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DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO
An electric, sun-drenched coming-of-age romantic comedy where agonizing teenage vulnerability dissolves into tender mutual devotion, mirroring a rough sketch gradually refined into a vibrant, sunlit canvas.
DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO
DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO

イジらないで、長瀞さん

11 April 2021 — 26 March 2023 Japan 2 season 24 episode Ended 8.2 (828)

Cast: Sumire Uesaka, Daiki Yamashita, Mikako Komatsu, Aina Suzuki, Shiori Izawa

Drama Animation Comedy Breaking the Shell & Self-Actualization Vulnerability Disguised as Teasing Art and Passion as Emotional Communication Social Belonging and Found Support Systems

DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Hayase Nagatoro

Sumire Uesaka / Kimberley Anne Campbell

Archetype: Sadodere / Tsundere Foil Key Trait: Teasing exterior guarding genuine tenderness and jealousy.

Motivation

Initially seeks amusement and attention; evolves into wanting mutual recognition and a genuine romantic bond.

Character Arc

Begins as an unrestrained tormentor using aggressive teasing to hide affection; matures into an openly supportive romantic partner who reclaims her competitive judo spirit through Naoto's encouragement.

Naoto Hachiouji ("Senpai")

Daiki Yamashita / Erik Kimerer

Archetype: Reluctant Hero / Coming-of-Age Protagonist Key Trait: Boundless artistic empathy and hard-won resilience.

Motivation

Moves from avoiding confrontation and ridicule to actively wanting to be someone worthy of standing beside Nagatoro.

Character Arc

Starts as a cowardly, passive shut-in terrified of conflict; evolves across two seasons into a determined young man capable of asserting himself, challenging superiors, and openly chasing his ambitions.

Maki Gamou ("Gamo-chan")

Mikako Komatsu / Brittany Cox

Archetype: Instigator / Trickster Ally Key Trait: Sharp emotional intuition behind a delinquent bravado.

Motivation

Wants chaotic fun; evolves into actively pushing Naoto and Nagatoro past their self-conscious hesitations.

Character Arc

Starts as a predatory instigator testing Naoto's resolve; gradually assumes the role of a perceptive older sister figure orchestrating romance opportunities.

Sana Sunomiya ("Art Club President")

Nana Mizuki / Justine Lee

Archetype: High-Minded Mentor / Artistic Purist Key Trait: Unflinching dramatic seriousness and eccentric artistic exhibitionism.

Motivation

Dedicated purely to high artistic expression; evolves into guiding Naoto's realization of love as the purest artistic muse.

Character Arc

Introduced as an intimidating, rigid authority figure threatening club disbandment; becomes a staunch artistic mentor pushing Naoto to define "passion".

Cast

Sumire Uesaka as Hayase Nagatoro (voice)
Daiki Yamashita as Naoto 'Senpai' Hachioji (voice)
Mikako Komatsu as Maki Gamo (voice)
Aina Suzuki as Yoshi (voice)
Shiori Izawa as Sakura (voice)
Nana Mizuki as Art Club President (voice)
Junichi Yanagita as Male Swordsman (voice)
Yoshino Nanjo as Misaki 'Anetoro' Nagatoro (voice)
Sayumi Suzushiro as Hana Sunomiya (voice)
Kaori Maeda as Orihara (voice)
Hiroki Matsuhisa as Man (voice)
Gentoku Kumazawa as Man (voice)
Takushi Fujikawa as Man (voice)
Risae Matsuda as Female Fighter (voice)
Kazumasa Fukagawa as Video Game Voice (voice)

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