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漫画とらドラ / Toradora! Manga #2
Toradora! Manga, Vol. 2
Takasu Ryuuji thought that his ill-fated luck had turned around now that he was in Junior High and sitting next to the girl of his dreams, Minori Kushieda. Ryuuji was wrong; for after he unwittingly crossed the most feared and fearsome girl in school, Taiga Aisaku, everything went off the deep end!
It’s taken time, but Ryuuji and Taiga have slowly found some common ground and can at least tolerate each other. The problem is everyone in Ryuuji’s class is now convinced that he and Taiga are dating?even Minori! To make matters even more embarassing, Minori has given Ryuuji and Taiga her blessing. How’s Ryuuji ever going to win Minori’s heart now?!
It’s taken time, but Ryuuji and Taiga have slowly found some common ground and can at least tolerate each other. The problem is everyone in Ryuuji’s class is now convinced that he and Taiga are dating?even Minori! To make matters even more embarassing, Minori has given Ryuuji and Taiga her blessing. How’s Ryuuji ever going to win Minori’s heart now?!
192 pages, Paperback
First published February 27, 2009
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About the author
Yuyuko Takemiya
90 books156 followersYuyuko Takemiya (竹宮 ゆゆこ Takemiya Yuyuko) is a Japanese writer of light novels. Takemiya debuted in September 2004 with her light novel series Watashitachi no Tamura-kun (Our Tamura-kun) which first appeared in the autumn 2004 issue of Dengeki hp Special, a special edition version of Dengeki hp. That same month, Takemiya worked on the scenario for the bishōjo game Noel by FlyingShine (also known for creating Cross Channel).
Following the completion of Watashitachi no Tamura-kun, Takemiya began her best-known series, Toradora!, which she declared to be complete in April 2010 after ten volumes and three spin-off books. The first book of her next series, Golden Time, was Dengeki Bunko's 2000th published light novel. Takemiya launched the manga series Evergreen with artist Akira Kasukabe on July 19, 2011 in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Daioh Genesis quarterly magazine.
Following the completion of Watashitachi no Tamura-kun, Takemiya began her best-known series, Toradora!, which she declared to be complete in April 2010 after ten volumes and three spin-off books. The first book of her next series, Golden Time, was Dengeki Bunko's 2000th published light novel. Takemiya launched the manga series Evergreen with artist Akira Kasukabe on July 19, 2011 in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Daioh Genesis quarterly magazine.
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January 4, 2020
Este segundo volumen es tan bueno como el primero pues, pese a que la gran mayoría de personas alrededor de Ryuuji y Taiga malinterpretan su relación, eso los lleva a que se vuelvan más unidos.
Taiga decide aclarar el asunto no sólo frente a Minori, sino ante la clase entera. Y tras muchos intentos fallidos, por fin le confiesa sus sentimientos a Kitamura quien, como si nada, le dice que el año pasado él estaba enamorado de ella porque le parecía muy bonita; suceso que parece haber olvidado por completo. Y aunque no la rechaza por completo, tampoco responde que sí a la propuesta implícita de ser una pareja. Por el momento sólo serán amigos.
Cualquiera pensaría que Taiga se encuentra bien, pero es Ryuuji quien ve la verdad de su corazón hecho pedazos y tras golpear un poste en la calle para descargar sus frustraciones, le promete que siempre estará con ella pues “desde tiempos ancestrales, el dragón ha sido el único igual ante el tigre”.
El tomo termina con la introducción de Kawashima Ami, la amiga de la infancia de Kitamura y una modelo de ropa con doble personalidad.
Ahora bien, este tomo tiene varias de mis escenas favoritas en toda la serie y es que parece ser que los destinos, tanto de Ryuuji como de Taiga, se entrelazan de tal forma que la presencia de uno, se vuelve sumamente familiar para el otro en poco tiempo. Son personas con personalidades muy diferentes y pese a ello, se complementan perfecto. Y tienen ese tira-y-afloja que siempre me tiene sonriendo como idiota.
Taiga es un poco torpe, violenta y egocéntrica, pero en el fondo se preocupa por los demás y es leal con sus amigos. Ryuuji ve muchas caras de Taiga y aunque ella no es alguien que pide ayuda abiertamente, él se la brinda porque entiende que es lo que más necesita.
Me parece que lo mejor de este romance es que ambos se muestran tal cual son frente al otro, en lugar de dar una buena pero falsa impresión. El hecho de que alguien más te acepte y te quiera como eres, es algo invaluable.
