Toradora! - Episode 23 Discussion / Poll

[physics223]

Originally Posted by BetoJR

Neither. Just that they are completely different from each other. Not really at all comparable, IMHO.

And, as for the "Are you watching the same anime as me" quip... did you really think I actually expected some kinda response to that? It was a quip, nothing more, nothing less...

It wasn't merely a quip. But if it was a legitimate question, that was my legitimate answer.

I'm hoping I could look back and say Toradora remains to be one of the best anime of 2009. ;_;

[Tyabann]

Originally Posted by physics223

I'm hoping I could look back and say Toradora remains to be one of the best anime of 2009. ;_;

Don't see much else this year being very good.

Could be wrong though. Usually am.

[BetoJR]

Originally Posted by physics223

It wasn't merely a quip.

Trust me, it was. Not looking forward to heated arguments, myself.

Originally Posted by physics223

I'm hoping I could look back and say Toradora remains to be one of the best anime of 2009. ;_;

Well, I can honestly say that, to me, it honestly is just so. No matter the end - but I have the utmost confidence that it won't really be all that disappointing, myself.

[Kelvets]

Originally Posted by noobita

Is it just me or the Taiga's character art is helluva different from other episode?

It's not just you. I've already posted the definite proof:



I had never seen Taiga this ugly before.

[Vexx]

Well... I'll call it MY best anime of the 1st quarter of 2009.... and one of my top five in the last year or two easily. But it depends on how I sort I do poorly with "choose your favorite out of totally disparate genre" questions.

[typhonsentra]

Given how much I post here it's probably obvious I like the series a lot, but it's probably the most I've gotten into any show of any kind in many years. It'll probably be a while before I find something that just clicks with me like this again.

[Tyabann]

Originally Posted by typhonsentra

Given how much I post here it's probably obvious I like the series a lot, but it's probably the most I've gotten into any show of any kind in many years. It'll probably be a while before I find something that just clicks with me like this again.

I feel exactly the same way.

[Kelvets]

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

I feel exactly the same way.

Judging from your avatar, I guess you'd agree with me that the show that came closest to Toradora! for you, in terms of total identification with the series, was The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi, as it was for me.

[Krueger]

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

I feel exactly the same way.

Me too. I think it's partly because I'm in their age.

But all the people involved in creating ToraDora! did a great job. The story surely can speak for itself. Although it dosen't really depend on it, the animation was also quite good (as far as I can tell) for most of the time. The characters (main and side) were all likeable, very interesting and acting understandable.

I must admit I did not watch it from the beginning (I mean, I did watch it chronologically but not from last year on.). Nevertheless, I've seen 1-16 on my first ToraDora-Day (^^) and from that moment on, I was waiting for next episode to arrive while counting the minutes left. You see, I never liked Anime (in general) much but now I'm currently searching for the next series to watch... after ToraDora!

It's really sad, ToraDora! is going to end soon. I wouln't mind if they do 10 more episodes, just showing Ryuuji cooking and cleaning while Taiga is talking some nonsense about his duty as her dog. Really...

[Tyabann]

Originally Posted by Kelvets

Judging from your avatar, I guess you'd agree with me that the show that came closest to Toradora! for you, in terms of total identification with the series, was The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi, as it was for me.

Yeah, Haruhi was the last show I felt this way about.

Too bad Toradora is nowhere near as popular...

[Windows X]

This show could be masterpiece of work for either adult manner or anime manic's views.

Seriously, this could be next since Spice and Wolf that I can watch each episode with personal's consideration and never get bored of it.

[Ryuou]

Originally Posted by fish eric

what would you consider a masterpiece (in the anime genre)?

Fair question. Since personal preference and opinion play so much into it, I guess you'd have to look at the sheer number behind statements of something being a masterpiece. Giving more clout to the people who can better explain their opinion, but not taking away the count of the more simple opinions. Then you'd have to decide the parameters for what you are considering it to be a masterpiece for.

If you were to ask within the romantic school comedy genre, Toradora would rank fairly high even in my own list. Spread that out to anime as a whole and I don't believe it'll maintain that high position.

If you're actually curious about my pick for a masterpiece, just ask and I'll answer it.

[Cosmic Eagle]

Originally Posted by physics223

It wasn't merely a quip. But if it was a legitimate question, that was my legitimate answer.

