Toradora! - Recommendations

Bronia says...

Both shows are quite different, I'll admit. They situations drawing the characters together, for instance, are completely different with Toradora drawing leads together in an effort to get their respective crushes and Tonari No Kaibutsu-Kun just making them trying to make friends. However, they are similar enough that if you liked one, you really should check out the other.

Both have themes of people and who they are on the inside and who they are on the outside, and how others percieve them. For example, Ryuuji and Haru both appear to be mean delinquents, but they are in truth kind and innocent.

Both also focus heavily on peoples' need for friends. Taiga and Shizuku both both start the series' isolated from their classmates due to their cold personalities, but over the course of the series they gradually warm up to friends.

And of course, both are very well executed romance anime that accurately represent the difficulties of falling in love, as well as the maturing that comes with it.

okamisan says...

Both shows feature cute love stories with heroines who won't be conquered so easily. Plus, each series has enough laughs in it to make it funny as well as sweet.

tayinoop says...

Main characters are similiar, both anime are about a tsundere type girl in denial or unable to express her true feelings.

selvi says...

funny cute and lovely story. must watch romance anime for you who lookin for romance anime recommendation

hamletsmage says...

These two anime have quite a lot in common. Both have romantic relationships where the pair is often unsure of their feelings, leading to a lot of misunderstandings. There are also several other love stories occuring around the main pair, as well. You also have fiesty female leads and male leads who's scary faces bely their hearts. 

pretendboddah says...

Both of these animes involve social misfits finding each other and developing a scornful relationship of necessity that blossoms into understanding, dependence, and eventually romance as they help each other grow and find their places in the world.

ktcandycorn says...

Honestly I liked Toradora more (I know most people disagree). But the characters are super fun in My Little Monster. But the ending didn't satisfy me

atkuymas says...

I guess both animes have main character girls who are constantly followed around by their love interests or their love interest is typically the one to take care of them. 

qqkachoo says...

Both envolve a small girl and tall boy with vastly different personalities and include a romantic relationship between the two. 

skittles2774 says...

Toradora is a great romance story where two people help each other to get with the people they like but then end up falling for each other instead. My Little Monster is also a good romance where the friendless, good student FL helps out the ML causing the ML to fall for the FL. It is all about the ML trying to win over the FL, while they make new friends and learn how to live a good high school life. Both are great stories and have a cute amount of romance. Plus they have great Tsundere FL

neutrino says...

These two series have female leads done by the same voice actress, and she gives her own interpretation to the Tsundere stereotype.  If you're into that genre, both are worth checking out.

Hiiace says...

I think I could recommend you this because they both start with no feelings and later on they fall in love with each other. Of course there's no much action in Toradora but the story seems alike.

eaper says...

Both of these stories follow a background relationship between the main character, show casing a strong female and a weaker male. Although Shana has much more action, they both have similar over-arching love themes and the same voice actress in the lead role.

Konakaga says...

While the series are different in one is action, and other has comedy; Both Shana, and Toradora have focus on the romance slowing showing between the tsundere female, and male leader; as well as their character growth. If you enjoyed one of them the other is worth trying.

rusty0 says...

In both shows, the relationship between the too leads is fairly similar, in that both female protagonists are tsundere characters, not to mention having the same voice actress.

It should be mentioned that the relationship between the protagonists is very strong and well done in both cases.

They are both also, in a way, a sort of coming of age story.

However, be aware that Shana is also an action/fantasy anime, while Toradora! is not.

KittyEmperor says...

Both series follow a strong female and a weak male and the romance the grows between the two.  Granted Shakugan no Shana tends to have a lot more action than Toradora but both have a nicely developed romance and as a bonus it features the same female lead voice actor.

budda22 says...

Both of these anime's are made of the same company, and both of them has the same setting with a male and female as the main charactars, with a second female falling in love with the male. Both of the animes also have the same rawing style and is a comedy in its own ways.

tenshi28 says...

If you liked Toradora!, you'd also like Shakugan No Shana, since both anime have a tsundere (a character that flips between aggressive and sentimental) female protagonist(Taiga and Shana who are both voiced by Kugimiya Rie). However, Shakugan no Shana is more fictional than Toradora! which is more of a slice-of-life anime.

Gavia says...

Both of these focuses strongly on the tsundere main characters. If you like one of them for that reason, you should check out the other.

XXOSSISXX says...

