Toradora! Generic discussion thread

[Traece]

Episode 3 was a great one. Definitely the funniest one yet.

More of Ryuuji and Taiga running about and 'not' dating (so they claim... <_<). With the added addition of Minorin continuing to be a complete positivity nutcase!

I don't think I and Ryuuji are very far apart. Our facial expressions were pretty much the same (not including when he's all <3 <3 over Minorin) throughout this episode with how strange everybody seems to be. It was hard not to facepalm as well, but even harder not to throw out at least one profain word when Taiga decided to somehow kick her way into the storage shed and completely obliterate Ryuuji.

[Megrim27]

I enjoyed ep. 3, though didn't enjoy Taiga's backslide to a somewhat more abusive personality. I love Minorin's personality, though I agree that while I can see what attracts Ryuuji to her, it seems like it would be difficult to have an actual relationship with someone like that.

Spoiler for Ep. 3:

However, it seemed like they were hinting (cryptically of course) that her "bundle of energy" personality was covering up for some deep issue. It would be interesting since Taiga was poking fun at Ryuuji for wanting to find something just like this, and there in the storehouse it seemed like there might be. It would give him that unique personal connection to her that he wants.

[HayashiTakara]

Seeing the "new" Taiga is becoming harder and harder to swallow >_>

[Master Chibi]

Originally Posted by HayashiTakara

Seeing the "new" Taiga is becoming harder and harder to swallow >_>

Why don't you start choking instead?

Loved this episode, hilarious, I was on the floor holding my stomach from laughing so hard when she was on her way back and screaming and just fell flat on her face. Oh god that shit was golden.

15:28 - 15:30 if you're wondering exactly.

[Tiran86]

Hmm. I feel a bit mixed on this episode. Its my least favorite of the 3 so far, but I do like that it developed Minori a bit, even though its filler. On the other hand, it didn't introduce Ami, which is the main reason I'm watching it now instead of waiting for the translation of the novels.

Well either way, I'll keep watching. I like Toradora so I'm up for more of it in any form, be it anime, manga or light novels.

[HayashiTakara]

Originally Posted by Master Chibi

Why don't you start choking instead?

Loved this episode, hilarious, I was on the floor holding my stomach from laughing so hard when she was on her way back and screaming and just fell flat on her face. Oh god that shit was golden.

15:28 - 15:30 if you're wondering exactly.

Was it really that funny? It feels more like they're trying too hard to be funny.

[Master Chibi]

Originally Posted by HayashiTakara

Was it really that funny? It feels more like they're trying too hard to be funny.

It sounds like you're trying too hard to tolerate the show just trying to entertain you.

I thought Taiga running around screaming at the top of her lungs and then falling on her ass was hilarious. Maybe if she exploded afterwards it would have been even funnier.

[technomo12]

well i dunno if it is the EPITOME of tsundere but still could have used more item that is disposable hehehe

[pparker]

If this were real, Kitamura and Minori should get married and have a sane, productive and healthy life with wonderful children. Her level of energy and her enthusiastic attitude would power the engine, and his level-headed intelligence and keen insight would guide them to great success. Ryuji should just get out while he can and find someone, anyone, that is sane, because Taiga will end up in a far back cubicle of a really boring 4th floor office, whining and bitching about her life when she's 40, childless and divorced.

That's what happens to tsunderes that don't a.) become invincible familiars to a lord god of the universe, b.) possess mysterious and awesome magic power in medieval times, or c.) have a billion dollars in the bank.

However, that would be a different story, so... This show actually does have some promise for what it is, though I heard a bit too much literal Shana and Louise in episode 3 (and we should be about done with the urusai's, I would think. We all get the connection by now).

Spoiler for EP 3 spoiler:

I do have a couple of complaints: The "stuck in the shed" scene to get two people alone together? Can we possibly be a LITTLE more original? How many times have we seen this... at least 4 that I can think of quickly, and I know that's not all. This may be a Japanese cultural meme, but it's definitely a cliche now in anime.

Taiga was entirely tsun this time, which will get boring if continued (Louise, is that you?). Minori is... Minori is wonderful. The not-so-subtle foreshadowing points toward her having a "dark secret", but for now she makes Taiga look positively psycho, although I realize that may be a good thing story-wise.

