Toradora!

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English: Toradora!

Synonyms: Tiger X Dragon, Tora Dora

Japanese: とらドラ!

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Type: Manga

Volumes: Unknown

Chapters: Unknown

Status: Publishing

Published: Jul 27, 2007 to ?

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life

Authors: Takemiya, Yuyuko (Story), Zekkyou (Art)

Serialization: Dengeki Daioh

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Score: 8.05¹ (scored by 10,183 users)

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Ranked: #602²

² based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.

Popularity: #382

Members: 30,862

Favorites: 959

8.05

Ranked #602Popularity #382Members 30,862

MangaDengeki DaiohTakemiya, Yuyuko (Story), Zekkyou (Art)

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Synopsis

Takasu Ryuuji has learned the hard way that appearances can be deceiving. For despite his inwardly sweet personality, his unintentionally sharp gaze and aggressive features give him the air of a delinquent thug, putting his chances at making new friends, let alone a girlfriend, next to zero.

It's Ryuuji's first day of his second year of high school and it seems as if things are looking up. He gets to sit in between his only friend, Yuusaku, and more importantly, the girl he's secretly crushing on, Kushieda Minori. But just when he thinks the stars are aligned in his favor, he unwittingly crosses the most feared girl in school, Aisaka Taiga, making her into his arch enemy. To top it off, Taiga has moved in right next door to Ryuuji and happens to be Minori's best friend! Can this school year possibly get any worse?!

(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

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Background

Toradora has been published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment since March 1, 2011, and in Polish by Studio JG since September 4, 2013. It has also been published in Spanish by Editorial Kamite since January 9, 2016.

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Characters

Aisaka, Taiga

Main

Takasu, Ryuuji

Main

Kushieda, Minori

Main

Kawashima, Ami

Main

Kitamura, Yuusaku

Main

Inko

Supporting

Takasu, Yasuko

Supporting

Haruta, Kouji

Supporting

Koigakubo, Yuri

Supporting

Noto, Hisamitsu

Supporting

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Aug 26, 2008

11 of ? chapters read

Overall Rating: 9

MM23 (All reviews)

113 people found this review helpful

The problem with describing, reviewing, or recommending Toradora to people is the fact that it really deviates very little from the romantic comedy mold. Trying to go into depth about it's plot or the character development or plot direction won't raise any eyebrows by any means, so let's get something out of the way right off the bat: you've probably seen this story a million times by now--"boy likes girl, girl likes boy, denial and wacky antics ensues". However, what sets it apart is the quirkiness of it's execution--Taiga herself not being a perfect fit to the "tsundere" archetype and Ryuuji himself being a generally read more

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May 17, 2011

21 of ? chapters read

Overall Rating: 9

Moudaijoubu (All reviews)

53 people found this review helpful

There are some anime's out in the world that have a satisfied ending, some that have ones that just leave you hanging, and some that end fine, but you are just so attached to the characters and story line that you can't possibly end the adventure there. Thats when you either start the anime over, or pick up the manga. For me, it was the latter.

I didn't even know there WAS a manga of Toradora! until after I had seen the entire anime. If you HAVE seen the anime of Toradora!, I'll say that the manga is extremely close to the anime. I've even noticed some similar lines. It has the same gut-busting humor that leaves you rolling around on the floor, and the same tender moments that you can't help but smile at. However, one quality that I like about the Toradora! manga that I seemed to have missed in the anime was Takasu Ryuuji's constant narration throughout the manga. Through his eyes, we see many more details and feelings than the somewhat rushed thoughts in the anime.

The only character that looks different in the manga than in the anime is Ryuuji himself, which really bothered me at the beginning. He looks harsher in the manga than in the anime, always looking angry or annoyed (which, could be a tribute to his murderous eyes), and is frequently drawn in the "chibi" form. However, I really grew to love the way that he looks in the manga. He is truly one good-looking kid. He's one of those rare protagonists that you actually LIKE. I know. Crazy, huh?
Most everyone else looks the same, especially Kitamura Yuusaku, whom I can't help but chuckling at, every time I think about him. Kawashima Ami is still the same witch she is in the anime. I shall forever hear Hori Yui's delightful voicing of Kushieda Minori in my head every time I read her lines.

Now, if you HAVEN'T seen the anime of Toradora!, you're tossing around the question, "Should I read Toradora!?" Since the manga was based off the anime, you might be worried that you're gonna miss something by not watching the anime first. I'll tell you this: the manga is a great place to start. You're hardly missing anything by not watching the anime, in my opinion, though, I do have to say, some moments in the manga are just so ridiculously funny because I remember the same scene and the tone of voice the characters used in the anime.
The story is really about a Takasu Ryuuji, and his new next-door neighbor, Aisaka Taiga or the "palm-top-tiger" as she is called at school, and the deal they make-- Taiga will keep quiet about Ryuuji's crush on her best friend, Minori, as long as he becomes her servant, or, as she calls him, her dog. This story line isn't exactly original, but what makes Toradora! so absolutely wonderful is the absolutely original characters. So, in a whole, whether you've seen the anime are now starting the manga, or have just considered reading the manga without even having knowledge of the anime, all the aspects contribute to the glorious story of Toradora!

So, after reading this extensive review, the question in your mind might still remain: Should I read the Toradora! manga? Oh, but don't bother worrying any longer on the subject. Here, I'll make up your mind for you. Yes.

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Jun 2, 2008

4 of ? chapters read

Overall Rating: 9

Cynxos (All reviews)

15 people found this review helpful

The fact is that even though this manga only picked up not so long ago..
It is one of the most hilarious ones I've had the pleasure to read.
Taiga and Ryuji may seem like they have some kind of dispute at first, but the deal is that they have the same personalities.
They are both hot headed who are feared by all their school, which gives them almost no social life, and are only liked by their friends, who are very near nothing.
And what makes the hilarity even more enjoyable is the fact they fall for each others friends.
Ryuji falls for Manika, a cheerful girl who is read more

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May 17, 2018

57 of ? chapters read

Overall Rating: 8

jcrayz (All reviews)

3 people found this review helpful

Forget breathy sighs, excessive thought bubbles, and unending miscommunication. Toradora! centers around two relatively straightforward, unconventional leads that inadvertently become best friends. Despite having a combative relationship, Taiga and Takasu agree early on to serve as wingmen for each other in pursuit of the other's best friend. Takasu likes the silly, cute Minori (Taiga's best friend), while Taiga likes the sociable, active Kitamura (Takasu's best friend).

It took me 5-10 chapters to get into the swing of things, but once Taiga and Takasu established their friendship, I found this manga to be delightfully refreshing. I'll agree with other reviewers that there's nothing read more

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