To Love-Ru

Tue 2008/04/08 05:11 JST
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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.

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  • thesilentblade
    thesilentblade in UK (Registered on 2007/10/16)

    ah ha, boobylicious!

    Mon 2008/04/07 15:18:05 JST (ID #167791)
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  • lu-k
    lu-k in Bayonne, France (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Software Developer
    http://www.mukyaa.com

    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)

    Mon 2008/04/07 15:21:20 JST (ID #167793)
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  • laughingman
    laughingman in Canada (Registered on 2007/11/18)
    McMaster Mechanical Engineering & Management II
    http://www.virtualinfusion.net/

    look pretty ecchi ^_^;

    Mon 2008/04/07 15:21:57 JST (ID #167794)
    reply to laughingman's comment
  • Evil King
    Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth (Registered on 2007/12/18)
    Student and full-time otaku

    Animation looks OK, bouncy schweet girls; can't wait for some good subs XD

    Mon 2008/04/07 15:37:05 JST (ID #167801)
    reply to Evil King's comment
  • Benjamin Takeyo
    Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive (Registered on 2007/12/04)
    ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^

    Not exactly my favorite type of anime but on my watch list, nevertheless. ^^

    Mon 2008/04/07 15:38:48 JST (ID #167803)
    reply to Benjamin Takeyo's comment
  • kakit
    kakit in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2007/04/24)
    Student

    English subs already out by ayaka, check animesuki or baka-updates.

    Hopefully my download will be done before I leave for school =P

    Mon 2008/04/07 15:38:58 JST (ID #167804)
    reply to kakit's comment
  • Cyberchaos
    Cyberchaos in Australia, Sydney (Registered on 2008/02/17)
    NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
    http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/

    just grabbed the sub
    watching now

    *excited*

    Mon 2008/04/07 15:40:43 JST (ID #167808)
    reply to Cyberchaos's comment
  • Last{[0]}Raven
    Last{[0]}Raven in South Korea (Registered on 2008/01/02)
    Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
    http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=last0raven

    im just hoping the episodes never end and the manga also @_@ cause this is in like my top 10 favorite manga and anime

    Mon 2008/04/07 15:45:02 JST (ID #167809)
    reply to Last{[0]}Raven's comment
  • chibihien
    chibihien in Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/19)
    Undergraduate

    this + Kanokon + Code Geass R2 = WIN to the power of infinity

    Mon 2008/04/07 15:45:35 JST (ID #167811)
    reply to chibihien's comment
  • Hyun-Bin
    Hyun-Bin in Sydney Australia / Korea (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    Combat Engineer For Australian Defence Force

    looks ok , ill give it a shot :)

    Mon 2008/04/07 15:50:57 JST (ID #167813)
    reply to Hyun-Bin's comment
  • CrazyO
    CrazyO in Germany (Registered on 2008/02/18)

    finally a good love romance ecchi show appeared. didnt like rosario or the first episode of kanokon one bit.

    Mon 2008/04/07 15:57:56 JST (ID #167815)
    reply to CrazyO's comment
  • Felix the Cat
    Felix the Cat in Irvine, California (Registered on 2007/10/23)
    UCI Student
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/felix-the-cat/

    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.

    Mon 2008/04/07 15:58:39 JST (ID #167816)
    reply to Felix the Cat's comment
  • GundamJehutyKai
    GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia (Registered on 2007/09/12)
    Service desk support
    http://lookingglass.kokidokom.net

    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?

    Mon 2008/04/07 16:08:26 JST (ID #167822)
    reply to GundamJehutyKai's comment
  • bolt
    bolt in Tampa Fl. (Registered on 2007/04/17)
    security/3d graphic artist
    http://www.kennethleishman.com/

    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

    Mon 2008/04/07 16:17:03 JST (ID #167826)
    reply to bolt's comment
  • Fabian
    Fabian in Germany (Registered on 2008/01/08)
    student

    The fog of evil is back (to boost DVD sales). ^^

    I liked the first episode and will continue watching.

    Mon 2008/04/07 16:30:43 JST (ID #167832)
    reply to Fabian's comment
  • thedegeneric
    thedegeneric in Princeton, USA (Registered on 2008/02/24)
    Recording Engineer, Musician, IT Technician

    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)?

