First off: I want you to ignore every single person who says this manga is about bullying/has bullying. It does not. If you do not think there is any attraction in being submissive to a dominant woman, you will not enjoy this manga. If you do not see Eroticism in humiliation/teasing, this is not for you. And thats fine! Not every piece of media is meant for every person.
Now, this manga is about a D/s relationship. It's not inherently obvious to the fact, because the characters do not look like stereotypes. Or at least, Nagatoro does not. Typically, in anime, most dominant women are
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tall, sexy, bombshells, etc. They usually have whips, or whatever stereotypical thing you can think of.
Likewise, anime has something I like to call "fake dominants". These are women with the outward characteristics of dominant women, yet are actually submissive at heart, and simply need to be "broken in" by the right man. A good example of this is Haruhi Suzumiya. She is demanding, strong willed, and takes charge, but she is still seen as something for Kyon to tame. She is weak in front of the man she loves. This is generally why I dislike the tsundere trope.
Now, why did I preface this review with all these extraneous details?
That is because this character, Nagatoro, is a true S type. A dom character if I have ever seen one. She does not hold her tongue, nor is she ever seen as "in the wrong" for doing what she does. And while it's not inherently clear from chapter one, the main male character does enjoy this.
Now, let's get into the general aspects of the work.
Story: 6
It's nothing much. Serviceable. The setting is simply a school, used as a vehicle for various scenarios between the two main characters. The story is nothing you haven't seen before; various comedy moments with small moments of character development every couple of chapters. Simple, straight forward.
Art: 8
I've had previous experience with this artists work, mainly in the form of doujins. I can say that this work is his best, artistically, yet. The anatomy is more consistent and accurate then usual, which is great to see. Beyond that, his expressions are some of the best i've seen in years. Full of life and character, it's honestly very inspiring to me as an artist. The character design for Nagatoro is fantastic. She's adorable in every way. The MC, who only goes by Senpai, is cute enough to be able to self-insert on.. though I wouldn't call him just that exactly. Anyway, point is, the art is adorable, and it's a great step forward for the mangaka compared to his previous works.
Character: 10
This is where this manga shines for me. Nagatoro is... perfect. It's rare that I ever feel that I relate to a character, but oh my goodness, Nagatoro is pure condensed sadism. She drives the MC to points of crying, and never once is she put down for it, outside of when she /does/ go to far. And when she does, she apologies. Yet even through her apologies, she still /knows/ that the MC wants more, and will continue her teasing in a more appropriate way. A never once does the mangaka pull back on the reigns. Nagatoro is always in control, and is there to be served/to tease her senpai. As it should be.
As for the senpai character, he's not so bad either. He certainly activates my "cute timid boy I would tease" feelings. His expressions are wonderful. But he's not simply a character to be pushed around. He has goals and things he would like to accomplish. It is because he has passions deep inside for his craft, which leads Nagatoro to take interest in him. The MC has a history of bullying/repression in his past, which isn't at all uncommon in many submissives who turn to being dominated. I won't get into psychological reasons, but BDSM in general can be therapeutic. Because he has yet to accept his desire to be dominated/humiliated, he still mentally pushes back against Nagatoro, but we all know he doesn't mean it, and would be extremely lonely without her. That said, it's more common for submissives to throw themselves wholeheartedly into desiring humiliation/teasing.
Nagatoro always knows that what she's doing is extreme. She brings it up various times in the manga, saying to the MC "aren't I doing some pretty mean stuff?". The MC mumbles in response, as he do not truly desire her to stop. Nagatoro knows this, so she gleefully keeps up their dynamic. There is nothing in this relationship between characters that is NOT consensual.
Enjoyment: 10
Well, I certainly enjoy it. Your mileage may vary depending on how willing you are to accept that Nagatoro's teasing of her senpai is erotic and very much wanted by her senpai, even though he "resists" a bit.
