Review of Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro

Story: 8 Its a rom com type story. If you've seen a couple you understand the gist. The MC, the main love interest do their routine. With side characters spicing up some interactions and plots points. However, the dynamics in the relationship are drastically different than your average rom com. Senpai's (MC) relationship with Nagatoro (Main Girl) makes for an entirely different experience. The dynamics of Senpai's interactions with Nagatoro and her friend group are the reason to watch. Art: 8 While not as vivid or full of personalitycompared to the manga, the show captures Nagatoro's famous expressions really well. That character designs are all spot on and the animation is very clean throughout the entire run time. Nagatoro is the main selling point, visuals wise, and they really nailed it.
Sound: 10
The VA work is perfect. Nagatoro's VA absolutely killed it. One of those anime VA jobs that just sticks. All the other VA work was also very good. This on top of a decent OST, some fun sound effects and banger OP.
Character: 8
As mentioned in the story section, everything revolves around the main cast of characters. Nagatoro is great and her subtle developments throughout the season make her nothing but a joy to watch. Senpai isn't spectacular, but he is done well. The biggest part of his character is watching him slowly gain more and more confidence. The core group of side characters are all really fun and distinct. They show flashed of depth however and are almost always a positive when they show up.
Enjoyment: 8
Nagatoro, is not an anime for everyone. Point blank. Some people will really enjoy the humor, the teasing, and the dynamics. While others will not. I enjoyed the show, the mc reminded me a lot of myself in high school and the jokes landed for me.
Overall: 8
While the show did a ton of stuff really well, the plot suffered from what almost every rom com suffers from. A very slow pace. The status quo of the dynamics are stretched out for as much content as possible. The subtle character developments and changes to the relationships don't change that. Its a very enjoyable and very easy watch for those can enjoy the premise.