Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro

Naoto Hachioji is a shy second year student who avoids others and spends most of his time alone in the art room. One day first year girl Hayase Nagatoro encounters him, and on seeing the manga he drew, starts to tease him. Soon she and her friends are heading to the art room to tease him some more. Sensing his awkwardness they flirt with him... while neither can admit it they start to develop feelings for each other... that doesn't mean she will stop teasing him.

On the face of it a comedy about somebody being bullied doesn't sound too appealing; however this manages to pull it off as it becomes clear to the viewer fairly early on that our two protagonists have unstated feelings for each other. Every episode has plenty of laughs and Nagatoro and her friends do occasionally, and hilariously, fall victim to their own schemes. All of the characters are entertaining in their own way and none are as cruel as they first appear. The animation and character designs are good. Overall I'd certainly recommend this series... I just wish there were more episodes.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.

GOD, I love too much IjiranaideNagatoro-san.

Yes, it is one more romantic comedy, but it happens that its characters are so endearing. The dynamic between these is reinforced little by little as the series progresses, and new characters who were initially annoying, are now an important part. The two leads complement each other very well and it never feels like it's forced, it all works together. I hope a second season comes out as soon as possible, I need more.

In my opinion, it's more of a comedy than a romance anime. However, I'm only 5 episodes in, so that could change.

Nagatoro is madly in love with Sempi. She never calls him by his actual name. He is shy and introverted. Nagatoro is an athlete who is always loud and full of energy. She frequently teases him in the art club room. Sempi acts like he doesn't enjoy it but he really does. Sometimes Nagatoro's friends tease him too.

Some bullying parts are a little weird but this show is really funny. Probably one of the funniest animes of recent times. The face Nagatoro makes when she becomes angry at her friends is priceless.