Review of Teasing Master Takagi-san

This is exactly what you expect, and not in a bad way. If you're going into this show looking for a complex, original, mind bending masterpiece- this isn't for you. But, if you're looking for what this show clearly is: A lighthearted, feel good, slapstick romcom with beautiful art- it doesn't get much better than this. This is an episodic show, and being combined with romance- as you'd expect (and rightfully so), there's virtually no plot progression. But while the plot doesn't truly progress, you can't help but feel a step was taken in right direction. The tease-skit holds true to itself throughout, and yeteach episode still inches you on that they're so close, almost there, just a little further. This is often the demise of slapstick's repetitive nature, but it manages to keep you sucked in; it's executed masterfully to make each and every single interaction refreshing via creative schemes and deftly executed sudden intense moments.

I couldn't, and still can't help but want more- and that's meaningful considering the amount of competition in this genre. If you're looking for either romance or a fuzzy-feeling / awkward comedy, I highly recommend giving Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san a shot.