Onegai Teacher
Tags: psychedelic

Plot synopsis:
Please Teacher! is a story mainly revolving around a tight-knit group of friends in high school and how they cope with several life-changing events that are never too far off from intimate relationships. The main character is a boy named Kei Kusanagi who suffers from a very rare disease which causes a comatose state referred to as a "standstill" whenever he is under severe emotional distress.
Before the beginning of the story, Kei, at 15 years of age, had fallen into a "standstill" lasting three years after witnessing the suicide of his elder sister. After recovering, he quietly moved away from home in order to avoid social difficulty due to his long absence, and began living with his uncle, a medical doctor, and aunt. Due to the strange nature of how he came to live there, Kei wanted to keep the situation a secret from his new friends for fear of being ostracized as being too old to associate with them. After Kei had established himself in his new surroundings and had entered into a close group of mutually supportive friends, a Galactic Federation starship had entered Earth's atmosphere stealthily, approached Honshū Island and landed surreptitiously in Lake Kizaki.
The story begins with Kei suffering a minor 'standstill' while in the vicinity of the lake, witnessing several unexplainable phenomena happening there, and then watching as a beautiful half-human alien named Mizuho Kazami materialize beside the shore. Kazami was sent to observe planet Earth by a seemingly benevolent Galactic Federation in order to prevent humans from making developmental mistakes. (Later, it is revealed that she had personal reasons; she wanted to see the home planet of her father, who had died when she was a child.) Kei, upon observing the materialization, attempts to escape the pursuing Kazami. Kazami is under strict orders to prevent her true identity and mission from being discovered. During his attempt to escape, Kei falls into the lake. Kazami rescues Kei and, using information from his identification, is able to return him home in secret. The next day, Kazami has become Kei's new homeroom teacher and next-door neighbor.
During assisting her in moving in, Kei suffers another standstill, and while in a weakened state explains his predicament to the compassionate Mizuho, who ends up revealing her own origins and purpose on Earth. Several accidental activations of Mizuho's teleport technology (which were inadvertently caused by Kei) eventually place Kei and Mizuho in a couple of compromising situations in front of his uncle and aunt and his school's headmaster, but Kei protects Mizuho from charges for an inappropriate relationship between student and teacher by impulsively stating that they are married, resulting in an actual civil marriage that later blossoms into genuine affection for each other. The headmaster relents, partly because he, too, had married a former student younger than himself and can understand their situation personally. Both are allowed to stay so long as they do not reveal their status to the other students, and do not engage in any public displays of affection.
The remainder of the series concerns the budding intimate relationships between the close friends, one of whom (Koishi Herikawa) is romantically interested in Kei, and another (Ichigo Morino) who has suffered even greater loss of time from the same disease as he has; the problems of having to maintain the secrecy of the marriage; an interfering parent and sibling visiting from the Galaxy Federation; and Kei learning to overcome the ever-present threat of another lengthy 'standstill' stealing more of his life, particularly as he has fallen deeply in love with Mizuho and desperately wants to remain with her.
Eventually Kei falls into another major "standstill" and in order to bring him out of it, Mizuho has to use her technology which is against the law. As a result, her status on Earth is revoked, she is banned from the planet and all memory of her is erased from everyone's, including Kei's, minds. With the help of her mother and sister she sneaks back and is devastated to learn that Kei, who she is deeply in love with, has no memory of her. While helping her move back in, Kei reveals that his memory has returned and the two express their love for each other and get married again.

Review: I don't quite know how but while I was surfing the net I came across a random advert for "Please Teacher" first thoughts it was an episode of Pokemon.
The series was well spaced out over 12 episodes and an extra one which just gives you a nice little extra.Anyway focusing on the series, its a story revolving around a teenager who falls in love an alien teacher (believe it or not, hence the name).
I was hooked on this from beginning to end and so by the sounds of it so were many others.In conclusion, I'm no anime nerd and if you never have watched one of these adult themed cartoons I would recommend this one for sure.
A great contrast of characters and fun story line.
I have watched this series, and I totally agree with the other guy.
I would really love to see Bandai bring out another season or 20...as long as they are as good as the first...I was quite sad to see the story end, and am also left with a feeling of emptiness, (and I'm a 27yo guy) ha ha.
