Kita ze Inbou! - キタぜ陰謀!

[ Episode 2: Ryuuji and Taiga ]

Hmm. There was a notable difference in pacing this week compared to the first episode. In the manga, the confusion of Ryuuji and Taiga as a couple, basketball, baking, and confession scenes were a bit longer but the anime shortened them a bit. The most notable differences were that Ryuuji was originally supposed to carry Taiga to the infirmary when she got knocked out from the ball and during the confession scene he was in the male restroom when he overheard everything. Don’t get me wrong though, I don’t feel that the changes detracted from the experience and enjoyment as a whole. The Ryuuji and Taiga scenes were much stronger this time around, especially since it’s obvious that they’ve come to care for each other a lot.

Also, the opening theme is absolute crack. I’ve already listened to a MP3-rip of it at least 10 times and the way it starts is just so wonderful. The sequence is pretty awesome as well. From here on out, I’m going to be in the dark since the last chapter I read was used to end this episode (the confession). I don’t think I’m going to read ahead since taking in everything as new will help me approach future episodes in a more direct and less-comparative manner. That said, more Toradora and Ryuuji/Taiga please!