The appeal and reviews of "To Love-Ru": A thorough explanation of the masterpiece of romantic comedy

The appeal and reviews of To Love-Ru

"To Love-Ru" is a TV anime series that aired in 2008, and is based on a manga serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump" magazine by Yabuki Kentaro and Hasemi Saki. This work has captivated many fans as a slightly erotic and slapstick love comedy that begins with the protagonist's fiancee being a space princess. Below, we will introduce the appeal and reviews of this work, as well as related information, in detail.

Story and setting

The story of "To Love-Ru" begins with the extremely innocent high school student, Yuuki Rito, who has feelings for his classmate, Sairenji Haruna. However, Lala, the princess of the planet Deviluke, suddenly appears before Rito. Lala falls in love with Rito, and the two become engaged and live together. Lala's innocent personality causes a number of "troubles" that escalate, involving Rito, Haruna, and the people around them.

The appeal of this work is that it combines a grand setting that is set in both everyday life and space with a slightly erotic slapstick romantic comedy. The love triangle between Rito's indecisiveness, Lala's innocence, and Haruna's purity never tires the viewer. In addition, the appearance of Lala's inventions and aliens keeps the story constantly developing in a fresh way.

character

Each character in "To Love-Ru" is unique and charming. The main character, Yuuki Rito, is a high school student who is shy when it comes to romance and has a strong sense of justice. His sensitive side and the way he takes care of flowers are depicted, making viewers feel close to him. Lala Satalin Deviluke is the first princess of the planet Deviluke, which rules the galaxy, and is characterized by her bright and proactive personality. Her unconcerned attitude even when naked and her approach to Rito bring out the humorous elements of the work.

Sairenji Haruna is a quiet, pure and beautiful girl who secretly harbors feelings for Rito. Her feelings as she is caught up in a delicate love triangle with Lala's arrival resonate with viewers. In addition, many other unique characters, such as Lala's all-purpose costume robot Peke and Zastin, the captain of the Deviluke Royal Guard, make an appearance and add excitement to the story.

Production and staff

To Love-Ru is produced by XEBEC and directed by Kato Takao. Series composition is by Yamatoya Akira, character design and general animation director is Oka Yuichi, and music is by Watanabe Tsuyoshi. Sound director is Mima Masafumi, and producers are Daisuki Makoto, Goto Masanori, Nakayama Nobuhiro, Tanaka Go, Yonemasu Hiroyuki, and Chino Takatoshi. Watanabe Naoki is executive producer, and production cooperation is provided by Shueisha, Avex Entertainment, Geneon Entertainment, and XEBEC. It is produced by the To Love-Ru Production Committee and TBS.

The production of "To Love-Ru," which was made by this team of staff, has brought out the best in the original work while entertaining viewers with the unique expressions of anime. In particular, the quality of the character designs and drawings has been highly praised, with Lala's inventions and the alien designs being beautifully drawn.

Broadcast information

To Love-Ru was broadcast on TBS from April 4 to September 26, 2008. It was broadcast in a 30-minute slot every Friday from 1:55 to 2:25, with a total of 26 episodes. It was also broadcast on Mainichi Broadcasting System from April 20 to September 28, 2008, every Sunday from 2:55 to 3:25. It was broadcast on Chubu Nippon Broadcasting System from April 24 to October 16, 2008, every Thursday from 2:50 to 3:20. It was broadcast on BS-i from April 25 to October 17, 2008, every Friday from 1:00 to 1:30. It was broadcast on AT-X from April 6 to September 28, 2009, every Monday from 11:00 to 11:30.

Through these broadcasting stations, "To Love-Ru" was loved by many viewers and became a hot topic. In particular, the broadcast on TBS recorded high viewer ratings despite being a late-night slot, proving the popularity of the work.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme of "To Love-Ru" is "Forever We Can Make It!", with lyrics by thyme, music and arrangement by Shimizu Teppei, and vocals by THYME. This bright and pop song symbolizes the relationship between Rito and Lala, and captured the hearts of viewers. The ending themes are "Lucky Tune" and "Where Does the Kiss Go?". The lyrics for "Lucky Tune" were written by Ito Masae, music and arrangement by Sasakura Yugo, and vocals by ANNA (from Bon-Bon Blanco). The lyrics for "Kiss No Yukue" were written by Sakamoto Rei, music and arrangement by Nakano Yuta, and vocals by ANNA (from Bon-Bon Blanco). These ending themes were loved by viewers as they enhanced the bittersweet atmosphere of the story.

