To LOVE-Ru

Alien girl Lala teleports into Rito's bath and claims him as her fiancé

Fifteen-year-old Rito Yūki struggles to confess his love to Haruna Sairenji due to bizarre interruptions. Meanwhile, Lala, a princess from Deviluke, flees Earth to escape arranged marriage interviews imposed by her father, the Emperor of the Milky Way Galaxy. She uses an invention to teleport naked into Rito's bathtub, where he accidentally touches her. This act constitutes a marriage proposal on Deviluke, and Lala accepts her role as his future bride. Although Rito helps her evade capture by her uncle Zastin, he rejects the engagement because of his feelings for Haruna.

Rito learns breaking his engagement with Lala means death and Earth's destruction.

Zastin informs Rito that ending his engagement with Lala results in his execution and the planet's annihilation. He offers a loophole: Rito must touch Lala's breasts again within three days to void the contract. Rito attempts this multiple times but fails to succeed before the deadline, leaving him trapped in the arrangement. The following day at school, a new transfer student is introduced. Rito briefly hopes for a peaceful academic life, but his expectations vanish when Lala enters the classroom, shattering any chance of quiet normalcy.

Rito's heartbreak over Haruna's matchmaking leads to an aquarium trip with Lala and Peke.

Rito feels devastated after Haruna expresses that she believes he and Lala are a good match. Back at home, his younger sister Mikan observes his gloomy demeanor and proposes that they take Lala out the following day to show her around the town. During their outing, Lala’s artificial intelligence clothing device, Peke, runs out of power, causing Lala’s garments to dissolve. The group enters a shop to purchase new attire for Lala, where they unexpectedly encounter Haruna. The three proceed to visit an aquarium together. However, their excursion ends abruptly when Lala causes a commotion that results in the entire building flooding.

Rito fears war and kingship, prompting Lala to cook with dangerous galactic ingredients to prove her worth.

Zastin informs Rito that marrying Lala will make him King of Deviluke and force him into interstellar war. Terrified, Rito tells Lala he will not marry her if she cannot cook. Lala returns to space but comes back to school the next day with ingredients from a living planet, causing chaos. She explains that her father has not fought in battles recently and reassures Rito that he can avoid war. Lala promises that after marriage, she will live with him on Earth, alleviating his fears about his future duties and the dangers of their union.

Saki Tenjouin challenges Lala to a beauty contest and kidnaps Rito as bait.

Saki Tenjouin returns to school angry that boys prefer Lala, so she challenges Lala to a beauty contest and kidnaps Rito as bait. She threatens to force Rito to touch her breasts publicly if Lala does not appear. Lala arrives, but Bow-Bow Doggie-Kun rips off Saki's swimsuit, exposing her and causing her to flee in shame. Seeking revenge, Saki goes undercover at Rito’s house to uncover a secret. She triggers traps set by Zastin, falls into a trapdoor, and accidentally activates a switch that ejects the room into space with Lala inside. Zastin and his men pursue them but are shot down by Lala. Saki falls, but Lala saves her, causing Saki to pass out. Upon waking, Saki finds herself naked before a crowd because Bow-Bow Doggie-Kun removed her clothes while she was unconscious. Humiliated, Saki blames Lala, who is searching for her in the city.

Shapeshifting alien Ghi Buree threatens Haruna to force Rito to end his engagement with Lala.

Ghi Buree, a shapeshifting alien, arrives to propose to Lala but discovers Rito likes Haruna. He transforms into the principal, takes Haruna hostage in the gym equipment room, and lures Rito there. Ghi Buree demands Rito cancel his engagement with Lala in exchange for Haruna's release. Rito refuses, seeing through the alien's true intentions. Lala finds Rito and expresses her disapproval of Ghi Buree's actions, causing him to transform into a more intimidating monster. Surprisingly, Rito defeats Ghi Buree using his voice. This victory reveals Ghi Buree to be a weak and cowardly alien who already has several wives and families.

Ren attempts to prove his manliness to Lala but accidentally kisses Rito after a frisbee incident.

Ren Elsie Jewelria, a childhood friend of Lala, arrives on Earth claiming he is the only man worthy of marrying her. He repeatedly tries to impress Lala by displaying his strength, speed, and appearance, but these efforts fail. After asking Rito for advice on being manly, Ren is struck by a frisbee and accidentally kisses him. Inspired by the movie Pocky, Ren trains relentlessly to win Lala's affection. He completes a 120-kilometer marathon and approaches Lala, who begins to praise his manliness. However, Ren sneezes, causing him to transform into Run, a female version of himself. This gender change occurs whenever Ren sneezes, revealing an inherent trait of his species that switches his body and mind between male and female states.

The Prefect of Spotless Integrity

Yui Kotegawa, frustrated by school ecchi, forms a squad to enforce rules and bans Rito from talking to girls for 2 weeks. After realizing Rito is kindhearted and not the sole cause of the trouble, she cancels the punishment. Lala throws a party to cheer him up, using a machine that accidentally pulls Yui along. The next day, Rito accidentally knocks Peke off Lala, causing her clothes to disappear. Upon witnessing this incident, Yui decides to impose another punishment on Rito for the ongoing inappropriate behavior.

