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日本語/Japanese  Tue 04/08 10:11 JST
The show that I've been waiting for ages went on air last week - To Love-Ru which is pronounced in Japanese as "Toraburu" meaning "trouble."

Been looking forward to this show ever since I started to slowly go through the manga although the trailer did have some dodgy animation.
The show did start with some extremely dodgy animation but soon picked up after seeing the girls Lala and Haruna.

The show is described as "an ecchi love comedy" where a pink haired girl called Lala runs away from her home planet fed up of her father trying to arrange marriages for her. Lala lands on Earth and warps into a bath where the main guy in the show called Rito is caring for his dolphin. Lala falls for Rito and decides they should get married. But Rito has been in lurve with not his dolphin (well only at night) but with the purple haired girl called Haruna...

Those who have been reading the manga will notice that while the story mostly follows the manga, there are some bits here n there which are different. The one thing that you wont see in the Anime version no matter how hard you try looking is the pupil of those huge bouncy eyes...
Overall I rate this show 9 out of 10 dolphins - minus one dolphin as the animation could be better.
OP and ED below.
The whole of EP1 below separated into 3 vids.
Categories
Polls
Registered on 2007/10/16 17:27
ah ha, boobylicious!
(ID #167791) Posted on 2008/04/07 20:18
lu-k in Bayonne, France
Software Developer
Registered on 2007/01/07 21:43
Definitely on my to watch list, like every good respectful ecchi anime fan, I guess ^^;

Read the manga too since I couldnt wait, but/and seeing that Kawasumi Ayako is part of the voice actor makes me even more impatient to watch it!

(looking forward Kanokon too for the same reasons)
(ID #167793) Posted on 2008/04/07 20:21
laughingman in Canada
McMaster Student Fall 08
Registered on 2007/11/18 11:46
look pretty ecchi ^_^;
(ID #167794) Posted on 2008/04/07 20:21
Evil King in The Netherlands, a mostly cold and windy place...
student and full-time otaku
Registered on 2007/12/19 00:12
Animation looks OK, bouncy schweet girls; can't wait for some good subs XD
(ID #167801) Posted on 2008/04/07 20:37
Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive
大学生/University Student
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:04
Not exactly my favorite type of anime but on my watch list, nevertheless. ^^
(ID #167803) Posted on 2008/04/07 20:38
kakit in Toronto, Canada
Student
Registered on 2007/04/24 07:33
English subs already out by ayaka, check animesuki or baka-updates.

Hopefully my download will be done before I leave for school =P
(ID #167804) Posted on 2008/04/07 20:38
Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney
Student
Registered on 2008/02/17 19:19
just grabbed the sub
watching now

*excited*
(ID #167808) Posted on 2008/04/07 20:40
Last{[0]}Raven in ☆DANNYCHOO Site ☆ XboxLive silver membership
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/02 12:43
im just hoping the episodes never end and the manga also @_@ cause this is in like my top 10 favorite manga and anime
(ID #167809) Posted on 2008/04/07 20:45
chibihien in Singapore
National Servicemen
Registered on 2008/01/19 21:22
this + Kanokon + Code Geass R2 = WIN to the power of infinity
(ID #167811) Posted on 2008/04/07 20:45
Hyun-Bin in Sydney Australia / Busan Korea
Sterilization Technician@ Prince Of Wales Hospital
Registered on 2007/01/09 22:35
looks ok , ill give it a shot :)
(ID #167813) Posted on 2008/04/07 20:50
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 10:54
A shot of?
(ID #170104) Posted on 2008/04/13 20:02
CrazyO in Germany
Registered on 2008/02/18 13:29
finally a good love romance ecchi show appeared. didnt like rosario or the first episode of kanokon one bit.
(ID #167815) Posted on 2008/04/07 20:57
Felix the Cat in Irvine, California
UCI Student
Registered on 2007/10/23 13:20
I love the manga.  I think the animation could be done soo much better.  The first episode really had the same feel as the manga.  Didn't lose any of the manga's atmosphere.  I really enjoyed watching this first episode.

