Toradora!: Bentou no Gokui
Toradora! Special / とらドラ！ 弁当の極意 / Toradora!: The True Meaning of Bento / Toradora!: Bentou Battle
| Genres: Comedy, Gourmet, School | |
| Themes: School | |
| Studios: J.C.Staff | |
| Licensors: NIS America, Inc. | |
| Rating: 7.43 / 10 | |
| Rank: #2297 | |
| Popularity: #1409 | |
| Users Listed: 186,937 | |
| Users Scored: 103,261 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 07/01/2024 | |
| Aired: December 21, 2011 (Fall) | |
| Type: special | |
| Source: Light Novel | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
This short series explores the subtle dynamics of high school life through the lens of meticulously crafted lunch boxes. The narrative centers on Ryuuji, a student consumed by a desire to surpass Yuusaku's elaborate bentos. Driven by a competitive spirit, he pushes himself to the point of obsession, blurring the lines between healthy rivalry and unhealthy fixation.
As Ryuuji’s pursuit intensifies, he begins to question his motivations, ultimately discovering that the value of a bento lies not solely in its culinary perfection, but in the thoughtfulness and care behind it. The series offers a quiet observation of adolescent relationships, touching on themes of self-worth, connection, and finding genuine appreciation within everyday interactions. It's a gentle exploration of personal growth found amidst seemingly trivial pursuits.
(Includes an unaired episode.)
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Characters:
- Aisaka, Taiga (Main) - Voice Actors: Kugimiya, Rie, Morris, Cassandra Lee, Wietzorek, Luisa
- Kawashima, Ami (Main) - Voice Actors: Kitamura, Eri, Harlacher, Erika
- Kitamura, Yuusaku (Main) - Voice Actors: Bosch, Johnny Yong, Nojima, Hirofumi
- Kushieda, Minori (Main) - Voice Actors: Horie, Yui, Cabanos, Christine Marie
- Takasu, Ryuuji (Main) - Voice Actors: Majima, Junji, Kimerer, Erik
- Haruta, Kouji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yoshino, Hiroyuki, Beacock, Brian
- Inko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Lee, Wendee, Gotou, Saori
- Kashii, Nanako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Strassman, Karen, Ishikawa, Momoko
- Kihara, Maya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nonaka, Ai, Lee, Mela
- Koigakubo, Yuri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Rie, Keranen, Carrie
- Noto, Hisamitsu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okitsu, Kazuyuki, Mittelman, Max
- Takasu, Yasuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ohara, Sayaka, Strassman, Karen
Staff:
- Aketagawa, Jin (Sound Director)
- Okada, Mari (Script)
- Nagai, Tatsuyuki (Storyboard)
- Horie, Yui (Theme Song Performance)
- Kitamura, Eri (Theme Song Performance)
- Kugimiya, Rie (Theme Song Performance)
- Arciniega, Tommy (Production Assistant)
- David, Alex Von (ADR Director)
- Hashimoto, Yukari (Music)
- Itou, Youko (Key Animation)
- Iwasaki, Shouta (Key Animation)
- Kobuchi, Yousuke (Key Animation)
- Kumada, Akiko (Key Animation)
- Ochiai, Hitomi (Key Animation, Animation Director)
- Oohira, Takeo (Key Animation)
- Satou, Masayuki (Key Animation)
- Sotoyama, Yousuke (Key Animation)
- Takemiya, Yuyuko (Original Creator)
- Tanaka, Masayoshi (Character Design, Animation Director)
- Yasu (Original Character Design)
News:
- OVA of Toradora! Confirmed (09/11/2011)
External Links:
Related Anime/Manga:
- Toradora! (anime - Parent Story)