Toradora! 2008
“Palmtop Tiger. Delinquent Dragon.”
What is Toradora!?
Toradora! is an anime television series that first aired in 2008.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 25
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 2, 2008
- Last aired
- Mar 26, 2009
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Osaka
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
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Overview
Toradora! is an anime television series that first aired in 2008. The story centers on Ryuuji Takasu, a second-year high school student who is known for his gentle nature and love for housework. Despite his kind personality, Ryuuji possesses an intimidating face that often leads others to misjudge him as a menacing individual. He forms an unlikely friendship with a classmate named Taiga, a tiny girl characterized by her sharp tongue and tough attitude. The narrative follows the two characters, often referred to as the dragon and the tiger, as they assist one another in their efforts to confess their feelings to their respective crushes. The television series is based on a Japanese light novel series written by Yuyuko Takemiya and illustrated by Yasu, which was published between 2006 and 2009. The show features voice performances from actors including Rie Kugimiya, Junji Majima, Yui Horie, and Hirofumi Nojima. Viewers can access the series through various streaming platforms, where it is available in both subbed and dubbed formats.
Should you watch it?
“An unlikely bond forms between a misunderstood student and a fierce classmate.”
- engaging character dynamics
- heartfelt storytelling
- contains intense personality clashes
Watch it if you enjoy character-focused stories about unexpected school friendships.
The series features high school settings with themes of interpersonal conflict and personal growth.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Tiger and Dragon Oct 2, 2008
- E2 Taiga and Ryuji Oct 9, 2008
- E3 Your Song Oct 16, 2008
- E4 That Look You Had Oct 23, 2008
- E5 Kawashima Ami Oct 30, 2008
- E6 True Self Nov 6, 2008
- E7 Pool's Open Nov 13, 2008
- E8 Who Is This For? Nov 20, 2008
- E9 When You Go To The Sea Nov 27, 2008
- E10 Fireworks Dec 4, 2008
- E11 Ohashi High School Culture Festival 1 Dec 11, 2008
- E12 Ohashi High School Culture Festival 2 Dec 18, 2008
- E13 Ohashi High School Culture Festival 3 Dec 25, 2008
- E14 Palm-top Tiger of Happiness Jan 8, 2009
- E15 Distant Star Jan 15, 2009
- E16 One Step Forward Jan 22, 2009
- E17 Mercury is Retrograde at Christmas Jan 29, 2009
- E18 Underneath the Fir Tree Feb 5, 2009
- E19 Christmas Eve Party Feb 12, 2009
- E20 Stay Like This Forever Feb 19, 2009
- E21 Can't Help Myself Feb 26, 2009
- E22 When You're Around Mar 5, 2009
- E23 Path to Take Mar 12, 2009
- E24 Confession Mar 19, 2009
- E25 Toradora! Mar 26, 2009
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows a gentle student named Ryuuji and his classmate Taiga as they form an unexpected friendship.
Who are the main characters?
The story centers on Ryuuji, a student with a menacing appearance, and Taiga, a girl known for her tough attitude.
What is the setting?
The events take place within a high school environment.
What is the tone?
The series explores the relationship between two students with contrasting personalities.
Is the show a comedy?
The series focuses on the evolving bond between two students while navigating their high school life.