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When this series first started off, I had a hell of a problem watching this anime. No matter how hard I had searched, I could not find the episodes when they were released. Furthermore, there were many negative comments about how this show is going to be another cliche romance genre anime. However, I had not given up and continued to pursue this series, and I'm glad that I had done so as this is probably one of the best romance genre animes I had seen for the past 7 years.

Story:
School-based romance anime. There had been many animes with this setting: Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka, ... Final Approach, School days, etc. Most of the time, the story jumps right straight into the relationship: boy/girl likes girl/boy --> improves relationship in school events --> success. There is little or no development of the relationship between the main characters. Toradora! however, is somewhat different. From pure friendships to love, the development was done splendidly. The bond between Aisaka Taiga and Kushieda Minori. The trust between Aisaka Taiga and Takasu Ryuuji. And of course, the admirable Kawashima Ami. These made Toradora! stand out from other animes.

Edit: I've probably missed out the most important thing that makes this anime so special. The end closes perfectly and doesn't leave any unanswered questions for the audience. And like all fantastic animes, it left me empty inside after i've finished the last episode of the series. I need more Toradora!

Art:
Nothing much to say here. The art is pleasing to the eye.

Sound:
Kugimiya Rie, also the voice actress of Shana and Sanzenin Nagi. Rather self explanatory I think. Oh and the opening and ending sounds are good and fitting for the anime.

Character:
Again, Kugimiya Rie. She's the goddess that makes tsundere lovers go moe~! over Aisaka Taiga. Other than that, all the characters had been very well developed with their own unique individual personalities. They are not any common anime character you can find in another anime, where they tend to not have a very defined personality.

After watching the first episode of the series, I was greatly reminded of one past anime I've watched: Final Approach. Although Akane-iro ni Somaru Saka gives a rather similar feel as Final Approach, nonetheless I find it very entertaining and think that it deserves 7/10.

Story: Yes I have seen anime with similar story line but the story is still different and it caught my attention. This is especially so at the ending, which gave me quite a surprise. Being a romance comedy(more of comedy actually), it will definitely give you a laugh or two each episode. However, while the story slowly builds up to a ... peak, it suddenly took a short dive midway: I felt that the ending was a little anti-climax. Furthermore, I did not really like the ending :)

Art: The art might not be the best in this season [best art probably goes to Clannad ~After Story~?], but it is not horrible either. The use of bright colours definitely captures the audiences and makes up a little for the lack of detail.

Sound: I like the opening song. It fits nicely to how the anime is like. The voice actors are great too!

Character: I think they are quite nicely drawn. Furthermore, the main characters are all well developed. Also, the character voices are very natural. As expected of Kugimiya Rie and Hirano Aya. Oh, tsundere-lovers will fall in love with Yuuhi.

Enjoyment: I was looking forward for each of the episodes to be released while it was still airing. So, do you think I enjoy watching this anime?

I would recommend this anime to others for it's enjoyment factor. However, if you are looking for something new, perhaps you should try other animes like Toaru Majusu no Index.