Overall: 9
Personally, I love love love this manga. Can I recommend it to most people? Not really. You have to inherently accept some level of BDSM kink. Due to this barrier to entry, It's going to stay a niche series, but as someone firmly in that niche, I would highly recommend it. Do you like to see cute boys crying in embarrassment from merciless teasing? Do you like to see a cute, small character in control and dominating a boy? Then this is the series made for you! I give it a 9 though because some people still get antsy when series have minimal romantic progress, and this series is more about Nagatoro various methods of teasing her Senpai, rather then growing a relationship within a plot.
EDIT 3-16-2021: Now that a lot of time has passed since I wrote this review, I would like to give my two cents on the direction of the manga since those early few chapters. The manga has broken away from a simple sketch routine of every chapter being more or less a one off situation, and has taken to genuinely develop its characters and their relationships. The characters honestly like each other and enjoy the company of one another. Senpai wants to be around Nagatoro, and Nagatoro wants to be around Senpai. That is very refreshing in this genre, as male protags often act very aloof and go out of their way to mean to the main girl in order to get them to 'leave them alone'. Senpai has said at various points that he wants Nagatoro to stay with him and for them to continue to have fun together. I would honestly Senpai and his development have made him my favorite character in this series. This series has a lot to offer and I hope people would give it a chance as the early chapters aren't full representative of where the manga is now.
The bullying has been reigned back a lot now that Nagatoro and Senpai are more or less 'equals' to each other, verses Nagatoro more or less having the upper hand in all interactions. Your mileage may actually vary on this; I won't lie and say I do miss some of the more 'intense' teasing but given the fact the manga has become much more mainstream, it does make sense. If Nagatoro's earlier behavior turned you off, I would say it does get turned down a lot, so give it another try :)
Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Please don't bully me, Nagatoro Japanese: イジらないで、長瀞さん More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 20
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First off: I want you to ignore every single person who says this manga is about bullying/has bullying. It does not. If you do not think there is any attraction in being submissive to a dominant woman, you will not enjoy this manga. If you do not see Eroticism in humiliation/teasing, this is not for you. And thats fine! Not every piece of media is meant for every person.
Now, this manga is about a D/s relationship. It's not inherently obvious to the fact, because the characters do not look like stereotypes. Or at least, Nagatoro does not. Typically, in anime, most dominant women are ... Feb 15, 2018
Will cut right to the point here, this manga is relatively new but I'm getting quite a bit out of it.
Art: 10/10 Ridiculous quality. The Mangaka is quick to capture the nuances of what makes anime successful: Cute, relatable, yet exaggerated expressions, anatomical consistency, and lowering the detail for funnier moments. All executed flawlessly, in my opinion. Characters: 8-10 Both characters are quite cute, and are designed quite well. ... Jul 24, 2024
Look, I'm not gonna write one of those raige-bait cringe reviews or analysing this as if it was a Tarantino movie.. but I've been with this manga from the start and heck I enjoyed it. Nagatoro and Naoto were great characters who had great development and if you are still upset about the first chapter: Just don't read it.
This is not a manga about fetishising bullying, this is a story about kids growing up and realizing who they want to be. It's probably one of the best rom-coms we have right now, so why don't we just enjoy that? Jan 8, 2021
i've never been so happy in my entire life. When i read this manga i feel like i'm in heaven, i'ts like god comes down to earth and hugs me. I'ts perfect, it has saved my life, and there is nothing that can compare to this
i'ts funny, it's entertaining, i'ts everything that a human being needs to be happy. I'ts great, because for a moment, you can forget you horrible life, and be happy. I am a better person now that i've read this manga, and i recommend it to everyone. Seriously, this manga will make your life better. Jul 22, 2024
1 word: A masterpiece. 10/10 in every way possible.
