Love Hina (2000)
A beloved romantic comedy anime following one young man's chaotic quest to fulfill a childhood promise at Japan's most prestigious university.
Love Hina - Series Information
- Original Title: ラブひな
- First Air Year: 2000
- Last Air Year: 2000
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 22 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 19, 2000 (United States - TV-14), April 19, 2000 (United Kingdom - 12), April 19, 2000 (Germany - 12), April 19, 2000 (Australia - PG), April 19, 2000 (Brazil - 16), April 19, 2000 (Mexico - B-15), April 19, 2000 (Spain - 16), April 19, 2000 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, GBS, TSC
- Production Companies: XEBEC, Starchild Records, Bandai Visual
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Love Hina (BR), ラブひなAgain (JP), 純情房東俏房客 Again (TW), Love Hina Again (US), 러브 히나 (KR), 纯情房东俏房客 Again (CN), И вновь с любовью, Хина (RU)
Love Hina - Plot
Keitaro and his childhood sweetheart make a promise to be accepted at and to meet each other at the prestigous Toudai University before she moved out of his life. About a decade later, Keitaro has become an artist and a daydreamer, having ranked 27th from the last in the national practice exam. When his grandmother leaves the all-girls dormitory, he becomes the residential manager and soon meets up with two Todai applicants who may have been that sweetheart, since he`s forgotten her name. Then there the other tenants like young Shinobu who was in despair until Keitaro helped her, Motoko the swordsmaster who sees men as evil distractions, Su Kaolo the genius child inventor and the sneaky Kitsune.
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Love Hina - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yuji Ueda
- Yui Horie
- Masayo Kurata
- Yuu Asakawa
- Reiko Takagi
- Junko Noda
- Megumi Hayashibara
- Yukie Maeda
- Michio Miyashita
- Hiroyuki Yoshino
Writers
- Sho Aikawa
- Hiroyuki Kawasaki
- Mitsuyasu Sakai
- Katsuhiko Takayama
- Satoru Nishizono
Love Hina - FAQs
Is Love Hina based on a manga?
Yes, Love Hina is directly adapted from the manga series of the same name by Ken Akamatsu, serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from 1998 to 2001. The anime closely follows the manga's romantic comedy storyline, though it diverges in certain plot points and endings.
Where can I watch Love Hina online?
Love Hina is available to stream on select platforms. You can check current streaming availability in your region via JustWatch, which aggregates all legal viewing options including subscription, rental, and purchase services across major platforms.
Who are the main voice actors in Love Hina?
The main voice cast includes Yuji Ueda as Keitarō Urashima, Yui Horie as Naru Narusegawa, Masayo Kurata as Shinobu Maehara, Yuu Asakawa as Motoko Aoyama, Reiko Takagi as Kaolla Suu, Junko Noda as Mitsune Konno, and Megumi Hayashibara as Haruka Urashima.
What is Love Hina about?
Love Hina follows Keitaro Urashima, a ronin student who becomes manager of the Hinata-sou all-girls dormitory. He seeks to fulfill a childhood promise to attend Tokyo University alongside a forgotten sweetheart, while navigating the chaotic, comedic relationships with the dormitory's colorful female residents.
How many episodes does Love Hina have?
Love Hina has 24 main episodes in its single television season, which aired in 2000. Additionally, there are 7 special episodes compiled in Season 0, bringing the total episode count to 31 when including OVA and special releases.
What is the content rating for Love Hina?
Love Hina carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it is suitable for viewers aged 14 and older. The series contains mild ecchi humor, comedic violence, and romantic situations that may not be appropriate for younger audiences.
Does Love Hina have a satisfying ending?
The TV series ending is considered by many fans to be rushed and inconclusive compared to the manga's resolution. The Love Hina Again OVA, released in 2002, provides a more complete and emotionally satisfying conclusion to Keitaro and Naru's romantic storyline.
What genre is Love Hina?
Love Hina is a romantic comedy anime series blending animation, comedy, and drama. It falls within the harem and ecchi subgenres of shounen anime, featuring a male protagonist surrounded by a cast of female characters in a hot-spring dormitory setting.
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