This is a slightly sexually oriented show and is intended for more mature audience, however there a couple scenes were blurred\censored, I don't feel that is necessary, as it is art...hand animated drawings, not real images that these MATURE folks are viewing, I mean, whats the point in drawing it if you are just going to censor it back out?
but thats just my opinion...anyway Great Series, A+, ***** Buy it, Watch it, Love it.
An Anime Worth Watching.
For someone who has seen the first 150 episodes of Naruto, the first two seasons of Ranma 1/2, about 75 or so episodes of Inuyasha, all 28 episodes of .hack//SIGN, all 26 episodes of His and Her Circumstances, all 6 episodes of FLCL, the first 27 episodes of FullMetal Alchemist,OVA 1 and 2 of Ai No Kusabi, and all 13 episodes of Please Teacher, I am glad to say that this anime has some of the most funniest scene's I've ever seen in...
This anime has love, sorrow, science fiction, fantasy, humor and all the body that makes a good anime.
The characters also grow within and along with the plot of the story which makes this anime one worth watching!
Kei Kusanagi is a 15-year-old student with a secret: he's actually 18.
He suffers from a disease that puts him into a state of suspended animation when he's stressed, and once put him out for 3 years (there is some scientific validity to this: it's called cryptobiosis, and while there's no historical record of a human entering this state, Kei is supposed to be the very first case).
Light flickers nearby, and Kei watches as an angelic-looking alien visitor materializes on the shore.The next day, he discovers that the visitor, Mizuho Kazami, is posing as a teacher at his school, and has also moved in next door to where he lives.
Kei is the only person with the knowledge of who Mizuho really is, and she needs to speak to him about that privately, which leads to the two of them being caught in a compromising situation (she teleports them into a school equipment shed, where they are discovered).
The rest of the series deals with their relationship, the effect that keeping it a secret has on Kei's friendships, and the very real feelings that he and Mizuho begin to develop for each other.The series isn't perfect.
There is a somewhat jarring moment in the first episode where Mizuho goes from competent interstellar explorer to shy new teacher rather abruptly, and there are some awkward lines of dialogue, but these are small flaws in an otherwise well-made, very touching show..
This is a great anime, especially for unexperienced people to the anime/manga world.
The storyline is as such, the main character, Mihuzo Kazami, is an alien sent from the galactic federation to observe earth, but poses as a teacher to blend in.
Kei Kusanagi, a student in the school with strange debilitating illness that renders him in a standstill, discovers her secret and is discovered with her by his principal.
A series of events take place with Kei and Mihuzo dealing with love, loss, jealousy, and of course, some comedic "suggestive" scenes.
A word of advice for those new to anime, don't try watching all 12 episodes at once, it can really mess you up, believe me!
This is the best Anime in the world it stole my heart..
I loved this anime when i first saw it i got pulled in to the story.
i got so mad that i emailed bandai entertainment to see if they will bring out a season 2 of Onegai teacher.
i was feeling this emptiness in my heart this is a very powerful anime.
i can't explain my feelings about this anime but i wish it was real and that i was Kei. i would recommend it to all those anime lovers everywhere even if its your first anime it will love it..
A Classic Romantic Comedy Anime.
I was told of this by a friend as was with a few other anime so I ordered the DVD and you know what I didn't regret it one bit not just because of the animation or the wonderfully well drawn characters.I loved this because it was funny and although Kei and Mizuho's marriage is effectively one of convenience (i.e. protect Mizuho's secret) there was something VERY real between Kei and Mizuho especially as their relationship grows.Also other characters including Kei's aunt and uncle plus Kei's high school friends and other characters add plenty to this wonderful romantic comedy.Also I might add this was one anime that actually got adapted into a Manga and not some manga adapted into an anime.I think of Onegai Teacher/Please Teacher as one of the greatest romantic comedies EVER created!
When I first heard about this series from a friend,she told me that it was of her favorite anime.
But when I watched the preview of this series on one of my .hack//sign volumes,it was truly amazing.
My favorite characters in this show are:Kei.Mizuho,and Minoru.
We all need to move forward,and try to get through like Kei. Another thing that is cool about the series is the roles of Mizuho,and Minoru.
For all who those wants to believe that there's hope in everyone this is a good movie for you first of all i would like to say that this is an awesome show.
I was watching oh my goddess last week and i was really happy that i had watch it then suddenly i went to the net for other recommendation and i found out the that the guy who made oh my goddess was in this one two so i watched it...then wow all i can say is good storytelling and awesome comedy.
i would recommended this to anyone who like comedy romance with a touch of fantasy......10/10 excellent ending too....TRY love HINA now that is another story...so try watching this.