¡Súper recomendable y no puedo esperar a leer el tercer tomo!
REVIEWS ANTERIORES:
Volumen 1
Taiga decide aclarar el asunto no sólo frente a Minori, sino ante la clase entera. Y tras muchos intentos fallidos, por fin le confiesa sus sentimientos a Kitamura quien, como si nada, le dice que el año pasado él estaba enamorado de ella porque le parecía muy bonita; suceso que parece haber olvidado por completo. Y aunque no la rechaza por completo, tampoco responde que sí a la propuesta implícita de ser una pareja. Por el momento sólo serán amigos.
Cualquiera pensaría que Taiga se encuentra bien, pero es Ryuuji quien ve la verdad de su corazón hecho pedazos y tras golpear un poste en la calle para descargar sus frustraciones, le promete que siempre estará con ella pues “desde tiempos ancestrales, el dragón ha sido el único igual ante el tigre”.
El tomo termina con la introducción de Kawashima Ami, la amiga de la infancia de Kitamura y una modelo de ropa con doble personalidad.
Ahora bien, este tomo tiene varias de mis escenas favoritas en toda la serie y es que parece ser que los destinos, tanto de Ryuuji como de Taiga, se entrelazan de tal forma que la presencia de uno, se vuelve sumamente familiar para el otro en poco tiempo. Son personas con personalidades muy diferentes y pese a ello, se complementan perfecto. Y tienen ese tira-y-afloja que siempre me tiene sonriendo como idiota.
Taiga es un poco torpe, violenta y egocéntrica, pero en el fondo se preocupa por los demás y es leal con sus amigos. Ryuuji ve muchas caras de Taiga y aunque ella no es alguien que pide ayuda abiertamente, él se la brinda porque entiende que es lo que más necesita.
Me parece que lo mejor de este romance es que ambos se muestran tal cual son frente al otro, en lugar de dar una buena pero falsa impresión. El hecho de que alguien más te acepte y te quiera como eres, es algo invaluable.
¡Súper recomendable y no puedo esperar a leer el tercer tomo!
REVIEWS ANTERIORES:
Volumen 1
September 9, 2012
This book has just become one of my favourite volumes of manga.
Book one left you understanding the complicated relationship between Taiga and Ryuuji. Taiga likes Ruuji's friend, Ryuuji likes Taiga's friend. The first book ended with everyone thinking Taiga and Ryuuji were dating.
If you were unfamiliar with Toradora and it's characters, you could be forgiven for thinking that Taiga is dispicable. She is cruel and seemingly heartless. Book two smashes that away within the first few pages and really changes to tone of the story. The first half, maybe two thirds of this book is spectacular as far as I'm concerned, and concentrates making Taiga and Ryuuji's lives far more difficult than they need to be, through no fault of their own. You completely feel for both of them as their situation, while utterly bizarre on the one hand, is easy to relate to.
The last chunk introduces a new character, Ami who I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE. God DAMN she makes me angry and she's only been in the story a few chapters. I remember I didn't like her from watching the anime but I could not remember why. Apparently my brain chose to block her out completely because she is HORRIBLE.
Book one left you understanding the complicated relationship between Taiga and Ryuuji. Taiga likes Ruuji's friend, Ryuuji likes Taiga's friend. The first book ended with everyone thinking Taiga and Ryuuji were dating.
If you were unfamiliar with Toradora and it's characters, you could be forgiven for thinking that Taiga is dispicable. She is cruel and seemingly heartless. Book two smashes that away within the first few pages and really changes to tone of the story. The first half, maybe two thirds of this book is spectacular as far as I'm concerned, and concentrates making Taiga and Ryuuji's lives far more difficult than they need to be, through no fault of their own. You completely feel for both of them as their situation, while utterly bizarre on the one hand, is easy to relate to.
The last chunk introduces a new character, Ami who I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE. God DAMN she makes me angry and she's only been in the story a few chapters. I remember I didn't like her from watching the anime but I could not remember why. Apparently my brain chose to block her out completely because she is HORRIBLE.
July 14, 2018
Todos confunden la cercanía de Taiga y Ryuuji incluso sus mejores amigos, esto hace enojar a Taiga por lo que decide aclarar la situación y declararse a Kitamura.
Me cayo mal Ami, que bueno que Taiga puede ver a través de su negra alma.
Me cayo mal Ami, que bueno que Taiga puede ver a través de su negra alma.