Pikari's Failed Kidnapping Attempt and Recovery at Ryouko's Hospital

Pikari, wearing an armored rocket suit, attempts to abduct Lala but fails after she damages his gear, stranding him on Earth. Seeking guidance, he consults Ren and Zastin, who direct him to a hospital managed by Ryouko Mikado. After Ryouko heals his injuries, Pikari executes a final kidnapping plan by paralyzing Lala and restraining Rito. However, Ryouko intervenes, encasing Pikari in a mummy-like state. She then allows Lala to use her rocket to send Pikari back to his homeland, leaving him behind without Lala.

Stella demands a golden egg substitute for Lala's idol debut while evading tax audits

Stella, president of Lala’s fan club on Deviluke, arrives to take Lala away for an idol CD debut. Lala refuses, preferring to stay on Earth with Rito. Stella blames Rito for the conflict and demands he find a 'golden egg' to replace Lala. When Stella fixates on Haruna, Rito intervenes to prevent her kidnapping. He later proposes an alternative solution. That night, Mikan offers to substitute, inspiring Stella to envision a trio with Mikan, Rito, and Lala. Although the arrangement appears successful, Stella is forced to return immediately after an audit reveals her fan club evaded tax payments.

Assassin Golden Darkness Targets Rito Amidst Deceptive Client's Plot

An assassin named Golden Darkness arrives on Earth to kill Rito, having been hired by a client. After Rito offers her a Taiyaki, she identifies him and attacks. Zastin attempts to intervene but is defeated, and Lala joins the fight. This confrontation causes Golden Darkness to doubt the information provided about Rito. Lala tries to clarify the truth, but the client, Lacospo, appears and reveals his true motive: he wanted Rito dead so he could propose to Lala. Lacospo attacks using a large alien frog. Although Lala and Rito defeat the creature, Golden Darkness continues to view Rito as her primary target despite the deception.

Rito endures a chaotic sports festival filled with accidental touches and bizarre events

During a sports festival, Rito suffers through a day of awkward mishaps, particularly accidental physical contact with Haruna, which leads him to believe she harbors resentment toward him. The scheduled competitions lack logical structure, and the principal initiates the proceedings with suggestive physical exercises for the female students, a decision that results in severe consequences for him. As the day progresses, the participants encounter a series of strange and unsettling occurrences that transform the standard field day into an experience defined by eccentricity and confusion. The situation deteriorates significantly for Rito, who finds himself increasingly entangled in the escalating weirdness and discomfort of the event.

Rito Faces King Deviluke's Test to Prove His Worthiness to Marry Lala

Rito begins his day with Lala in his bed before Zastin arrives to announce that Lala's father is coming to verify Rito's suitability as a husband. Rito spends the day anxious about the king's appearance and enduring a chaotic school day filled with various girls. He is summoned to the roof to meet a mysterious woman who serves as a test arranged by Lala's father. After the encounter, a small boy appears, revealing himself as the ruler of the galaxy who has deemed Rito unworthy. Lala rushes to the roof to protect Rito, explaining her love for him to her father. Impressed by her devotion, King Deviluke challenges Rito to become the number one man in the galaxy. Rito returns home and resolves to accept this daunting task.

Rito trains to be the galaxy's top man while bonding with Haruna during daily runs.

Contemplating Lala's father's words and future challenges, Rito devises a plan to become the number one man in the galaxy. He begins training and encounters Haruna while walking her dog, Maron. After Rito explains his need for change, Haruna agrees to support him by joining his daily runs. This shared goal leads Haruna to invite Rito to lunch by the river. During their outing, Maron chases a bird into the water, prompting Rito to rescue the dog. They return to Haruna's home to dry Rito's wet clothes, leaving him in a towel. As they reminisce about middle school, Haruna trips while checking on him, leading to a near kiss. The moment is interrupted by Haruna's older sister, and the situation worsens when Rito's towel falls off.

Zastin exposes Lala's alien identity and the group travels to space for a hunting contest.

Zastin inadvertently discloses Lala's extraterrestrial origins at school before transporting her, Rito, and Haruna into space to serve as peace ambassadors. There, they encounter Prince Carter from Burroughs, who invites them to a secret underground hunting preserve in the jungles of Guyana. The participants compete for the title of Greatest Hunter in the Universe. During the hunt, the group faces various challenges, including dinosaurs and Amazons who desire to marry Rito. Haruna successfully tames a giant gorilla named Ginga Kong. Ultimately, Haruna emerges victorious and claims the title of Greatest Hunter in the Universe.

Run attempts various schemes at a water park to win Rito's affection before deciding on an idol career.

Rito and his classmates visit a water park, where Run tries to attract Rito's attention through multiple failed attempts. She uses a fishing pole, sneaks up on him while he gets ice cream, employs a vacuum near a waterslide, and utilizes fiber-eating fish to destroy other girls' bikinis. These efforts fail, leading to her depression. Montemitsu buys her food, and she later meets Rito's teacher to learn how to become a famous idol. After rigorous training, Run determines the goal is too difficult. When she is attacked by a group of people, Rito arrives to rescue her. Lala defeats the attackers using one of her inventions. The episode ends with the group leaving the water park, and Run declares that her fight for love has just begun.

