I wasn’t too familiar with Toradora! before it started airing. All I had under my belt was about two chapters of the manga adaptation, and just from that I had no idea as to what direction it would go in. Toradora!, at an uninformed and cynical glance looks like More Of The Same. Another highschool [...]
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As if Ryuuji and Taiga's plans to scare Minori hadn't backfired enough by the end of last episode, things only become more awkward for the pair in their attempts to get Kushieda to fall for Minori when Kitamura overhears their plotting. Perhaps surprisingly though, he offers to help, and even tries to rope Ami into their scheming. However, when the time comes for the trio's plan to swing into
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Toradora! 10 Ugh, Ami. Ugh, harem. I’m in a particularly bad mood after finishing Macross F last night and getting trolled by its harem ending FOR THE LOSE. Harems are NOT fun. I’m not interested in male main characters who are so indecisive or apathetic that they allow every female they encounter to fall in love with them. Hate watching anime designed for boys. This episode concluded the “beach holiday, let’s scare Minorin” arc with a weak twist - Minorin had already teamed up with Kitamura to scare Taiga and Ryuuji back (hence the hair and wet clothes in their beds). Turns out she loves horror, obvz, she’s Minorin. There had better be more Taiga and significantly less flirty Ami in the next episode or I’m going to hurl on my keyboard. Just sayin’.
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Ami’s assets revealed! ..uh….again.
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“Scare Minorin out of her wits” plan episode. ©2008 Kurogane's Anime Blog. All Rights Reserved..
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I found Minori… extremely pretty in this episode, and not because of her character design (which is pretty cute but her hair can be too puffy at times) - but because of her sorta cool personality and her silly quirks. Anway, this episode was really good and extremely funny. I burst out laughing [...]
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This episode was quite funny, but not the funniest, I suppose. Minori’s painted eyes cracked me up, though. It took me a while to realize what the hell was wrong with her face, and I had to pause it before I realized she was actually sleeping and put the ‘fake eyes’ on. I [...]
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It was a pretty interesting episode, and a bit… disturbing at times. Seriously, am I the only one who was disturbed by that cup-mishap? I feel so bad for Taiga, having to have someone grope her that way. Honestly, I can’t tell which one would have been worse, going out with one boob [...]
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In which I'm starting to convince myself that I could learn to really like Ami.
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Megami Magazine always doing the job enchanting readers with great images like this. Taiga Aisaka looking cute! I am going to do a wallpaper with her so stay tuned. Click for a higher resolution Meanwhile, enjoy the image…Today We are officially entering the Christmas season!
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One sentence summary: During a classic beach episode, Ryuuji temporarily becomes a sadistic Ami’s accidental pervert, cooks a feast for our quintet of shenanigans, and, amidst a well executed sentimental moment, subtly confronts Minorin about her love life, the answer of which - that she has never loved anyone but thinks her future promises romance [...]
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Its Hot Summer take your clothes off and your camera phone out but beware what you snap! Aisaka Likes her iPod. Beware of Kitamura’s Dolphin part, will cause seizures and brain corruption. Anime Impressions Quite a normal episode although I did like the Opeing with Ryuuji having a nightmare of being a dog to Aisaka. We do get to [...]
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Its Hot Summer take your clothes off and your camera phone out but beware what you snap! Aisaka Likes her iPod. Beware of Kitamura’s Dolphin part, will cause seizures and brain corruption. Anime Impressions Quite a normal episode although I did like the Opeing with Ryuuji having a nightmare of being a dog to Aisaka. We do get [...]
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Ryuji and Taiga both have a horrific dream wherein they are married with um, puppy kids. Taiga then loses a wager with Ryuji and takes the support role to help Ryuji hook up with Minori on the summer trip. Well aware that Minori doesn’t like scary things, Taiga devises a plan to scare her and [...]
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She hath surpassed the time-space continuum. Toradora really is able to strike a great balance between touching moments and comedy. It seems like each episode starts funny then either winds down for developement or speeds up for drama (or both); I personally prefer the former as it really allows us to relate to the characters and [...]
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Seaweed Ghost? The episode brought some insight to Minori’s character. She has proven not to be the airheaded person she seems to be, someone who is oblivious to significant occurances around her. I’m not sure if Minori used the metaphor on purpose or coincidence, but if it was done a purpose, it’s plus points for [...]
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Okay, so, she’s not got her arms crossed like she’s the Gunbuster rising from the Excalius (which still would have been totally in keeping with Minorin’s character) and she is, in fact, pointing at a supposed UFO, but that doesn’t mean I can’t take the screencap out of context and apply my own meaning to [...]
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rnrnOne sentence summary: During a classic beach episode, Ryuuji temporarily becomes a sadistic Ami’s accidental pervert, cooks a feast for our quintet of shenanigans, and, amidst a well executed sentimental moment, subtly confronts Minorin about her love life, the answer of which - that she has never loved anyone but thinks her future promises romance [...]
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With the result of the swimming contest last episode a tie, the chance to spend part of the Summer holiday at Ami's villa ended up being opened up to all and sundry, meaning that the whole gaggle of main characters get to spend some quality time together. Before that though, both Taiga and Ryuuji have a rather odd dream to get out of their system (that's what comes of watching too many horror
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