These are solely based off of my opinions and everyone is entitled to theirs, of course.
My short version of the review: One of my favorite animes, good OSTs (Lost My Pieces).
Toradora, I actually finished watching the sub but I gotta say that the dub version was good. Most romantic comedies are a bit cliché but which anime now and then aren't? It's like everything is cliché. Nonetheless onto the review and ratings of the anime.
The story (10): It wasn't too cliché, you have opposite protagonists who are feared by many but make one hell of a team. They like each other's best friends and you watch their acquaintance/friendship blossom throughout the series. I like it because the story carries the story instead of some 12 episode romantic comedy and the ending, not typical endings like some romantic comedy.
Art/Animation (9): The anime was had good animations and drawing. It's a lot better than other animes I've seen.
Sound (9): I enjoyed the dub version and the OST is just awesome. Most of their voices were good/convincing. When watching English dub, sometimes they can't really pull off the voice or match it with the character so that's why Sub is what I prefer but some animes can have good dubs and Toradora is one of those.
Character (9): At first I've wondered why Ryuji had more slanted eyes and those are the traits of his dad. Every character were developed good, could say that Taiga looks a lot like Hiyori from "Hiyokoi". Both short, light brown hair with hazel like eyes. I tend to find that "celeb" like anime characters are a bit... snobby and stuck up, which is a sort of cliché but they are a good asset to making animes a bit interesting. Also the characters get into their emotions which shows you a side to someone, showing that they too aren't always what they seem to be, like the quote "Looks can be deceiving."
Enjoyment (10): I just enjoyed this anime, as I've said before it's one of my favorites. They kept me in a good mood, laughed when remarks were made to someone, sad when that sort of scene comes on.
Overall (10): I've enjoyed this anime as others, it get's me in my feels which I like because even if animes are animations, you can learn things from them (it sounds silly but that's what I believe.) You can learn anything from anyone.