    Mon 2008/04/07 16:34:58 JST (ID #167836)
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  • thedegeneric
    thedegeneric in Princeton, USA (Registered on 2008/02/24)
    Recording Engineer, Musician, IT Technician

    Sorry, that's Yami-chan not change. Damn english spell checkers!

    Mon 2008/04/07 16:40:42 JST (ID #167839)
    reply to thedegeneric's comment
  • D_Blade
    D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31)
    Non-profit org. volunteering work addict

    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!

    Mon 2008/04/07 16:45:43 JST (ID #167845)
    reply to D_Blade's comment
  • wickedclown
    wickedclown in California (Registered on 2007/12/07)
    Programmer/IT/Student
    http://wickedotaku.blogspot.com/

    This one goes to the top of my "to watch" list. ;D

    Mon 2008/04/07 16:59:36 JST (ID #167855)
    reply to wickedclown's comment
  • Marcsy
    Marcsy in Manila (Registered on 2007/12/01)
    Architect
    http://marcsy.multiply.com/

    Was heavily influenced by Danny into checking out the series. Now I’m hooked. Hurrah for the Dvd versions >:D

    Mon 2008/04/07 17:08:58 JST (ID #167862)
    reply to Marcsy's comment
  • Amai
    Amai in Denmark (Registered on 2008/01/30)
    School xD

    this is a really funny anime xD

    Mon 2008/04/07 17:09:44 JST (ID #167863)
    reply to Amai's comment
  • Kazearashi
    Kazearashi in Indonesia --> Singapore (Registered on 2008/03/10)
    Animation Student
    http://kazenomise.net/

    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=======

    Mon 2008/04/07 17:11:40 JST (ID #167865)
    reply to Kazearashi's comment
  • Timotei
    Timotei in Sweden (Registered on 2008/02/17)
    NEET
    http://hobbyjapan.blogspot.com/

    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.

    Mon 2008/04/07 17:15:36 JST (ID #167866)
    reply to Timotei's comment
  • Meimi132
    Meimi132 in Stuck in the void between the net life and real life. (Registered on 2007/12/03)
    Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
    http://meimi132.wordpress.com/

    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.

    Mon 2008/04/07 17:32:24 JST (ID #167878)
    reply to Meimi132's comment
  • lostandfound
    lostandfound in Singapore (Registered on 2007/10/21)
    Hikikomori in the making
    http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/

    I'm gonna be watching this anime because of the story... Really!
    Ok, I lied...

    Mon 2008/04/07 17:50:50 JST (ID #167888)
    reply to lostandfound's comment
  • Fariz Asuka
    Fariz Asuka in Singapore (Registered on 2008/03/11)
    Student and Miku Guardian
    http://kyourankyodai.com

    Good show.. Enough blood level to watch the show despite having to lose so much blood due to too much nosebleeding.. :)

    Mon 2008/04/07 17:51:13 JST (ID #167890)
    reply to Fariz Asuka's comment
  • Tiny Red Man
    Tiny Red Man in Tiny Red Dot, Singapore. (Registered on 2007/04/11)
    free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.

    eechi animes needs no translation. fanservice speak my language.

    Mon 2008/04/07 18:04:02 JST (ID #167892)
    reply to Tiny Red Man's comment
  • Alafista OTAKU
    Alafista OTAKU in Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Policy & Research Officer
    http://www.alafista.com/

    LOL it was so weird that her entrance was a "handful".

    Nontheless fanservice FTW!

    Mon 2008/04/07 18:08:13 JST (ID #167893)
    reply to Alafista OTAKU's comment
  • Hakushaku
    Hakushaku in on the chair using a computer.... (Registered on 2008/03/12)
    Seeing red!!!

    Lol!!! This is the most ridiculous amount of fanservice I ever seen!!!

    Mon 2008/04/07 18:08:49 JST (ID #167895)
    reply to Hakushaku's comment
  • Ryonea Raizo
    Ryonea Raizo in Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Registered on 2008/01/06)
    University Student

    Will be watching this shortly....