Art: 10/10 Story: 10/10 Character growth: 10/10 Character writing: 10/10 Pacing: 10/10 Underrated; a peak recommended for any romcom fan. One of the strengths of "Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro" is its unique and engaging characters. Nagatoro is a playful and mischievous girl who enjoys teasing and tormenting Hachiouji. She is outgoing, confident, and unafraid to speak her mind, which sets her apart from other female characters in similar series. On the other hand, Hachiouji is shy and introverted, struggling to express his feelings towards Nagatoro. He is often overwhelmed by her teasing but secretly enjoys the attention she gives him. The ... Oct 10, 2019
Who would've thought that 774/Nanashi, the author and the artist of this, would be able to draw and write such a wholesome story when he's known to have drawn quite a number of bestiality and guro hentai. And if you don't know what guro is, it's the worst kind of hentai a person should be enjoying. And funny enough, on chapter 5, there was a reference to his own H doujin called Yupiel Sama, if that's not obvious enough for you that he's a hentai artist. Btw, that's such a meta way to promote his best H work lol. And dont worry, this one is
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Jul 26, 2021
"Jiranaide, Miss Nagatoro" was a bolt from the blue. I'm relatively grown-up and I'm not usually into this genre but I immediately got an interest in the main characters and the controversial topics of this work.
Well, seems that only after a few pages the author moved on a really lovely teenagers love-story made of flirting and teasing giving me the same vibes of other great works such as VideoGirl Ai. The characters progression is great and feels natural to the reader, especially "Senpai" which little by little grow up his self-confidence and with Nagatoro. Nagatoro is...she has basically everything to be a meme queen thanks to ... Nov 9, 2019
To be honest, I almost didn't make it past chapter 6. The interactions between the MCs were pretty brutal, and other reviews describing this as a story about sadomasochism or co-dependent bullying appeared to be spot on. Not really my thing.
At some point, however, I thought I might be detecting a more subtle theme. The more I read, the FMCs actions seemed less about bullying to inflate a predator's ego and more about (harsh) *teasing* to bridge an awkward gap. She didn’t want to *hurt* the guy – She was just genuinely intrigued by him and, as a 14-15-year-old kid very sensitive to social hierarchy, ... Sep 5, 2018
This is the type of manga you sit and wait for, and when it drops, you smile from ear to ear. For the next 17 pages, you sit grinning at your screen, reading eagerly. Soon realising you finish the chapter you look at the ending page of Nagatoros smug face staring at you and think "I WANT IT TO BE A FORTNIGHT ALREADY" then proceeded to re-read the chapter, crying on the inside.
Basically, to put it into perspective, this manga is more addictive than cocaine to me and if I don't get my fix every fortnight I go into a nervous break down of ... Apr 18, 2020
I want to start out by saying that I don't endorse bullying of any kind, in the context of which it is typically doled out. I sympathize with people who have been on the receiving end of it irl, and those whom have trouble dealing with stories involving it should stop considering reading this one right now if you were planning to. Now that that's out of the way...
It's always been amazing to me how many people who post reviews at this site don't really grasp what reviewing a series is all about. A review here, with very few exceptions, should never be about the ... Nov 28, 2018
I usually have little tolerance for cliche female characters acting like assholes because some exuse or other, so after reading the reviews i didn't go into it with much optimism.
However I binged all the translated chapters, and I though it was good? This is pretty much the reason i decided to write this review, because i think many others miss the point. There is teasing, and there is abuse. The line is not crystal clear, however, this is clearly not the latter. If you look past what's being said, and instead focus what is done, and how the characters react to each other, it's clear that ... Oct 14, 2020
I'mma keep it real with you Chief: This is the Classy-Trash I love. Not just steam doggin the living shit out of a hot bun, but also not so stale that nothing worthwhile happens. Surprisingly good plot progression for a series which requires an extremely slow build up. Big proud of our boy Senpai for bossing up. Respect King!
Story: 8/10 Good, definitely holds my interest, but has it's "Basic" or predictable moments Art: 8/10 Great facial expressions and cool scenery at times, nothing too crazy Characters: 8/10 While definitely falling into expected archetypes, it's done in a proper way and our Simp boy ACCTUALLY MAKES PROGRESS ... Feb 2, 2022
I feel this manga is getting a bad rep from a lot of reviews who read less than 9 chapters and somehow judge the whole thing as terrible just from that. There's honestly so much more to this manga, and I aim to do it justice with this review. To be fair this isn't Attack on Titan, FMAB or Hunter x Hunter type stuff, it's not trying to be. It's just an oddly wholesome manga about young teens who like each other.
