“Failed student Keitarou becomes manager of an all-girls dorm while chasing childhood promise to enter Tokyo University.”
Love Hina
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Synopsis
Failed student Keitarou becomes manager of an all-girls dorm while chasing childhood promise to enter Tokyo University.
As a child, Keitarou Urashima made a promise to enter Tokyo University with a girl and be together with her. Now, at 20 years old, he has failed the required exam twice, leaving him disappointed and unsure about his future. One day, when Keitarou receives a call from his grandmother who tends to an inn, he believes that moving out will be a chance to focus on his studies. However, as Keitarou arrives at the building, he discovers that it has been transformed into an all-girls dormitory! Residing currently are five girls: Naru Narusegawa, a smart girl also trying to enroll in Tokyo University; Mitsune Konno, a mischievous and carefree freelance writer; Kaolla Su, an energetic engineer; Shinobu Maehara, a timid girl trying to fit in; and Motoko Aoyama, an earnest kendo enthusiast, each with their own opinion about Keitarou's arrival. Despite the harsh initial welcome, Keitarou becomes the manager of the building. Starting a new chapter in his life, he begins to learn more about the girls and their quirks, while not forgetting his ultimate goal—reuniting with the girl from his childhood.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 72 sampled reviews
What 72 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.66 · split reception
5.6 pts
Recommenders 8.6 · others 3.0
↑ 3.43
Running avg · Jun 2007 → Jan 2026
- 9 “Love Hina is one of the funniest anime i have watched,the humor is all around and very funny and awkward at the same time, the graphics is pretty good for a comedy and i must say that the storyline...”
- 9 “I wasn't sure what to think of this anime, the first time I saw it but as I continued watching it, it became more and more enjoyable. Love Hina does have a compelling story and good voice acting. I...”
- 10 “I was immediately captivated from the first episode by the charming characters, engaging mix of humor, fighting, and plot, alongside the nostalgic childhood appeal I was seeking. I find no faults...”
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- Format 24 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 9h 12m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2000 – Sep 2000 Spring 2000
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0167 catalog
Produced by
- TV Tokyo Producer
- Yomiko Advertising Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor
- Bandai Entertainment Licensor