To LOVE-Ru (2008)
A wildly comedic sci-fi anime romance in which an ordinary high school boy finds his life turned upside down by a runaway alien princess.
To LOVE-Ru - Series Information
- Original Title: To LOVEる -とらぶる-
- First Air Year: 2008
- Last Air Year: 2015
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 64
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 4, 2008 (United States - TV-MA), April 4, 2008 (Germany - 16), April 4, 2008 (Australia - MA15+), April 4, 2008 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: TBS, Tokyo MX, BS11
- Alternative Titles: Motto To LOVE-Ru (JP), 出包王女 (CN), To Love-Ru (FR), 투 러브-루 트러블 (KR), To Love-Ru (US), ทูเลิฟรู (TH), Любовь и прочие неприятности (RU)
- Production Companies: XEBEC, Geneon Universal Entertainment, TBS, Avex Entertainment, Shueisha
- Production Countries: Japan
To LOVE-Ru - Plot
The story is about Rito Yuuki , a high-school boy who cannot confess to the girl of his dreams, Haruna Sairenji. One day when coming home and sulking in the bathtub a mysterious, nude girl, appears out of nowhere. Her name is Lala and she comes from the planet Deviluke, where she is the heir to the throne. Her father wants her to return to her home planet so she can marry one of the husband candidates, but she decides that she wants to marry Rito in order to stay on Earth.
To LOVE-Ru - Trailer
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They're Not Illegal Aliens...But They Are From Outer Space And Of Rather Questionable Moral Character
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To LOVE-Ru - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Akeno Watanabe as Rito Yuki (voice)
- Haruka Tomatsu as Lala Satalin Deviluke (voice)
- Misato Fukuen as Golden Darkness (voice)
- Sayuri Yahagi as Haruna Sairenji (voice)
- Kanae Itou as Nana Astar Deviluke (voice)
- Aki Toyosaki as Momo Belia Deviluke (voice)
- Kaori Nazuka as Yui Kotegawa (voice)
- Ayako Kawasumi as Saki Tenjōin (voice)
- Ryoka Yuzuki as Celine (voice)
- Kana Hanazawa as Mikan Yuuki (voice)
Writers
- Akatsuki Yamatoya
To LOVE-Ru - FAQs
Where can you stream To LOVE-Ru online?
To LOVE-Ru is available to stream on several platforms depending on your region. Services such as Crunchyroll and other anime streaming platforms have carried the series. For the most current and complete list of streaming and rental options in your area, check JustWatch.
Is To LOVE-Ru based on a manga?
Yes, To LOVE-Ru is directly adapted from the manga series of the same name, written by Saki Hasemi and illustrated by Kentaro Yabuki. The manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2006 to 2009, and its popularity led to the anime adaptation and several sequel series.
Who voices the main characters in To LOVE-Ru?
The main cast features Akeno Watanabe as Rito Yuuki and Haruka Tomatsu as alien princess Lala Satalin Deviluke. Other notable voice performances include Sayuri Yahagi as Haruna Sairenji, Misato Fukuen as Golden Darkness, and Kana Hanazawa as Mikan Yuuki.
How many seasons and episodes does To LOVE-Ru have?
To LOVE-Ru comprises 4 main seasons and a specials collection, totalling 64 episodes. These span Season 1 (26 episodes), Motto (12 episodes), Darkness (12 episodes), and To Love Ru Darkness 2nd (14 episodes), plus 17 bonus specials in Season 0.
What is To LOVE-Ru about?
To LOVE-Ru follows shy high schooler Rito Yuuki, who struggles to confess his feelings to classmate Haruna Sairenji. His life is upended when Lala, a runaway alien princess from planet Deviluke, materialises in his bathtub and declares she wants to marry him to avoid an arranged royal union.
What is the content rating for To LOVE-Ru?
To LOVE-Ru carries a TV-MA rating in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences. The series contains ecchi (suggestive) humor, fan service, and comedic situations of a sexual nature, making it unsuitable for younger viewers without parental guidance.
What genre is To LOVE-Ru?
To LOVE-Ru blends Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy genres. It is specifically classified within anime as an ecchi harem romantic comedy, combining alien science-fiction world-building with slapstick humor, school-life romance, and a large ensemble cast of female characters surrounding the male lead.
What are shows similar to To LOVE-Ru?
Fans of To LOVE-Ru often enjoy High School D×D (2012), Date A Live (2013), and Nyan Koi! (2009), all of which share harem, romantic comedy, or supernatural elements. Witch Craft Works (2014) and Blade Dance of Elementalers (2014) are also frequently recommended for similar viewing experiences.
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