Toradora!

I was horrified to realize I never did a post on Toradora! so it's 1:30 in the morning and I'm typing up a blog entry. GO ME! Haha!

Toradora! is a romantic comedy that would also fall under the slice of life category.

Probably one of the most unique romantic comedies I've watched in a long time, Toradora! manages to tug at your heart strings while being laugh out loud funny. The plot goes as follows;

Aisaka Taiga, a short girl who's violent nature has gotten her the nickname "The palmtop tiger," bumps into the schools mislabeled delinquent, Takasu Ryuuji, who's scary appearance has gotten himself to be rumored the schools most dangerous student. Some crazy events occur and the discovery is made that each of them is best friends with the others crush and so the agreement is made that they will help each other to gain their hearts desires.

The plot is the reason I kept putting off watching the show. I thought it sounded cliche' and borderline stupid. Then a friend of mine told me I **HAD** to watch it so I thought I'd give it a shot.

I'm really glad I did.

Where the plot sounds really silly, it's actually pretty cute. The characters are all really unique. Taiga is borderline awful throughout the whole series. She's brash, short tempered, bossy, and violent. Of course she has her charming qualities like her fierce loyalty, and as she grows throughout the story you start to sympathize with her. Ryuuji, being her complete opposite, is everything you don't expect him to be. Considerate, sweet, kind, shy, non-confrontational. They're both really easy characters to like.

The rest of the cast is a lot of fun. They're each different, and where there are a few predictable ones it doesn't take away from the show. Of course there's the rival of love for Taiga, and the best friends, but like I said. They all add to the show in their own way.

It's pretty obvious where the story goes. They each work towards their goals of getting their respectable love interests attention, and somewhere along the way they fall for each other. Even though the storyline is pretty predictable it doesn't make the journey any less interesting.

They throw a few curve balls into the plot. Things you might not see coming, or just silly things you didn't expect. I think it makes the series more enjoyable, and keeps you watching till the very end.

The art is really cute. It instantly made me think of "Zero no Tsukaima" with it's chibi-like style. The animation is pretty nice. Every once in awhile something will seem off, but it's nothing offensive to the eyes.

The voice acting is WONDERFUL. Minori, in particular, has a very unique way of speaking and her voice actress does a great job.

Basically the show is light hearted, fluffy, and fun. There will be moments where you will laugh out loud, and other moments where you'll feel like crying. The former more than the latter. I'd recommend this show to anyone who enjoys a good romantic comedy.

I'd give it a 4 out of 5.

Till next time~.