December 9, 2017
"You call me Ryuuji. I call you Taiga. We are on the same level"
And I'm dead, thank you very much.
And I'm dead, thank you very much.
November 26, 2020
Chapter 11: *sobs*
December 25, 2020
Kocham tę mangę całą sobą
August 3, 2024
Nie wiem czemu ja tego nie miałam dodane xd
August 5, 2024
4.5: okay why did some of the lines hit about life in this manga
March 30, 2023
TAIGA SUPERMANCY🛐
March 20, 2017
I love Tiaga and Ryuuji they are so cute. What is wrong with a boy and a girl just being friends? It can happen.
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January 24, 2019
2.5/5 - it was okay
In the last two years of dating a weeaboo, I've learned that manga and anime aren't really for me. I don't know exactly what it is, but they just don't click for me, and I am always left feeling like something was missing from my reading/watching experience. The one exception (for anime) is Toradora!, which I watched and loved two years ago. I'm reading the manga adaptation now as a personal project, and if I'm being completely honest, I'm not enjoying it nearly as much as the anime. In general, it just isn't really doing it for me, but I do have a couple of specific complaints to share as well.
The main problem I have with this volume of the manga, and the manga in general, is that lots of the speech bubbles don't have tails pointing to who said the dialogue, so half the time I'm not sure who's speaking and have to re-read pages several times over to try and figure it out. Occasionally, I give up completely and carry on without knowing who said what. It's a cosmetic issue, but one that is seriously detracting from my enjoyment of the story. I don't know much about manga -- perhaps this is a common issue? -- but it seems like a major stylistic error and it is making the manga very confusing and unsatisfying to read.
I'm also not supper impressed by the plotting so far. From what I remember, the plotting of the anime is cohesive and fluid, but the manga has not managed to mimic this so far. The narrative does not flow well at all and feels stilted and disjointed. I really thought I would have more to say on the matter, but I guess I don't. I'm just not a fan of the way the plot flows, because it doesn't flow. It's blocky and chunky and all the other words used to describe a book with pacing issues.
I'm intending to finish the entire manga series by the end of February, so hopefully the next volumes are more impressive than this one. I know that my personal dislike of manga (based purely on the fact that manga/anime narratives just don't click with me tonally) is skewing my rating and enjoyment, but whatever.
In the last two years of dating a weeaboo, I've learned that manga and anime aren't really for me. I don't know exactly what it is, but they just don't click for me, and I am always left feeling like something was missing from my reading/watching experience. The one exception (for anime) is Toradora!, which I watched and loved two years ago. I'm reading the manga adaptation now as a personal project, and if I'm being completely honest, I'm not enjoying it nearly as much as the anime. In general, it just isn't really doing it for me, but I do have a couple of specific complaints to share as well.
The main problem I have with this volume of the manga, and the manga in general, is that lots of the speech bubbles don't have tails pointing to who said the dialogue, so half the time I'm not sure who's speaking and have to re-read pages several times over to try and figure it out. Occasionally, I give up completely and carry on without knowing who said what. It's a cosmetic issue, but one that is seriously detracting from my enjoyment of the story. I don't know much about manga -- perhaps this is a common issue? -- but it seems like a major stylistic error and it is making the manga very confusing and unsatisfying to read.
I'm also not supper impressed by the plotting so far. From what I remember, the plotting of the anime is cohesive and fluid, but the manga has not managed to mimic this so far. The narrative does not flow well at all and feels stilted and disjointed. I really thought I would have more to say on the matter, but I guess I don't. I'm just not a fan of the way the plot flows, because it doesn't flow. It's blocky and chunky and all the other words used to describe a book with pacing issues.
I'm intending to finish the entire manga series by the end of February, so hopefully the next volumes are more impressive than this one. I know that my personal dislike of manga (based purely on the fact that manga/anime narratives just don't click with me tonally) is skewing my rating and enjoyment, but whatever.
February 4, 2016
This volume starts off with Chapter 7: A Well Matched Couple.
I'll write more when editing mode hits me.
Cheers Pretties!
I'll write more when editing mode hits me.
Cheers Pretties!