One thing I really like was the OP.  It was really catchy and I thought it was pretty cool.
(ID #167816) Posted on 2008/04/07 20:58
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia
IT Client Support
Registered on 2007/09/12 21:21
Well, I'll be watching this pretty much purely down to Dannys recommendation,

Which means that if it sucks, I'll be coming down to Mirai.inc with flaming torches and pitchforks!!! And probably some modern equivalents...
But it's being made by Xebec, which can't be bad. Kanokon is being done by them as well.

Kanokon vs To love-ru. Which is the more risque?
(ID #167822) Posted on 2008/04/07 21:08
bolt in Tampa Fl.
security/student
Registered on 2007/04/17 14:41
no eye pupils ? kinda sad.. have to wait fo the ova then... or the manga to come over to the states (if UNcensored!)

i'll give this a whirll.. i like other ecchi shows...>:D
(ID #167826) Posted on 2008/04/07 21:17
Fabian in Germany
student
Registered on 2008/01/09 00:12
The fog of evil is back (to boost DVD sales). ^^

I liked the first episode and will continue watching. 
(ID #167832) Posted on 2008/04/07 21:30
thedegeneric in Princeton, USA
Recording Engineer, Musician, IT Technician
Registered on 2008/02/24 08:17
What a long day this will be for me! I just started work and I already want to go home and watch the first episode.  Although I like all of the characters in the series I have a special fondness for Golden Darkness.  Hopefully, they will fit her in this season.  Anyone else like Yami-change (aka Golden Darkness)?
(ID #167836) Posted on 2008/04/07 21:34
thedegeneric in Princeton, USA
Recording Engineer, Musician, IT Technician
Registered on 2008/02/24 08:17
Sorry, that's Yami-chan not change.  Damn english spell checkers!
(ID #167839) Posted on 2008/04/07 21:40
D_Blade in Montreal, Canada
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:36
Wow, didn't know it was (that) ecchi. I said I would watch this because I was charmed by Lala... Now I will add it to my "ecchi series to watch one day" list, meaning it's surely not a priority but that I give it some consideration. ^^
No, really, it's true!
(ID #167845) Posted on 2008/04/07 21:45
wickedclown in California, USA
Otaku, Computer tech, Student
Registered on 2007/12/07 21:21
This one goes to the top of my "to watch" list. ;D
(ID #167855) Posted on 2008/04/07 21:59
Marcsy in Manila
Architect
Registered on 2007/12/01 20:12
Was heavily influenced by Danny into checking out the series. Now I’m hooked. Hurrah for the Dvd versions >:D
(ID #167862) Posted on 2008/04/07 22:08
Amai in Denmark
School xD
Registered on 2008/01/30 21:35
this is a really funny anime xD
(ID #167863) Posted on 2008/04/07 22:09
Kazearashi in Indonesia --> Singapore
Animation Student
Registered on 2008/03/10 13:14
Yup yup, I'm quite satisfied! xD
I keep on refreshing the share list till the thing come out and quickly download it... xD

I really love the seiyuu casts since I listened to the dorama CD before! Sairenji <3 xDDD Glad the anime is pretty good as well. 

Nice OP and ED animation! xD 

I guess this will follow exactly like the manga? With a a bit difference here and there? xD

Oh and I LOLed at the part when peke turned into clothing for lala... xD Didn't expect that! LOL....

This + Kanokon = :3=======
(ID #167865) Posted on 2008/04/07 22:11
Timotei in Sweden
NEET
Registered on 2008/02/17 09:16
I just finished the first episode, I like it alot. Def on my watch list. 

Though, the story seems pretty dull, the characters were interesting and hopefully that twintail loli(?) will be introduced soon, drool. 

But, I think I liked Kanokon a bit better, cuter animation.
(ID #167866) Posted on 2008/04/07 22:15
Meimi132 in Back end of nowhere, aka Norfolk, England
Student and Mcdonalds Grease monkey.
Registered on 2007/12/04 04:05
Because its cute, my heart says watch. But my brain says I shouldn't... just seems to be alot of fanservice... But I've dl'd the first episode and the first episode of Kanokon. I'm finding a new series to watch.... want something cute.. but not too fanservicey... boob grabbing is too fanservicey for me, but I will percivere the first episode to see.
(ID #167878) Posted on 2008/04/07 22:32
lostandfound in your brain... WAHAHAHA!
Human being. Really, I'm not joking!
Registered on 2007/10/22 01:58
I'm gonna be watching this anime because of the story... Really! 
Ok, I lied...
(ID #167888) Posted on 2008/04/07 22:50
Fariz Asuka in Singapore
Student and Otaku
Registered on 2008/03/11 19:59
Good show.. Enough blood level to watch the show despite having to lose so much blood due to too much nosebleeding.. :)
(ID #167890) Posted on 2008/04/07 22:51
Tiny Red Man in シンガポ-ル, ミニ東京、
Registered on 2007/04/11 16:39
eechi animes needs no translation. fanservice speak my language. 
(ID #167892) Posted on 2008/04/07 23:04
Alafista OTAKU in Singapore
Psychology Maverick
Registered on 2006/12/25 11:22
LOL it was so weird that her entrance was a "handful".

