Review | Toradora!

[@tsulum4668]

I find his mom as the saddest character. She’e anemic, she wasn’t able to finish school, she got pregnant at a young age, she can’t take good care herself, her dad isn’t proud of her at all, and she regrets most of the things she’s done in her life, except for raising Ryuji.

[@FirestoneX]

But dat body dough.

[@matthewlugo2417]

She also was trying to live through ryuji

[@Fr0staX]

But dem iso-boing boings tho.

[@thematman92]

@@matthewlugo2417 I would argue that she was trying to stop ryugi from making the same mistakes as she did.

[@tehquacken2773]

Inko = Best character.

[@cdagyekybcrpaa]

“Inko isn’t her usual self today”

[@daisybrain9423]

In the German dub, she shares a voice actor with Spongebob.

[@ZaquWasTaken]

Inko is best waifu

[@RedheadButNotReally]

Yeah what in the unholy hell was up with that bird? 😐

[@Yubi_Yubi]

Toradora is and always will be my favorite Anime. I never watched an Anime that touched me on such an emotional level as this one. Three anime that were on my top spot before Toradora were Avatar, Danmachi (the franchise, so both series) and the melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. I especcially remember Avatar for it's buildup to Kataras and Aangs Relationship which has been developing over three seasons and finally brought them together, but I have to say Toradora hit me harder. Even though it has less Episodes, it manages the characters so well, the Conflicts they have, the Relationships that were build. The fact that Minori loved Ryuuji had me by surprise in the 22 Episode, but after I rewatched Toradora, I saw the beginning of her feelings at the Beach house. When they were talking about Ghosts, Spirits and Aliens, symbolical for the love Minori haven't experienced yet, there she started to fall for him. You don't see much of that as the series progresses, but the scene where Taiga cries for Ryuuji and Minori sees that, she decided not to confess to Ryuuji which shows how much she really loves him and especcially Taiga as her Friend. And when Kitamura confessed to a side Character like the Student council President, he also got rejected which makes me wish for a second season where Minori and Kitamura fall for each other and Taiga and Ryuuji settle their shit like Taiga with her mother and her Father and Ryuuji with his Grandparents so that at the end of Season two they have everyone with them when they Marry.

[@thelazydire]

I agree with you so much..

[@blooeagle5118]

Just something I want to point out at 10:16 Yes, it moves fast. However the light novelization (the original content) does not. The reason why the anime moves so quickly is because there is significantly more story telling in the LN, some things are explained better. Take the lightpole scene. There is so much more to that scene than the anime can fit into a 25 minute episode. Aisaka kicks the pole a few times, and starts working up her emotions (rather childishly) and she starts balling her eyes out, screaming and kicking and slamming the light pole because no one understands her, and no one listens to her, no one supports her truly. This is when Ryuuji says "I've got your back" and it almost snaps taiga out of her grief. Then, one of them notice a shadow in the dark, more than likely a policeman and Ryuuji runs with Taiga on his back (due to nearly spraining her ankle kicking the pole) and hides in a back alley. And when Taiga confesses to Kitamura-kun, she goes on a solid paragraph or two rant on why she "doesn't dislike" Ryuuji. He makes her meals, does laundry, cleans up, wakes her up in the morning, fixes buttons, he listens to her, he is kind to her, understand her, and was there for her when she needed someone to listen while no one else would (the lamp post scene). Seriously, she goes on such a rant about why she likes Ryuuji that you forget for a moment that she is god damn confessing to Kitamura! It's more easily handled in the light novel than the anime due to episodic time constraints, in my opinion, so if you want the actual experience, i'd say hit up the Light Novel. The English publications are currently underway here in 2019, so they have about 4-5 volumes currently released but boy, is it worth the wait. If you are an impatient person you can find it online translated from Japanese to English. Just a little something I thought I would mention.

[@okluminous566]

If they were allowed to have any amount of episodes full of content, the anime would have included the extra stuff to different scenes and it would have made the anime better.

[@koencagurangan3256]

This comment makes me think that the time restrictions on anime episodes are downright ridiculous-

[@deakristiana7136]

wait, light novel is manga, right? or is it different?

