The DVD release of paragon tsundere anime Toradora looks set to receive some hitherto unseen chibi renditions of Taiga and company, in much the same style as Shana-tan.
Some wag on 2ch has decided to highlight the not inconsiderable similarity between new tsundere icon Taiga Aisaka, of Toradora, and her famed tsundere queen seiyuu Rie Kugimiya, as we see above.
Needless to say, he is currently receiving death threats…
Tsundere anime Toradora looks very likely to get a second season in addition to the currently confirmed 13 episode run, bringing the total up to 25, if the officially announced DVD release schedule is to be believed.
The reasoning is most persuasive:
Tsundere knee socks anime とらドラ! / ToraDora! may have had a lacklustre start with respect to ratings, getting only 1.5%, but critics found little to fault it on, and as we saw, many of you are keen to keep watching (98% of you in fact).
The second episode looks set to ensure many continue viewing, as it cements the title’s credentials as an anime of the first rate.
Interesting news comes from the recent Dengeki Books Autumn Festival; those involved in famed tsundere magical girl anime 灼眼のシャナ / Shakugan no Shana appeared on stage “hinting” at the prospect of a new season.
It may not quite be current enough to include tsundere star seiyuu Rie Kugimiya’s latest hit role of Aisaka, but otherwise this curious musical remix captures her most famous roles and tsundere histrionics rather nicely.
Of the new season of anime, tsundere love comedy とらドラ! / ToraDora! is shaping up to be a definite breath of fresh air (or at least a strong gust of stale air) into the genre after the increasingly questionable efforts we have seen recently. The title even boasts tsundere queen Rie Kugimiya (Louise), so expectations are high.
Zero no Tsukaima seems to have shed its oppai anime aspirations, for the moment at least, in order to deliver a finale which many fans have been surprised to note is actually rather final.
However, it does not appear many have any serious doubts that there will be a fourth season, and the success and marketability of the series would certainly appear to bear this out.
Tsundere grand mistress Rie Kugimiya (Louise) provides the voicework to accompany these finely illustrated karuta, or playing cards, with the set being accompanied by a CD of her charming portrayal of that most improbable (or is it?) personality type.
On sale now for some ¥2,100; another set was on sale previously, so they must be proving popular. Hear her in action at Nico.
Here we have Louise, of Zero no Tsukaima, taking time out from tsundere histrionics to do some riding.
