Toradora!

is a Japanese light novel series written by Yuyuko Takemiya, with illustrations by Yasu. The series began publication on March 10, 2006 by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko publishing imprint.

The light novel was licensed for an english release and is published by Seven Seas Entertainment.

Synopsis
Ryuuji Takasu is a gentle high school student with a love for housework; but in contrast to his kind nature, he has an intimidating face that often gets him labeled as a delinquent. On the other hand is Taiga Aisaka, a small, doll-like student, who is anything but a cute and fragile girl. Equipped with a wooden katana and feisty personality, Taiga is known throughout the school as the "Palmtop Tiger."

One day, an embarrassing mistake causes the two students to cross paths. Ryuuji discovers that Taiga actually has a sweet side: she has a crush on the popular vice president, Yuusaku Kitamura, who happens to be his best friend. But things only get crazier when Ryuuji reveals that he has a crush on Minori Kushieda—Taiga's best friend!

Characters

 * Ryuuji Takasu
 * Taiga Aisaka
 * Minori Kushieda
 * Yuusaku Kitamura
 * Ami Kawashima
 * Yasuko Takasu
 * Sumire Kanou

Manga
The manga adaptation of the light novel: With art by Zekkyou. It was serialised in Dengeki Daioh and released under the Dengeki Comics imprint from February 2008.

Anime
An anime adaptation of the light novel, produced by J.C.STAFF, aired for 25 episodes between October 2, 2008 and March 26, 2009.
 * see: Toradora! (Anime)