Love Hina
ラブひな
Genres
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Romance
Tags
all 15- RomanceFemale Harem97
- RomanceHeterosexual80
- RomanceLove Triangle79
- RomanceCohabitation79
- SceneCollege77
- DemographicShounen72
- TraitsTsundere71
- Main CastMale Protagonist71
- Main CastPrimarily Female Cast60
- ActionSwordplay60
- ComedySlapstick60
- Sci-FiTokusatsu20
- ActionMartial Arts20
- TraitsGhost20
- TraitsShrine Maiden20
Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance. Tags: Female Harem, Heterosexual, Love Triangle, Cohabitation, College, Shounen, Tsundere, Male Protagonist, Primarily Female Cast, Swordplay, Slapstick, Tokusatsu.
#4346
Ranked
#996
Popularity
1.5K
Favorites
41.9K
Members
#5
This Season
Popular TV
#22
This Season
Rated TV
Episode Progress
Complete24 / 24 episodes aired
All 24 episodes available
- Premiered
- Spring 2000
- Aired
- Apr 19, 2000 – Sep 27, 2000
- Broadcast
- Wednesday · 22:28:00
- Duration
- 23 min
- Time to Complete
- 9h 12m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Xebec
Alternative Titles
jaラブひな
Synopsis
As a child, Keitarou Urashima made a promise to enter Tokyo University with a girl and be together with her. Now, at 20 years old, he has failed the required exam twice, leaving him disappointed and unsure about his future. One day, when Keitarou receives a call from his grandmother who tends to an inn, he believes that moving out will be a chance to focus on his studies. However, as Keitarou arrives at the building, he discovers that it has been transformed into an all-girls dormitory! Residing currently are five girls: Naru Narusegawa, a smart girl also trying to enroll in Tokyo University; Mitsune Konno, a mischievous and carefree freelance writer; Kaolla Su, an energetic engineer; Shinobu Maehara, a timid girl trying to fit in; and Motoko Aoyama, an earnest kendo enthusiast, each with their own opinion about Keitarou's arrival. Despite the harsh initial welcome, Keitarou becomes the manager of the building. Starting a new chapter in his life, he begins to learn more about the girls and their quirks, while not forgetting his ultimate goal—reuniting with the girl from his childhood. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Love Hina received ICv2's Anime Product of the Year award in 2002.
Trailer

Franchise Timeline
Love Hina is entry 1 of 2 in the Love Hina watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Love Hina
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- Love HinaSeason 12000
- Love Hina AgainMain Story #2 (OVA)2002
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- Love Hina2000
- Love Hina Christmas MovieOptional TV2000
- Love Hina Spring MovieOptional TV2001
- Love Hina: Motoko's Choice Between Love or Swords: Don't cry!Optional SPECIAL2001
- Love Hina Final SelectionOptional OVA2001
- Love Hina Again2002
Platform Scores
MAL
7.09
AniList
66 / 100
Kitsu
70 / 100
AniList Trend
30
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 24 / 24
Main Story
24 / 24
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 24
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
Theme Songs
Status Breakdown
Tags
Shows how closely each tag relates to this animeShow spoiler tags3
Relations
Love Hina Again
Love Hina Christmas Movie
Love Hina Spring Movie
Love Hina: Motoko's Choice Between Love or Swords: Don't cry!
Love Hina Final Selection
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Love Hina are there?
Love Hina consists of 24 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 23 minutes.
Is Love Hina a finished anime series?
Yes, Love Hina is a finished series that originally aired in the spring of 2000. It covers the story of Keitarou Urashima's attempts to enter Tokyo University while living in an all-girls dormitory.
What is the story of Love Hina about?
Love Hina follows the life of Keitarou Urashima, who moves into his grandmother's inn to focus on his studies after failing to get into Tokyo University. Upon arrival, he discovers the inn has become an all-girls dormitory, leading to a romantic comedy and harem-themed series involving characters like Naru Narusegawa and Keitarou Urashima.
What is the correct watch order for the Love Hina franchise?
Love Hina is the first entry in a two-part franchise. After completing the main 24-episode series, you can continue with the sequel titled Love Hina Again, as well as various side stories like the Love Hina Christmas Movie.
Who is the creative team behind the Love Hina anime?
The anime was produced by studio Xebec and directed by Iwasaki, Yoshiaki. Other notable staff members who worked on the production include Aikawa, Shou, Akamatsu, Ken, and Uno, Makoto.
What should I watch if I liked Love Hina?
If you enjoyed the harem and romantic comedy elements of Love Hina, fans often recommend similar titles like Nisekoi: False Love, Ai Yori Aoshi, or The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses.
Is Love Hina based on a manga?
Yes, the series is based on the original work by Akamatsu, Ken. The anime adaptation captures the story of the dormitory residents, including Motoko Aoyama, Shinobu Maehara, and Su Kaolla.
What are the opening and ending songs for Love Hina?
The opening theme for the series is "Sakura Saku" by Megumi Hayashibara. The ending themes are also performed by Megumi Hayashibara and include "Hajimari wa Kokokara" and "Kimi Sae Ireba".
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Spring 2000
- Aired
- Apr 19, 2000 – Sep 27, 2000
- Broadcast
- Wednesday · 22:28:00
- Episodes
- 24 / 24
- Duration
- 23 min
- Time to Complete
- 9h 12m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Xebec
Alternative Titles
jaラブひな
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