Nontheless fanservice FTW!
(ID #167893) Posted on 2008/04/07 23:08
Hakushaku in US(United Shame)
In Insanity mode v2.35
Registered on 2008/03/13 03:21
Lol!!! This is the most ridiculous amount of fanservice I ever seen!!!
(ID #167895) Posted on 2008/04/07 23:08
Ryonea Raizo in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
College Student
Registered on 2008/01/06 07:39
Will be watching this shortly....

I followed the manga coz solely of the artist who has good skill in drawing ^^
(ID #167896) Posted on 2008/04/07 23:09
Deranged in London UK
Physics Student
Registered on 2007/02/18 04:35
I haven't watched it yet, but I do hope it all goes well. I loved the manga and really hope for a good adaptation. This was quite high on my 'to watch' list, up there with Code Geass R2
(ID #167898) Posted on 2008/04/07 23:19
Shin in Port Swettenham
Aspiring Trap
Registered on 2007/10/20 22:52
The show's pretty naff, but who cares about the story. Oppai o/
(ID #167899) Posted on 2008/04/07 23:20
GiafLop in ラガナ、 フィリピン (Laguna, Philippines)
がくさい (Student)
Registered on 2007/11/25 14:03
At first look I wasn't surprised and look it more of a fanservice. Better yet not to judge this is a better way -- DLing now.
(ID #167918) Posted on 2008/04/08 00:38
G-Unit in Malaysia, Asia, Earth
Student
Registered on 2007/12/25 10:57
zzz... bouncy eyes..
(ID #167922) Posted on 2008/04/08 00:43
DSJFX18 in Toronto, Canada
Registered on 2007/09/04 01:02
Hmmm.. It was actually pretty decent. Animation could have been better, but its all right. Some minor twists in the story also. Voices are pretty fitting from what I imagined of the manga (Hope Golden Darkness is voiced by Eve's seiyuu >_<) But yay to seeing more Eve in animation form!

Rosario x vampire's conversion was just baddd..
(ID #167926) Posted on 2008/04/08 00:53
Miette-chan in United States
Student, Programmer?
Registered on 2008/01/24 13:22
Ever since Danny mentioned the manga, I started reading it, and have been looking forward to seeing the anime. I'm specially looking forward to see how everybody sounds.
(ID #167932) Posted on 2008/04/08 01:17
Abi-kun in Gdansk, Poland
PhD student
Registered on 2008/01/07 04:54
Those lovely pupils can be seen in tankobon version of manga only. The Shonen Jump version doesn't have them either. I wonder if the DVD version will be more revealing. As for Kanokon, well the plot in anime is a little bit different than in manga and I really prefer paper version of this story.

Rosario+Vampire was a scam, you cannot simply put 10 volumes of manga into 13 short episodes without hurting the story. In another words - YOU FAIL !!!!   
(ID #167933) Posted on 2008/04/08 01:19
Hirito in Singapore
National Service
Registered on 2007/09/01 18:12
I'm watching mainly for Haruna and Yami-chan ^^. Well maybe Mikan-chan too.
(ID #167935) Posted on 2008/04/08 01:28
gregory_gdp in Boise, ID
Photographer
Registered on 2007/07/16 21:44
This is definately a guilty pleasure fanservice anime.  This and Kanokon.  I'll check them both out because I've heard negative things about both but I'm not one to listen to critics anyways. 

