| Wow so intense :O Well I'm glad it changed you, for the better I assume I haven't finished it yet so I have no idea what you're talking about, but it does seem like a nice anime :3 Recently I've been watching/reading too many depressing anime/manga, and Toradora was what I needed so I went ahead to watch it~ |
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Fuko-Brian said: Aha, I Know How You Feel. Toradora Is An Awesome Show ! Lol , The Fapping Wasnt Really Neccessary xD Well, I guess it was his own little way of telling us his feelings for her were on the emotional level, instead of on an animalistic lust level. For your information, I feel the exact same way about the anime, and Taiga. Im thinking it might have something to do with personality and age group, so if you dont mind ill try and profile you, because I want to see if my theory is correct. - You are not an adult yet. You are atleast 15, but not older then 19. You've had feelings for girls before, but you havn't had a serious relationship yet, you have no problem socialising on the internet, but socialising in real life with people you dont know, especially girls is tough for you. Let me know if this is a good describtion of you, now onto the actual post. I fell for the anime directly, and watched the first 5 episodes on day one, and 6-24 day two, and finally the 25th on day three. As soon as I finished it, I opened up the first episode, telling my self I only wanted to check out certain bits that I liked, but I ended up watching the entire series again. This one gave me quite a few sleepless nights, and I got.. not depressed, but emotional, and in the end it left me with an increasing desire to be self sufficient, and to take care of someone, if you know what I mean. |
Elendri said: This one gave me quite a few sleepless nights, and I got.. not depressed, but emotional, and in the end it left me with an increasing desire to be self sufficient, and to take care of someone, if you know what I mean. ahh i know what you mean. Only a few anime have left me like what you described and toradora was one of them. I mean cmon, taiga is just too cute, and some of her facial expression :3 are just breaking cuteness barriers lol. Although taiga was super awesome, minori had to be my favorite. when I first started watching it taiga was my favorite by a LOOONG shot, but as the story progressed and we see that minori has problems and does actually like ryuuji, i was like "Fk off taiga, thats her mannn!" But yeah, long story short, this made me have some sleepless nights, similar to how angel beats & clannad did. >.< |
RahuiJun 5, 2011 4:33 AM
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| I marathoned this series and it was enjoyable. |
Soviet-san said: Well after watching the series I was pretty much crying in my pillow from being depressed with my life, and my desire to be with taiga. I don't know if this sounds lame or not... actually I still try to refrain from thinking about the series, and her, because it still hits me hard. Ohh dayumm, you got it pretty bad aye :P I totally understand what you're talking about and no it's not lame. I've actually been in the same situation as you (liking/loving something that isn't real) and it actually sucks.... I was like 9 at the time but I still had all the thing's that you describe yourself having. (except fapping LOL.) But i can definitely tell you it get's better and there are "real" girl's out there better than taiga :D I know its hard to believe now, but you will find someone, you just got to put yourself out there and search because no girl will find you if you're crying on your pillow =) I wish the best to you and your love-life -kaydee |
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| The same for me. I don't know what to do! I'm very sad. |
| Read Watashitachi no Tamura-kun (manga) or Golden Time (novel, still on-going). The two stories are by the same author, Yuyuko Takemiya. I'm a big fan ^^ |
| I for one know that you aren't the only one alone on this, hell there are a lot of Anime's out there that change our point of view whether it has to do with your life of just how you basically see everything, it could also be for the best or for the worst. Anime's/Cartoons were made to be enjoyed and some have deeper meaning than others and when you know it normally doesn't happen in real life, there's a higher chance of it happening with things like this. When I watched this and Clannad, after that I felt like a softy. =/~ |
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| Sorry for my bad english, gramatical errors... But myanimelist is the only place I can say... I watched this anime several times. I can not describe very well, but it's amazing. The story, characters development, comedy, drama and romance. Taiga, Ryuuji, Ami, Yuusaku and Minori, each with their unique and remarkable characteristics... for me the best anime of all, ever and ever! Everything fits perfectly! I would find another series that made me feel it again... Any recommendations? I watched the first two episodes of Clannad, but didn't like... |
SantosFC said: Sorry for my bad english, gramatical errors... But myanimelist is the only place I can say... I watched this anime several times. I can not describe very well, but it's amazing. The story, characters development, comedy, drama and romance. Taiga, Ryuuji, Ami, Yuusaku and Minori, each with their unique and remarkable characteristics... for me the best anime of all, ever and ever! Everything fits perfectly! I would find another series that made me feel it again... Any recommendations? I watched the first two episodes of Clannad, but didn't like... I think you're too quick to judge on Clannad, Clannad takes time to actually develop everything, I myself hated it at first, but it gets good. If you teared in Toradora, have no fear because you will also tear in Clannad, if not you are INHUMANE. |