My friend's kind of an anime geek, so he was just browsing an electronics store that's somehow known for carrying some good anime movies and shows.
All through Teacher and Twins (except for the best parts) we were laughing our asses off at our own jokes.
The best parts of the two shows always held our rapt attention, because it is that great.I've been babbling about my first viewing of this for long enough.
Very, very good Anime.
If you want to watch young people going through emotional wringers in improbable but interesting story lines, get this anime.I like anime soaps, and this one is one of my three favourite, one of the others being the follow-on series Onegai Twins.
Over thirteen episodes it covers a lot of ground, and I would have liked to have seen a lot more.
The animation is good and the music...
The thing is, things don't look like they've advanced much since today.Anyway, the plot revolves around Kei, a high school student whose body suffers from what he calls stand-stills, where he blacks out without warning when under stress.
Kei thinks it's a dream, but the next day the woman, who calls herself Mizuho, takes over for his class, as his old teacher quit (or so his class is told).
Kei soon finds out she really is an alien, and promises to keep it a secret.
But then things take a turn for the stranger when, after the two are accidentally locked in an outdoor shed together and are found by the principal, Kei, in order to prevent Mizuho from being fired, tells the principal they are married (because he is 18, after all, or rather he should be).
The aunt and uncle decide to make it official, and soon a marriage certificate has been signed, the rings have been exchanged, and the aunt and uncle have moved Kei's things into Mizuho's apartment.
(No, really, I'm serious.) I've only seen the first DVD so far, so I think I may watch the rest to see how it plays out..
Onegai Teacher is a pretty good anime, but it falls short from being anything more.
There's a good amount of humor and some fun characters to follow.
The story is rather weak, but it's good enough.The relationship between Mizuho and Kei just never seems to click.
Couldn't they at least call it "Onegai Sensei"?This isn't a series I'd recommend, as hard as that is for me to say about any anime.
If you've watched all the other recent animes and you need something new, go for it.
It's not horrible, in fact I had a rather good time watching it.
Personally, I believe there's just better animes out there to choose from.
Other folks have loved this anime though, so it's all a matter of personal preference.Rirath_com.
When Kei a normal high school student, who dreams of finding the girl of his dreams, Kei finds out that his new teacher Kazami Mizohu is an alien from outer space who lands on earth to study humans for the Galaxy Federation.
To keep her secret he marries her and from there on its nothing but tests to their love for one another.
if you haven't seen Onegai Teacher I highly recommend it and urge you if you to make it TOP PRIORITY!.
The story revolves around a teacher and her student and how their relationship builds up.
It'll make you laugh, it'll make you cry and you'll love the characters that you will see in this anime.
Twins, is in fact a spin off that came out in 2003, a year after Onegai Teacher was released.
Teacher, as I thought it portrayed, as best as any given anime could, the post-pubescent worries of adolescent life.
Additional to this, woven into the storyline was a poignant love story, although somewhat unrealistic, between student and teacher.
I recommend this anime to all viewers, giving it a 7 out of 10.
I am a big fan of romantic comedy anime.
It has many elements that prove the good and the bad that comes along with falling in love with someone.
Kei Kusanagi finds himself charged with protecting the true identity of his homeroom teacher Mizuho Kazami, who also happens to be an alien.
Onegai Teacher is dramatic, funny, and adorable.It is truly my favorite anime.
Watch it or read the manga to understand how hard the creator worked on it..
As a guy who watched all 24 episodes of Love Hina, all 48 episodes of Kimagure Orange Road, and all 96 episodes of Maison Ikkoku (plus some Tenchis) and liked them all, I feel qualified to rate this series as utter crap.
Please Teacher takes the lamest and most overused aspects of those shows -- primitive accident-based humor (i.e. tripping and falling on a girl), pointless plot devices, forced drama, slow story development -- and throws it on top of weak characters that give little reason to care.Main guy Kei is the exact copy of Love Hina's Keitaro in both appearance and attitude (and name), and Mizuho (the teacher) embodies every clichéd frail female anime stereotype.
All of which make this the only anime series that clocks in at a tidy 13 episodes that I didn't have the willpower to finish.Don't be seduced by the high-quality cover art or the clever website preview.