I'm hoping I could look back and say Toradora remains to be one of the best anime of 2009. ;_;

Well so far it is....

[Nenkitsune]

Originally Posted by Cosmic Eagle

Well so far it is....

yep, we still have an entire year left for disappointments.

though, for me, if a show is good enough for me to hop on these forums and DISCUSS about it, then it goes into my top shows list. there are a couple exceptions though.

[Proudleaf]

Originally Posted by physics223

It wasn't merely a quip. But if it was a legitimate question, that was my legitimate answer.

I'm hoping I could look back and say Toradora remains to be one of the best anime of 2009. ;_;

In terms of romantic comedy--or comedy in general for that matter--I haven't seen much of anything that could compete with it.

I'm not sure why your so worried over the quality of Toradora. I mean, if you genuinely enjoy the show, and if you are sufficiently inspired by the show, isn't that enough to warrant appreciation?

Anyways, another episode that ends with a pretty dramatic ending. I especially liked the way the focus zoomed in on Ryuuji's face near the end; there was this great psychological vibe to it, and I really liked the touch.

[blaqkpupil]

well, it had taken me a while to get into toradora, i would only watch a couple episodes here and there, but i've finally caught up with the series

mistaken that it was completed but found out it's on-going and only episode 23 is out so far


the anime so far as been great, it didn't feel rushed and i love the development of the characters feelings and how they came to realize what it is that they truly wanted. sure, the animation here and there is a little sketchy, but i like it in those fight/fast scenes like in this episode with taiga's head roll, it just makes it seem like it's happening in real time.

one of the best so far for 2009(:

[wistfulloner]

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

Yeah, Haruhi was the last show I felt this way about.

Too bad Toradora is nowhere near as popular...

That's because Toradora doesn't look half as good as MoHS in terms of animation quality, and is (if I'm not wrong) not as hyped.

Sad, but unfortunately true, despite the enormous effort put into it.

[Vexx]

aye.... definitely lower budget animation.... and a bit of a sleeper in terms of marketing. It may be one of those that grows in popularity after the fact.

[fish eric]

Originally Posted by Ryuou

Fair question. Since personal preference and opinion play so much into it, I guess you'd have to look at the sheer number behind statements of something being a masterpiece. Giving more clout to the people who can better explain their opinion, but not taking away the count of the more simple opinions. Then you'd have to decide the parameters for what you are considering it to be a masterpiece for.

If you were to ask within the romantic school comedy genre, Toradora would rank fairly high even in my own list. Spread that out to anime as a whole and I don't believe it'll maintain that high position.

If you're actually curious about my pick for a masterpiece, just ask and I'll answer it.

Hehe i already asked once, but ill ask again so you know i was serious.

what would you consider a masterpiece?

how about give me one pick in the romantic school drama/comedy genre

and then one more in an "open" category.



and to make it fair I will do the same.

My pick for a masterpiece in the Romantic School Drama/comedy category

Clannad

I just finished the 2 seasons of Clannad tonight (i watched them over the last 3 days so i didn't have to wait each excruciating week for the next episode like i do with toradora).

What a great story. The first season was almost as funny as school rumble.

Spoiler for joke:

Remember when Tomoya has Ryou pretend that he has turned into a girl while Fu chan is spaced out thinking of star fish? Ryou tells Fu "it fell off" haha that was great.

and for the open category hmm...

My pick for a masterpiece in the open category

Eureka 7

oh man what a good series. i watched it in a marathon session in 1 sitting. I finally went to sleep when it was done and i watched it all in one sitting again. its just that good of an anime. its even got a good theme song which Clannad doesnt.


to keep this on topic. i don't think toradora is as good as either of these two animes, but there are still two episodes left. it could pull a come from behind win.

your turn

[Neki Ecko]

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

Yeah, Haruhi was the last show I felt this way about.

Too bad Toradora is nowhere near as popular...

But you have to remember that nobody knew about Toradora! except some of the people that have already read the novel and it wasnt over-hyped like Haruhi or already established like Clannad.

I think that Toradora! is changing the way how you do romantic comedy/drama, even know that Clannad is better because of animation budget or being established already. Maybe Toradora! would be a masterpiece or game changer when it comes down to it, in the future. Besides I look at Anime or anything on TV for the story, not the visuals.