---
title: "Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/teasing-master-takagi-san-the-movie-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 938567
imdb_id: "tt15313532"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 73
community_rating: 8.4
vote_count: 148
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/teasing-master-takagi-san-the-movie-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie is a 2022 animated comedy and romance film directed by Hiroaki Akagi, with a runtime of one hour and thirteen minutes. The story follows middle school students Takagi and Nishikata as they experience both anxiety and hope during their final year, particularly when they find an abandoned kitten named Hana on the day before summer vacation starts.

The film held an early screening in Chiyoda, Tokyo on June 4, 2022, before releasing in Japan on June 10, 2022. It grossed ¥ 410 million at the box office and earned a nomination at the Newtype Anime Awards, featuring voice performances by Rie Takahashi, Yuki Kaji, Konomi Kohara, and Mao Ichimichi.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Takagi and Nishikata spend their final junior high summer caring for an abandoned kitten."

### Why Watch
- Features the voice talents of Rie Takahashi, Yuki Kaji, Konomi Kohara, and Mao Ichimichi under director Hiroaki Akagi.
- Showcases a heartwarming summer story as the characters care for an abandoned kitten named Hana.
- Received a nomination at the Newtype Anime Awards following its theatrical release.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has a relatively short runtime of one hour and thirteen minutes.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is an animated comedy and romance featuring a heartwarming tone and a runtime of one hour and thirteen minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #heartwarming, #summer-vacation, #junior-high, #animation, #comedy, #romance, #kitten-care

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HiDive, Hidive Amazon Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | HiDive, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hiroaki Akagi
- **Networks / Studios**: Shin-Ei Animation, TOHO, Asmik Ace

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuki Kaji** as *Nishikata (voice)*
- **Rie Takahashi** as *Takagi-san (voice)*
- **Inori Minase** as *Hana (voice)*
- **Konomi Kohara** as *Mina Hibino (voice)*
- **Mao Ichimichi** as *Yukari Tenkawa (voice)*
- **Yui Ogura** as *Sanae Tsukimoto (voice)*
- **Haruka Tomatsu** as *Ohta (voice)*
- **Jun Fukushima** as *Katsuo (voice)*
- **Fukushi Ochiai** as *Kimura (voice)*
- **Nobuhiko Okamoto** as *Takao (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie?
Streaming availability details are not provided in the sources, though it is listed with now streaming options on TMDB.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It received a nomination at the Newtype Anime Awards and grossed ¥ 410 million at the box office in Japan.

### Q: What is the binge duration or runtime?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirteen minutes.

### Q: Are essential episodes required to watch this film?
The provided sources do not specify whether prior episodes are essential, but the movie focuses on Takagi and Nishikata in their final year of middle school during the summer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/938567)
- [Teasing Master Takagi-San: The Movie (2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15313532/)
- [Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teasing_Master_Takagi-san:_The_Movie)
- [Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie (2022) - Cast & Crew ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/938567/cast)
- [Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie (2022) - Full Cast and ...](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/teasing-master-takagi-san-the-movie/VBMDMZC07MAUwJJfZT7B57/credits/)
- [Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Teasing_Master_Takagi-san:_The_Movie)

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