Episode 16: “One Step Forward”
- 16 of 25
- January 21, 2009
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Toradora! |
|---|---|
| Episode | 16 of 25 |
| Japanese | 踏み出す一歩 |
| Original air date | January 21, 2009 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | J.C.Staff |
| Previous episode | Episode 15: “The Stars are Far” |
| Next episode | Episode 17: “Mercury Retrogrades at Christmas” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu |
“One Step Forward” is episode 16 of the anime Toradora!. It first aired on January 21, 2009.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Taiga and Ryuji try to persuade Yuusaku to run for student council president. Ryuji discovers Yuusaku's feelings for Sumire, who is leaving for America soon. Yuusaku becomes a candidate and confesses his love to Sumire, but she doesn't respond. Taiga becomes outraged at this outcome.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Pre-Parade” — Eri Kitamura, Rie Kugimiya, Yui HorieAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Vanilla Salt” — Yui HorieAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
Ryuuji Takasu and Taiga Aisaka form an unlikely partnership after discovering that each has feelings for someone close to the other. Their efforts to support one another’s romantic hopes bring together a circle of classmates, including Taiga’s friend Minori Kushieda and Ryuuji’s friend Yuusaku Kitamura. The story…
Read the article →References
- “Toradora!”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Toradora!”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Toradora!”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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