Toradora

"Toradora!" is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuyuko Takemiya. From 2006 to 2009, the manga was serialized in Dengeki Comic Gao! magazine before being published in ten tankobon volumes by ASCII Media Works.

The plot revolves around two high school students, Ryuji Takasu and Taiga Aisaka. Ryuji is a good-hearted young man with a delinquent reputation due to his intimidating appearance. Taiga, on the other hand, is a small and aggressive girl known as the "Palmtop Tiger" due to her ferocious personality. Ryuji discovers that Taiga has a crush on his best friend, Yusaku Kitamura, through a chance encounter, while Taiga discovers that Ryuji has a crush on her best friend, Minori Kushieda. They make a deal to help each other win the hearts of their crushes.

Ryuji and Taiga begin to develop feelings for each other as they spend more time together. Their personal issues and misunderstandings, however, threaten to keep them apart. "Toradora!" is famous for its heartwarming and comedic moments, as well as its exploration of themes like friendship, love, and self-discovery. It was adapted into an anime series that debuted in 2008, as well as a light novel and video game.

Author: Yuyuko Takemiya

Original run: July 27, 2007 – present
Volumes: 11

Status: Ongoing

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