    I followed the manga coz solely of the artist who has good skill in drawing ^^

    Mon 2008/04/07 18:09:16 JST (ID #167896)
    reply to Ryonea Raizo's comment
  • Deranged
    Deranged in Loughborough UK (Registered on 2007/02/17)
    Aeronautical Engineer
    http://www.deranged-minds.com/blog/

    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

    Mon 2008/04/07 18:19:17 JST (ID #167898)
    reply to Deranged's comment
  • Shin
    Shin in Port Swettenham (Registered on 2007/10/20)
    Aspiring Trap
    http://www.atalude.net/

    The show's pretty naff, but who cares about the story. Oppai o/

    Mon 2008/04/07 18:20:53 JST (ID #167899)
    reply to Shin's comment
  • GiafLop
    GiafLop in Philippines (Registered on 2007/11/25)
    Student
    http://kankeishorui.wordpress.com

    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.

    Mon 2008/04/07 19:38:24 JST (ID #167918)
    reply to GiafLop's comment
  • G-Unit
    G-Unit in Earth, Asia, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/12/25)
    Student
    http://johndiew0107.wordpress.com/

    zzz... bouncy eyes..

    Mon 2008/04/07 19:43:54 JST (ID #167922)
    reply to G-Unit's comment
  • DSJFX18
    DSJFX18 in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2007/09/03)

    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..

    Mon 2008/04/07 19:53:14 JST (ID #167926)
    reply to DSJFX18's comment
  • Miette-chan
    Miette-chan in Near Boston! (Registered on 2008/01/24)
    Student, Software Engineer in the Making!!!
    http://miettechan.wordpress.com/

    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.

    Mon 2008/04/07 20:17:52 JST (ID #167932)
    reply to Miette-chan's comment
  • Abi-kun
    Abi-kun in Poland (Registered on 2008/01/06)
    a guy who cares (sort of...)

    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 !!!!

    Mon 2008/04/07 20:19:49 JST (ID #167933)
    reply to Abi-kun's comment
  • Hirito
    Hirito in The Little Red Dot - Singapore (Registered on 2007/09/01)
    University Student.
    http://www.hirito.blogspot.com/

    I'm watching mainly for Haruna and Yami-chan ^^. Well maybe Mikan-chan too.

    Mon 2008/04/07 20:28:03 JST (ID #167935)
    reply to Hirito's comment
  • gregory_gdp
    gregory_gdp in Boise, ID (Registered on 2007/07/16)
    Photographer/Night Auditor
    http://hillbillyotaku.blogspot.com/

    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.

    Mon 2008/04/07 20:30:53 JST (ID #167936)
    reply to gregory_gdp's comment
  • Joe1991
    Joe1991 in London (Registered on 2007/11/22)
    Student
    http://www.joesblog.jp

    Thanks for the recommendation danny, ill check it out.

    Mon 2008/04/07 21:00:54 JST (ID #167942)
    reply to Joe1991's comment
  • qingy
    qingy in front of the monitor (Registered on 2007/10/05)
    Gunpla Enthusiast

    Kanokon is superior in terms of mindless fanservice.

    lol@censorship, guess we need to buy their DeeVeeDees

    Mon 2008/04/07 21:09:15 JST (ID #167945)
    reply to qingy's comment
  • wcloudx
    wcloudx in Singapore (Registered on 2008/01/11)
    Artist/Flash Programmer
    http://wcloudxkumo.wordpress.com/

    Just watched the 1st episode. Looks interesting so far ^^. Really like the character design, and the animation is fluid ^^

    Mon 2008/04/07 21:42:16 JST (ID #167958)
    reply to wcloudx's comment
  • the great paul
    the great paul in heaven (Registered on 2008/03/14)
    pervert

    giant octapus monster

    Mon 2008/04/07 22:03:37 JST (ID #167965)
    reply to the great paul's comment
  • gurugurutrex
    gurugurutrex in Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Registered on 2007/11/07)
    オタク all day long
    http://www.nekomagic.com

    Just got ths episode last night but haven't watch it yet. Can't wait to wait it tonight when I get home. =D

    Mon 2008/04/07 22:08:37 JST (ID #167968)
    reply to gurugurutrex's comment
  • x33b
    x33b in Chicago (Registered on 2007/11/23)
    Network Admin

    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.

    Mon 2008/04/07 22:09:23 JST (ID #167969)
    reply to x33b's comment
  • chun
    chun in need to be in bed (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
    http://puppy52art.com/

    haha! gotta get hubby to DL this! :P looks funny!

