Ryuuji Takasu, a high school student fond of housework, has a fierce countenance that earns him the label of a delinquent despite his kind demeanor. In sharp contrast, Taiga Aisaka, a petite student with a doll-like appearance, is not your conventional delicate girl. Possessing a wooden katana and a spirited personality, she goes by the moniker "Palmtop Tiger" around school. One day, an embarrassing incident brings Ryuuji and Taiga together, revealing a softer side to Taiga- she has a romantic interest in Yuusaku Kitamura, Ryuuji's close friend. To Ryuuji's surprise, he finds himself head over heels for Minori Kushieda, Taiga's closest confidante. The two protagonists form an unlikely alliance, setting out on a journey to assist each other with their respective love interests, sending the audience on a rollercoaster ride of romance and comedy in Toradora!.