Toradora! removed from Crunchyroll.
Yep, you read that right.
If you logged on to binge this classic romance anime and found… nothing? You’re not alone. Fans everywhere are asking the same thing: “Wait, what happened to Toradora!?”
The worst part? It wasn’t a glitch. It wasn’t a prank. And it definitely wasn’t April Fools shenanigans—even though the timing sure made it feel like it. Toradora! was pulled from Crunchyroll without any notice, and honestly? People are furious.
What Happened to Toradora! on Crunchyroll?
Late on April 1st (seriously, April 1st), Toradora! quietly disappeared from Crunchyroll’s catalog. One moment it was there, the next it was showing “0 seasons, 0 episodes” and leaving fans staring at a big ol’ “Watched” label like, Wait… did I dream this?
No warning. No countdown. No social post or app banner. Just gone. And for a lot of fans, this wasn’t a rewatch—this was their first time diving into a show that’s been called one of the most emotionally satisfying romance anime ever made.
“Was watching it for the first time and got to about episode 5 before it was removed around midnight. Now shows ‘0 seasons, 0 episodes’ and ‘Watched’. Pretty annoying to finally watch it and have no warning when stuff is going to be removed.”
Oof. That one hits hard.
Fans Thought It Was an April Fools Joke—But It Wasn’t
Honestly? The timing was evil. Many fans desperately wanted to believe it was some kind of twisted Crunchyroll prank. One user summed it up perfectly:
“I so desperately wanted to believe it was April Fools shenanigans… but it really is gone. This sucks. Just talked someone into watching it for the first time too.”
Let’s be real—streaming services making surprise content decisions on April 1st? It has happened before. But usually, there’s a wink and a nod. This? This felt like heartbreak dressed up as a joke.
“Crunchyroll removing Toradora! without warning is like getting ghosted after a perfect first date. Cold. Confusing. And a little soul-crushing.”
Why Anime Fans Are So Mad (And Rightfully So)
We all know licensing deals expire. That part? It happens. But the lack of communication is what really stings. Fans are used to platforms like Netflix, which always gives a heads-up when something’s leaving the service. You get a little countdown banner, maybe even a push notification.
Crunchyroll? Not so much.
“Why didn’t they mention it was removed!?”
“CR should really implement a list of soon to be removed anime.”
It’s not that people expect every anime to be available forever. It’s that we expect basic respect as viewers. A little transparency. A little heads-up. Something.
Instead, this felt like: Poof. It’s gone. Deal with it.
What About Licensing? Isn’t That the Real Issue?
A few fans did point out that this probably came down to licensing.
“What everyone is forgetting, that Crunchyroll had a license agreement that had a set time that they could stream it. And before you say why did they not extend it… most of the time it comes down to money, the studio not wanting to renew, laws, or even the creator not wanting certain companies to stream.”
Totally fair. But the overwhelming response? That still doesn’t excuse the radio silence from Crunchyroll. Fans aren’t upset that Toradora! was removed—they’re upset that it was removed without a chance to say goodbye.
“Imagine if Netflix just yanked The Office without saying anything. That’s what this feels like for anime fans.”
Is Toradora! Available Anywhere Else?
Here’s the current situation:
- Netflix: Toradora! is no longer available on many regions. If it’s still in your library, you’re one of the lucky ones (I finished it there just in time—phew!).
- Amazon Prime Video (U.S.): It’s available, but only the subbed version. No dub. And no one knows how long that will last.
- Other countries? Honestly, many fans outside the U.S. are just out of luck right now.
“People outside the USA are completely screwed. There’s just nowhere to stream it anymore.”
PSA: There Are… Unofficial Options (For Now)
Okay, here’s the not-so-secret secret: some fans are turning to YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook Reels to find Toradora! episodes. And sometimes? Yeah, they’re there. Full episodes, stitched together in weird ratios, maybe a little sped up—but watchable.
Now, disclaimer time: these are violations of those platforms’ policies. They will get taken down eventually. But if you’re desperate to finish the show and can’t find it anywhere else… well, you didn’t hear it from me.
“Desperate times, desperate measures. I’m watching episode 10 in 3-minute chunks on TikTok and I have no shame.”
Girl, same.
Crunchyroll Needs to Do Better
If you’re paying for a Crunchyroll subscription, you deserve better than a disappearing act. Fans want communication, not chaos. Respect, not removal with zero warning.
Netflix does it. Hulu does it. Even Disney+ drops those “Leaving Soon” notices. It’s not just good business—it’s good customer service.
At the very least? Give us a chance to binge before the heartbreak hits.
So… What Now?
Honestly? We wait. Maybe Toradora! will come back to Crunchyroll. Maybe it’ll show up on another platform. Or maybe we’ll be stuck rewatching emotional AMVs on YouTube until the end of time.
In the meantime:
- Check Netflix or Amazon Prime if you’re in the U.S.
- Scan TikTok/YouTube/Facebook for (temporary) uploads
- Let Crunchyroll know this isn’t okay. Comment, post, tweet, shout.
You deserve to finish what you started. Even if that means watching episode 17 in potato quality.
Final Thoughts
Toradora! getting yanked without warning hurt. For many of us, it was more than just a show. It was comfort. It was catharsis. It was a reminder that love is messy, complicated, and worth it.
So yeah, we’re mad. And we should be. Because this wasn’t just about losing access—it was about losing trust.
Were you watching Toradora! when it got pulled? What episode were you on? Drop a comment below—let’s commiserate together.
