To Love-Ru


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.
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ah ha, boobylicious!
Software Developer
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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)
McMaster Mechanical Engineering & Management II
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look pretty ecchi ^_^;
Student and full-time otaku
Animation looks OK, bouncy schweet girls; can't wait for some good subs XD
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. ^^
Student
English subs already out by ayaka, check animesuki or baka-updates.
Hopefully my download will be done before I leave for school =P
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
just grabbed the sub
watching now
*excited*
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
Undergraduate
this + Kanokon + Code Geass R2 = WIN to the power of infinity
Combat Engineer For Australian Defence Force
looks ok , ill give it a shot :)
CEO MIrai Inc
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A shot of?
finally a good love romance ecchi show appeared. didnt like rosario or the first episode of kanokon one bit.
UCI Student
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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.
Service desk support
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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?
security/3d graphic artist
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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
student
The fog of evil is back (to boost DVD sales). ^^
I liked the first episode and will continue watching.
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)?
Recording Engineer, Musician, IT Technician
Sorry, that's Yami-chan not change. Damn english spell checkers!
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!
Programmer/IT/Student
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This one goes to the top of my "to watch" list. ;D
Architect
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Was heavily influenced by Danny into checking out the series. Now I’m hooked. Hurrah for the Dvd versions >:D
School xD
this is a really funny anime xD
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=======
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.
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
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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.
Hikikomori in the making
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I'm gonna be watching this anime because of the story... Really!
Ok, I lied...
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.. :)
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.
eechi animes needs no translation. fanservice speak my language.
Policy & Research Officer
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LOL it was so weird that her entrance was a "handful".
Nontheless fanservice FTW!
Seeing red!!!
Lol!!! This is the most ridiculous amount of fanservice I ever seen!!!
University Student
Will be watching this shortly....
I followed the manga coz solely of the artist who has good skill in drawing ^^
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
Aspiring Trap
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The show's pretty naff, but who cares about the story. Oppai o/
Student
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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.
Student
http://johndiew0107.wordpress.com/
zzz... bouncy eyes..
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..
Student, Software Engineer in the Making!!!
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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.
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 !!!!
University Student.
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I'm watching mainly for Haruna and Yami-chan ^^. Well maybe Mikan-chan too.
Photographer/Night Auditor
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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.
Student
http://www.joesblog.jp
Thanks for the recommendation danny, ill check it out.
Gunpla Enthusiast
Kanokon is superior in terms of mindless fanservice.
lol@censorship, guess we need to buy their DeeVeeDees
Artist/Flash Programmer
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Just watched the 1st episode. Looks interesting so far ^^. Really like the character design, and the animation is fluid ^^
pervert
giant octapus monster
オタク all day long
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Just got ths episode last night but haven't watch it yet. Can't wait to wait it tonight when I get home. =D
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.
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
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haha! gotta get hubby to DL this! :P looks funny!
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
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Hmm nice... OMWL (on my watch list)
Lazyass human
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Can't wait for Yami-chan to appear! And Mikan FTW as well :3
Student
Definitely want to see if this show deviates much from the manga. Looking forward to it though n_n
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
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I saw it yesturday!!! It was sooooo funny!!! Maybe I should read the manga too!!! The anime is good too!!!
Ork Warlord
I just download the first chapter! Looks kinda funny!
Student, Photographer, Paintballer,
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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.
Online Shop
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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.
Graphic Designer
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Aw...he completely went crazy in the bathtub. xD
Bag Boy
Lol, great pics. I have to be sure to watch this some time.
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. ^_^
Student
You have convinced me Danny, I've been looking for a show like this.
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.
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 (^^)…
undead
why isn't this widescreen?
and i like the animation/character desing, i think is pretty good.
VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
too much fanservice killed the show.
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...
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.
Student of Engineering in computer
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The manga is really good, and the anime looks preety fine. Its relly jumping.
3d animator
too much service....
Optimus Prime
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Its sure on my dakimakura list
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.
STUDENT
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me gusto mas que goshusou sama nanomiya kun, esta en mi lista para ver =)
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
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
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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.
Cosplayer, Artist, Blogger, Spawn
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Looks cute and funny, maybe I should watch it ^^
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.
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*
Sound Man
Damn im waiting for this for quite awhile... lovely opening there ^^
Animation
http://clockworkmachina.com
do you still keep the manga close to your chest danny!? =P
Programmer
hu hu ^^
Lalachan kawaii desu~~
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.
Designer & Animator
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Going to blog a little on this anime at abanzai.animeblogger.net
Watch the 1st episode and kind of enjoyed it.
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!
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~
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/
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 ^^;.
Scientist, unemployed.
http://fmphoenixhawk.livejournal.com
An interesting series. Think, since it's Geneon, it'll ever be released here in the States?
medicine student & otaku
the anime looks really good but i know something tells me that the manga it's better
大学生
http://the1iam.blogspot.com/
Never seen an anime with that kind of opening before
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
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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
.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.
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 ^_~
Designer, webcomic artist
http://theotakulodge.com
I just saw the first Ep. and I loved it! top notch!
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
Watched the first episode. Not too bad. It's very funny, so I will watch it.
IT Technology
http://www.genshiken-blog.com
Super anime. Its soo funny and have kawaii girls characters. I like this.
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
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!
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.
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.
Filmmaker
http://josewritingthelife.blogspot.com/
after 13 ep....its awesome....
Spartan
http://www.ryobase.com
First ecchi anime ever in my life and I love it ^^;
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.
college student
http://otakuartist.wordpress.com/
my favor anime/manga!! XP
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 !
college student
http://otakuartist.wordpress.com/
i love the manga and the anime of to love ru >.< long live lala-sama!!!
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!!!
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! :)
Student, Otaku
Very funny show, togheter with Kanokon and Dokuro-chan is my favourite XD
college student
http://otakuartist.wordpress.com/
too bad that the series ended...*sigh...wish they make a second season
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
Pre-law student
I watched this series. It is soooo funny! :D
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.
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.
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.
lawyer
http://toshiba-mclogi.jimdo.com/
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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?
a polymorphic animal
It got stupid so i stopped. haha. I would rather read the manga.
Student Otaku! Web Developer.
http://www.nixakki.net
Yeah.. the manga is really a lot better ^^
http://weareanime-cosplay.blogspot.com
funny knock you out
XD