    Mon 2008/04/07 22:16:16 JST (ID #167974)
    reply to chun's comment
  • XSportSeeker
    XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
    http://xspblog.com

    Hmm nice... OMWL (on my watch list)

    Mon 2008/04/07 22:19:30 JST (ID #167975)
    reply to XSportSeeker's comment
  • leefe
    leefe in a tincan. (Registered on 2007/08/15)
    Lazyass human
    http://nipah.wordpress.com

    Can't wait for Yami-chan to appear! And Mikan FTW as well :3

    Mon 2008/04/07 22:23:03 JST (ID #167976)
    reply to leefe's comment
  • cir
    cir (Registered on 2007/11/21)
    Student

    Definitely want to see if this show deviates much from the manga. Looking forward to it though n_n

    Mon 2008/04/07 23:24:31 JST (ID #167992)
    reply to cir's comment
  • Rin
    Rin in Toronto (Registered on 2008/01/04)
    Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
    http://koiaichaku.com/

    I saw it yesturday!!! It was sooooo funny!!! Maybe I should read the manga too!!! The anime is good too!!!

    Mon 2008/04/07 23:30:41 JST (ID #167994)
    reply to Rin's comment
  • thefrikking
    thefrikking in Spain (Registered on 2007/08/18)
    Ork Warlord

    I just download the first chapter! Looks kinda funny!

    Mon 2008/04/07 23:41:19 JST (ID #167997)
    reply to thefrikking's comment
  • Jonny Boy
    Jonny Boy in California (Registered on 2007/10/10)
    Student, Photographer, Paintballer,
    http://www.tinyjukebox.com

    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.

    Mon 2008/04/07 23:52:11 JST (ID #167999)
    reply to Jonny Boy's comment
  • Akiba-Kid
    Akiba-Kid in California, USA (Registered on 2008/01/17)
    Online Shop
    http://wildarms.egloos.com

    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.

    Tue 2008/04/08 00:19:19 JST (ID #168002)
    reply to Akiba-Kid's comment
  • Aikyrie
    Aikyrie in NY (Registered on 2008/03/30)
    Graphic Designer
    http://ningin.com

    Aw...he completely went crazy in the bathtub. xD

    Tue 2008/04/08 01:50:49 JST (ID #168018)
    reply to Aikyrie's comment
  • OblivionAngel
    OblivionAngel in Minnesota (Registered on 2008/04/03)
    Bag Boy

    Lol, great pics. I have to be sure to watch this some time.

    Tue 2008/04/08 02:43:26 JST (ID #168032)
    reply to OblivionAngel's comment
  • mvp Otaku
    mvp Otaku (Registered on 2007/12/21)
    SAP Consultant

    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. ^_^

    Tue 2008/04/08 02:51:06 JST (ID #168036)
    reply to mvp Otaku's comment
  • skankywonders
    skankywonders in California (Registered on 2007/08/09)
    Student

    You have convinced me Danny, I've been looking for a show like this.

    Tue 2008/04/08 02:51:28 JST (ID #168038)
    reply to skankywonders's comment
  • youconfusemysoul
    youconfusemysoul in Arizona, US (Registered on 2008/01/14)
    College Student

    A 9 out of 10 eh? Danny, now I'm very curious as to what your top 10 anime of all time are.

    Tue 2008/04/08 02:52:25 JST (ID #168039)
    reply to youconfusemysoul's comment
  • lanie-emon
    lanie-emon in Keldabe, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/06/05)
    Mandalorian in training + Otaku...

    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 (^^)…

    Tue 2008/04/08 03:45:03 JST (ID #168067)
    reply to lanie-emon's comment
  • Ed__
    Ed__ in desk (Registered on 2008/03/29)
    undead

    why isn't this widescreen?

    and i like the animation/character desing, i think is pretty good.

    Tue 2008/04/08 03:52:37 JST (ID #168069)
    reply to Ed__'s comment
  • Setsuna-san
    Setsuna-san in Selangor, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/07/06)
    VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.

    too much fanservice killed the show.

    Tue 2008/04/08 05:02:34 JST (ID #168081)
    reply to Setsuna-san's comment
  • Dcg
    Dcg in Berkeley, CA (Registered on 2007/12/17)
    College Student

    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...

    Tue 2008/04/08 05:39:51 JST (ID #168093)
    reply to Dcg's comment
  • zoniku
    zoniku (Registered on 2007/11/16)

    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.

