Speaking of which, is something like Toradora more mainstream than Suzumiya Haruhi or does it still fall into the "otaku" category?
Honestly, if you only look at plot and themes (i.e. ignoring the attractiveness of the female characters and the original medium of the story), the line between "mainstream" and "otaku" is quite fine. Clannad, especially After Story, would suit a mature female audience, and Toradora would not be out of place beside Kare Kano on a bookshelf.
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