To LOVE-Ru (2008)
Kernel Score: 87% · 402 ratings
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2008-04-04
Seasons: 4 · 64 episodes
Where to watch To LOVE-Ru
- Stream: HiDive
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that To LOVE-Ru is a TV-MA ecchi anime comedy featuring frequent fan service and a harem romance premise.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Keywords include harem, ecchi, and a nude character appearing early in the story, indicating frequent sexual fan service.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Akeno Watanabe as Rito Yuki (voice)
- Haruka Tomatsu as Lala Satalin Deviluke (voice)
- Sayuri Yahagi as Haruna Sairenji (voice)
- Misato Fukuen as Golden Darkness (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)
To LOVE-Ru FAQ
Is To LOVE-Ru good?
To LOVE-Ru has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 402 audience ratings.
Where can I watch To LOVE-Ru?
In the US you can stream To LOVE-Ru on HiDive.
Is To LOVE-Ru OK for kids?
To LOVE-Ru is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that To LOVE-Ru is a TV-MA ecchi anime comedy featuring frequent fan service and a harem romance premise.
What shows are like To LOVE-Ru?
If you liked To LOVE-Ru, try Hybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia, Date A Live, Girls Bravo and We Never Learn: BOKUBEN.