[@koencagurangan3256]

@@deakristiana7136 They’re different, pretty sure the Light Novel is a literal novel The LN is also ahead of the manga (i think), meaning manga readers can’t do all the spoiling lol

[@deakristiana7136]

@@koencagurangan3256 oh I see, thanks! I gotta read the LN then *o*

[@janbertguerrero6988]

"Heartbreaking ", *then show taiga alone in christmas scene It did

[@BelowAveragePodcast]

Maybe it's because I watched the anime in subtitles first, but I wasn't too impressed by the English dub. Regardless, great review as always!

[@GrexEleven]

Yeah, in my experience, people definitely tend to develop a preference for whichever they hear first, which could very well skew my opinion, but it is what it is.

[@HavocGames1]

All I’m gonna say is: Christmas Eve scene and kiss scene in dub... that is all.

[@lilruss7262]

I enjoyed both I think the dub voice actors did a pretty good job especially during the kids the fight between taiga and the other chick and the Christmas Eve scene

[@axerace5618]

Grex Definitely true I prefer the dub

[@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714]

The only shows where I dont prefer the one I heard first is Konosuba and Re:Zero there I like bough equaly. Toradora I heard subed first so its the one I prefer now.

[@notomishirui1727]

At 6 mins in when the music started I almost cried...

[@duke2311]

Me too. Just plucked my soul

[@harz4076]

notomishiru i same😭

[@Fr0staX]

I did cry.

[@MotoNikss]

#AmiBestGirl She is a complex one. She's like the wingman of everyone, behind her attitude and sarcastic remarks lies her true feelings. She is actually looking out for the people she can finally call 'friends' for the first time. I feel sad for her. The moment when she was with ryuuji in the gym locker and she almost confessed , tore me apart. (T_T)

[@baltulielkungsgunarsmiezis9714]

My only complaint is that she didnt tell Ryugi she lowed him. Just like most in my nation I am one to always speak to truth and never stay quiet, so the japanese way of not saying anything or always saying white lies is so frustrating.

[@nickb7089]

"Execution Outweighs premise"... That is exactly what I thought when I finished this series. Another Great Review!!!.

[@JerBear-og2qe]

THATS SUCH A CLEVER ANIME NAME OMG I HAD NO IDEA WHAT

[@bladelaw4200]

I know! I had no idea it was called that until after I finished it and looked it up on google translate

[@helixwletcher4703]

I loved this anime. Any recommendations?

[@goksir5845]

Golden Time. I feel like Golden Time is a bit more immature about its concept of love, but it's still a very good anime and extremely sweet at times. Though personally I found the end to be so completely out of character that I legitimately waited like two episodes for the main character to wake from a dream, before realizing it was actually real... Not quite as good, but still very good, and with some similarities (I mean seriously the main girl even looks like Taiga other than her size).

[@TheSilentNinja-ji4xv]

Helix Wletcher if you’re looking for a really cute romance anime I would recommend Blue Spring Ride

[@bfr2122]

Gamers

[@Risodair]

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

[@omegaestipular6929]

I a Jojo fan have heard someone ask a anime recommendation

[@hectorm3171]

I finished it and I can't stop thinking about it

[@k.weinberger2421]

The importance of Ryuji’s mom is that she’s the only character in the show that is always honest. She says exactly what she feels, even if it’s not appropriate. She’s a total child, but I smile when she’s on screen because she’s so heart warming. Love the show, hate the ending. This show really deserved a better ending.

[@terrancejennings3123]

K. Weinberger I’m about to watch it over for the 3rd time but I just can’t bare the ending 😭

[@k.weinberger2421]

@@terrancejennings3123 After the train ride I always skip to the end when Ryuji runs into the school. I can't stand the stupid amount of stress that Taiga is gone! Just like I pretended that Matthew's unfortunate event didn't occur in the end of Downtown Abbey season 2. I was happy with first ending! Screw that last part.

[@yandereboyenthusiast8149]

I honestly don't mind knowing how the show's going to end. It actually works especially well here because the shows so strong with character development. We're supposed to watch them grow and confront certain feelings so they can fully face the love they have for each other. That's at least how I see it.

[@raymondreno6025]

i stayed up until 3 this morning finishing toradora, thought it was good, the ending kinda sucked, but i hears she showed up at the very end if 25 wich on youtube is only 19mins so i didnt see it

[@fatboyzcookie]

Yeah, there’s an after the credits scene that kinda clears some stuff up.

