Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro
| Company type | Web manga series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manga, Anime |
| Founded | November 1, 2017 |
| Founder | Nanashi (774) |
| Defunct | July 23, 2024 |
| Headquarters | Japan |
Area served | Worldwide (via digital and print publication) |
Key people | Nanashi (creator) |
| Products | Manga volumes, anime adaptation |
| Owner | Kodansha (publisher) |
| Parent | Kodansha |
| Website | magazine-pocket |
is a Japanese web manga created by Nanashi, also known as 774, which focuses on a high school art club member who is frequently teased by his junior, Nagatoro, who conceals her true emotions. The series was published in Kodansha's digital magazine Magazine Pocket from November 2017 until July 2024. An anime adaptation produced by Telecom Animation Film aired between April and June 2021, followed by a second season from January to March 2023, which was developed by OLM.
Plot
Naoto Hachiouji is a reserved second-year student at Kazehaya High School who prefers solitude and spends his time creating manga. His quiet life changes when first-year student Hayase Nagatoro discovers his drawings and begins calling him her "Senpai", subjecting him to constant teasing. She often visits the art club room, mocking his shy nature and otaku hobbies, occasionally in a flirtatious manner. Although initially resistant to her provocations, Senpai gradually gains confidence and starts to recognize his growing affection for Nagatoro.
Senpai also becomes acquainted with Nagatoro’s friends—Gamo, Yoshi, and Sakura—who initially appear antagonistic but eventually become supportive of their budding relationship. The semi-retired art club president Sana Sunomiya attempts to disband the club but agrees to keep it active after losing a contest against Senpai. The next academic year sees Sana’s cousin Hana Sunomiya joining the art club, while Nagatoro becomes a member of the judo team; Hana plays a role in nurturing the connection between Senpai and Nagatoro.
Nagatoro participates in a judo competition and secures a promise from Senpai for a kiss if she defeats her rival Orihara. Meanwhile, Senpai vows to confess his feelings if he achieves the highest score on a mock university exam. Their classmate Machida, envious of their closeness, challenges them with a wager that the lower scorer must pose nude for the other’s art class. Nagatoro wins the judo match; although Senpai does not top the exam, he admits his feelings, leading them to become a couple and share the anticipated kiss.
After losing the bet, Machida poses nude for Senpai’s art class. When Nagatoro unexpectedly finds the unauthorized drawing, she distances herself from Senpai. He apologizes sincerely and commits to transparency, which restores their relationship.
Following his graduation, Senpai relocates to Tokyo but returns for Nagatoro’s birthday. Upon learning of her intention to move there as well, he proposes that she live with him—a suggestion she accepts.
Characters
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- A first-year high school girl known for teasing Senpai. Though she appears to torment him at first, she harbors genuine affection and defends him against bullies. Referred to as , her given name is disclosed in chapter 62. She supports various athletic clubs and joins the judo team in her second year before becoming Senpai's girlfriend. Her surname is inspired by Nagatoro Station. Her darker skin tone results from tanning.
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- A shy and introverted aspiring artist who initially dislikes Nagatoro’s teasing but grows more self-assured with her and her friends’ influence. His first name was revealed in Side Story 5, with his surname disclosed during the following school year; despite this, Nagatoro continues addressing him as "Senpai." He develops romantic feelings for Nagatoro and they enter into a relationship. His surname is derived from Hachiōji Station.
- One of Nagatoro's companions distinguished by orange hair; she is the most mature of the group and acts like an older sister figure. She refers to Senpai as , which provokes jealousy from Nagatoro. Her family operates a mixed martial arts gym. Her English name is Maki Gamou, with her surname taken from Gamō Station.
- Another friend of Nagatoro characterized by light-colored hair styled in twin tails with an ahoge. She frequently shadows Gamo and tends to echo much of what she says, often described as somewhat absent-minded.
- Also part of Nagatoro's circle with tan skin and short blonde hair. Though appearing briefly early on, she gains prominence later in the story. Outwardly sweet and laid-back, she enjoys provoking jealousy among boys for fun.
