Love Hina

Love Hina

ラブひな
Ended First aired 19/Apr/2000 Japan Japanese 2 season(s) 31 episode(s)
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.

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Season 1 · Season 1
24 episode(s) · Air date: 19/Apr/2000
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S1E24
Celebrate! Are the Blooming Flowers Tokyo U? Love? Everybody
Air date: 27/Sep/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

The final episode of Love Hina. Everyone has to leave Love Hina for a day because the inn is going under renovations. It also becomes apparent that Keitaro won't be coming back to Hinata Inn and Naru has completely given up on Keitaro. Who will Keitaro decide to be his soulmate, Naru or Mutsumi?

Summary

The final episode of Love Hina. Everyone has to leave Love Hina for a day because the inn is going under renovations. It also becomes apparent that Keitaro won't be coming back to Hinata Inn and Naru has completely given up on Keitaro. Who will Keitaro decide to be his soulmate, Naru or Mutsumi?

S1E23
Naru Narusegawa - Her Wavering Heart and Keitaro: Crushed
Air date: 20/Sep/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Naru now wonders what she should do with her newfound knowledge and it seems like Keitaro is going to be returning home since his grandma has returned to reclaim the inn. To add more to the mess, it doesn't look like Keitaro's studies are going to be enough to help him into Tokyo University.

Summary

Naru now wonders what she should do with her newfound knowledge and it seems like Keitaro is going to be returning home since his grandma has returned to reclaim the inn. To add more to the mess, it doesn't look like Keitaro's studies are going to be enough to help him into Tokyo University.

S1E22
Little Sister Mei's Devious Plan: It Can't Be!
Air date: 13/Sep/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Mei 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 in this episode that Naru finds out something shocking.

Summary

Mei 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 in this episode that Naru finds out something shocking.

S1E21
Jealous Outburst? Two Lovebirds on a Boat: Tremble
Air date: 06/Sep/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Naru 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.

Summary

Naru 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.

S1E20
A Sepia-colored Promise with a Sleeping Girl: A Trick?
Air date: 30/Aug/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Keitaro 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 from the doll that his great grandfather promised to fix its legs but never did and being the good guy he is, Keitaro decides to fulfill his ancestor's promise.. With the help of the girls, of course!

Summary

Keitaro 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 from the doll that his great grandfather promised to fix its legs but never did and being the good guy he is, Keitaro decides to fulfill his ancestor's promise.. With the help of the girls, of course!

S1E19
Marry into Money? A Prince from Across the Sea: Warm
Air date: 23/Aug/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

A 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.

Summary

A 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.

S1E18
Girls Dressed in Yukata for the Summer Festival: Let's!
Air date: 16/Aug/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Seta 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 decides to run away while causing as much trouble as she can to everybody else.

Summary

Seta 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 decides to run away while causing as much trouble as she can to everybody else.

S1E17
Mesmerized by Naru on the Haunted Island! Something's Fishy!
Air date: 09/Aug/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Naru becomes possessed by an evil spirit and Motoko is the only one who can destroy it. Unfortunately, she doesn't know the technique to kill the spirit without killing the body and it's quite a predicament.

Summary

Naru becomes possessed by an evil spirit and Motoko is the only one who can destroy it. Unfortunately, she doesn't know the technique to kill the spirit without killing the body and it's quite a predicament.

S1E16
Monkey Performance at the Seaside Teahouse Hinata: A Kiss?
Air date: 02/Aug/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

The 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 incredibly glum about the whole Seta and Naru situation and it's pretty understandable.

Summary

The 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 incredibly glum about the whole Seta and Naru situation and it's pretty understandable.

S1E15
I Love You! Romantic Confession Inside a Cave: Tall Tale
Air date: 26/Jul/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

When 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 Naru ever liking him and decides to help her be happy instead.

Summary

When 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 Naru ever liking him and decides to help her be happy instead.

S1E14
Naru's Crush Is Now a Tokyo U Professor: Turning Into Love?
Air date: 19/Jul/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Hinata 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, Kitsune becomes incredibly worried and curious at the same time about what might happen when Naru discovers that Seta is back in town.

Summary

Hinata 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, Kitsune becomes incredibly worried and curious at the same time about what might happen when Naru discovers that Seta is back in town.

