Toradora is a slice of life, romantic-comedy series written by Yuyuko Takemiya and illustrated by Yasu that examines two high-school students who are determined to get with each other's best friends. Unbeknownst to them, their endgame changes as the time they spend together causes them to have a change of heart.
Toradora is a beloved series as IMDb claims it's one of the 2000s' best romance anime series, and some critics believe it's one of the best "slice of life" anime too. Here are 10 anime to watch if you enjoyed Toradora.
10 Golden time
Golden Time is about a man named Banri Tada who hopes he can start a new life after a tragic accident wipes his memories of his previous one. Furthermore, he meets a woman named Kouko Kaga, who encourages him to make sure nothing ruins this new life and the memories it holds.
Like Toradora, Golden Time is a romantic comedy with a large focus on drama and humor. Both anime also have a plot-line where the main female protagonist ends up falling for someone they least expect. Golden Time is also popular anime in the slice of life genre that many still argue hits too close to home.
9 Clannad
Clannad is about a boy named Tomoya Okazaki, whose ordinary life changes when he befriends a girl named Nagisa Furukawa and many others teaching him the values of familial and friendly bonding. Therefore, the anime follows Tomoya's quest to learn how life can be more interesting with others by one's side.
Clannad is a romantic comedy and dramatic anime that's not afraid to tug at fans' hearts when it places its characters under dire situations. Clannad has attained such an immense following that it's one of the best romance anime out there, according to MyAnimeList.
8 Shakugan no shana
Shakugan no Shana is about a boy named Yuuji Sakai, who is attacked by an otherworldly being called a Denizen and is saved by a girl with blazing red hair and eyes, named Shana. Before he can receive intel from Shana, Yuuji's reduced to a fainted memory on the brink of being exterminated. Thus the anime follows Yuuji and Shana's quest to eradicate the Denizen threat.
Shakugan no Shana tackles concepts concerning romance, comedy, and drama. Shakugan no Shana also spends a good portion of its run developing the bond between Yuuji and Shana that'll hopefully satisfy some fans' urges regarding shipping characters.
7 Nisekoi
Nisekoi is about a boy named Raku Ichijou who must pretend to like a rival yakuza gang father's daughter named Chitoge Kirisaki to eliminate any bad blood his family has with hers. Thus the anime follows Raku on his quest to not only satisfy his family's wishes but to secretly indicate where the one special girl from his fainted memory is.
Like Toradora, Nisekoi confines its male protagonist into a relationship with a girl who he didn't have feelings for at first. Both anime carry an immense amount of humor, drama, and romance that'll appease many fans. Fans of Nisekoi also argue that the series should receive a spin-off, showing how much of a fandom that anime has.
6 School rumble
School Rumble is about a girl named Tenma Tsukamoto and a boy named Kenji Harima who are enduring a complicated time confessing their feelings to people they love. Thus the series follows these two characters and their mission to win over their highschool crushes.
School Rumble contains an immense amount of comedy and a colorful cast of characters that fans will grow to love from start to finish.
5 My love story!!
My Love Story!! is about a boy named Takeo Gouda, who has a terrible love-life because of his muscular, large body. Takeo's sadness is fueled further by Makoto Sunakawa who can win any woman's heart because of his appearance and charm. When all hope seemed lost, Takeo meets a girl named Rinko Yamato, who he saves from a pervert. Thinking she has feelings for Sunakawa, Takeo decides to help her win his heart although he's interested in finding his true love.
Like Toradora, My Love Story is a romantic comedy featuring a male character that looks frightening and has a tough time winning a woman's heart. For fans who adore the romance aspects of both series, IMDb argues My Love Story!! is one of the best romance anime series out there.
4 Kimi ni todoke: from me to you
Kimi Ni Todoke: From Me To You is about a girl named Sawako Kurunoma who can't make many friends since many believe she's like the female antagonist Sadoka from The Ring films. However, she becomes invested in a male classmate named Shouta Kazehaya, who Sawako aspires to be like for his characteristics. Unbeknownst to Sawako, her vision of Kazehaya is the exact vision he has for her.
Kimi Ni Todoke: From Me To You focuses on a protagonist whose appearance doesn't reflect their personality. This series takes place in a high-school setting and has a decent amount of comedy and drama that should satisfy many.
3 The melancholy of haruhi suzumiya
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya is about a boy named Kyon, who must join a club run by Haruhi Suzumiya alongside other quirky students that's all about Haruhi's passions for the supernatural and beyond. Thus the anime follows this club's crazy daily shenanigans.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya features a female character who forces the male protagonist to help her accomplish various things. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya also contains the romance and comedy one would expect from Toradora and has a fanbase begging for a revival for The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya anime series.
2 Anohana: the flower we saw that day
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day is about a boy named Jinta Yadomi who's being haunted by his friend's ghost and seeks the help of his past friends to find a way to assist this friend's spirit pass on to the afterlife.
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day features some ounces of comedy, romance, and an unforgettable cast. This anime is beautifully animated and includes an emotionally driven plotline that'll make the most hardcore anime fan cry their heart out. Therefore, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day shouldn't disappoint.
1 Angel beats!
Angel Beats! is about a boy named Otonashi Yuzuru who awakens in the afterlife and joins a battle-hungry leader named Yuri Nakamura in her quest to defeat Kanade Tachibana. Little does Otanashi know that Kanade is not as evil as this girl claims her to be.
Like Toradora, Angel Beats contains a lot of emotionally character-driven plotlines that'll dampen the eyes of many who watch it. Angel Beats also has an iconic soundtrack and is wonderfully animated, which should satisfy any fan looking for something heartwarming.