The appeal and reviews of the first season of "Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro": A heartwarming, everyday comedy

The appeal and reviews of the first season of "Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro"

■Overview of the work

Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Nanashi. It aired on TOKYO MX from April 10 to June 26, 2021, and consists of 12 episodes. It was animated by Telecom Animation Film and directed by Hirokazu Hanai. Copyright belongs to Nanashi, Kodansha, and the Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro Production Committee.

■ Story

One day after school, Hachioji Naoto, a plain boy with glasses, occasionally stops by the library where he finds his manga read by a super sadistic junior. As he desperately tries to keep his cool, his gyaru girlfriend teases, teases and gets all riled up - her name is Nagatoro-san! Hachioji spends a sleepless night, thinking, "I was made to cry by a junior girl...!!" but from the next day, Nagatoro-san starts to strangely bother him. But he can't help but feel that way... This work is centered around the relationship between these two.

■Cast

The role of Nagatoro-san is played by Sumire Uesaka, the role of Senpai is played by Daiki Yamashita, the role of Gamo-chan is played by Mikako Komatsu, the role of Yoshi is played by Aina Suzuki, the role of Sakura is played by Shiori Izawa, and the role of the club president is played by Nana Mizuki. The acting of each cast member brings out the charm of the characters and leaves a strong impression on the viewers.

■ Main staff

The series is written and scripted by Taku Kishimoto, character design by Misaki Suzuki, art direction by Kei Ichimura, color design by Ken Hashimoto, director of photography by Hiroshi Inoue, editing by Yoshihiro Kasahara, music by Gin (BUSTEDROSE), and music production by King Records. The skills and passion of each staff member enhance the quality of the work.

■ Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "EASY LOVE" sung by Sumire Uesaka, with lyrics by Sumire Uesaka and Moritsuki Cass, music by Mayuko Maruyama, and arrangement by Yuji Hibino and Toru Watanabe. The ending theme is "Colorful Canvas" sung by Nagatoro-san (voiced by Sumire Uesaka), Gamo-chan (voiced by Mikako Komatsu), Yoshi (voiced by Aina Suzuki), and Sakura (voiced by Shiori Izawa), with lyrics and music by Mayumi Kaneko, and arrangement by Maon Kuga. These songs add to the atmosphere of the work.

■The appeal of the work

"Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro" is a story about the relationship between a sadistic gal and a plain boy with glasses, but it is packed with many charms. First of all, the character of Miss Nagatoro is extremely charming. While her sadistic behavior makes viewers laugh, her occasional kindness and sensitivity make viewers feel her deeper humanity. The character of Hachioji Naoto is also charming, and his inner growth and changing feelings towards Miss Nagatoro enrich the story.

This work also has a strong comedic element, and there are many scenes that are entertaining to the audience. The scenes where Nagatoro-san teases and taunts Hachioji provide laughs to the audience, but also show the depth of the relationship between the two characters. Furthermore, the supporting characters such as Gamo-chan, Yoshi, and Sakura are also unique, adding color to the story.

The series has also been highly praised for its visuals. The character designs faithfully recreate the atmosphere of the original work, while adding the unique movements and expressions of anime, bringing out the characters' charm to the fullest. The beauty of the backgrounds and colors is also not to be missed. The library and school scenes are carefully drawn, drawing the viewer into the world of the story.

Music is also an important element in enhancing the appeal of this work. The opening theme, "EASY LOVE," is impressive with Sumire Uesaka's powerful singing voice, and is a song that symbolizes the theme of the work. On the other hand, the ending theme, "Colorful Canvas," with the singing voices of Nagatoro and the others, gives a sense of the warmth of the story and leaves a lingering impression on the viewer.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro" is a work that perfectly blends comedy and human drama. Through the relationship between Miss Nagatoro and Hachioji, it depicts the complexity and growth of human relationships, providing viewers with many moving moments and laughs. In addition, the charm of the characters and the high quality of the visuals and music are also points that should be appreciated.

The reasons why I recommend this work are as follows. Firstly, those who like comedies will enjoy Nagatoro's sadistic behavior and Hachioji's reactions. Also, those who like human dramas will be moved by the changes and growth in the relationship between the two characters. Furthermore, those who are particular about the visuals and music of anime will be satisfied with the high quality of the character designs, backgrounds, and music.

"Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro" is a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people. It is especially recommended for those who want to enjoy both comedy and human drama, and those who are particular about the charm of the characters, visuals, and music. Please watch this work and feel the relationship and growth between Miss Nagatoro and Hachioji.