(ID #167936) Posted on 2008/04/08 01:30
Joe1991 in London
Registered on 2007/11/22 07:37
Thanks for the recommendation danny, ill check it out.
(ID #167942) Posted on 2008/04/08 02:00
qingy in 25th Macross Frontier Fleet
Valkyrie Pilot
Registered on 2007/10/06 04:57
Kanokon is superior in terms of mindless fanservice.

lol@censorship, guess we need to buy their DeeVeeDees
(ID #167945) Posted on 2008/04/08 02:09
wcloudx in Singapore
Artist
Registered on 2008/01/12 02:48
Just watched the 1st episode. Looks interesting so far ^^. Really like the character design, and the animation is fluid ^^
(ID #167958) Posted on 2008/04/08 02:42
the great paul in Brooklyn, New York
Poor College Student
Registered on 2008/03/14 08:50
giant octapus monster
(ID #167965) Posted on 2008/04/08 03:03
gurugurutrex in Vancouver, B.C., Canada
オタク by moonlight, Graphic Designer by daylight
Registered on 2007/11/08 03:25
Just got ths episode last night but haven't watch it yet. Can't wait to wait it tonight when I get home. =D
(ID #167968) Posted on 2008/04/08 03:08
x33b in Chicago, USA
Network Admin
Registered on 2007/11/24 04:37
Unfortunately, every English translation of the manga i have seen is censored. So not being able to see the anything is pretty much standard as far as this series goes. 
(ID #167969) Posted on 2008/04/08 03:09
chun in vancouver
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:21
haha! gotta get hubby to DL this! :P looks funny!
(ID #167974) Posted on 2008/04/08 03:16
XSportSeeker in Brazil
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/08/22 05:18
Hmm nice... OMWL (on my watch list)
(ID #167975) Posted on 2008/04/08 03:19
leefe in a tincan.
Lazyass human
Registered on 2007/08/15 20:13
Can't wait for Yami-chan to appear! And Mikan FTW as well :3
(ID #167976) Posted on 2008/04/08 03:23
Student
Registered on 2007/11/22 03:50
Definitely want to see if this show deviates much from the manga. Looking forward to it though n_n
(ID #167992) Posted on 2008/04/08 04:24
Rin in Canada
Student Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/04 16:05
I saw it yesturday!!! It was sooooo funny!!! Maybe I should read the manga too!!! The anime is good too!!!
(ID #167994) Posted on 2008/04/08 04:30
thefrikking in Spain
Imperial Guard
Registered on 2007/08/18 06:18
I just download the first chapter! Looks kinda funny!
(ID #167997) Posted on 2008/04/08 04:41
Jonny Boy in California
Student, Photographer, Paintballer,
Registered on 2007/10/10 12:27
First the manga and now this? I remember you announcing it before Danny. I watched the first ep and added to watch list. I'm on 91 or 92 in the manga I think. Good stuff.
(ID #167999) Posted on 2008/04/08 04:52
Akiba-Kid in California, USA
Online Shop
Registered on 2008/01/17 11:23
I like how you used Dolphin as the measure of points~  It's little hard to start watching a show based on manga since you already know the story ahead and watching it from start makes it little hard.  Although characters move and talk in the anime is a big plus.
(ID #168002) Posted on 2008/04/08 05:19
Aikyrie in NY
Graphic Designer
Registered on 2008/03/31 02:00
Aw...he completely went crazy in the bathtub. xD 
(ID #168018) Posted on 2008/04/08 06:50
OblivionAngel in Minnesota
Bag Boy
Registered on 2008/04/03 11:41
Lol, great pics. I have to be sure to watch this some time.
(ID #168032) Posted on 2008/04/08 07:43
SAP Consultant
Registered on 2007/12/21 13:58
Wow, this show is quite good and funny. I like the character designs of the girls. I've found myself in love with Haruna as well. ^_^
(ID #168036) Posted on 2008/04/08 07:51
skankywonders in California
Student
Registered on 2007/08/09 05:24
You have convinced me Danny, I've been looking for a show like this. 

(ID #168038) Posted on 2008/04/08 07:51
Registered on 2008/01/14 06:16
A 9 out of 10 eh? Danny, now I'm very curious as to what your top 10 anime of all time are.
(ID #168039) Posted on 2008/04/08 07:52
lanie-emon in Keldabe, Malaysia
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
Registered on 2007/06/05 11:16
Well, since the manga itself is a boob-fest, ecchi-heavy,pantsu-flashing, almost-no-arc-too-speak off manga, I’m happy enough if the anime retain quarter of what makes the manga enjoyable to me. Which means a lot of Oppai flashing & grabbing xD.