    Tue 2008/04/08 05:47:43 JST (ID #168096)
    reply to zoniku's comment
  • TetsuD'Ark
    TetsuD'Ark in Santiago, Chile (Registered on 2008/04/08)
    Student of Engineering in computer
    http://pirataespacial.blogspot.com

    The manga is really good, and the anime looks preety fine. Its relly jumping.

    Tue 2008/04/08 05:49:26 JST (ID #168098)
    reply to TetsuD'Ark's comment
  • pe
    pe in malaysia (Registered on 2008/02/14)
    3d animator

    too much service....

    Tue 2008/04/08 05:50:00 JST (ID #168099)
    reply to pe's comment
  • Randy Kasugano
    Randy Kasugano in San Diego CA (Registered on 2008/01/17)
    Optimus Prime
    http://randys-room.blogspot.com/

    Its sure on my dakimakura list

    Tue 2008/04/08 07:17:17 JST (ID #168125)
    reply to Randy Kasugano's comment
  • BandAiD
    BandAiD in 米国 (Registered on 2008/01/08)
    C. Engineering Student
    http://otaku.baywords.com

    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.

    Tue 2008/04/08 07:47:57 JST (ID #168130)
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  • GAURON
    GAURON in La Paz, México (Registered on 2008/02/12)
    STUDENT
    http://www.levelup.com.mx

    me gusto mas que goshusou sama nanomiya kun, esta en mi lista para ver =)

    Tue 2008/04/08 08:35:03 JST (ID #168137)
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  • zie
    zie in Arlington,VA USA (Registered on 2007/01/09)
    freelance

    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

    Tue 2008/04/08 08:48:12 JST (ID #168138)
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  • The Lyrical Loli
    The Lyrical Loli in Los Angeles, California, U.S. (Registered on 2007/10/14)
    Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
    http://loli1983.wordpress.com

    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.

    Tue 2008/04/08 08:49:08 JST (ID #168139)
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  • Mirukudesu
    Mirukudesu in The Middle of Nowhere, Mexico (Registered on 2007/12/31)
    Cosplayer, Artist, Blogger, Spawn
    http://blog.exolimpo.com

    Looks cute and funny, maybe I should watch it ^^

    Tue 2008/04/08 09:49:43 JST (ID #168167)
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  • ケヴィン
    ケヴィン in Sacramento California, USA (Registered on 2007/11/13)
    High School student

    i liked it, im reading the manga right now, i guess they wont show any pecks in this anime but its still very sexy.

    Tue 2008/04/08 09:57:41 JST (ID #168172)
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  • qingy
    qingy in front of the monitor (Registered on 2007/10/05)
    Gunpla Enthusiast

    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 fanservice every single week and its already been 10 volumes. when do we get some plot advancement because all i see the mangaka doing is introducing new characters. this is why i tend to lose interest in harem mangas/animes after a few volumes/eps. the whole thing is a giant *rooster*tease and i'm seriously beginning to doubt the main character's sexual orientation.

    well all that being said, i'd probably still watch every episode and buy some figures and the manga if its released in English. hopefully, the manga doesn't drag on for another 10 volumes before they decide to advance the plot, i can already see Rito with 20 girls in his harem. *facepalm*

    Tue 2008/04/08 09:58:38 JST (ID #168173)
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  • HGY
    HGY in Singapore (Registered on 2008/02/05)
    Sound Man

    Damn im waiting for this for quite awhile... lovely opening there ^^

    Tue 2008/04/08 10:23:54 JST (ID #168186)
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  • CMWilly
    CMWilly in Los Angeles, CA (Registered on 2007/04/19)
    Animation
    http://clockworkmachina.com

    do you still keep the manga close to your chest danny!? =P

    Tue 2008/04/08 11:42:21 JST (ID #168208)
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  • engineerriddick
    engineerriddick in Bangkok Thailand (Registered on 2008/04/04)
    Programmer

    hu hu ^^
    Lalachan kawaii desu~~

    Tue 2008/04/08 13:34:27 JST (ID #168228)
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  • D.
    D. in The Netherlands (Registered on 2007/11/19)
    Student,Visual Artist,Otaku

    Watched the first episode and loved it!
    Also going to try to aquire the whole manga set when i'm in japan this year.

    Tue 2008/04/08 14:06:46 JST (ID #168236)
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  • Akiraman
    Akiraman in RIDGE RACER City (Registered on 2007/01/11)
    Designer & Animator
    http://ariaanime.wordpress.com

    Going to blog a little on this anime at abanzai.animeblogger.net

    Watch the 1st episode and kind of enjoyed it.