The Ghost in the Old School Building

Saruyama, the Gift

Ryouko discovers a spaceship on the school roof containing a package for Lala. Upon opening it, a giant cat emerges intending to kill Lala but reveals she is pregnant and unaware of her condition. The group takes the cat to the infirmary, where Saruyama is tasked with caring for her. The cat requests Saruyama as a birth gift for her child, which he angrily refuses. Lala suggests dressing him as a fish to make him a more memorable souvenir. To avoid being taken, Saruyama desperately seeks a girlfriend, but all schoolgirls reject him except Haruna. Rito intervenes, preventing Saruyama from using Haruna as an excuse. Finally, Saruyama claims a dog he found outside is his new partner. The cat departs with her baby, wishing Saruyama happiness, leaving him to realize the dog was male.

Lala Builds a Drill to Find Hot Springs While Rito Faces Yami's Test

Lala watches a commercial for Tsumata Misami Hot Springs and demands her own, prompting Rito to fetch a drink. On the way, Yami attacks him as a test, but he reveals Lala is building something, causing her to depart. Rito returns to find Lala has constructed a large drill to dig for a spring. Mio, Risa, Ryouko, Yami, Haruna, and Saruyama join the excavation. The group discovers Tokugawa's treasure and Atlantis, which Lala ignores due to the lack of hot springs. They eventually locate the Seven Colored Hot Springs. The girls enjoy the spacious waters, while Saruyama and Rito are confined to a cramped spring. Saruyama attempts to harass the girls, leading to a chase involving Risa and Mio. Rito intervenes, and they encounter Ryouko and Yami, who attack them with hair for being ecchi. Lala tells Haruna to leave to find a spring for Rito's house. Rito and Haruna converse until Lala warns them of an accidental underground volcano strike. They encounter a mole civilization seeking to rule the surface, but the moles are killed by magma. Everyone returns safely to the surface.

Magical Girl Kyouko Flame confronts General Mojack's global takeover scheme.

Kirisaki Kyoko transforms into Magical Kyoko Flame to stop General Mojack from taking over the world. Mojack returns with his parents to seek revenge, leading to a reunion that fuels their renewed attempt to destroy Kyoko. The conflict escalates into a three-way struggle between Mojack’s conquest plans, Kyoko’s fiery efforts to save the district, and the fire chief’s safety measures. Meanwhile, Rito watches the chaotic events from the couch while Lala finds the situation thrilling. The episode highlights the clash between the magical girl’s destructive power and the mundane efforts to maintain order in the face of an escalating supernatural threat.

Yuuki Inn faces bloodshed as samurai from planet Ako disrupt business operations.

Rito accepts an offer from Kimio to manage Earth’s premier alien hotel in a renovated school building. With help from Lala’s bodyguards, the Yuuki Pavilion opens, but Rito soon becomes overwhelmed by the workload. He recruits Oshizu, Yami, and Mikan to assist with operations. Business initially thrives until customers vanish, replaced by miniature samurai from planet Ako planning an attack on Deviluke. Rito repeatedly interrupts their strategy sessions with offers of food and baths. The leader dismisses Earthlings as primitive while reviewing holographic maps. Lala recognizes the displayed planet, triggering a confrontation with Rito, Yami, Zastin, and the guards. The conflict results in the total destruction of the inn, ending Rito’s ambition to run the galaxy’s best establishment.

Yami seeks assassination work while the class prepares an animal cafe for the festival.

Reflecting on her time on Earth, Yami resolves to find employment as an assassin. Meanwhile, at school, Yui limits the class culture festival options to a calligraphy display or regional research exhibit, causing disappointment. Saruyama leads the group to choose an animal cafe instead. As the class prepares for Culture Day, Yami continues her job search without success. Eventually, she returns to the school just in time to assist with the animal cafe preparations. The narrative contrasts Yami’s professional pursuits with the students' festival activities, culminating in her participation in the class project after failing to secure an assassination contract.

Saruyama Envisions Himself as a Noble Ruler in Edo Castle

Observing Rito’s popularity among the girls, Saruyama feels intense jealousy and wishes he were a noble residing in Edo Castle. This desire triggers vivid daydreams where he imagines himself as the ruler of the castle. In these fantasies, he embarks on numerous adventures and is joined by all his friends. The narrative focuses on his envious reaction to Rito’s social standing and his subsequent escapist reveries about a life of power and companionship within the castle walls.

Lala suffers from a fever that alters her personality daily, forcing Rito to cope with her changing behavior.

Lala begins acting strangely one morning and is diagnosed with a fever that causes her to change her personality every day. Rito has to deal with a new personality each day while waiting for her medicine to arrive. During this time, he must thwart a plan to take over the world constructed by a harsh, dictator-like Deviluke princess. The narrative focuses on Rito's struggle to manage Lala's shifting demeanor amidst the external threat posed by the ambitious royal antagonist.