![]() ![]() Unfortunately, the writing and direction managed to somehow bungle what should have been Taiga's pivotal moment in the Xmas episode, and the execution of her final decision in the story left something to be desired. Toradora! executes its drama with the same integrity and directness that it put into the comedy moments in the earlier part of the season, but occasionally falls short of the mark. Just as in real life, however, the accumulation of events small and large changes the characters, and comedy gives way to drama. ![]() In the beginning, the series uses this alliance between Ryuuji and Taiga to establish a lively dynamic between five friends-Taiga, Ryuuji, Yuusaku, Minori, and Ami-that achieves a perfect equilibrium of comedy, animosity, and friendship. When Taiga and Ryuuji discover their coinciding interests, they form a friendship around gaining the affections of each other's friend. The tsundere Taiga, meanwhile, crushes on Ryuuji's upbeat buddy, Yuusaku. The domestic, level-headed Ryuuji has fallen for the vivacious and optimistic Kushieda Minori, childhood friend to Aisaka Taiga. Toradora! tells the story of Ryuuji and Taiga's friendship. The final product combines ensemble comedy, drama, and romance with pretty visuals, creating a touching and believable shounen romance. StorySometimes, honesty is the best policy. Toradora! takes what seems to be a typical anime conceit-two mismatched friends trying to help each other win love in high school-and plays it straight. ![]()
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