S1E13
The First Kiss Tastes Like Lemon? Marshmallow? Adult
Air date: 12/Jul/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

After witnessing Keitaro almost kiss Naru, Shinobu wonders what a kiss is like. Supposedly, it tastes like a lemon and is as soft as a marshmallow and thus begins Shinobu's quest for her first kiss.

Summary

After witnessing Keitaro almost kiss Naru, Shinobu wonders what a kiss is like. Supposedly, it tastes like a lemon and is as soft as a marshmallow and thus begins Shinobu's quest for her first kiss.

S1E12
Changing After the Wedding? Swordmaster Motoko's Sunday Best: Feminine
Air date: 05/Jul/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

When 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 by not only Tama-chan but also Keitaro. This leads her to doubt herself and things get worse when Mecha Tama-chan begins to create havoc.

Summary

When 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 by not only Tama-chan but also Keitaro. This leads her to doubt herself and things get worse when Mecha Tama-chan begins to create havoc.

S1E11
The Idol Shooting for Tokyo U is a Prep School Student: Sing
Air date: 28/Jun/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Naru becomes a celebrity all across Japan as an idol and this, of course, leads to Keitaro worrying about her studies. He begins to believe that Naru no longer cares about getting into Tokyo University and becomes incredibly depressed.

Summary

Naru becomes a celebrity all across Japan as an idol and this, of course, leads to Keitaro worrying about her studies. He begins to believe that Naru no longer cares about getting into Tokyo University and becomes incredibly depressed.

S1E10
Who Is the Beautiful Woman Wandering in the Moonlight? Transformation
Air date: 21/Jun/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

A mysterious woman appears in Hinata with her pet alligator. The duo are wreaking havoc all across town and Kentaro claims that it's actually a grown-up version of Kaolla. Is it?

Summary

A mysterious woman appears in Hinata with her pet alligator. The duo are wreaking havoc all across town and Kentaro claims that it's actually a grown-up version of Kaolla. Is it?

S1E9
The Case of the Missing Hinata Apartment Money: A Mystery
Air date: 14/Jun/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

A thief has stolen the rent money of Hinata Inn and everyone panics. That is everyone except Detective Kitsune and her sidekick Kaolla Su. The cast begins to assemble the clues and attempt to solve the mystery of the missing rent money.

Summary

A thief has stolen the rent money of Hinata Inn and everyone panics. That is everyone except Detective Kitsune and her sidekick Kaolla Su. The cast begins to assemble the clues and attempt to solve the mystery of the missing rent money.

S1E8
Kendo Girl and the Legend of the Dragon Palace: Is This a Dream?
Air date: 07/Jun/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

During meditation, Motoko enters a dreamworld where everyone is living in an RPG. Keitaro is a knight on a quest to save Naru from the Dragon King and the silliness of it all turns off Motoko. But as she continues to meditate further, she finds a lesson in the dream.

Summary

During meditation, Motoko enters a dreamworld where everyone is living in an RPG. Keitaro is a knight on a quest to save Naru from the Dragon King and the silliness of it all turns off Motoko. But as she continues to meditate further, she finds a lesson in the dream.

S1E7
First Date, Keitaro's True Feelings: Nowadays
Air date: 31/May/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Keitaro 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 name is Sakata Kentaro. He's richer, better looking, and smoother than Keitaro. He also has tickets to Neverland. Things don't look so hot for Keitaro.

Summary

Keitaro 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 name is Sakata Kentaro. He's richer, better looking, and smoother than Keitaro. He also has tickets to Neverland. Things don't look so hot for Keitaro.

S1E6
Keitaro's First Kiss is with...? Journey
Air date: 24/May/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

After 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 and go after them. Meanwhile, Keitaro and Naru help a girl named Mutusmi get back home which is located on the other end of Japan!

Summary

After 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 and go after them. Meanwhile, Keitaro and Naru help a girl named Mutusmi get back home which is located on the other end of Japan!

S1E5
Wow, a Trip to Kyoto! Exciting
Air date: 17/May/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

It's time for the exams for Tokyo University, and unfortunately, both Keitaro and Naru fail. Disappointed, they go their own separate ways to take a break from Hinata Inn. Or do they?

Summary

It's time for the exams for Tokyo University, and unfortunately, both Keitaro and Naru fail. Disappointed, they go their own separate ways to take a break from Hinata Inn. Or do they?