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Miora-san said: I think you're too quick to judge on Clannad, Clannad takes time to actually develop everything, I myself hated it at first, but it gets good. If you teared in Toradora, have no fear because you will also tear in Clannad, if not you are INHUMANE. Ok... I'm going to watch Clannad. xD |
| Yes, Shana. Both Tsunderes, what more can you ask for? http://myanimelist.net/anime/355/Shakugan_no_Shana |
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Soviet-san said: Thing is though, I don't want anyone else, Taiga is perfect in every way, I wouldn't forgive myself if I watched another anime thinking I could replace Taiga. At first I thought that maybe I would be able to find someone IRL with the same personality and looks etc of Taiga, I had originally ran to my friend who shipped me the burnt DVD's (I have dialup internet and she ships me anime) and she said that sadly, I would never meet anyone even close to being a Taiga because a personality like that was unreal, this is what really made me sad & depressed. Do I really have any hope? I would totally and completely 100% become Taiga's dog lol. You're really taking this to heart, I know that you know it's just anime, which is meant to be watched, so just give it a chance and watching other anime can't change your favorite character/"anime love" |
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Soviet-san said: THAT'S IT THOUGH! it's not just an "anime love", it's a real love, I don't know what else to say really. Take this into consideration and from someone who was nearly like that too... What do you plan to do? Rewatch every episode everyday? You're not going to get more Toradora haha, but seriously though I'm not going to force you to watch other animes even though the personality of Taiga is the same as these girls and even voiced by the same voice actor. Just check her out - Voice Actor of Taiga: Rie Kugimiya, if you have any questions considering what to watch with her personality, I can try to help, but I'm not making promises that they will be exactly the same but just REALLY (elaborated) similar. |
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jpem said: GUESS WHAT. go watch zero no tsukaima, Shakugan no shana, and hidan no aria.They all have heroines with the EXACT same personality as Shana and The exact same Voice actor. Both are tsunderes, but I think there are some differences, especially Louise and Aria. |
| Ahh, okay and anyway Tsundere:"character development process that describes a person who is initially cold and even hostile towards another person before gradually showing their warm side over time" |
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| Toradora affected me much, I'll never forget this show. Also brought to my real life, but I can overcome ... maybe with another anime? I would also like "a Taiga", but ... Be careful, this can become a real depression. What is your age? You said you use dialup internet, it's strange actually... which country do you live? |
| Please can someone recommend me some anime as good as Toradora? Something to make me drop this anime, which I can't stop rewatching... have been four times in this month. I thought about watching Clannad and Clannad ~ After Story ~, but seems to be quite different from Toradora ... I do not know if can convince me ... and if happens the same? And if I hold me with Clannad too? aaaaaaaaaaaaahh =/ |
| Clannad is not alike with Toradora, dealing with personalities, they're all soft, nothing compared to Taiga, sooo, but the drama part of it is good but it takes too long to develop so you gotta wait... erm Do you wanna try animes that have the same VA as Taiga? |
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| HOLY SHIT. SOMEONE WHO HAS PUT IN WORDS EXACTLY HOW I FEEL. I was in a slum too for several WEEKS after I watched it. I'm still rewatching it like 2 months after I initially watched it and I feel exactly like you do. |
Miora-san said: Clannad is not alike with Toradora, dealing with personalities, they're all soft, nothing compared to Taiga, sooo, but the drama part of it is good but it takes too long to develop so you gotta wait... erm Do you wanna try animes that have the same VA as Taiga? What attracted me in Toradora was the mix of comedy, romance and drama, and, especially, the characters, not only the Taiga, as... Ryuuji, Minori, Ami, Yuusaku, and their characteristics... beyond the simple and attractive art. |
SantosFCJun 14, 2011 8:34 PM
| Unfortunately I do not understand your emotions and I not even close to liking Toradora as much as you did. Regardless I can't help but feel pity for you. What you are right now is a complete wreck and do you not appear to be getting better. Perhaps this is just a period in your life but currently you are too obsessed and you need to forget her. This depression will stay if you keep up your current lifestyle and watching other shows won't help because the most it will do is shift your attraction to a different character.I suggest you go out and try to meet people your parent cooped you up too long anyways. Do not expect change if you do not change yourself. But I'm just 15 year-old boy with nothing to do in his free time. I go to public school and I'm in a completely different situation from you. Perhaps I'm wrong but it can't be denied you have a problem. My comment is just how a casual city boy may view things. Sorry if I offended you. |