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- The third-year student serving as art club president, known for her strict demeanor and history of winning art awards. She disapproves of the club becoming a hangout spot for Nagatoro’s group and challenges them during the school festival but ultimately relents. A recurring gag involves her appearing naked or without underwear. She has been accepted into Tokyo University of the Arts. Her surname was confirmed in chapter 118.
- Nagatoro’s older sister and university student who both spoils and teases her younger sibling. Introduced during a judo training camp, she acts as both role model and confidante.
- An Olympic-level judoka competing alongside Nagatoro and their friends. Formerly Nagatoro’s judo rival, Orihara’s progress caused Nagatoro to temporarily quit judo; they have since resumed friendly relations.
- A first-year member of the art club and younger cousin of the president who previously belonged to the same middle school art club as Senpai. She supports Senpai’s relationship with Nagatoro but arouses some suspicion from Nagatoro herself.
Webcomic
From August 2011 through December 2015, Nanashi shared early versions of Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro on Pixiv, releasing a total of five installments during this timeframe.
Manga
Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro was serialized in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket from November 1, 2017, until July 23, 2024. Kodansha compiled the series into 20 volumes under the Shōnen Magazine Comics label, with the initial volume debuting on March 9, 2018, and the concluding volume arriving on August 7, 2024. Volume two's special edition includes contributions from various guest artists. Furthermore, a comic anthology featuring exclusive chapters by multiple creators was published on April 24, 2021.
In North America, the manga is licensed by Vertical, which released the first volume in November 2019. English box sets containing volumes 1–6 and 7–12 were issued, each including color art boxes and acrylic Nagatoro figurines.
The French edition of the series is published by Noeve Grafx.
On June 3, 2024, Nanashi revealed that the manga would conclude with chapter 154, scheduled for release in late July 2024, marking the end of its seven-year run.
Volumes
Anime
An anime TV adaptation was officially announced on July 2, 2020. The series was directed by Hirokazu Hanai at Telecom Animation Film, with Taku Kishimoto overseeing scriptwriting, Misaki Suzuki handling character design, and Gin composing the soundtrack. It aired between April 11 and June 27, 2021, on Tokyo MX alongside other networks. Outside Southeast Asia, Crunchyroll streamed the show; meanwhile, Medialink licensed it for Southeast Asian territories where it was available on platforms such as iQIYI, Amazon Prime Video, and Ani-One Asia's YouTube. Sumire Uesaka performed the opening theme "Easy Love," while Uesaka together with Mikako Komatsu, Aina Suzuki, and Shiori Izawa sang the ending theme "Colorful Canvas." The first season consisted of twelve episodes.
The announcement of a second season titled Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro 2nd Attack came on October 23, 2021. This installment was directed by Shinji Ushiro and produced by OLM, replacing Hanai and Telecom Animation Film. It aired from January 8 to March 26, 2023. Episodes were available one week early via Abema streaming service. The main production team from season one returned for this continuation. Sumire Uesaka performed the opening theme "Love Crazy," while the same quartet delivered the ending theme "My Sadistic Adolescence."
On October 28, 2021, Crunchyroll announced an English dub version that premiered on January 11, 2022. Voice actress Kimberley Anne Campbell adapted her portrayal to highlight Nagatoro’s mischievous personality and incorporated English slang into the localized dialogue script.
Reception
| Volume Number |
Highest Position |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 34 | 1 week |
| 3 | 20 | 1 week |
| 4 | 24 | 2 weeks |
Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro has garnered mostly favorable critiques. Initial installments drew some backlash due to Nagatoro's teasing behavior, which was often perceived as bullying, yet the artwork and gradual revelation of Nagatoro's gentler traits have been commended.[1][2]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
This work is often likened to other series within the "teasing" category such as Teasing Master Takagi-san and Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!.[1][2]
By November 2019, circulation in Japan surpassed one million copies, increasing to 1.2 million by mid-July 2020.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name As of October 2022, total copies in circulation exceeded 3.3 million.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
The main characters made a guest appearance in Kaguya-sama: Love Is War - Dōjin Edition.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Moreover, Nanashi collaborated on a manga project with Azu, creator of Magical Sempai.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Works cited
- "Ch." refers to the chapter number from the Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro manga.
- "Ep." indicates the episode number from the Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro anime series.