[@koencagurangan3256]

Yeah, there’s a scene after the credits where taiga shows up in their classroom, i can’t believe youtube robbed you of the amazing scene, surely that’s a crime somewhere... Btw, i wouldn’t watch on youtube, instead, i’d use this: Animedao.com I’ve used this for awhile, used it to watch a lot of anime, BNHA, KnY, Haikyuu, Food Wars, Plastic Memories, and yes, even Toradora

[@id10cyy]

Get netflix, theres toradora and anohana there

[@BillErak]

Toradora! is my favourite romance anime, great review. And yes, the dub is amazing. Don't know if better than the original, but i love both. I think it's perfect (Not in the it-has-no-flaws way but in the it-is-just-too-good way), from taking all (AND I MEAN ALL) the common rom-com anime tropes and use them in such a way it doesn't feel repetitive to giving a total close to all character arcs, i always feel waaay too satisfied with it (And i watch it every year since 2010, a couple of weeks ago i finished this year's run) and that's not something that happens to me very often. Only few shows gave to me such a satisfying ending, being those Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Code Geass, Death Note and Steins;Gate. I know there are probably better animes, but, how often those don't get a satisfying ending? if they even get it. Plus, it has the best sad song ever in anime. Lost my pieces fits in with EVERY FREAKING SAD SCENE (Seriously, try putting it over naruto's childhood or something), it always gets me.

[@skycladobserver9246]

Total agreement. It is also my favorite rom-com anime, Steins:Gate being my very favorite anime period (also with one amazing romance). Also liked the review except for one point, which I believe the OP missed: the viewer is supposed to know that the Ruigi and Taiga will end up together. That's not supposed to be a secret. It's deliberately shown in the first episode with their opening. The story is how they end up together, everything that they and the other characters go through and experience to get to that end. And that works, really. really well. It doesn't detract from it at all as the viewer easily gets invested in the characters.

[@jadencarr9809]

For anyone in canada, Toradora is also streaming on Netflix

[@Ackovs]

Its obvious from the start that Taiga and Ryuuji will end up together, because the show is not about who ends up with who, but how they figure out what love is

[@duke2311]

Oh ma Gosh yes!!!Finally someone who actually talks about the MUSIC. Thank you for doing its due justice

[@EclipseAMV]

I really do hope you become more popular, well written reviews and high production value, best of luck man :)

[@karalovett8567]

I liked it, it wasn't perfect, but nothing is and I'm pretty satisfied with it. It's kind of a jack-of-trades master-of-none thing, best way I can describe it.

[@Fr0staX]

Me: It's just a review, plus I should learn to move on from this anime... Video: 6:00 Me: *flooding the house with own tears* WHYYYYYYYY?!

[@druffner]

The student council in any high school anime has more power than the United Nations

[@ae86.mp43]

You're meant to know the ending from the beginning.

[@navidahmed1]

About 7:24; No, K-on also did not dubbed their songs. I actually was surprised when I saw Haruhi dubbed the song.

[@cdnamy8832]

Hella late to this party, but I might as well throw my hat into the ring. Youre overall judgment of the show was very accurate and well done. I don't have a major problem with you take on the show. However, and I know its a nitpick, but one of your problems that you listed. "You know how the show is gonna end," as a bad marker against it. Not a big mark, but one none the less. Toradora, from what I've found around the internet, is a show about a few characters' growth as people and how they treat love. You know how it ends because that's not what matters, its the way the characters come to their realizations and know how they've been stupid about their crushes the whole time. Other than that though, great review. You know what you're talking about generally and I look forward to seeing what else you have in store as I wait out 2020.

[@CerberClipper]

“And it’s only 25 episodes” Me: yea that’s the problem

[@gracemc13]

I agree the dub is amazing on Toradora! It showed lots of emotion and expression

[@Milty2001]

Toradora was one of those romcom animes that i was kinda skeptical about mainly because im always into action packed animes, but after watching toradora now its one of my favorite animes of all time, the characters have their own ideals and beliefs on what love is, is pretty relatable in a sense that just makes you wonder what love truly is, ami explaining to ryuuji that getting into people's feelings rather than your own will make relationships worse in the long run, just hit me hard especially towards her introduction, she was the only honest person in the group and while she's good at understanding people, she herself wants people to understand her even if they don't like her.

[@risingskyes3178]

Gee whiz, Grex. You're a pretty awesome reviewer and KZbinr. Keep it up, man!

