Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie

Shin-Ei Animation Spring 2022
Love Status QuoRomanceSchoolShounen
8.3
Quality Score
0.26 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
42,907
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

Takagi and Nishikata's final summer in junior high is about to begin, and it's already off to a heartwarming start! When the pair find an abandoned kitten, they decide to work together and take care of their adorable new companion until they can locate its missing mother. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Audience Consensus

The 'Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san Movie' is a bittersweet conclusion to the anime series, eliciting strong emotional responses from viewers. While many fans found the movie heartwarming and a fitting end to the story, some were disappointed by its departure from the series' core teasing dynamic and a rushed conclusion. The movie is praised for its animation, soundtrack, and character development, but criticized for its slow pace and lack of comedic elements.

Strengths

  • Satisfying conclusion to the series for long-time fans.
  • Beautiful animation and soundtrack enhance the emotional experience.
  • Well-developed characters, particularly Nishikata, show growth.
  • The movie provides a heartwarming and feel-good experience.

Weaknesses

  • Some viewers found the movie deviates from the series' teasing dynamic, becoming more generic.
  • Rushed conclusion that skips over crucial moments in the manga, leading to disappointment for some viewers.
  • Movie is slow-paced and uneventful.
  • Lack of comedy and the usual Takagi teasing compared to previous seasons.
Available on: HIDIVE (availability varies by region)