Please Teacher! (2002)
A charming 2002 romantic comedy anime where a high school student ends up married to his alien teacher — and must keep it all secret.
Please Teacher! - Series Information
- Original Title: おねがい☆ティーチャー
- First Air Year: 2002
- Last Air Year: 2002
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 22 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese, English
- First Air Date: January 10, 2002 (United States - TV-14), January 10, 2002 (Canada - 14+), January 10, 2002 (Australia - M), January 10, 2002 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: WOWOW Prime, ANIMAX, Bandai Channel
- Alternative Titles: 부탁해요 선생님 (KR), 拜託了老師 (TW), Onegai Teacher (JP), Please Teacher! (CZ)
- Production Companies: Bandai Visual
- Production Countries: Japan
Please Teacher! - Plot
Kusanagi Kei, a high-school student living with his aunt and uncle, has an encounter with a female alien. This alien is revealed to be a new teacher at his school. Later, he is forced to marry this alien to preserve her secrets. From there, various romantically-inclined problems crop up repeatedly.
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Please Teacher! - Cast & Crew
Writers
- Yosuke Kuroda
Main Cast
- Rei Sakuma as Konoha Edajima
- Kikuko Inoue as Mizuho Kazami
- Soichiro Hoshi as Kei Kusanagi
- Ayako Kawasumi as Koishi Herikawa
- Mitsuo Iwata as Hyosuke Magumo
- Sayaka Ohara as Kaede Misumi
- Yumi Takada as Hatsuho Kazami
- Satomi Korogi as Maho Kazami
- Tomoko Kaneda as Marie
- Yukari Tamura as Ichigo Morino
Please Teacher! - FAQs
Where can you stream Please Teacher! online?
Please Teacher! is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, the series can also be purchased digitally on the Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll remains the most accessible option for anime fans worldwide.
What is Please Teacher! actually about?
The story centers on Kei Kusanagi, a high school student who stumbles upon a secret — his new teacher, Mizuho Kazami, is actually an alien. To keep her identity hidden, the two end up in a hastily arranged marriage, setting off a chain of romantic misunderstandings and heartfelt moments.
Is Please Teacher! based on a true story?
Not at all — Please Teacher! is a work of pure fiction. The series originated as a manga and light novel before being adapted into anime. Its premise of a student marrying an alien teacher is entirely fantastical, rooted in romantic comedy and science fiction rather than any real-world events.
How many episodes does Please Teacher! have?
The main series runs for 12 episodes across a single season. There is also a collection of 25 special episodes available under Season 0, offering additional content for fans who want to spend more time with the characters beyond the core storyline.
Who voices the main characters in Please Teacher!?
The lead roles are brought to life by Kikuko Inoue as alien teacher Mizuho Kazami and Soichiro Hoshi as student Kei Kusanagi. The supporting cast includes Ayako Kawasumi, Rei Sakuma, Sayaka Ohara, Mitsuo Iwata, and Yukari Tamura, all well-known names in the anime voice acting world.
When did Please Teacher! first air?
Please Teacher! premiered on January 10, 2002, broadcasting in Japan on WOWOW Prime. It later reached international audiences through ANIMAX and Bandai Channel, and has since found a new generation of viewers through streaming platforms like Crunchyroll.
What anime series are similar to Please Teacher!?
Fans of Please Teacher! tend to enjoy A Couple of Cuckoos, Girlfriend Girlfriend, Horimiya, and More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers — all of which share that blend of romantic comedy and unconventional relationship dynamics. DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO and Just Because! are also popular picks.
What content rating does Please Teacher! carry?
Please Teacher! holds a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content suitable for viewers aged 14 and older. The series contains romantic themes, mild suggestive humor, and some emotional intensity, making it appropriate for teenagers and adult anime fans rather than younger audiences.
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