S1E4
The Tokyo U Promise from 15 Years Ago: Diary
Air date: 10/May/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

The 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.

Summary

The 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.

S1E3
Kendo Girl in Love?: Swordplay
Air date: 03/May/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

The 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 outraged and is completely against a male being the manager but becomes confused by weird feelings that consume her body. Could it be love?

Summary

The 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 outraged and is completely against a male being the manager but becomes confused by weird feelings that consume her body. Could it be love?

S1E2
The Hinata's New Resident Shinobu: Arrow Signs
Air date: 26/Apr/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

Shinobu'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 arms which leads her to decide to stay at the inn instead of living with either of her parents.

Summary

Shinobu'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 arms which leads her to decide to stay at the inn instead of living with either of her parents.

S1E1
All-Girls Dorm with Outdoor Bath: Hot Spring
Air date: 19/Apr/2000 · Runtime: 22 min
Summary

The 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 that since he's last been there, the inn's become a girls' dormitory! None of the tenants are all too happy about a male living with them until they begin to believe that he's a student of Tokyo University.

Summary

The 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 that since he's last been there, the inn's become a girls' dormitory! None of the tenants are all too happy about a male living with them until they begin to believe that he's a student of Tokyo University.

Season 0 · Specials
7 episode(s) · Air date: 25/Dec/2000
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S0E7
Love Hina Again - Naru
Air date: 27/Mar/2002 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

Once Keitaro remembers his promise to Kanako, he becomes conflicted over what to do. Meanwhile, Naru must come to terms with her true feelings about Keitaro.

Summary

Once Keitaro remembers his promise to Kanako, he becomes conflicted over what to do. Meanwhile, Naru must come to terms with her true feelings about Keitaro.

S0E6
Love Hina Again - Keitaro
Air date: 28/Feb/2002 · Runtime: 28 min
Summary

When Keitaro returns from his trip, he wants to be alone with Naru to give her a special gift. Unfortunately, Kanako has other plans.

Summary

When Keitaro returns from his trip, he wants to be alone with Naru to give her a special gift. Unfortunately, Kanako has other plans.

S0E5
Love Hina Again - Kanako
Air date: 26/Jan/2002 · Runtime: 29 min
Summary

After an injury prevents him from enrolling in Tokyo University, Keitaro decides to travel the world instead. A mysterious girl takes his place as manager of the Hinata Inn.

Summary

After an injury prevents him from enrolling in Tokyo University, Keitaro decides to travel the world instead. A mysterious girl takes his place as manager of the Hinata Inn.

S0E3
Motoko's Choice: Love of the Sword: Don't cry!
Air date: 02/May/2001 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

Out of nowhere, Motoko's sister appears and is ready to pass on the dojo. However, Motoko is still not quite as strong as her sister and when big sister finds out about this, she gives Motoko an ultimatum: Motoko must beat her sister or marry Keitaro!

Summary

Out of nowhere, Motoko's sister appears and is ready to pass on the dojo. However, Motoko is still not quite as strong as her sister and when big sister finds out about this, she gives Motoko an ultimatum: Motoko must beat her sister or marry Keitaro!

S0E2
Love Hina Spring Special - I wish Your Dream
Air date: 01/Apr/2001 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Keitaro and Naru are taking the second exams. Keitaro takes a look at the exam and has confidence that he can pass it. Then he starts daydreaming about how he and Naru will get married afterwards, then he wakes up and the examiner announces there are 5 minutes left. Keitaro runs away and applies for a job overseas, then ends up on a mysterious island after jumping into the ocean.

Summary

Keitaro and Naru are taking the second exams. Keitaro takes a look at the exam and has confidence that he can pass it. Then he starts daydreaming about how he and Naru will get married afterwards, then he wakes up and the examiner announces there are 5 minutes left. Keitaro runs away and applies for a job overseas, then ends up on a mysterious island after jumping into the ocean.

S0E1
Love Hina Christmas Special - Silent Eve
Air date: 25/Dec/2000 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Keitaro decides whether or not to confess his love to Naru. Eventually he confesses, but Naru's reaction is not as he had hoped.

Summary

Keitaro decides whether or not to confess his love to Naru. Eventually he confesses, but Naru's reaction is not as he had hoped.

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