August 8, 2022
Rumors are going around that both ml and fl are in a relationship when they are not and just trying to set each other up to their best friends.Taiga confessed to her crush(kitamura-ml best friend) as readers we find out that kitamura confessed to taiga a year ago but got rejected. kitamura rejects taiga because he beliveves taiga and takasu would be a great couple.takasu starts to care for taiga since she is a mess and ensures she has food to eat and etc.they have grown closer together.Both have not acknowledged theirs feeling for each other yet.but there is a bit where when taiga is confessing to her crush and out of nervousness she goes "ryuuji is a really good cook!he always makes me really yummy fried rice! and he's always there when i need him to be! nobody else ever is,except for him! and i like being with him too! i want to be with him as much as i can! i wish he was here right now.without him around,it doesn't feel right.my chest feels tight it's hard to breathe. I've felt this way ever since he's been there for me".Ryuuji over hears the whole conversation by accident.he does listen to her problems in life(parents).I love this manga series it is very nice and klm aint too bad or too good
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March 23, 2019
Another fun entry in the "Toradora!" series that finds Ryuuji and Taiga dealing with the consequences of their plan to work together to get their respective crushes to for them when they believe Ryuuji and Taiga are dating. Yuyuko Takemiya has fun with the premise, showing why it's understandable everyone thinks their dating now (they have been hanging out a lot lately) while also delving deeper into their characters. Takemiya also has fun with the romantic comedy tropes, and while you know where the story is going, it is still fun to get there. Remains one of the better romance manga's in recent years.
December 20, 2022
Todos malinterpretan la relación entre Taiga y Ryuuji, comparten tanto tiempo juntos que piensan que son pareja lo que es una tragedia porque eso incluye sus correspondientes amores platónicos. Taiga hará de kas suyas para que todo quede claro y planea armarse de valor y confesar su amor a Kitamura.
Por otra parte llega Ami, una modelo y amiga de la infancia de Kitamura, pero resulta que tiene una personalidad muy desagradable que no muestra a cualquiera, así que finge la mayor parte del tiempo.
Por otra parte llega Ami, una modelo y amiga de la infancia de Kitamura, pero resulta que tiene una personalidad muy desagradable que no muestra a cualquiera, así que finge la mayor parte del tiempo.
September 13, 2024
I absolutely love this manga. Probably one of my favorite top mangas for me. The series is so funny and witty. I love Taiga’s and Ryūji’s friendship/relationship? The way how they became close to one another so far without intentionally attempting to is so cute and sweet. I���m excited to read more about their adventure together.
February 11, 2019
Esta segunda entrega, me gustó más, los personajes se vuelven más entrañables y después de haber comprendido a Taiga me cae bien, su actitud es divertida y con la llegada de Ami, esto se va a poner bueno.
Me encanta Takasu.
Me encanta Takasu.
July 2, 2023
I nostri protagonisti devono ridefinire il loro rapporto. E confrontarsi su come lo sguardo esterno li considera. Questo implica delle difficoltà nel piano delle loro conquiste personali. Nel finale un fastidioso personaggio entra in scena. Vedremo come cambierà il tavolo di gioco.
January 3, 2024
This was much improved over volume 1. The personalities of the tiger (Tora) and the dragon (Dora) have been fleshed out and they are interesting characters. I was about to give it 5 stars until I read the extra chapter.
March 9, 2025
I really enjoyed the little changes from the anime in this volume. The core is still intact but just enough is different to make it feel fresh. The interaction with Taiga and Ami is great. Can't wait for the drama to continue unfolding in volume 3.
February 14, 2019
OK this really grew on me. The art on the main character's facial reactions to absurd moments in the story were amazing. I'm definitely roped in and will be reading the rest of this series.
June 30, 2019
So fun to read and such hilarious characters!
July 29, 2019
A great installment. These characters are fun to read about.
October 19, 2019
Haha I love their height difference, it makes me laugh 😂😂
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November 16, 2019
Carina la storia... nulla fi che ma molto simpatica
August 7, 2020
una de mis mangas favoritos el toque justo de romance
August 24, 2020
i want to read more of this !!!! can't wait to read its next chaptersssssssssssssssss and alllll... i so love all the characters..
February 23, 2021
Never did I ever think about kicking a telephone pole’s ass when I was upset. I’ll have to remember that next time! Haha!
April 6, 2021
I just wanted please work on season 2 and release it please its too Good 100% sure it will be the greatest anime ever
May 24, 2021
bueno, este segundo manga te muestra un nuevo personaje el cual es mejor no dar opiniones.
Me gusto, es divertido y se lee muy rápido, al igual que el otro tomo.
Me gusto, es divertido y se lee muy rápido, al igual que el otro tomo.
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