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Keitaro and his childhood sweetheart make a promise to be accepted at and to meet each other at the prestigous Toudai University before she moved out of his life. About a decade later, Keitaro has become an artist and a daydreamer, having ranked 27th from the last in the national practice exam. When his grandmother leaves the all-girls dormitory, he becomes the residential manager and soon meets up with two Todai applicants who may have been that sweetheart, since he`s forgotten her name. Then there the other tenants like young Shinobu who was in despair until Keitaro helped her, Motoko the swordsmaster who sees men as evil distractions, Su Kaolo the genius child inventor and the sneaky Kitsune.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
The Tokyo U Promise from 15 Years Ago: DiaryThe girls discover that Keitaro is not really a Tokyo University student and to make things worse, his studies don't seem to be going very well. Seeing this, Keitaro decides it's time to leave Hinata Inn. - 02
Marry into Money? A Prince from Across the Sea: WarmA man who happens to look exactly like Keitaro when he wears glasses appears and is later found out to be from Kaolla's home country. He is here to get married to Kaolla but she decides she isn't quite ready yet, but tradition says she must. - 03
Jealous Outburst? Two Lovebirds on a Boat: TrembleNaru and Keitaro decide to go out to celebrate the latest grades and while both are wondering whether it's a date or not, a mysterious little girl appears.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
All-Girls Dorm with Outdoor Bath: Hot SpringApril 19, 2000The unlucky Keitaro is given a break when his grandmother asks him to be the manager of Hinata Inn. Keitaro accepts but little does he know - S01E02
The Hinata's New Resident Shinobu: Arrow SignsApril 26, 2000Shinobu's parents are getting divorced and she doesn't seem to have many friends at school but Keitaro and the girls welcome her with open a - S01E03
Kendo Girl in Love?: SwordplayMay 3, 2000The master of the sword, Motoko, returns from a training retreat only to find that Keitaro has been named the manager of the inn. She's outr - S01E04
Season's bestThe Tokyo U Promise from 15 Years Ago: DiaryMay 10, 2000The girls discover that Keitaro is not really a Tokyo University student and to make things worse, his studies don't seem to be going very w - S01E05
Wow, a Trip to Kyoto! ExcitingMay 17, 2000It's time for the exams for Tokyo University, and unfortunately, both Keitaro and Naru fail. Disappointed, they go their own separate ways t - S01E06
Keitaro's First Kiss is with...? JourneyMay 24, 2000After finding out that both Keitaro and Naru are in Kyoto, the rest of the girls at Hinata Inn assume they're going to commit double suicide - S01E07
First Date, Keitaro's True Feelings: NowadaysMay 31, 2000Keitaro scores two tickets to Neverland and plans on asking Naru to go with him for the grand opening. However, a new face appears and his n - S01E08
Kendo Girl and the Legend of the Dragon Palace: Is This a Dream?June 7, 2000During meditation, Motoko enters a dreamworld where everyone is living in an RPG. Keitaro is a knight on a quest to save Naru from the Drago - S01E09
The Case of the Missing Hinata Apartment Money: A MysteryJune 14, 2000A thief has stolen the rent money of Hinata Inn and everyone panics. That is everyone except Detective Kitsune and her sidekick Kaolla Su. T - S01E10
Who Is the Beautiful Woman Wandering in the Moonlight? TransformationJune 21, 2000A mysterious woman appears in Hinata with her pet alligator. The duo are wreaking havoc all across town and Kentaro claims that it's actuall - S01E11
The Idol Shooting for Tokyo U is a Prep School Student: SingJune 28, 2000Naru becomes a celebrity all across Japan as an idol and this, of course, leads to Keitaro worrying about her studies. He begins to believe - S01E12
Changing After the Wedding? Swordmaster Motoko's Sunday Best: FeminineJuly 5, 2000When Motoko runs out of clothes as they're all in the laundry, she is forced to wear a dress. Furthermore, her swordsmanship has been foiled - S01E13
The First Kiss Tastes Like Lemon? Marshmallow? AdultJuly 12, 2000After witnessing Keitaro almost kiss Naru, Shinobu wonders what a kiss is like. Supposedly, it tastes like a lemon and is as soft as a marsh - S01E14
Naru's Crush Is Now a Tokyo U Professor: Turning Into Love?July 19, 2000Hinata Inn is having a financial crisis and everyone must take up a part-time job. When Keitaro becomes an assistant for Naru's first love, - S01E15
I Love You! Romantic Confession Inside a Cave: Tall TaleJuly 26, 2000When Keitaro has to take care of Seta's adopted daughter, Sara, Naru of course finds out about Seta. Keitaro begins to give up his hope of N - S01E16
Monkey Performance at the Seaside Teahouse Hinata: A Kiss?August 2, 2000The tenants of Hinata Inn are working part-time at a beach tea house and decide to perform a play to increase revenue. Keitaro is still incr - S01E17
Mesmerized by Naru on the Haunted Island! Something's Fishy!August 9, 2000Naru becomes possessed by an evil spirit and Motoko is the only one who can destroy it. Unfortunately, she doesn't know the technique to kil - S01E18
Girls Dressed in Yukata for the Summer Festival: Let's!August 16, 2000Seta has to leave on an excavation trip and asks if Sara can stay with the girls at the inn. Sara doesn't take too kindly to this and decide - S01E19
Marry into Money? A Prince from Across the Sea: WarmAugust 23, 2000A man who happens to look exactly like Keitaro when he wears glasses appears and is later found out to be from Kaolla's home country. He is - S01E20
A Sepia-colored Promise with a Sleeping Girl: A Trick?August 30, 2000Keitaro discovers a doll that can move on its own. Everyone is amazed by it but Keitaro seems to be able to hear it talk also. He finds out - S01E21
Jealous Outburst? Two Lovebirds on a Boat: TrembleSeptember 6, 2000Naru and Keitaro decide to go out to celebrate the latest grades and while both are wondering whether it's a date or not, a mysterious littl - S01E22
Little Sister Mei's Devious Plan: It Can't Be!September 13, 2000Mei is Naru's stepsister and hopes to take Naru back home. To accomplish this, she decides she has to hook Keitaro up with Mutsume and it is - S01E23
Naru Narusegawa - Her Wavering Heart and Keitaro: CrushedSeptember 20, 2000Naru now wonders what she should do with her newfound knowledge and it seems like Keitaro is going to be returning home since his grandma ha - S01E24
Celebrate! Are the Blooming Flowers Tokyo U? Love? EverybodySeptember 27, 2000The final episode of Love Hina. Everyone has to leave Love Hina for a day because the inn is going under renovations. It also becomes appare
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