I don't know how people can enjoy this show and where all the good reviews are coming from, but this show is terrible.
Don't get me wrong, I love anime.
And I know that one thing that comes hand in hand with anime is strange plot-lines.
You learn to love them if the anime is good, because it makes you think and it's interesting.
I never really understood the point of this series, I was just fine at Onegai Twins.
But they had to go and make another one, and unfortunately the masses of anime fans who like anything with the stereotypical busty girls with lucky guys show love it just because that's what it is.
For those of you looking for a real meaningful and worthwhile anime, avoid this one at all costs.
After Reading so many enthusiastic reviews I expected something really good.
Unfortunately, Onegai teacher happened to be one of the worst series I have ever seen.
Besides, the whole relationship with an alien teacher seems so weird and untrue.
To compare, Love Hina has much more comedy moments in it, and the synopsis is much better.
Onegai teacher could be as well summarized into three episodes, the action is so slow and it leads to nowhere.
The fact that the female lead is an alien does not make it sci-fi, because they aren't "alien" in any noticeable way.The series is extremely slow, it just shows everyday life for a teenage dude in school, and his friends and romances.
I cannot believe 12 episodes á 20 minutes could feel like an eternity.There's whiny teenage girls and illogical dilemmas.
It's only 13 eps long plus a short movie, well, it's the same length as the other eps, but it still is a great anime.
Though I am a fan of the anime, the manga is much better in my opinion.
A good chick anime show.
With a name like 'Onegai Teacher' ('Please Teacher'), one might expect this to be 1) a hentai show, 2) a harem anime, or 3) both.
Fortunately, what we have here is an entertaining little show that avoids the genres which have become the "box office poison" of anime.Kei Kusanagi is a boy in a small Japanese town (which, in truth, is closely based upon a real-life area near Lake Kizaki in Nagano Prefecture, Japan).
The next day, the woman (Mizuho Kazami) shows up as a new teacher in Kei's high school and even moves in near his house.
Mizuho's an alien sent to monitor the progress of Earth, and she goes to great lengths to protect her secret, but after some very complex and embarrassing situations, the two secretly marry each other to keep the truth about their encounters under wraps.Kei, who until now has led a relatively average and uninteresting life outside of his illness, now finds himself living with a babe-a-licious teacher--and coping with the numerous complications which arise from such a life.
Plus, there's Mizuho's mother and little sister to worry about.What with the endless number of romance anime shows revolving around simple boyfriend-girlfriend scenarios, it's interesting to see one that actually profiles a married couple.
Although I felt that some of the sci-fi elements weren't necessary, this 13-episode show held my interest quite a bit, and I recommend it.
If you enjoy this show, check out its sequel-spin off, 'Onegai Twins' ('Please Twins'), which is also more grounded in realism than 'Teacher'..
Please Teacher review.
This is my first time writing a review, but I felt compelled too for this anime.
Please Teacher has become one of my all time favorites, which is saying something.
The story follows Kusanagi Kei who ends up with an alien called Kazami Mizaho for his homeroom teacher, due to some mishaps beyond there control they end up married.
As with other anime there is another girl in love with Kei. Please Teacher tells the story of two people from different worlds finding love, and dealing with the ups and downs that come with it.
If you are new to anime or are a veteran I can't recommend this enough, at 13 episodes long you can binge watch it in day so give it a go.This review is after watching Please Teacher in both Japanese with subtitles and the English dub..
Really cringy af sci-fi romance anime but it did work!.
The story goes - a alien is in love with her student, marries him and her job is being kept with this secret.
I mean in reality, if a teacher marries her student, either she loses her job or the student is transfered to another school lol.
I was even more shocked that the uncle and aunt were laid back with Kei in marrying his teacher.
By the very weirdness, it was enjoyable to watch like I definately would recommend this all the way!I give this a 8/10!.
Sure, the guy looks too much like Keitaro Urashima of Love Hina, hence his name Kei, and a very attractive woman from another world falls for him, it has a bit of a different feel, than that of Tenchi, and yes, there are some comedy in it that looks like Oh My Goddess!
and stuff about Ichigo Morino, who is another stereotype, with the Rei like actions or Lolita complexes, there are things in it that make it worth watching.
For once, there is something about Kei's health that makes him like the stereotypical wimp hero, but at least he's got some background for it unlike Keitaro or Taro Hanaukyo!
Anyways, if you like Love Hina or Oh My Goddess!