Toradora! Aisaka Taiga 1 (Render) by Devidra by xDevidra on DeviantArt

Is Taiga short because of genetics or because of malnourishment thanks to the lack of care from her parents while she was supposed to be growing? This question just doesn't leave me alone and makes me depressed because I think it's the latter, as both of her parents are normal-sized.. Taiga was hostile towards Ami since their first encounter at the restaurant, when Ami picked on Taiga's height. After transferring into Class 2-C, Ami encountered Taiga again, alone, and made her believe that Yusaku no longer liked her after what happened at the restaurant.

Taiga Aisaka is 16 years old and stands at 143.6 centimeters tall (sometimes listed as 145 cm). She is in second year of high school. She has long, fluffy hair and a very small figure, making her look almost like a doll. People often compliment her face, and many boys once confessed to her because of her cute looks.. Taiga Aisaka is the main female protagonist of the Toradora! series. Due to her often snapping at others in brutal ways and her short stature, she is given the nickname "Palmtop Tiger".