Check / Library Duty / Sunset
8.2/10 (164 votes)

#12 Presence / Presence, Continued / Desk Check / Library Duty / Sunset

S3:E2

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

episode image Dislikes / Gyoza / Audition / Fishing
8.2/10 (154 votes)

#13 Dislikes / Gyoza / Audition / Fishing

S3:E5

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?

episode image Shopping / Swimsuit / Ocean / Room
8.1/10 (147 votes)

#14 Shopping / Swimsuit / Ocean / Room

S1:E7

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...

episode image The Grip Strength Thingy / Tan / New Semester
8.1/10 (180 votes)

#15 The Grip Strength Thingy / Tan / New Semester

S3:E1

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

episode image Fan / Bewilder Ball / Cat Rescue / Rain
8.1/10 (155 votes)

#16 Fan / Bewilder Ball / Cat Rescue / Rain

S3:E3

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

episode image First Shrine Visit / Snowman / New Year's / Advice
8.1/10 (128 votes)

#17 First Shrine Visit / Snowman / New Year's / Advice

S3:E10

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

episode image Who’s Taller? / I Hate the Cold / Invitation / Two-Choice Question
8.0/10 (143 votes)

#18 Who’s Taller? / I Hate the Cold / Invitation / Two-Choice Question

S1:E10

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?

episode image Revenge / Dodgeball / Buy and Eat / Date
8.0/10 (141 votes)

#19 Revenge / Dodgeball / Buy and Eat / Date

S2:E6

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

episode image Uniform Change / Winter Uniform / Lunch / UFO / Night
8.0/10 (154 votes)

#20 Uniform Change / Winter Uniform / Lunch / UFO / Night

S3:E4

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

episode image April Fools' Day / Blossom Watching / Forms of Address / New School Year
7.9/10 (139 votes)

#21 April Fools' Day / Blossom Watching / Forms of Address / New School Year

S2:E3

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.

episode image Questions / Eyebrows / After School / Happy Birthday / Sneeze
7.9/10 (140 votes)

#22 Questions / Eyebrows / After School / Happy Birthday / Sneeze

S2:E5

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

episode image Side Trip Part 1 / Side Trip Part 2 / Side Trip Part 3 / Side Trip Part 4 / Renting DVDs
7.9/10 (135 votes)

#23 Side Trip Part 1 / Side Trip Part 2 / Side Trip Part 3 / Side Trip Part 4 / Renting DVDs

S3:E8

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

episode image Cell Phone / Horror / Photo
7.8/10 (141 votes)

#24 Cell Phone / Horror / Photo

S1:E9

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...

episode image Ice / Appearance / Bangs / Valentine's Day
7.8/10 (146 votes)

#25 Ice / Appearance / Bangs / Valentine's Day

S2:E2

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.

episode image On a Walk / Left at School / Santa Claus? / Knitting
7.8/10 (139 votes)

#26 On a Walk / Left at School / Santa Claus? / Knitting

S3:E7

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?

episode image Tandem Riding / First Day of Summer Vacation / Test of Courage / Summer Science Project / Water Tap
7.7/10 (143 votes)

#27 Tandem Riding / First Day of Summer Vacation / Test of Courage / Summer Science Project / Water Tap

S1:E6

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.

episode image Storage Closet / Nurse's Office / Lottery
7.7/10 (137 votes)

#28 Storage Closet / Nurse's Office / Lottery

S2:E8

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.

episode image Coffee / Empty Can / Soda / Muscle Training / Dubbing / Umbrella
7.6/10 (151 votes)

#29 Coffee / Empty Can / Soda / Muscle Training / Dubbing / Umbrella

S1:E3

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...?

episode image Typhoon / Marathon / Ribs / Regret
7.6/10 (141 votes)

#30 Typhoon / Marathon / Ribs / Regret

S1:E8

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.

episode image Textbook / Hypnosis / Waking Up / Skipping Stones
7.6/10 (155 votes)

#31 Textbook / Hypnosis / Waking Up / Skipping Stones

S2:E1

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

episode image Arm Wrestling / Grown-Up / Bitter Taste / Bicycle
7.6/10 (140 votes)

#32 Arm Wrestling / Grown-Up / Bitter Taste / Bicycle

S2:E4

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.

episode image Calligraphy / Seasonal Change of Clothing / Pool
7.5/10 (160 votes)

#33 Calligraphy / Seasonal Change of Clothing / Pool

S1:E2

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?

episode image Studying for the Test / Test / Test Results / Bookstore / Shelter from the Rain
7.5/10 (146 votes)

#34 Studying for the Test / Test / Test Results / Bookstore / Shelter from the Rain

S1:E5

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...

episode image Cleaning Duty / Kickover / Cold / Tailing
7.4/10 (149 votes)

#35 Cleaning Duty / Kickover / Cold / Tailing

S1:E4

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?

episode image Eraser / Day Duty / Funny Face / One Hundred Yen
7.3/10 (187 votes)

#36 Eraser / Day Duty / Funny Face / One Hundred Yen

S1:E1

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

Cast & Chracters

character image Nishikata (voice)

Nishikata (voice)

Actor: Yuki Kaji
character image Takagi-san (voice)

Takagi-san (voice)

Actor: Rie Takahashi

The highest rated episode of Teasing Master Takagi-san is "Culture Fest" (S3E6) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 250 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Eraser / Day Duty / Funny Face / One Hundred Yen" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 187 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Cat / Taste / Portrait / Fortune Telling" (S1E11) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 162 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Eraser / Day Duty / Funny Face / One Hundred Yen" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 187 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Summer Festival" (S2E12) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 216 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Textbook / Hypnosis / Waking Up / Skipping Stones" (S2E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 155 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Culture Fest" (S3E6) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 250 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "On a Walk / Left at School / Santa Claus? / Knitting" (S3E7) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 139 votes.

Name Department Job
Kanata Yanagisawa Art Prop Designer
Shinji Sugiyama Art Art Designer
Soichiro Yamamoto Art Original Series Design
Yuki Kasahara Art Art Direction
Yukiko Kawai Art Assistant Director of Photography
Masato Makino Camera Director of Photography
Hiroaki Akagi Directing Series Director
Kentarou Yamada Editing Assistant Editor
Yumiko Nakaba Editing Editor
Atsushi Ariyoshi Production Executive Producer
Kazuyoshi Nakamura Production Producer
Kei Nishi Production Producer
Ken Amano Production Executive Producer
Nobumasa Sawabe Production Executive Producer
Reiko Sasaki Production Producer
Takayuki Oshima Production Executive Producer
Tatsunobu Sato Production Executive Producer
Yosuke Sakurai Production Producer
Yuhei Ueno Production Producer
Yuukou Itou Production Producer
Daisuke Mizuno Sound Music Director
Hiroaki Tsutsumi Sound Original Music Composer
Junji Yuasa Sound Music Director
Kana Nishiiri Sound Sound Assistant
Katsuhiro Nakano Sound Sound Effects
Rie Takahashi Sound Theme Song Performance
Takahiro Enomoto Sound Sound Director
Tatsuhiro Amano Sound Sound Mixer
Yoshiki Kobayashi Sound Music Producer
Yuiko Ohara Sound Theme Song Performance
Aya Takano Visual Effects Character Designer
Kayoko Ebina Visual Effects Color Designer

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