Why do otakus hate Taiga Aisaka?

In a recent discussion on a comment forum, anime fans have expressed their bewilderment at the mounting amount of criticism and disdain directed at Taiga Aisaka, the protagonist of the popular anime series "Toradora!" The discussion focuses on analyzing the reasons behind this aversion towards a character who, at the time, was widely acclaimed and loved by the otaku community.

"Toradora!", an anime series based on Yuyuko Takemiya's light novels, has been a mainstay in the romantic comedy genre since its release in 2008. The plot follows the story of Ryuuji Takasu, a high school student with an intimidating appearance but a gentle heart, who meets Taiga Aisaka, a classmate known for her explosive temper and diminutive stature. As the two begin to interact, a complex story of love and friendship unfolds, filled with emotional and funny moments.

Taiga Aisaka, nicknamed "Compact Tiger" for her diminutive size and fierce personality, is one of the most iconic protagonists in anime. With her messy blonde hair, deep brown eyes, and defiant attitude, Taiga has endeared herself to many fans for her determination, loyalty, and moments of vulnerability. However, in recent times, some viewers have expressed their displeasure with the character, arguing that her aggressive behavior and overreactions make her less likable compared to other girls of similar personality who came after her.

Despite the criticism, "Toradora!" remains one of the most beloved and cited series in the romantic comedy genre. The chemistry between the main characters, the thrilling narrative, and the memorable soundtrack have all contributed to its longevity and its status as a modern anime classic.

"I think the only people who hate Taiga Aisaka are those who didn't finish watching the anime and only make their judgments based on her tsundere and abusive attitude from the first few episodes."
"I agree with you, to say those things about Taiga and his relationship with Ryuuji those people are just superficial or blind. Taiga is a wonderful character in my opinion, she has many merits and flaws and I love seeing her mature throughout the series. And anyone who says that the relationship between Taiga and Ryuuji is "bad" is not understanding anything about the series."
"Tsundere aren't bitches, they're just misunderstood."
"They probably hate her because she's a tsundere and they thought she'd act like that all the time because you know she gets angry, and she's pretty abusive to Ryuuji so they thought she would be like that all the time and left the show based on her judgment."
"All my friends saw Toradora! and they love Taiga, I don't understand the widespread hatred."
"Hatred of Taiga is a commonly reflected sentiment within the anime community, or at least they are very vocal, and their arguments usually boil down to, "I hate her because Ryuuji gave her 10 times more patience than she deserved for the way she treated him. I was by the way he acted for so long. He needs one more season apologizing to Ryuuji before I can like him.'"
"A lot of people like it, but people who don't like it say it clearly. And judging by the number of likes their posts receive, they're not a minority."
"As for the Taiga, we need to talk about the tsunderes first. Basically, you either love them or hate them, and it's a pretty hard type of character to argue with, as people tend to get defensive. I love Taiga, because I agree that she's not a tsundere because she "doesn't care, baka." She's a tsundere because of the circumstances of her life, after her own family hurt her, it's normal to have higher defenses like her. And most people who hate her just see that protective shell, and they don't see the sweet girl inside of her. Anyway, at least that's my opinion."
"I think she uses her tough exterior as a means to make it difficult for people to get close to her. She has been betrayed twice, which in my opinion is the reason why she is so harsh and aggressive. Although she is not a tsundere in the sense that she uses her aggressiveness to hide her feelings of love, she uses her hostile and brusque attitude as a means of protecting the most cowardly, skittish, and indecisive Taiga in her. Like a bully, he compensates for his weakness by hiding it."
"He beats and abuses his classmate every time for no reason... Need I say more?"
"I agree with you that Taiga may be the kind of person you'd meet in real life that would frustrate you, but I still dislike how over-the-top she is and how she wins Ryuuji over in the end. I just don't see how Ryuuji could come to see Taiga as the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with."
"I think you're right that the anime doesn't give many clues as to why exactly he falls in love with her. Still, the relationship seemed believable to me because between the two of them it was the only genuine relationship that wasn't built on a façade. No one in the series is sincere with anyone else, except Taiga with Ryuuji and Ryuuji with Taiga. Throughout the series, they see the best and worst in each other, surprise each other a bit, and inevitably come to connect intimately through sheer candor with each other as time goes on."
"Ryuuji likes to clean. Taiga's life is a mess. Is that enough for a relationship? Well, at first I think so, but I agree that it's ridiculous how far these secondary characters go to stay together. It's hard for a lot of people (myself included) to accept, but since Ryuuji isn't a generic protagonist (for the most part), that means his motivations won't always match those of the audience."
"Taiga before Christmas was pretty awful, to be honest. He knocked out the protagonist in the first encounter, showed a really short temper and aggressive nature throughout the beginning of the series, tried to "kill" the protagonist with no signs of restraining himself with his (wooden) sword. And after all he does taking care of her, cleaning her house, making her food, helping her with her love life, he still calls him a useless dog every time."
"She's a violent bitch. What else do we need? Having a reason why you're a violent slut doesn't excuse you from being a violent slut. It means you have a starting point to learn and become someone who isn't a violent slut."