Kouichi Sugitani
Director
Love Hina (2000)
Specials
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.
Released April 19, 2000
Episode 22 min
14+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Ecchi, Anime: Harem, Anime: Shounen, Comedy, Drama
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Production Companies: XEBEC, Starchild Records, Bandai Visual
Network: TV Tokyo
8.5
S0E1 - Love Hina Christmas Special - Silent Eve
Keitaro decides whether or not to confess his love to Naru. Eventually he confesses, but Naru's reaction is not as he had hoped.
Dec. 25, 2000, midnight
7.5
S0E2 - Love Hina Spring Special - I wish Your Dream
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.
April 1, 2001, midnight
6.0
S0E3 - Motoko's Choice: Love of the Sword: Don't cry!
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!
May 2, 2001, midnight
S0E4 - Love Hina Final Selection
A summary episode of the TV series.
Sept. 5, 2001, midnight
4.0
S0E5 - Love Hina Again - Kanako
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.
Jan. 26, 2002, midnight
6.0
S0E6 - Love Hina Again - Keitaro
When Keitaro returns from his trip, he wants to be alone with Naru to give her a special gift. Unfortunately, Kanako has other plans.
Feb. 28, 2002, midnight
5.5
S0E7 - Love Hina Again - Naru
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.
March 27, 2002, midnight
Network: TV Tokyo
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 528 min.
Released: April 19, 2000
Last Air Date: Sept. 27, 2000, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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