Subtitles and episodes

The subtitles for each episode of "To Love-Ru" are often symbolic of the story's development, and have attracted the interest of viewers. Below are the subtitles for each episode.

• Episode 1: The Girl Who Descended (2008/04/04)
• Episode 2: Engagement broken off!? (2008/04/11)
• Episode 3: Love Triangle (2008/04/18)
• Episode 4: Space Love Apron (2008/04/25)
• Episode 5: Queen's Challenge (2008/05/02)
• Episode 6: Alien Assassin (2008/05/09)
• Episode 7: This is what a man should be like! (2008/05/16)
• Episode 8: Integrity and White Discipline Committee (2008/05/23)
• Episode 9: From the Star of Light with Love (2008/05/30)
• Episode 10: A female space entertainer... (2008/06/06)
• Episode 11: Golden Darkness (2008/06/13)
• Episode 12: Horror! Sports Festival (2008/06/20)
• Episode 13: The Greatest Man in the Universe (2008/06/27)
• Episode 14: A Secret Between the Two of Us (2008/07/04)
• Episode 15: Princess of the Jungle (2008/07/11)
• Episode 16: Lun's Surprise Confession Time (2008/07/18)
• Episode 17: Ghost of the Old School (2008/07/25)
• Episode 18: Monkey Mountain as a Souvenir (2008/08/01)
• Episode 19: Hell's Hot Springs: The Seven-Colored Alien's Porpoise (2008/08/08)
• Episode 20: Magical Kyoko the Explosive Girl Flame (2008/08/15)
• Episode 21: The Bloody Chronicles of Yukitei (2008/08/22)
• Episode 22: Horror! Cultural Festival (2008/08/29)
• Episode 23: The Tale of the Monkey Mountain's Ooku (2008/09/05)
• Episode 24: Shyly (2008/09/12)
• Episode 25: The Last Night on Earth (2008/09/19)
• Episode 26: Lara (2008/09/26)

These episodes center on the relationship between Rito and Lala, and depict various aspects of "To Love-Ru" while depicting their interactions with Haruna and other characters. In particular, episodes set during school events such as the sports festival and cultural festival provided viewers with laughter and emotion. In addition, the appearance of aliens and the trouble caused by Lala's inventions breathed fresh air into the story.

Related Titles

Many related works have been produced for "To Love-Ru", including OVAs and sequels. Below are some of the related works.

• To Love-Ru OVA
• More To Love-Ru
• To Love-Ru Darkness
• To Love-Ru Darkness 2nd
• To Love-Ru Darkness 2nd Special Bonus
• To Love-Ru Darkness OVA
• To Love-Ru Darkness 2nd OVA

These related works further expand on the story of the original, depicting character growth and new developments. In particular, the "To Love-Ru Darkness" series incorporates more serious elements while retaining the humorous atmosphere of the original. These works are also loved by many fans and have supported the popularity of the entire series.

Ratings and Recommendations

"To Love-Ru" has been highly praised as a romantic comedy. In particular, the relationship between Rito and Lala, and the love triangle with Haruna, have resonated with viewers. In addition, the slapstick plot involving aliens and inventions has kept viewers entertained and provided laughs. The quality of the character designs and drawings is also high, and the visual appeal is also a major point of praise.

This work is recommended for those who like romantic comedies and slightly erotic scenes. It is also a work that can be enjoyed by those who like grand settings set in space and unique characters. In particular, those who can sympathize with Rito's indecisiveness and Lala's innocence will enjoy this work.

"To Love-Ru" was loved by many viewers and enjoyed high popularity throughout the entire series. This work, which maximized the charm of the original work while entertaining viewers with the unique expressions of anime, will continue to be talked about as a masterpiece of romantic comedy.