Timid 16-year-old Rito Yuuki has yet to profess his love to Haruna Sairenji—a classmate and object of his infatuation since junior high. Sadly, his situation becomes even more challenging when one night, a mysterious, stark-naked girl crash-lands right on top of a bathing Rito. To add to the confusion, Rito discovers that the girl, Lala Satalin Deviluke, is the crown princess of an alien empire and has run away from her home. Despite her position as the heiress to the most dominant power in the entire galaxy, Lala is surprisingly more than willing to marry the decidedly average Rito in order to avoid an unwanted political marriage. To LOVE-Ru depicts Rito's daily struggles with the bizarre chaos that begins upon the arrival of Lala. With an evergrowing legion of swooning beauties that continuously foil his attempted confessions to Haruna, To LOVE-Ru is a romantic comedy full of slapstick humor, sexy girls, and outlandishly lewd moments that defy the laws of physics. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Synopsis

To Love-Ru is licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks and distributed by Section23 Films. To Love-Ru has been adapted into five video games; two Nintendo DS visual novels, two Playstation Vita games, and a smartphone game.

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Franchise Timeline

To Love Ru is entry 1 of 8 in the To Love Ru watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.

Franchise Timeline

To Love Ru

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01Current

To Love Ru

TV2008

Season 1

To LOVE-Ru OVA

OVA2009

Main Story #2 (OVA)

Motto To LOVE Ru

TV2010

Season 3

To LOVE Ru Darkness

TV2012

Season 4

To LOVE Ru Darkness 2

TV2015

Season 5

To LOVE Ru Darkness 2 Specials

Special2016

Main Story #6 (SPECIAL)

To LOVE-Ru Darkness 2nd OVA

OVA2016

Main Story #7 (OVA)

To LOVE-Ru: Multiplication - Mae kara Ushiro kara

OVA2017

Main Story #8 (OVA)

Side Stories

To LOVE-Ru Darkness OVA2012 Momo no Rakuen Keikaku Maruhi File2015

Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content

1
To Love Ru
Season 12008
2
To LOVE-Ru OVA
Main Story #2 (OVA)2009
3
Motto To LOVE Ru
Season 32010
4
To LOVE Ru Darkness
Season 42012

5
To LOVE Ru Darkness 2
Season 52015
6
To LOVE Ru Darkness 2 Specials
Main Story #6 (SPECIAL)2016
7
To LOVE-Ru Darkness 2nd OVA
Main Story #7 (OVA)2016
8
To LOVE-Ru: Multiplication - Mae kara Ushiro kara
Main Story #8 (OVA)2017

Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories

1
To Love Ru
2008
2
To LOVE-Ru OVA
2009
3
Motto To LOVE Ru
2010
4
To LOVE Ru Darkness
2012
5
To LOVE-Ru Darkness OVA
Optional OVA2012

6
To LOVE Ru Darkness 2
2015
7
Momo no Rakuen Keikaku Maruhi File
Optional SPECIAL2015
8
To LOVE Ru Darkness 2 Specials
2016
9
To LOVE-Ru Darkness 2nd OVA
2016
10
To LOVE-Ru: Multiplication - Mae kara Ushiro kara
2017

Platform Scores

MAL

6.96

Canonical

Rank #5004Votes 338.6K

AniList

65 / 100

Trend 2Popularity 129.6K

Kitsu

70 / 100

Rank #5876Users 42.6KRuntime 10h 24m

AniList Trend

105

-16

Episode Guide

Aired so far: 26 / 26

Main Story

26 / 26

100%

Latest Aired

Episode 26

Remaining

Fully available

Aired so far

21 filler eps

Safe to skip· ~8h 24m saved by skipping

Episode 2Episode 4-5Episode 7-10Episode 12-16Episode 18-26

Theme Songs

2008

forever we can make it!

THYME

2008

Spotify YouTube

2008

Lucky Tune (ラッキーチューン)

Anna (BON-BON BLANCO)

eps 1-13, 262008

Spotify YouTube

2008

kiss no Yukue (kissの行方)

Anna

eps 14-252008

Spotify YouTube

Status Breakdown

129,591users

Completed77,08659.5%

Planning33,56625.9%

Dropped7,5355.8%

Watching6,6415.1%

Paused4,7633.7%

To LOVE-Ru OVA

To LOVE-Ru OVA

Recommendations

10 recommendations

Cinema

Match

Grid

7.3

2012

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes are in To Love Ru?