But the animation cannot be faulted, especially the face that Ryuji makes on Taiga, when he forces her to smile. Classic. That was my LOL's for this episode. That and her expressions when she appears at the shed window.

[passin'gass]

Minorin's ADHD-like symptoms seem to indeed cover for something quite tragic, much like Sana's wristwatch in M;Y

That said, she could just be on meth...and anti-depressants. naaaaah! too much like RL

[technomo12]

god all the spoilers i cant w8 any more if ever i dont watch it for the next 24 hrs i feel sorry for the guys next to me *GRINS*

[typhonsentra]

Originally Posted by Tiran86

Hmm. I feel a bit mixed on this episode. Its my least favorite of the 3 so far, but I do like that it developed Minori a bit, even though its filler. On the other hand, it didn't introduce Ami, which is the main reason I'm watching it now instead of waiting for the translation of the novels.

Well either way, I'll keep watching. I like Toradora so I'm up for more of it in any form, be it anime, manga or light novels.

You really should give the novels a shot. They're different enough from the show that you'll still get a lot out of them.

[ayu]

Originally Posted by typhonsentra

Skimmed Ep. 3 and... I liked the interactions between Minori but yeah you could tell it was filler with how over the top and needlessly cruel Taiga was being.

JC Staff formula for success: "Let the audience know the heroine likes the guy by haing her attack him when he's done nothing wrong!"

Next episode preview seems to imply they're going to mess with the order of events in Ami's introduction too.

Taiga hit Ryuuji probably due to the fact that he was giving Minori affectionate looks, she is probably not comfortable with the fact that Ryuuji likes Minori, as seen from episode 1 where she does not approve of Ryuuji liking Minori.

It has nothing to do with Taiga liking Ryuuji, just yet perhaps. Though we all know how Taiga and Ryuuji's relationship would be at the end of the series, it is best that we keep in mind that Taiga is merely maintaining a platonic relationship with Ryuuji for now.

[Solafighter]

From my point of view, my thought will never change.

[stormy001_M1A2]

Originally Posted by Master Chibi

Why don't you start choking instead?

Loved this episode, hilarious, I was on the floor holding my stomach from laughing so hard when she was on her way back and screaming and just fell flat on her face. Oh god that shit was golden.

15:28 - 15:30 if you're wondering exactly.

Well some people taking shows very seriously. You should have seen the inane war in Macross sub forum, it is embarrassing to read sometimes.

Furthermore, not everyone can laugh as same humor.

[Utau]

Spoiler for ep.3:

ahh-- finally the show kicked in for me. I don't know, maybe i'm more interested in KuniedaxKitamura pairing than Taiga. After watching the episode, Kitamura had a glimpse of what Minorin is inside. Really, a wonderful episode.

now, time for the next character.. to show up

[loltan]

Originally Posted by Solafighter

From my point of view, my thought will never change.

What would it be like if Minori Chihara voiced Taiga...?

[musume_no_hoshi]

I do prefer the first two episodes compared to the third episode, but I still enjoyed it. Minorin is definately very likeable from her energetic personality. Taiga do feel a little too much like Louise this episode, don't know is that a good thing or not. Looks like Yui Horie is once again Kugimiya Rie's love rival in anime (Zero no Tsukaima anyone?).

[SageGaiGar]

Originally Posted by musume_no_hoshi

I do prefer the first two episodes compared to the third episode, but I still enjoyed it. Minorin is definately very likeable from her energetic personality. Taiga do feel a little too much like Louise this episode, don't know is that a good thing or not. Looks like Yui Horie is once again Kugimiya Rie's love rival in anime (Zero no Tsukaima anyone?).

Yeah, if i hear Uresui or Baka Inu. >_< One more time.

But, I've been reading the visual novel translation on Baka Tsuki... Very interesting.

[Utau]

Originally Posted by Solafighter

From my point of view, my thought will never change.

Originally Posted by loltan

What would it be like if Minori Chihara voiced Taiga...?

Chihara doesn't even voice tsundere characters. But if she does replace Kugimiya however, this classical anime will tone down a little causing it to be les like Zero no Tsukaima. Then again, Taiga is too violent for Chihara to handle