To LOVE-Ru OVA English Sub & Dub

About To LOVE-Ru OVA

Looking for background on To LOVE-Ru OVA (To LOVEる -とらぶる-)? This comedy, ecchi and sci-fi series by Xebec (2009) starts out like this. The premise: Episode 1: Rito turns into a Woman Lala invents a gizmo to make her bust bigger. However, this invention of hers accidentally turns Rito into a woman.

Also worth knowing: Episode 2: Rito and Mikan Feeling lonely because Rito is always spending time with Lala, Mikan storms out of the house. While Rito and Lala are out looking for her, a few flashbacks from the past showing Rito and Mikan as kids are shown. Episode 3: Welcome to the Southern Resort!!

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Rito Yuuki (Akeno Watanabe) and Lala Deviluke (Haruka Tomatsu) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. With 6 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Xebec is the studio behind To LOVE-Ru OVA, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Akeno Watanabe voicing Rito Yuuki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2009, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.