To Love Ru consists of 26 episodes in total. Each episode has a standard runtime of approximately 24 minutes.

Is To Love Ru a finished series?

Yes, the original To Love Ru series is finished. It first aired in the spring of 2008 and concluded its run.

Where can I watch To Love Ru online?

You can stream To Love Ru on several platforms including Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, and Hulu.

What is the plot of To Love Ru about?

The story follows a timid 16-year-old named Yuuki, Rito, whose life turns chaotic when a naked alien princess named Deviluke, Lala Satalin crash-lands into his life. The series blends comedy, romance, and sci-fi elements as Lala decides she wants to marry the average high school student.

What is the correct watch order for the To Love Ru franchise?

To Love Ru is the first entry in a 6-part franchise. After watching this series, you can continue the story with sequels such as To LOVE-Ru OVA and Motto To LOVE Ru.

Who is the director behind the To Love Ru anime?

The series was directed by Kato, Takao. It was produced by the studio Xebec, featuring additional staff work from individuals like Yamatoya, Akatsuki and Oka, Yuuichi.

If I enjoy To Love Ru, what other anime should I watch?

Fans of the harem and comedy elements in To Love Ru often enjoy titles like High School DxD, Rosario + Vampire, and Urusei Yatsura.

Is To Love Ru appropriate for younger viewers?

To Love Ru is rated R - 17+ for violence and profanity. It is intended for a mature audience due to its ecchi genre and thematic content.

Discussion

Information

Type: TV
Status: Finished
Premiered: Spring 2008
Aired: Apr 4, 2008 – Sep 26, 2008
Broadcast: Friday · 01:55:00
Episodes: 26 / 26
Duration: 24 min
Time to Complete: 10h 24m
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Studio: Xebec

Alternative Titles

jaTo LOVEる -とらぶる-

en-x-romajiTo LOVE-Ru

enToraburu

enLove Trouble

thวุ่นรักยัยต่างดาว

enTo Love You

enToLoveRu

enToLoveRu Trouble

enTo-LOVE-Ru

Score Distribution

6.6

Score Distribution

AniList

weighted average

52,610

voters

Score Distribution

6.1%

3,219

8.4%

4,418

16.8%

8,837

26.8%

14,077

17.9%

9,437

10.9%

5,740

5.7%

2,990

1,953 · 3.7%

985 · 1.9%

954 · 1.8%

6.9

Score Distribution

Kitsu

weighted average

18,854

voters

Score Distribution

12.7%

2,393

18 · 0.1%

7.2%

1,360

69 · 0.4%

17.2%

3,234

137 · 0.7%

24.7%

4,659

118 · 0.6%

15.6%

2,946

62 · 0.3%

7.7%

1,452

25 · 0.1%

6.6%

1,242

22 · 0.1%

487 · 2.6%

12 · 0.1%

332 · 1.8%

6 · 0.0%

280 · 1.5%

External Links

To Love Ru

Episode Progress

Alternative Titles

Synopsis

Synopsis

Where to Watch

Franchise Timeline

Franchise Timeline

Platform Scores

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Episode Guide

21 filler eps

Theme Songs

Openings

forever we can make it!

Endings

Lucky Tune (ラッキーチューン)

kiss no Yukue (kissの行方)

Status Breakdown

Tags

Relations

Recommendations

High School DxD

Urusei Yatsura

Nyaruko: Crawling With Love!

Rosario + Vampire

Mother of the Goddess' Dormitory

Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs

Ayakashi Triangle

Gushing over Magical Girls

Cat Planet Cuties

TenPuru: No One Can Live on Loneliness

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes are in To Love Ru?

Is To Love Ru a finished series?

Where can I watch To Love Ru online?

What is the plot of To Love Ru about?

What is the correct watch order for the To Love Ru franchise?

Who is the director behind the To Love Ru anime?

If I enjoy To Love Ru, what other anime should I watch?

Is To Love Ru appropriate for younger viewers?

Discussion

To Love-Ru Arrives on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and HIDIVE

To Love Ru Complete Series Streams on Hulu and Crunchyroll

To Love Ru Lands on HIDIVE with English Dub

Information

Alternative Titles

Score Distribution

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