[@lexcel5553]

Just got done watching it. Grown ass man crying his eyes out, 10/10,

[@miguelbecerra8091]

25 episode that’s will have you watching it over I love this anime and I hate that I bearly saw this because know I can get it out of my head I guess I can relate to these characters because I feel like we all go throw that type of love and for me this is the best romantic comedy anime and I will kill for them to make a season 2 but doubt that will ever happen

[@Risodair]

I think it's different from the anime from the start. In the moment when Taiga confesses her feelings to Kitamura, a typical anime would show her answering to him that she doesn't like Ryuji and since he'd hear it that would create a series of misunderstandings for them, etc. But here, they never betray each other, they are never bad or mean to each other (I mean other than Taiga hitting him, but I mean they're not cruel or anything) which makes for their pure relationship. They're never enemies, they are so natural around each other...

[@slurpenergy527]

Season 2 would be great they still have college and they're marriage to make a whole season

[@zoidenvoid]

We can wait again even though its almost 11 year now

[@matthewlugo2417]

Tora dora is a romantic drama masterpiece

[@eidolon9767]

Honestly, it is a masterpiece. You said it’s not, but it is.

[@Gwyndon]

Agree the dub is so much better.

[@swagmassa6702]

LMFAO NO

[@MisterSleep1123]

HAHAHAHAHA no

[@neometal5113]

2:15 everything

[@soulfur1031]

Let's not forget the fact that toradora ends, and OH MY GAH DOES IT END. It ends in a way that is so fulfilling that you don't start getting emotional because it ended in a way that makes you want more, it ends in a way that makes you feel happy and content. Not many romcom anime end like toradora, and the way it ends makes it so amazing. Every character, in the end, gets a good conclusion that lets you know that it's the end and you should feel happy about it. Now count how many times I said "end." I've never used the word that much before.

[@burnttoast3017]

9

[@okluminous566]

At first glance, the anime seems generic with the male lead falling in love with the typical tsundere female character. It’s wayyy deeper than that.

[@Fr0staX]

It actually did left me wanting more. I know it's happy in the end and I might just be a greedy baka, but I WANT SEASON 2

[@sally_altfangirl]

10/10 would cry again

[@Lowlander2]

The class vice president here looks almost exactly like Machias in Trails of Cold Steel, who is also class vice president. Probably a coincidence.

[@tender0828]

Elitists break but was funny lol although I strongly believe the sub is better great review man! I hope everybody talk about Toradora more to generate a renewed interest. I'd really love for a years later sequel to the main story 😭😭😭

[@acefull144]

I loved the soundtrack!

[@macker33]

Did you do Welcome to the N.H.K.?

[@freshdragon1858]

Toradora might not be anything special for anyone who has scene a lot of romance anime’s but i think it’s a superb anime for people just getting into that genre not knowing all the tropes and stuff like that I do admit that it gets worst after rewatch but it’s still a very good show. like the first time I watched it I was shook and it’s pretty amazing they were able to tell a story that touched so many people with just 25 episodes if I’m reviewing it on actual goodness is an A but in my opinion it’s an S

[@tomasmateus17]

Nice video :) Are you gonna do a review on phoenix wright ace atourney when it ends? since you know...your picture

[@GrexEleven]

Quite possibly! Only time will tell, but it's a strong "maybe".

[@tomasmateus17]

Nice cant wait :D

[@robertsmith7461]

Dear sir do you know anything about "Kung Fu Love"? I came across this by accident on KZbin. What do you know about this, and do you know if they will produce this anime or not? Here is the link. ( Kung-fu Love - Complete Version from Studio 4ºC Amazing Nuts )

[@FarCritical]

This was exactly what I needed after I finished After Story for the first time way back. Wish I had found it sooner

[@pippo17173]

I really haven't seen much of this anime but I really honestly don't see much of the appeal. I don't know but maybe I should try seeing it again and hopefully try to see the appeal more.

[@okluminous566]

If you get to the middle of the anime, the show starts to get very good. The characters actually start to appear realistic and show how “fake” everyone is to each other. It’s part of high school. It really has a nice moral lesson and can show how everyone is confuse about what is love. The love pentagon that goes on between the characters really breaks everyone’s mentality of love and how they should perceive it. If you haven’t already watched it, watch it right now.

[@TioUltros]

Looking for it! . But,.. is better than, 4 example: "Say I love you"? thxs from an active lurker in anitay lol.

[@Slavaisusukhrystu]

Ryu means dragon in Japanese...

