Story:7
Toradora is about a boy named Ryuuji who looks like a delinquint, but is actually very nuturing and kind, and a girl named Taiga who looks like cute, but is actually violent and what. They both have feelings for the other's best friend and thus the story begins.
The concept sounds generic, but the humor along with the way the writers portrayed the story, and character's made it entertaining enough that re-watching it several times fans still enjoy it.
Art:7
The art is strange, but at the same time portrays character's correctly. Ryuuji's eye's which are his most delinquent looking feature are at time's some what creepy, kinda Higurashi like allowing the show to easily express why people mistake his personality along with allowing viewers to easily pick up on character's emotions.
Sound:9
Toradora doesn't only have catchy opening's, and good voice actors (Queen of Tsundere!) The ost is also enjoyable. Probably the only ost I go back and listen to that doesn't have some kind of lyrics. The BGM manages to portray character's emotions whether they are having heated discussion, or having a serious depressing talk.
Characters:10
Toradora's main character's are all based on a single concept; people misunderstanding them. Since most people are misunderstood they become extremely relatable. I'm sure everyone has been judged incorrectly atleast once. Each character is complex and developed all thoughout the story giving all of them their own draw in unlike other shows where they give a character an ark then drop them off the face of the earth, or their actually not that bad and become friends with the protaginist.
Overall:9
Toradora is one of the few shows that made me shed man tears. (I can count on a single hand how many have done that.) This show will make you laugh, cry, freak out, and all of the above. Even if you don't like the genre, think it's to long, or whatever reason you have. Forget about it and watch it!