Going into this manga, I really didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did but damn, when I got into ... Dec 16, 2019
This is the break I've been looking for, far from the idealized romance stories that plague the Japanese medium, no, far from storytelling in general, we have the most realistic take on relationships I have ever seen. Nothing over dramatic, nothing over romanticized, based off the relationships I've been in IRL, this is truly the most accurate representation of heterosexual mating practices I have ever seen in media.
The manga accurately portrays how women will always tease men over the most little of things, and will always try to distract men with some leading question then hit them with the real puncher while you're distracted! Quite ... May 7, 2018
So, this is my first review. I'm happy to be losing my reviewer virginity to sadism herself, Nagatoro-san.
(This review is a review of chapters up the the current one: ''Chapter 13: Nope, This is Senpai's Drawing'') If you want my overall score without having to read the entire thing, here it is: -Story 7/10 -Art 10/10 -Characters 6/10 -Enjoyment 8/10 -Overall 8/10 First of all, I know this manga is not for everyone. It can be hard for people to make it past the first 6 chapters (especially those with a history of being bullied, because Nagatoro does make Senpai cry and then mock him for it). But after chapter 6, ... May 31, 2019
The plot is simple and to the point. A girl named Nagatoro adores bullying her poor Senpai, and takes immense satisfaction in getting him as flustered and worked up as possible.
The art for this manga is really, really good!! I gotta say, this mangaka has a knack for drawing the cutest expressions while still keeping 'em unique and I adore the designs of both the characters. Nagatoro-san is great. Unlike most of the other characters like her, who are just stubborn and tsundere, Nagatoro seems to genuinely not have a romantic interest in Senpai and instead derives pleasure from emotionally beating him up (and ... May 10, 2018
Nagatoro-san, a fun yet simple manga. Don't expect an intricate plot because there isn't one. It's a very fun fast read, you'll really enjoy if you liked Takagi-san and Sketch-san.
Story- 8: nothing special if we're being quite honest. Just very enjoyable, straight to the point, and the re-readability is very high. Art- 6: Not the best, not the worst. It's very similar to Elfen Lied's art, both deserve the "fair" rating. Character- 9: Made to be fun, not intricate and thought provoking. We see a tiny bit of development on Hayase's behalf in chapter 11, Senpai seems to be developing every chapter. I love it, ... Mar 18, 2018
This is a series about an unpopular High School student that has to spend his day to day life surviving against a super villain to-be.
But in all seriousness this series is very fun, the art is incredible and the characters…are CHARACTERS. One thing you have to keep in mind when reading a series like this is that Nagatoro is not a person but a character in a fictional series. People tend to hate a character simply because the character is unlikable, they have this mindset that characters should have to be exactly the way the audience wants them to be, and in other words these ... Apr 15, 2024
Don't toy with me miss Nagatoro starts off somewhat generic and displays certain topics, such as teasing/bullying, in a way that readers might consider 'in poor taste'. After this initial period the series quickly evolves, gaining several layers of depth and sustenance, blooming into an amazing manga.
Plot (9/10) The story revolves around the two main characters, Nagatoro and Senpai/Nao. It has a natural flow and doesn't feel forced with the story progressing at a realistic pace which nourishes the reader's understanding of the characters. The plot is well maintained and isn't stretched thin, it grabs hold of your attention and doesn't let go. Art (8/10) The art ... Feb 17, 2024
What makes a manga great? What differentiates every work of fiction from the sea of other works of fiction? Is it a good story, good visuals, interesting characters? This question is highly debated and might never be even answered. However, one thing is certain. When a piece of fiction catches your interest and makes you completely engrossed in its world, in one way you become a part of it, and in another, that world from that point onward becomes a part of you.
Going into Nagatoro, I felt lost and was just looking for a piece of work to vent, something I could look at without ... |