If you like Toradora! then i can guarantee you will like this one. Why? well first of all the story and the genre are some what similar . But theirs more.. Hidan no Aria is basically about a guy who is being harrased day by day by a short girl who is bossy cute and hides her emotions, Sounds familiar?and not only that but she ends up making poor Kinjii her slave ... What will happen between these two? what kind of days will follow through the more and more we see these two  together .. only one way to find out...

NightShroud says...

It's based around a male protagonist, then there's a girl who he befriends, whom is also a tsundere, it's also based around a school.

daysie1234 says...

Same voice actor for main female and male character, same tsundere genre, strong female lead, love triangles. Toradora has more of a school setting, but the main characters living together/next door is present.

TotalCode says...

wonderful tsundere romances with kick-ass heroines. Also a plus for seiyuu followers, both share the same male and female lead actors

Doomoo says...

Both anime are very similar in so many ways. While one focuses on normal highschool teens (relatively) the Hidan No Aria is more extreme with actions and explosions and shit. However though it does have action it does not have the same level of story depth, character development or complex realistic interpersonal relationships that Toradora has. Basically Toradora focused on what I mentioned above intensely while Hidan no Aria focused a bit on that, a bit on harem and a bit on action. If they dont' sound similar don't worry, just watch them and you'll see. Oh and also the Aria is a Tsundere voiced by the same VA as Taiga.

Gougou354 says...

It's the same main actor than Toradora. Ryuji and taiga from toradora :) Actually i didn't finished the anime but Hidan No Aria looks a lot like Toradora, which is my fav anime in romance category.  

sothis says...

A bitchy, abrasive tsundere main character who bosses around a boy, with comedy and school life as a backdrop? If you liked one, you'd like the other.

TheDarkOnyx says...

On Hidan no Aria, it's Toradora redone with guns.

On Toradora, it's similar because in both, the female (main) protagonist secretly starts to like the male protagonist, and with comedy along the way as well.

AnimeSpaceBR says...

• There is no way I can not recommend Toradora!, because besides being two animes very similar thematically, they are still two animes that I loved and surely recommend to all the fans of romantic comedy 🌸😉💞😍 !! 

NeverThatBored says...

These anime both have similar art styles, which was the first similarity I noticed. They both focus on ordinary, easy-to-relate-to characters and the friendships and romances between them, as well as the influence of the past on each main character. Though it seems and often is lighthearted, like Toradora!, AnoHana is very intense and dramatic, ranging from tear-inducing to heart-warming within a single episode.

VivisQueen says...

Because they share the same director, Tatsuyuki Nagai, both AnoHana and Toradora have a very similar vibe. Moreover, they both achieve convincing love polygons that hinge on complex characters and their carefully crafted emotions. One of these mellow, understated (mostly) shows full of great comic touches should satisfy as much as the other.

bakamonogatari says...

Both are great love stories about poeple slowly realising their feelings, Ano hi mita hana no namae o boku-tachi wa mada shiranai is a beautiful story of how people change. Toradora is a tsundere who changes and relaises her feelings so both are perfect series for a romance fan or even someone interested in tragedy. Both will not disappoint.

eaper says...

These series each combine a lot of love triangles, comedy, drama, and romance while telling a sort of coming of age story. With themes of love, unrequetted love, maturing, and moving on they fit well together. They both have rather concrete endings as well.

LesboPonyArmageddon says...

They're just so... similar. It is really an 'if you like one you'll like the other' situation rather than 'these two animes share similar themes but are actually totally different'. Do watch both. It's the same director, too.

Mailtiger says...

Leaving of the supernatural part both the animes are much similar... animation, daily life style of characters, light hearted romances, friendship, even jealousy are common in both.... while 'Ano hi....' concentrates on deep romances, drama, 'Toradora' is little bit releived.... both are tear inducing animes with 'ano hi....' kept at high position in hierarchy.... if you like one you wil surely like te other.... have fun watchin ^_^

JohnWatchAnime says...

AnoHana and toradora are very similar. They both revolve around lots of drama and different relations between people. The art style is very similar and they both have the same feeling when watching it. Also, they were by the same director.

MioriChan says...

I love both of these anime; they both have well developed characters and love triangle themes. Both Toradora and Anohana are drama anime that will have you laughing one minute and tearing up the next. 

friendlymoose7 says...

sooooooooooooo sad but its really good u should watch it ( if u dont like dont blame me pls cuz its just a suggestion plus its really good)

Garylikesmanga says...

