Okay. First, there are much worse characters for Taiga than being Moe Overloaded. Take Mikuru Asahina for example, a send-up of the idea.
Second, "looking cute" should not be a complaint leveled at any female character in anime. That's just stupid.
Lastly, being reliant tends to be something enjoyed by men everywhere, although not to the extent as in Japanese culture. Men want to feel as though they matter and can be depended upon, after all. Men want to feel like heroes.
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