Episode 17: “Mercury Retrogrades at Christmas”
- 17 of 25
- January 28, 2009
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Toradora! |
|---|---|
| Episode | 17 of 25 |
| Japanese | クリスマスに水星は逆行する |
| Original air date | January 28, 2009 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | J.C.Staff |
| Previous episode | Episode 16: “One Step Forward” |
| Next episode | Episode 18: “Under the Fir Tree” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu |
“Mercury Retrogrades at Christmas” is episode 17 of the anime Toradora!. It first aired on January 28, 2009.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Minori makes a mistake in a baseball game due to Ami's words. Christmas is approaching, and Taiga's suspension from school ends. Taiga decides to play Cupid for Ryuji and Minori. Students who supported Taiga in her conflict with Sumire surround Taiga and Ryuji, and Minori wears a surprising outfit.
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Music in this episode
- OP 2“silky heart” — Yui HorieAnimeThemes
- ED 2“Orange” — Eri Kitamura, Rie Kugimiya, 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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