    Tue 2008/04/08 14:45:39 JST (ID #168242)
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  • thedegeneric
    thedegeneric in Princeton, USA (Registered on 2008/02/24)
    Recording Engineer, Musician, IT Technician

    I found their adaptation of Peke to be quite "interesting." While in transform mode he now has thick tentacles to wrap around Lala's body. Of course they over emphasize the tightening of the tentacles. Lala adds her own sound track of squeaks and moans to make it even more ecchi. I guess fan service strikes again!

    Love the voice of Haruna-chan!

    Tue 2008/04/08 15:56:21 JST (ID #168271)
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  • radical anime fan
    radical anime fan in Singapore, Furnace City, Cinderblock Outskirts. (Registered on 2007/01/25)
    Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
    http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/

    I still remember one group that was scanlating To-Love-Ru; they had this self-made omake in their credits page about how Peke would make the clothes tighter and then there would be the classic ecchi sounds. Must be a dream come true for them now~

    Tue 2008/04/08 19:06:40 JST (ID #168336)
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  • thedegeneric
    thedegeneric in Princeton, USA (Registered on 2008/02/24)
    Recording Engineer, Musician, IT Technician

    radical anime fan, yes I remember that too from the scanlations!

    Here is the link for anyone who doesn't know what we are talking about.

    http://www.onemanga.com/To-LOVE-ru/2/omake/

    Tue 2008/04/08 20:20:12 JST (ID #168350)
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  • Karasu-kun
    Karasu-kun in オタキュブ (Registered on 2007/07/27)
    大学生徒
    http://ichinichijuu.blogspot.com/

    Just watched the first ep, I've caught a few chapters of the manga in Jump here and there and I have to say, as with most Jump series I like the manga more than the anime. That being said, I actually like the anime a whole lot. I don't know about the animation, but I think that Rito's seiyuu could be a little better. Also, I am now officially convinced that Japanese tv has become softcore. When the credits are written on the crotch of the main character, and the breasts of the supporting characters, yeah, softcore ^^;.

    Wed 2008/04/09 00:38:18 JST (ID #168417)
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  • FMPhoenixHawk
    FMPhoenixHawk in Michigan, USA (Registered on 2008/01/20)
    Scientist, unemployed.
    http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com

    An interesting series. Think, since it's Geneon, it'll ever be released here in the States?

    Wed 2008/04/09 01:38:25 JST (ID #168436)
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  • lin-da-kenobi
    lin-da-kenobi in Lima, Peru ^^ (Registered on 2007/08/15)
    medicine student & otaku

    the anime looks really good but i know something tells me that the manga it's better

    Wed 2008/04/09 05:46:39 JST (ID #168523)
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  • the1iam
    the1iam in 新嘉坡市樟宜区四美町 (Registered on 2007/04/11)
    大学生
    http://the1iam.blogspot.com/

    Never seen an anime with that kind of opening before

    Wed 2008/04/09 06:15:52 JST (ID #168534)
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  • z_uniten
    z_uniten (Registered on 2008/01/25)
    LVL 1 Otaku

    i'v fin downloading To Love-Ru fansub by Ayako

    the anime is kind da nice i think for now i would give 6.5 from 10 dolphins. The story reminds me of Dears, Onegai Teacher and Nagasarete Airantou

    the other anime that i download at the same time is Kanokon also sub by Ayako. For this anime i can give it 7.5 from 10 dolphins

    this is the Trailer of Kanokon

    <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2D0BYQnrQBY&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2D0BYQnrQBY&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>

    Wed 2008/04/09 06:30:41 JST (ID #168543)
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  • z_uniten
    z_uniten (Registered on 2008/01/25)
    LVL 1 Otaku

    hu hu hu
    sorry for the double post i did not know how to edit my previous comment...

    Btw this is the correct link in Youtube

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D0BYQnrQBY&NR=1

    Wed 2008/04/09 06:38:13 JST (ID #168551)
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  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    Ecchi is totally the right word to describe this anime. Gawd I even had to find the right time to watch this one alone as there was just too many scenes that others here might find disturbing (or think that i'm a perv...lol). I have to agree with you though that they do a very good job at covering those pupils. hahah. not even a slight hint of them being seen.