And for the record: I hate & envy you, Peke you lucky b****d (^^)…
(ID #168067) Posted on 2008/04/08 08:45
Ed__ in desk
undead
Registered on 2008/03/29 08:54
why isn't this widescreen?

and i like the animation/character desing, i think is pretty good.
(ID #168069) Posted on 2008/04/08 08:52
Setsuna-san in Selangor, Malaysia
VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
Registered on 2007/07/06 09:55
too much fanservice killed the show.
(ID #168081) Posted on 2008/04/08 10:02
Dcg in California
College Student
Registered on 2007/12/17 08:38
I don't like work by the creator of To Love-Ru (he also did Black Cat). He takes proven story ideas and elements from old series and rehashes them with a heap of fanservice. I'll probably watch a few episodes if only to have the voices down for the doujinshi I read...
(ID #168093) Posted on 2008/04/08 10:39
Registered on 2007/11/16 06:32
I hate it when an anime or manga gets the "OK, let's make it into an anime/make a manga, but let's censor it more/make it less mature" treatment. I like it when it gets the Girls Bravo treatment AKA "Let's make it MORE mature than the original [manga] by including NIPPLES/more mature content!". I'll still be watching this when it gets subbed, it just won't be as good as the manga to me.

P.S when will you talk about Kamen no Maid Guy? That also got aired not too long ago.
(ID #168096) Posted on 2008/04/08 10:47
TetsuD'Ark in Santiago, Chile
Student of Engineering in computer
Registered on 2008/04/08 10:42
The manga is really good, and the anime looks preety fine. Its relly jumping.

(ID #168098) Posted on 2008/04/08 10:49
pe in malaysia
3d animator
Registered on 2008/02/14 14:24
too much service....
(ID #168099) Posted on 2008/04/08 10:50
Randy Kasugano in San Diego CA
Optimus Prime
Registered on 2008/01/17 06:01
Its sure on my dakimakura list
(ID #168125) Posted on 2008/04/08 12:17
Registered on 2008/01/08 08:40
I take it that anyone who says there is too much service never read the manga, because the manga has just as much, if not more fanservice.
(ID #168130) Posted on 2008/04/08 12:47
GAURON in La Paz, México
STUDENT
Registered on 2008/02/12 08:26
me gusto mas que goshusou sama nanomiya kun, esta en mi lista para ver =)
(ID #168137) Posted on 2008/04/08 13:35
zie in Arlington,VA USA
freelance
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:39
Saw the first episode great! the animation is good.I wish the ecchi parts stayed like the manga but oh well its still a good series reading the manga now as well
(ID #168138) Posted on 2008/04/08 13:48
The Lyrical Loli in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Registered on 2007/10/14 15:20
I downloaded episode 1 and just finished up epsiode 1 a few seconds ago.

I'm gonna enjoy this one a lot. Can't wait for episode 2.

Also, Lala resembles that girl.....what's her name? From Megachu, which is a 2 episode Hentai.
(ID #168139) Posted on 2008/04/08 13:49
Mirukudesu in The Middle of Nowhere, Mexico
Cosplayer, Artist, Blogger, Spawn
Registered on 2008/01/01 02:34
Looks cute and funny, maybe I should watch it ^^
(ID #168167) Posted on 2008/04/08 14:49
ケヴィン in Sacramento California, USA
High School student
Registered on 2007/11/13 14:52
i liked it, im reading the manga right now, i guess they wont show any pecks in this anime but its still very sexy.
(ID #168172) Posted on 2008/04/08 14:57
qingy in 25th Macross Frontier Fleet
Valkyrie Pilot
Registered on 2007/10/06 04:57
just finished first ep of the series and thought i'd give my two cents.

the good
-probably the most drool worthy op and ed animations i've seen in a long time
-animation sequence is very fluid
-there's a lot of fanservice

the bad
-looks like another repetitive harem comedy
-heavy TV censorship telling you to go buy the DVDs
-peke's voice kind of annoys me, sounds too childish to me, he/it is supposed to be playing the guardian role
-there's a lot of fanservice which is overkill

the ugly
i wish the manga actually had a plot, seems like some mindless fanser