Ryuuji and Sawako, the two lead characters of each series, are fairly similar. Ryuuji, from Totadora!, terrifies classmates because of his eyes that look like they belong to a killer. Sawako, from Kimi ni Todoke, reminds her classmates of the girl from 'The Ring'. Both characters are far gentler than what their appearance causes others to think about them. At least early on in each series, other classmates tend to run from the lead character in terror, or at least try to avoid them. They both have a classmate of the opposite sex that treats them the same as everyone else, however.

brain says...

These are both romances consisting of nearly pure character development.  The protagonists of Toradora and the protagonist of Kimi ni Todoke initially are loners and the story begins by focusing on how meeting their eventual love interest awakens their social nature.

Lemonzzz says...

Both have a male lead who likes the female lead and a female lead who won't acknowledge that the male lead likes them or that they like the male lead. While Toradora! has a bit more of a love triangle/square/shape with many sides, both have their fair share of heart wrenching moments and both have their humour. Great shows both of them.

KiyoneSaya says...

Both anime have characters that are mistaken to be something they are not while trying to impress the one they like. They both have fairly slow development but have some really funny and touching moments.

Qplayer says...

Toradora and Kimi ni Todoke are among the best "played straight" romances in anime. Both have lovable characters, a dramatic storyline punctuated by lightheartedness, and great animation. While the character builds are quite different, and therefore the story dynamics are vastly different, if you like one you'll likely like the other.

annalisebee says...

Although the lead characters are not particularly similar, Toradora! and Kimi ni Todoke have much in common. Both are love stories featuring a well-developed, likeable cast of school kids. One thing I liked about both shows was that they do not use stereotypes- each character seems like a real person. Both have lots of cuteness and funny moments. On the whole, I think Toradora! is a better series, but if you like one you'll probably enjoy watching the other!

Jynn04 says...

Takasu and Sawako don't really have friends. Taiga and Shouta feel like no one can understand them. Minori and Chizuru are a lot alike in their 'baka' like state of mind, except Minori has her reasons and Chizuru is really that dense. Ayane and Ami are a lot alike too. The "Brat" like charater who feels like she's the mature one, but come to find out she is about as mature as the rest of her class, maybe a little more. Though, Kitamura and Ryu from each are opposites. Ryo doesn't speak much and Kitamura is very helping. all become friends, but another heart breaking, tear jerking like anime. Kimi Ni Todoke is my favorite, and I couldn't help but try to calm myself when things would go bad in this. A must watch in my opinion.

YoakeCassidy says...

They're both sweet love stories with a little touch of a deeper layer about growing up and finding what out what you really want to do.

notpanda says...

bothanimes have the same kind of feel to it having the setting in a school and slice of life style, though toradora doesnt have a supernatural part its still doesnt lose to this piece

Osiummaster says...

Both contain tsundere's (even though toradora is probably the epitome of tsundere). They deal with non-common problems and have awesome character developement.

Both contain a love triangle which isn't presented in a total douchebag kawaii way.

They don't really have a set storyline but mostly indepentend arcs which contain a main problem that must be solved.

Aranneas says...

Both shows are high scool romance/dramas with comedy elements. There's a fair bit of similarity between the characters of these series, though the ones in Toradora have a bit more depth to them. That and the love triangle clash between two close friends make this an easy rec for me.

Bronia says...

On the surface, Toradora and Kokoro Connect are not particularly similar. However there's quite a bit about them that make them essential viewing for lovers of either series.

On the surface, both have gorgeous animation with male leads you could date and adorable female leads you could cuddle. Both have a great deal of comedy and pull off romance in a very superb manner. Moreover, the shows heavily feature themes of deconstructing anime archetypes.

Kokoro Connect has more fantasy elements than Toradora, but if you liked one you'll love the other!

Vinconiox says...

Both anime have somewhat simillar setting: the begining of both anime is a comedy, slowly introducing you to the background of the main character. But further in both anime develop to be romance/heavy feels based.

Although Kokoro Conect is heavyer with the feels and less comedy.

If you liked going on feels trip in either one, you sure have to try watching the other.

TomokiCanton says...

Sereously both these anime's are absolutely brilliant and have similar storylines if you love one you will love the other :P

AnimeAddict115 says...

They both under certain circumstances don't end up with the person they first wanted to be with.The protagonist ends up helping others for any reason.

DangoDaiku says...

Both anime have the same feeling of hating the character then falling all the way in love with them as the progress through their arks. If you liked on of these animes youll like the other.

ItsumoHitori says...

the pleasant and fun atmosphere between all the characters in both shows reminded me of the other. With an easygoing pace to boot, check out the other if you liked the chemistry between all the characters

MindlessHooligan says...