    Thu 2008/04/10 05:41:04 JST (ID #168810)
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  • Henry
    Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    anime/cosplay events organizer
    http://www.cosplay.ph

    To Love Ru is in my watch list ^^

    ive watched eps 1 and yes the animation could to better but its tolerable ^^

    i would hit Rito's imouto and Haruna if you know what i mean ^_~

    Thu 2008/04/10 06:41:33 JST (ID #168844)
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  • keisa
    keisa in whittier, ca, USA (Registered on 2008/04/09)
    Designer, webcomic artist
    http://theotakulodge.com

    I just saw the first Ep. and I loved it! top notch!

    Thu 2008/04/10 15:40:10 JST (ID #168906)
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  • Edward
    Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
    http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/

    Watched the first episode. Not too bad. It's very funny, so I will watch it.

    Fri 2008/04/11 20:18:54 JST (ID #169452)
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  • Uzumaki174
    Uzumaki174 in Poland (Registered on 2008/01/06)
    IT Technology
    http://www.genshiken-blog.com

    Super anime. Its soo funny and have kawaii girls characters. I like this.

    Sun 2008/04/13 00:59:47 JST (ID #169877)
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  • Ryuzenshu
    Ryuzenshu in San Antonio, Texas (Registered on 2008/07/08)
    Otaku in training

    hehe yeah i've watched the 1st episode and it seems pretty ecchi(ohhhhh yeah!)i expect this anime will be pretty good=D

    Fri 2008/04/18 05:06:20 JST (ID #172014)
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  • sumomokotoko
    sumomokotoko in Norwich, CT (Registered on 2008/05/03)
    U.S. Navy
    http://twitter.com/palm9x

    I watched the first episode. The fan service did seem to be a bit over the top. I did like the idea of her self aware robotic outfit!

    Sun 2008/05/04 18:02:40 JST (ID #181222)
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  • duckie
    duckie in U.S. (Registered on 2008/06/19)
    Engineer
    http://lovelyduckie.com/

    Going to start this series soon, the figures caught my eye first and then I started to learn about the anime. Golden Darkness caught my eye first because she reminded me of Eve of Black Cat a lot. Come to find out the dude that did Black Cat also did To Love Ru.

    Tue 2008/07/01 01:18:17 JST (ID #226573)
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  • oniichan!
    oniichan! in ROC NY (Registered on 2008/06/20)
    Engineering and Sales

    To love-ru I love you! So I finally decided to give this series a try the first episode really turned me off but struggled through it and by the 3rd episode I really love it I think because of Sairenji. Very cute character and love the simple but Moe hair style. I do think the animation can be a bit better and my biggest complaint is that Rito looks like a complete dork. They should have modeled him after Ryouta in Kyo No Gononi for they look alike. But every week I shall wait eagerly for the next episode.

    Fri 2008/07/04 18:38:19 JST (ID #230044)
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  • Darknight
    Darknight in Los Angeles, USA (Registered on 2008/03/17)
    Filmmaker
    http://josewritingthelife.blogspot.com/

    after 13 ep....its awesome....

    Mon 2008/07/07 11:57:25 JST (ID #232248)
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  • Kozta-Boom
    Kozta-Boom in Coconut cream pie world (Registered on 2008/06/25)
    Spartan
    http://www.ryobase.com

    First ecchi anime ever in my life and I love it ^^;

    Wed 2008/07/09 05:16:01 JST (ID #233705)
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  • talyx
    talyx in Ontario (Registered on 2008/07/14)
    Otaku

    For the first 10 eps, I found myself rolling my eyes... and then I met Yami-chan.... now I'm hanging on every episode.

    Mon 2008/07/14 12:39:04 JST (ID #237495)
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  • vongola_samurai
    vongola_samurai in oregon, portland (im taiwanese tho) (Registered on 2008/07/22)
    college student
    http://otakuartist.wordpress.com/

    my favor anime/manga!! XP

    Sun 2008/07/20 01:11:56 JST (ID #242627)
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  • vincz
    vincz in France (Registered on 2008/06/19)
    living la vida loca ^^
    http://noisen.com/photomavincz

    A good show, the épisode 13 is à turn welcom for me because I was sleeping sometimes.. Lala chan was more and more sily but now with the introduction of his father the show rules again !

