Why do otakus hate Taiga Aisaka?

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In a recent comment forum discussion, anime fans have expressed their bewilderment at the increasing amount of criticism and disdain directed toward Taiga Aisaka, the protagonist of the popular anime series “ Toradora! “. The discussion focuses on analyzing the reasons behind this aversion towards a character who, at the time, was widely acclaimed and loved by the otaku community.

 


“Toradora!”, an anime series based on the light novels by Yuyuko Takemiya, has been a mainstay in the romantic comedy genre since its release in 2008. The plot follows the story of Ryuuji Takasu, a high school student with a intimidating appearance but a gentle heart, who meets Taiga Aisaka, a classmate known for her explosive temper and diminutive stature. As the two begin to interact, a complex story of love and friendship unfolds, full of emotional and funny moments.

Taiga Aisaka, nicknamed “Compact Tiger” for her diminutive size and fierce personality, is one of the most iconic protagonists in anime. With messy blonde hair, intense brown eyes, and a defiant attitude, Taiga has endeared herself to many fans for her determination, loyalty, and moments of vulnerability. However, in recent times, some viewers have expressed dissatisfaction with her character, arguing that her aggressive behavior and overreactions make her less likable compared to other girls of similar personality who came after her. .

Despite the criticism, “Toradora!” remains one of the most beloved and cited series in the romantic comedy genre. The chemistry between the main characters, the exciting narrative, and the memorable soundtrack have contributed to its longevity and its status as a modern anime classic.

  • I think the only people who hate Taiga Aisaka are those who haven't finished watching the anime and only make their judgment based on her tsundere and abusive attitude in the first episodes ."

  • « I agree with you, to say those things about Taiga and her relationship with Ryuuji those people are simply superficial or blind. Taiga is a wonderful character in my opinion, she has many merits and flaws and I love seeing her mature throughout the series. And whoever says that the relationship between Taiga and Ryuuji is "bad" is not understanding anything about the series .

  • « Tsundere are not bitches, they are simply misunderstood .»

  • They probably hate her because she's a tsundere and they thought she'd act like that all the time because you know she gets angry, and she's pretty abusive to Ryuuji so they thought she'd be like that all the time and they left the series based on their judgment ."

  • « All my friends saw Toradora! and they love Taiga, I don't understand the general hatred ».

  • « Hatred of Taiga is a sentiment commonly reflected within the anime community, or at least they are very vocal, and their arguments usually boil down to: “I hate her because Ryuuji gave her 10 times more patience than she deserved because of the way she was. in which he treated him. The way he acted pissed me off for so long. He needs one more season of apologizing to Ryuuji before I can like him .

  • « A lot of people like it, but the people who don't like it say it clearly. And judging by the number of likes their messages receive, they are not a minority .

  • « As for the Taiga, first we have to talk about the tsunderes. Basically, you either love them or hate them, and it's a pretty difficult type of character to discuss since people tend to get defensive. I love Taiga, because I agree that she's not a tsundere because she "don't care, baka." She is a tsundere due to the circumstances of her life, after her own family hurt her, it is normal to have higher defenses like her. And most of the people who hate her only see that protective shell, and don't see the sweet girl inside her. Anyway, at least that's my opinion .

  • « I think she uses her tough exterior as a means to make it difficult for people to get close to her. She has been betrayed twice, which in my opinion is the reason why she is so tough and aggressive. Although she is not a tsundere in the sense that she uses her aggressiveness to hide her feelings of love, she uses her hostile and brusque attitude as a means to protect the Taiga who is more cowardly, scared and indecisive than her. carries inside her. Like a bully, she compensates for her weakness by hiding it .

  • « He hits and abuses his classmate every time for no reason… Need I say more? ».

  • « I agree with you that Taiga may be the kind of person you would meet in real life that would frustrate you, but I still dislike how over the top she is and how she wins over Ryuuji in the end. I just don't see how Ryuuji could come to see Taiga as the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with.

  • « I think you're right that the anime doesn't give many clues as to why exactly he falls in love with her. Still, the relationship seemed believable to me because between the two of them it was the only genuine relationship that wasn't built on a facade. No one in the series is sincere with anyone else, except Taiga with Ryuuji and Ryuuji with Taiga. "Throughout the series, they see the best and worst in each other, they surprise each other a little, and they inevitably come to connect intimately through the sheer openness with each other as time goes by ."

  • « Ryuuji likes to clean. Taiga's life is a disaster. Is that enough for a relationship? Well, at first I think so, but I agree that it's ridiculous how far these sidekicks will go to stay together. It's hard for a lot of people to accept (myself included), but since Ryuuji isn't a generic protagonist (for the most part), that means his motivations won't always match those of the audience .

  • « Taiga before Christmas was quite horrible, to be honest. He knocked out the protagonist in the first encounter, showed a really short temper and aggressive nature throughout the beginning of the series, attempted to "kill" the protagonist with no signs of holding back with his (wooden) sword. And after everything he does to her, taking care of her, cleaning her house, making her food, helping her with her love life, she still calls him a useless dog on every occasion .

  • « She is a violent bitch. What else do we need? Having a reason why you're a violent bitch doesn't excuse you from being a violent bitch. It means that you have a starting point to learn and become someone who is not a violent bitch .

Source: Reddit

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