Toradora! (2008): Cast & Plot
Toradora! is a 2008 animated drama directed by Kenichi Kasai and Tatsuyuki Nagai, starring Junji Majima as Ryuuji Takasu (voice), Rie Kugimiya and Hirofumi Nojima. It is based on Toradora!, Vol. 1 by Yuyuko Takemiya and Yasu. It runs 9 hours 35 minutes.
- Runtime
- 9h 35m (575 min)
- Directors
- Kenichi Kasai and Tatsuyuki Nagai
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Toradora! About?
The premise of Toradora! without spoilers, adapted from Toradora!, Vol. 1 by Yuyuko Takemiya and Yasu. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ryūji Takasu is a kind high‑schooler who loves housework, but his fierce looks make classmates mistake him for a delinquent. Taiga Aisaka, tiny and fierce—with a wooden katana and the nickname “Palmtop Tiger”—appears anything but delicate. After an awkward encounter, they discover each other’s crushes: Ryūji likes Minori, Taiga’s best friend, while Taiga pines for popular vice‑president Yūsaku, Ryūji’s close friend. They form an unlikely partnership, helping one another navigate love and growing up in this heartfelt romantic comedy.
Toradora! Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- tsundere
- based on novel
- anime
- love
- high school
- exclamation point in title
- high school student
- school
- friendship
- schoolboy
- schoolgirl
- school friend
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- schoolyard
- punctuation in title
- one word title
- anime animation
- based on light novel
- slice of life
- coming of age
- growing up
- love rectangle
- school life
- unrequited love
- romantic comedy
- slice of life anime animation
- teen comedy
- coming of age comedy
- teen drama
- teen romance
- love polygon
- academia drama
- japanese literature on screen
- literature on screen
- appearance different from actual age
- exclamation in title
- brown haired girl
- portmanteau in title
- moe
- hand drawn animation
Toradora! Cast & Characters
Junji Majima leads the cast as Ryuuji Takasu (voice), with Rie Kugimiya as Taiga Aisaka (voice) and Hirofumi Nojima as Yuusaku Kitamura (voice). Directed by Kenichi Kasai and Tatsuyuki Nagai; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Kenichi Kasai
- Co-director Tatsuyuki Nagai
- Junji Majima as Ryuuji Takasu (voice)
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Rie Kugimiya as Taiga Aisaka (voice) - Hirofumi Nojima as Yuusaku Kitamura (voice)
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Yui Horie as Minori Kushieda (voice)
Also Starring in Toradora!
· 1 more- Eri Kitamura Ami Kawashima (voice)
More from Kenichi Kasai and Tatsuyuki Nagai
More films directed by Kenichi Kasai and Tatsuyuki Nagai: Fureru, To Me, The One Who Loved You, Her Blue Sky and The Anthem of the Heart.
Toradora! Plot Summary
What happens in Toradora! from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ryuji Takasu, a high school student entering his second year, is struggling with his appearance. Despite having a kind and gentle nature, his sharp eyes often give others the mistaken impression that he is a delinquent, which frustrates him greatly. He is quite happy to have his close friend
Full summary
The whole story of Toradora!, scene by scene
Toradora! Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Toradora! - Official English Trailer
How Well Do You Know Toradora!?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the nickname given to Taiga Aisaka at school?
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Toradora! FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Toradora!, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Toradora!?
Toradora! runs 9 hours 35 minutes (575 minutes).
Who directed Toradora!?
Toradora! was directed by Kenichi Kasai and Tatsuyuki Nagai.
More films by Kenichi Kasai Who is in the cast of Toradora!?
Toradora! stars Junji Majima as Ryuuji Takasu (voice), Rie Kugimiya as Taiga Aisaka (voice) and Hirofumi Nojima as Yuusaku Kitamura (voice), among 5 credited actors.
Is Toradora! based on a book?
Yes. Toradora! is adapted from Toradora!, Vol. 1 by Yuyuko Takemiya, Yasu, Jan Cash and Vincent Castaneda.
Does Toradora! have a post-credit scene?
No. Toradora! has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Toradora! in?
The original language of Toradora! is Japanese.
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