In 2002, the world was introduced to the world of Please (Onegai) Teacher!. Fans were led into a world of serene beauty, lush landscapes, and an almost unspoiled piece of paradise in modern Japan. On the flip side, this was a world where the taboo is far from uncommon, and forbidden love is possible. It was this world that allowed Kei Kusanagi to marry his teacher: Mizuho Kazami. Kei's romantic misadventures allowed for an often-humorous, but always-touching drama that was almost begging for a sequel. Enter Please Twins!: a worthy successor to the original which combines the same elements that made the original so appealing, but with a new cast.

Much like its prequel, Please Twins! spices up the usual romantic drama with a twist that goes beyond the realm of the unexpected, and closer to disturbing. This time around, it isn't a romance between teacher and student. It's actually a romance between brother and sister(s). Yep... the three main cast members are potentially related and no, this isn't the bayou. Maiku, Miina, and Karen aren't afraid to drive this into the viewer's skull, either, since they seem to say "We may be related, or we may be strangers" at least four times in the course of an average episode. However, outside of the almost creepy relationship that the three leads might share, the show plays out much like other dramas on the market. Unlike Please Teacher!, the story takes a much lighter, less dire tone, and suffers because of it. The lack of urgency removes a lot of the impact felt by the more heart-wrenching moments of the original.

Miina teaches the fine art of panty theft.	Karen's obviously had a long day....

As one may expect, the character designs for Please Twins bear many similarities to those found in the prequel. Unfortunately, while the returning members are given the star treatment once again, it seems that the new cast members weren't granted the same amount of attention. Maiku, Miina, and Karen are fairly bland in comparison to Mizuho, Kei, and Ichigo. The series' animation is gorgeous, with fluid character movement and no noticeable jitter in the action. A lot of attention was paid to the subtle motions, which helped strengthen the already-powerful visual presentation.

Fans of the original series will be pleased to learn that, despite a change in composers, the overall musical sound remains familiar. Soushi Hosoi composed a soundtrack that is, for the most part, catchy, and close to the feel of Please Teacher's tunes. KOTOKO returns to provide another pair of vocal themes for the opening and closing. "Second Flight" and "Tears to Tomorrow" are appropriate, enjoyable pieces that fit the playful-yet-melancholy tone of the series.

Please Teacher! provided a gateway into a world that was so close, yet so foreign at the same time. It was almost natural to want to see more of the goings-on in the sleepy community. Please Twins! gave viewers the ability to do just that. Despite the flaws and misgivings, the Please! saga has proven to be a solid work that can melt the hearts of even the most jaded fans.

Distributor: Bandai Entertainment
Creator: Please!
Released: 2005