Both are good drama-romance related shows even though Ano Natsu de Matteru takes a Sci-fi spin and Toradora! is more slice of life

JAhU says...

Both series are RomComs that revolve around a group of friends, on top of that both feature love polygons with unrequited love driven drama. Even the art style from one series reminded me of the other. If you liked one of them, you'll probably like the other one as well.

TheHabbadasher says...

Both Toradora and Ano Natsu are the same kind of, very emotional, relationship and romance drama.Both shows are all about love and friendship, and both handle their adolescent romances in a very sweet and heartfelt fashion.

JohnWatchAnime says...

Both shows have a very simular style and pace. They're also about love and the relationships between a group of friends. 

DangoDaiku says...

Both are big in the drama/romance genre and keep you wanting to watch till the end. They also have very similar art styles and the idea of a scattered love triangle.

Rntt89 says...

Both anime give very similar vibes of every day school life. The characters have also similar design. Both series include a love story and the characters are involved in love triangles with each other that troubles their friendship. Generally the pace of both anime is pretty much the same so if you enjoyed the ine it's very likely you'll enjoy the other one too. 

Rawrcore says...

I am completely baffled to why Karin is not a/the top recommened anime for Toradora, and vice versa. Aside from the plot, and setting, I must say, watching Karin was like watching a more subtle version of Toradora, being that the male is coerced into helping the female, then a blossoming love between the two ensue. First, Ryuuji is a FREAKING complete clone of Usui, aside from a few differences. Ryuuji and Usui are both poor, lack fathers, have a strong desire to help the heroine, have hot moms, calm and collect, have the desire to be a model citizen, HARD WORKERS, and have weird eyes; just to name a few. Also, I should note that both animes consists of love triangles, and such. I swear, if you liked Toradora, you will like Karin, and vice versa. I swear, watching Karin gave me a sense of nostalgia.

Also, I should note that Karin/Chibi Vampire isn't feminine at all. It is indeed a shoujo, but mainly because Karin is the main, main character, hence, we see everything through her eyes.

Airotia says...

Toradora! and Karin are similar in setting and underlying humor (mostly stemming from the character's awkwardness), as well as in characters.

The leading males of each are extremely similar. Both are self-conscious about their eyes and their home situation, and both were raised by single mothers who can't get over the fact that their husband/baby daddy left them because of their unborn child. Each have strong work ethic and, when they see the main female in distress, they go to extreme lengths to help them out.

They're also similar in the leading female's best friends. Each have a best friend that consistently cheer them on and help defend/protect them to the end. However, they both also fall in love with the person who's in love with the main female, and despite the fact that it pretty much crushes their soul, they don't take it out on the main character. They just accept it and continue to cheer them on, despite extreme personal turmoil.

Toradora! is more real-world than Karin and the main females have nothing in common, aside from both being in 'bad' situations, but the feel of the other characters and the way they interact is quite similar. Each have family-related odds they need to overcome at the end, which of course they do, before they can become romantically invovled with the leading male.

sysmibmip says...

ToraDora and Karin are quite different interms of storylines. But both anime involve the protagonists, who are first seen as just classmates, slowly discover their affections for each other. The relationship between the couples are quite similar throughout the anime. For example, they share secrets between each other they must protect. They also have to help each other out becuase of thier secrets/issues, which brings them closer together.Both anime have some elements of comedy and a not-too-significant love polygon.

Gavia says...

Both are romantic comedies with a lot of awkwardness. Furthermore, the male leads areextremelysimilar; They have scary faces while being kind people underneath, their families are alike and both of them work hard.

Jdogtoocool says...

I agree with the above comments. Both of the main male characters have 'scary' look and at the first both of the main female characters are very tsundere. There's a very similar layout but not enough similarities to be at the top of the recommendation list. If you like one I'm sure you'll love the other.

BaconCat02 says...

They both have a relationship were they like each other,but dont confess really until the end of the season :) they are also only one season

varisk says...

To be honest, it is hard to pinpoint exactly what is similar about these two anime. However, The relationship between Victorique, and Kujo is very, very similar to the relationship between Taiga, and Ryuuji. Victorique playing the tsundere role for Gosick. They both have a school life component, and are somewhat episodic. Also, similarly, Taiga and Victorique are similarly small, fragile looking girls who come from rich families they did not get along with for whatever reason. They both spend the anime fleshing out their background, and their attempt to fix their broken family.

MADwonderholic says...