    Sun 2008/07/20 22:12:17 JST (ID #243184)
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  • vongola_samurai
    vongola_samurai in oregon, portland (im taiwanese tho) (Registered on 2008/07/22)
    college student
    http://otakuartist.wordpress.com/

    i love the manga and the anime of to love ru >.< long live lala-sama!!!

    Wed 2008/07/23 10:45:52 JST (ID #245199)
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  • Netstryke
    Netstryke in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2007/09/02)
    Graphic Designer, Anime Game Show Producer/ Host

    This series is funny and flirty thus far but all I have to say is this.

    The Opening Theme Song are OFF THE HOOK!!!

    Mon 2008/08/04 06:38:40 JST (ID #256403)
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  • Malo
    Malo in Wales (Registered on 2008/01/13)
    Contract IT Technician
    http://www.google.co.uk/

    The opening music is really catchy and the plot does seem to have harem written all over it, hence why its one of my fav animes to watch this summer! :)

    Thu 2008/08/14 04:13:49 JST (ID #265116)
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  • TommasoDS
    TommasoDS in Italia (Registered on 2008/08/21)
    Student, Otaku

    Very funny show, togheter with Kanokon and Dokuro-chan is my favourite XD

    Tue 2008/09/02 23:20:44 JST (ID #288632)
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  • vongola_samurai
    vongola_samurai in oregon, portland (im taiwanese tho) (Registered on 2008/07/22)
    college student
    http://otakuartist.wordpress.com/

    too bad that the series ended...*sigh...wish they make a second season

    Tue 2008/09/30 01:17:39 JST (ID #317914)
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  • wildquaker
    wildquaker in Philippines (Registered on 2008/08/12)
    Web Developer
    http://wildquaker.blogspot.com

    Lots of fan services there. I'm not updates with the new episodes though. Guess I'm gonna watch it when it's done. :D

    Fri 2008/10/10 13:58:33 JST (ID #329778)
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  • irene
    irene in Canada (Registered on 2008/10/13)
    Pre-law student

    I watched this series. It is soooo funny! :D

    Thu 2008/11/20 21:50:10 JST (ID #379649)
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  • elmau
    elmau in Chile (Registered on 2008/10/30)
    Designer
    http://mau.cl

    I saw this anime a few months ago, and the end in the anime was expected but wasn't good tho. Anyway it was very funny.

    Sun 2008/12/14 04:30:24 JST (ID #411055)
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  • lxlguy
    lxlguy in Colorado (Registered on 2008/12/11)

    This anime was nothing short of a train wreck. It didn't even have many of the stories shown in the manga. I definitely did not enjoy the anime adaptation at all.

    Sat 2009/01/03 04:05:38 JST (ID #433642)
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  • Kyone
    Kyone in Boston, MA (Registered on 2009/01/02)
    College student, Mech programmer and striving photographer.
    http://moeforme.blogspot.com

    I just finished watching the series. The ending could have been better but overall I enjoyed this show.

    Sat 2009/01/10 08:13:36 JST (ID #442534)
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  • herwam
    herwam in russia (Registered on 2009/02/07)
    lawyer
    http://toshiba-mclogi.jimdo.com/

    "It's a losers' union," said Fumiyuki Nakanishi, a manager at SMBC Friend Securities. "Despite some cost cut impact, it's doubtful if they can beat their international rivals even as a team. The domestic chip industry appears on the brink of death."

    Sat 2009/02/07 10:51:31 JST (ID #478959)
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  • link1080
    link1080 in New York (Registered on 2009/02/10)
    Student About to Graduate High School

    I've seen alot about this anime and i haven't been able to see it yet, it is any good?

    Tue 2009/02/10 21:17:54 JST (ID #483105)
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  • elbon
    elbon in the midst of a battlefield. (Registered on 2009/01/28)
    a polymorphic animal

    It got stupid so i stopped. haha. I would rather read the manga.

    Tue 2009/02/17 04:57:18 JST (ID #492525)
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    • NixAkki
      NixAkki in Cebu, Philippines! (Registered on 2009/03/14)
      Student Otaku! Web Developer.
      http://www.nixakki.net

      Yeah.. the manga is really a lot better ^^

      Sat 2009/03/14 13:08:21 JST (ID #521352)
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  • cream17
    cream17 in Philippines (Registered on 2009/06/20)
    http://weareanime-cosplay.blogspot.com

    funny knock you out
    XD

    Sat 2009/09/05 14:38:18 JST (ID #712194)
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