Unlike Toradora, the story was less schematic here. Don't get me wrong because I love Toradora and it is good as it is. Toradora used schemats, but they did it perfectly and reliably. However, Golden Time in many ways escapes from the typical schemes of romantic school comedy with elements of drama. First, a very interesting thread was introduced. The plot in which the main character lost his memory as a result of an accident. After losing his memory, he has to build a new life. And above all, to answer the question of who he is. He says about himself that people see and want to see him as the old Tada Banri, who he is not because he has no memories of his life before the accident. It overwhelms him and he runs away and begins a new life. He starts them in Tokyo. I think the city is not accidental. It symbolizes in some way new life / new opportunities. The anime itself raises a lot of problems such as accepting your old self, knowing that your current self may die with the return of memory and despite this shows that it should to enjoy your "Golden Time" anyway, or it raises the topic of choice or better brutal truth or a good faith lie.
Characters are another advantage. They also run away from schemats. I like characters in Toradora, but they were schematic. Taiga Aisaka has actually become a symbol of the Tsundere archetype. Very often used in Japanese animations. In Golden Time, the characters could not be pigeonholed. They were exceptional. I usually put a lot of emphasis on whether I see character development in anime. In Golden Time, the development the characters and the relationship between the main two characters was well presented. The characters became more and more mature. So are the relationships between them, and it's not just about the romantic theme. The advantage of this romantic plot was also the fact that it did not end like a classic representative of the genre, i.e. a confession of feelings. Golden Time has gone a bit in the same way as Clannad. Maybe not that far, but after confessing the feelings of the two main charakters, it didn't end, and actually started. The anime showed the development of the relationship, the struggle with problems, the maturation of the relationship. The downside was that the characters and certain reactions were a exaggerated but this probably served two purposes. It emphasized certain character traits of the characters and also performed comedy functions.
The anime has 24 episodes that seems to much for this genre, but what a plus for this anime to make something happen is after something. There was never any feeling that either was a time clog.
What can you watch in this anime? Interesting story, many difficult topics, perhaps some tears and sadness.
Reading this review you may be wondering if there is not too much much Toradora:) Especially since my first verse beginning such that to anime, although the genre is to different from Toradora. The comparison of Toradora is purposeful for me, because Toradora is example, these classic school comedy with drama, Toradora using all the schemes for them, refined to perfection. Golden Time is running away from these schemes and it is precisely on the reconnaissance of Toradora to begin to depict. Thus, I warn you that when it comes to the fact that there has been a discouragement towards the Golden Time, which is more difficult. But then I can recommend if you are looking for an anime similar to Golden Time? Difficult question, but I have a few titles.
Seishun Buta Yarou- Simillar main plot that main character tries do not forget the chosen one of his heart. At the same time, something this anime is worth recommending due to its unique atmosphere and very high naturalness
Clannad - also escapes from schemats and also touches the heart but much deeper.
Pet Girl of Sakurasou - also original characters and a strong focus on their personalities.