The main characters have a very similar relationship with each other. Taiga and Victorica are both tsundere and have a male companion following them everywhere. They also both have complicated family relationships.

Kurokitties says...

Both series have a small blonde-haired tsundere female lead, with a subservient male counterpart who cares for her. The difference between the two is: Toradora is a modern school life anime where as Gosick has the mystery element and is set in the 1920's.

If you like the interaction between Ryuuji and Taiga, you'll enjoy watching Kujo and Victorique (and vice-versa).

Dozo says...

Taiga and Veronique are very similar characters. They are usually angry, they have a bad temper and they have a tendency to mistreat the person that treats them best. They also have in common the journey they overtake through the length of the anime in which by getting to know the male lead better they ultimately get to know themselves and become comfortable with who they are. It's a journey not free of obstacles and hardship, "supernatural" in the case of Gosick and more "real life" in the case of Toradora! You will have certainly come to love the characters by the end of both series, though Kujo and Ryuji can be extremely oblivious more often that you'd like (especially Kujo). I strongly recommend both animes but I personally prefer Toradora! 

erakin99 says...

Theyre both unmistakably similar! Taiga and Victorique are both innocently beautiful, small, tiny actually, with long light colored hair. They both have a tough, uncaring exterior that contrasts starkly with their gentle appearance but with a 'kawai', gentle, timid and shy side to them that they keep well hidden. And because of this, both anime are in the tsundere style (look it up) which is my favorite...makes for the best romance; that beautiful transformation with the hidden, small hints is awesome...!! And if all that can't illustrate the similarities, the style of animation definitely would....both are drawn with the same sharp features, indicating an apparently harsh personality but the sudden softening of the lines that give way to a cute look on their face is trademark! I'm still trying to find out Why they're so unbelievably similar, though...what links them? Is it the same artist or creator or studio or...? 

Im not yet sure how Gosick will pan out cz im still watching but im a talent scout and i see a mountain of potential, which is why i started watching it in the first place.

The important thing is that ALL romance, shojo, tsundere, high school romance loving (and you guys n girls who love chisan, kawai, kire girls) fans out there have GOT to watch this!!! The way Toradora attaches you to it's characters is perfect!! Its makes you feel a true connection to them n pretty soon, that innocent, smiling, scowling face with those BIG brown, sometimes tear filled eyes will make you desperately wish you could restore to happiness. Absolutely lovable...sometimes you wish some parts of the story went differently, and the ending may confuse you (nothing ominous so don't worry), after all, we're anime lovers and we must accept what is given to us, even though we cant change it because the characters kinda steal a soft spot in us, so, as we often have to, we must find our own catharsis and make our peace. what im trying to say is, this is a MUST WATCH!!!

And romance (and slice of life) fans out there, dont you dare miss Clannad and Clannad: After Story.

captivus says...

Both anime take place in a school (albeit in different time periods and places), both have tsundere loli blonde character as a female protagonist, both have kind-hearted male protagonists that are feared by their school friends without real reason. Basically, if you'd put detective plots in Toradora you'd get Gosick and if you'd take them out of it you'd get Toradora.

I recommend both, they're terrific anime and great romcom stories. Pretty realistic too, although Gosick has a plot connected to major politics of its ( somewhat fictional) time period.

EdtheRadical says...

Both are shoune rom coms. With MC's who by chance end up spending alot of time outside school but don't want to acknowledge feelings towards one another.

MisterPhantomAgent says...

It's so similar.

Oppposites attract, and high school life. Both are fun to watch, as I consider Horimiya as the 2021 version of Toradora!. Both titles have their names in them.

Only difference? Horimiya focuses not only on Hori-san and Miyamura-san but also towards their surroundings, and horimiya is cuter than Toradora.

Firstime says...

You just feel the same vibes man

mesanator says...

Both are really fun romcoms to watch with lovable characters. If you liked one you will like the other. 

atkuymas says...

For obvious reasons both Horimiya and Toradora! are romance/comedy animes which revolve around the two love interests and their love story. They have similar main characters and side characters, however horimiya focuses a lot on their side characters towards the end of the anime, whereas toradora keeps focus on the the 2 main characters. Personally, I feel Horimiya rushes the story quite a bit, whereas Toradora doesn't.

Kaiten456 says...

Both are light hearted romcoms that focus on highschool life and manage to be hilarious in the process. Both have love triangles all in there and both manage to keep consistent characters throughout and focus on character development and  the discovery of relationships and their volatility. Both are satisfying to watch and have one hell of a varying cast.