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Please Teacher! 2002

★ 7.9/10 · 113 votes TV-14 AnimationComedyDrama 1 seasons · 12 eps Ended
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What is Please Teacher!?

Please Teacher is a Japanese animated television series that aired in 2002. The show centers on Kusanagi Kei, a high school student who lives with his aunt and uncle.

Type
TV series
Year
2002
Status
Ended
Episodes
12
Runtime
22 minutes
First aired
Jan 10, 2002
Last aired
Mar 28, 2002
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
WOWOW Prime, ANIMAX, Bandai Channel
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Drama
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Overview

Please Teacher is a Japanese animated television series that aired in 2002. The show centers on Kusanagi Kei, a high school student who lives with his aunt and uncle. His ordinary life takes an extraordinary turn when he encounters a female alien who has taken human form. This extraterrestrial being becomes his new teacher at school, creating an unusual dynamic between student and educator. As the story progresses, Kei finds himself in increasingly complicated romantic situations. The series explores the challenges that arise from this unconventional relationship, as Kei must navigate the complications of preserving his teacher's alien identity while dealing with the social and emotional consequences of their forced marriage. The show presents various romantically-inclined problems that repeatedly emerge throughout the storyline, focusing on the difficulties of maintaining secrecy around the teacher's true nature while developing genuine feelings for her.

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Should you watch it?

“A high school student enters an unexpected marriage after discovering his new teacher is an alien.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique premise
  • character-driven romance
Keep in mind
  • unconventional relationship dynamic

Watch it if you enjoy romantic comedies involving extraterrestrial encounters and high school settings.

The series features romantic themes and comedic situations centered on a student-teacher relationship.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

A student discovers his new teacher is an alien and enters a marriage with her to keep her secret.

Who is the protagonist?

The story follows a high school student named Kusanagi Kei.

What genre is this series?

It is a romantic comedy series with science fiction elements.

Does the student live with his parents?

No, he lives with his aunt and uncle.

What causes the conflict in the show?

The characters face various romantically-inclined problems following their forced marriage.