"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?
The best episode of "Teasing Master Takagi-san" is "Culture Fest", rated 9.3/10 from 229 user votes. It was directed by Yasuaki Fujii, Park Gyeong-sun and written by Hiroko Fukuda. "Culture Fest" aired on 2/12/2022 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Summer Festival".
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?
Director: Yasuaki Fujii, Park Gyeong-sun
Writer: Hiroko Fukuda
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.
Director: Shinya Une
Writer: Aki Itami
Nishikata struggles with the most important question of his life. Now, he must give Takagi his answer.
Director: Yuki Bessho
Writer: Hiroko Fukuda
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.
Director: Hiroki Imamura
Writer: Aki Itami
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.
Director: Juria Matsumura
Writer: Kanichi Kato
Nishikata receives Valentine’s Day chocolates, but they aren’t from Takagi. Something has now changed; something important.
Director: Chen Dali
Writer: Hiroko Fukuda
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?!
Director: Masato Sato
Writer: Touko Machida
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.
Director: Shigeru Fukase
Writer: Michiko Yokote
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.
Director: Yumeko Iwaoka
Writer: Kanichi Kato
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.
Director: Park Gyeong-sun
Writer: Hiroko Fukuda
On their way home from school, Nishikata and Takagi find what looks like a treasure map. They decide to follow it.
Director: Kakushi Ifuku
Writer: Hiroko Fukuda
Sometimes, there isn’t any need for words. Other times, there are. And every so often, a relationship grows closer despite the teasing.
Director: Shinya Une
Writer: Aki Itami
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...
Director: Hiroyuki Oshima, Takeshi Ushigusa
Writer: Fumi Tsubota
Is it possible? Has Nishikata finally one-upped Takagi at long last?
Director: Yasuaki Fujii
Writer: Hiroko Fukuda
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?
Director: Hiroki Imamura, Chen Dali
Writer: Kanichi Kato
Takagi, of all people, is the one to discover something embarrassing about Nishikata.
Director: Park Gyeong-sun
Writer: Kanichi Kato
A new year marks new beginnings and new promises. So when Takagi sees Nishikata and Hojo having a private conversation…
Director: Marie Watanabe
Writer: Kanichi Kato
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?
Director: Shinya Une
Writer: Fumi Tsubota
When Nishikata and Takagi go to the snack shop hungry, they end up buying more than they planned. Then, their classmate shows up.
Director: Shigeru Fukase
Writer: Aki Itami
Takagi finally admits defeat, but Nishikata cannot accept victory. Not when he has the chance to beat her at her own game!
Director: Naoki Murata
Writer: Aki Itami
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.
Director: Juria Matsumura
Writer: Kanichi Kato
It's Nishikata's birthday! While on his way to buy his own cake for some reason, he runs into Takagi.
Director: Shinya Une
Writer: Aki Itami
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.
Director: Shinya Une
Writer: Touko Machida
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...
Director: Naoki Murata
Writer: Michiko Yokote
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.
Director: Shigeru Fukase
Writer: Aki Itami