[@taishou94]

WHEN ARE YOU REVIEWING CLANNAD? I'm guessing that youre already working on it. When you finish could you review highschool of the dead?

[@GrexEleven]

Clannad will for sure be reviewed eventually, but that may not be for quite some time.

[@taishou94]

I understand. It is a very very long anime so it will take some time. And will you try highschool of the dead my friend? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@GrexEleven]

I will. Eventually.

[@taishou94]

+Grex hey man take your time im honestly super satisfied you did full metal panic

[@limboonsiew5552]

hey their, like the work you do and can you do a log horizon season 1 review, please.

[@chriscatalano6046]

The mom has anemia and Ryuuji feels like he needs to take care of his mom so she doesn't overwork herself. plus the end of the story kinda makes you feel sympathy for the way she acts.

[@janbertguerrero6988]

Can you link me to an anime that you rated S?

[@micheal5463]

Still and always will be my favorite anime. Does something some love anime's don't.

[@goksir5845]

I think with what you said about the dub being better, you might just be more attached to the dub. I'm not trying to invalidate your opinion, nor say that you're wrong, but I think when people watch a show (especially such an emotional one) they get attached to the characters in the way they viewed them. If they suddenly speak an entirely different language, it seems... off. I personally haven't checked out the dub (will do soon!) but I have heard from others who found the japanese version to be better (though they did acknowledge it had a good dub).

[@edenrichardson4092]

and it’s on Netflix

[@tz7967]

Watch both subbed and dubbed, both are good however in my opinion I would have to say the Japanese sub is better. Also on the thought of how the ending was to predictable, I liked it that way. Now hear me out, because I already knew how the ending was going to happen I was able to enjoy the character development and other aspect of the the show other then just focusing on shipping people.

[@kostajovanovic3711]

Riyogaa nicely said why your complaint on how we know we the show is going doesn't do it a disservice

[@KristoKorps]

Hard AGREE on the dub vs sub opinion. I think the only possible minus is that sometimes delivery on the more symbolic elements or more abstract ideas the show tries to convey. That, and Ryuji's performance sometimes be changed up, like his reactions could be toned down a bit. But aside from that, you lose Taiga and Minori's performance already, which is a huge loss by itself.

[@BryerTheKing1]

One of the best anime out there.

[@darkrising8280]

It's the journey not the destination

[@matthewlugo2417]

Modern dubs are trash unfortunately cause i used to watch dubs but the dubs nowadays have struggle to understand the emotion they are suppose to covey plus casting is very very important

[@BetterThanYou96]

Kitamura= almost shinpachi

[@luke12346789]

i was hoping that Taiga and Ryuji didnt hitch up together ... which might have turned this anime into a huge thing ! Cause for once an anime can actually have a legit reason and back story strong enough to totally shit on generic RomCom trumps... but i guess not ...

[@kostajovanovic3711]

Nope, still fantastic

[@HavocGames1]

They were too good together for it not to happen. Their characters were written to fit together like a puzzle. So for what it was and how it was written, they did good.

[@yoboimere5075]

I HATED THE ENDING I WANTED HIM 2 BE WIT EITHER OF THE OTHER 2 BECAUSE I DIDN'T LIKE tiger BECAUSE SHE DID NOTHING BUT BULLY HIM AND THE OTHERS ARE JUST SO MUCH BETTER FOR MY MANS 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@reedy2448]

In the comments im the only one who hasnt watched it yet

[@nagatouzumacki8768]

Life is strange 1 sound track is better.

[@yvannoss]

Saying a dub is better than sub is sacrilege lol buy the self aware skit was great

[@SKEETBARON]

Good Video.

[@CodyKeltner]

My Favorite To least favorite Characters: Ryuuji Taiga Ryuujis Mom Kitumara Minori Taigas mom Ami Ami the worst in my opinion

[@janisir4529]

High school + Twundere = skip for me

[@amatniki]

11:40 LIE

[@supergamergameruchiha8421]

i like that who can that be LOL

[@jolo7]

I PREFER THE DUB VERSION SO COME AT ME

[@macbeth6969]

It depends on anime if they suck at dubbed then i prefer the sub

[@okluminous566]

For instance, steins gate. The dub was way better than the sub.

[@gowkalil7915]

The reason takasu loves taiga makes no damn sense. He takes care of her like a kid he should have a kid with minorin