| "Reality is a story the minds tells itself. An artificial structure conjured into being by the calcium ion exchange of a million synaptic fringes" |
Divinations said: Unfortunately I do not understand your emotions and I not even close to liking Toradora as much as you did. Regardless I can't help but feel pity for you. What you are right now is a complete wreck and do you not appear to be getting better. Perhaps this is just a period in your life but currently you are too obsessed and you need to forget her. This depression will stay if you keep up your current lifestyle and watching other shows won't help because the most it will do is shift your attraction to a different character.I suggest you go out and try to meet people your parent cooped you up too long anyways. Do not expect change if you do not change yourself. But I'm just 15 year-old boy with nothing to do in his free time. I go to public school and I'm in a completely different situation from you. Perhaps I'm wrong but it can't be denied you have a problem. My comment is just how a casual city boy may view things. Sorry if I offended you. ^^ Same for me. You need to realize that the anime and real world are two separate things. Meet people somehow. Look at Meetup.com. Find a hobby and discuss it. Also, watch more anime. I was kind of annoyed when I finished Hayate no Gotoku. (you should watch it, Nagi has the same voice actor and is a lot less ingrateful, but she has a similar personality to Taiga) All good anime feel really short. But you have to move on. Also, my policy is to never rewatch unless I completely forget. Don't dwell on stuff you'll never get. Find some other fellow anime lovers online somewhere like Meetup.com. My suggestion. |
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| This thread has an uncanny lack of Ami... |
SjSharks182Jun 24, 2011 3:05 AM
| it affected me too considering toradora is probably the worst romance anime ive ever seen with the most retarded main character (Taiga) fucking selfish annoying bitch , Louise/Shana are *sooo* much better and im talking only about same-art/voice/studio characters , what goes for the huge ass list why would anyone like taiga? shes not tsundere shes angry bitch, there is difference, shes selfish and spoiled to such a bad level its unwatchable |
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Soviet-san said: SjSharks182 said: This thread has an uncanny lack of Ami... Ami has a crappy personality. Don't get me wrong though she does look good :> You only think that because she picks on your Taiga :P Ami's the most fun. She's flirtatious, outgoing, intelligent, spirited, and a leader. She's also honest (once she breaks down her facade at the begining). It seemed like everyone in that show was hiding how they really felt aside from Ami. She was clear with her intentions, and would call out other people's bs. |
Aha, I Know How You Feel. Toradora Is An Awesome Show ! Lol , The Fapping Wasnt Really Neccessary xD Thumbs up! It's also very emotional for me. I love this series and it surely is on my TOP3 list (and I call it TOP3 because I can never decide which one is higher as I love all of them, what are the others? This is my little secret ;D) and I am sure to watch it even again in the forthcoming future. It did however had flaws, thigns that made me a bit angry/dissapointed but the OUTSTANDING ammount of pros makes them allmost entirely unsignificant. All Hail To One of the Greatest Series to Ever Come Out! And personally I would LOVE (!!!!!) to see an OVA (even if lasting for 2 minutes) of their wedding, kind of an epilogue as depicted in some stories of Amagami SS (I reccomend that one, even though characters are a bit underdeveloped due to ammount of episodes a single girl got). For me it is also an OVER9000/10 |
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| I loved Toradora very very much, but still, only one phrase comes to mind when reading all this... Forever Alone. |
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divinicide said: SjSharks182 said: Soviet-san said: SjSharks182 said: This thread has an uncanny lack of Ami... Ami has a crappy personality. Don't get me wrong though she does look good :> You only think that because she picks on your Taiga :P Ami's the most fun. She's flirtatious, outgoing, intelligent, spirited, and a leader. She's also honest (once she breaks down her facade at the begining). It seemed like everyone in that show was hiding how they really felt aside from Ami. She was clear with her intentions, and would call out other people's bs. Although Taiga is my favorite, Ami is my second favorite in the show. I agree with you how Ami is the one that breaks her facade and she is brutality honest. Ami also steals the spotlight whenever her presence is around even when her time spent is short. Minori's facade is so strong that is almost frightening. We are on the same wave length, and don't get me wrong, Taiga is my second favorite (and one of my overall favorites), but Ami is the best ^^ It's mainly the parts towards the end where catullus said: The OP post succinctly captures why I avoid most anime fans irl. >Watched show years ago >Hates it (1/10) >Still browses it's forum insulting others and leaving no input on the series Clearly you're the one with the social/internal issues here. Now please find another way to surround yourself with things you don't like/feel better about yourself, and leave this happy thread be ;) |
SjSharks182Jul 7, 2011 1:37 AM
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