(Possible spoilers ahead.) He not only worked himself to death trying to get into some elite university just because of some kiddie "promise" he made with some little girl way back in kindergarten, but he also relentlessly chased after the same girl (or not?) even after she kept physically abusing him for endless sexual harassment that he never meant in the first place.Yes, the anime is certainly pretty to look at, but I just CAN'T stand the characters who all live comfortably in a gigantic cathouse - oh, I mean an ancient Japanese inn originally ran by the boy's grandmother who cheerfully gave it away to him so he can become the puppet for falling into unfunny "fanservice" traps as well as becoming an overworked slave to the female bevy, which isn't as funny, either.The "eye candy" assortment seems to consist of a manipulative man-eater, a sword-brandishing "tough girl" who is really a fainting damsel in distress, a half-animal waif who seemed to come from a Southeastern Asian jungle, another waif who is more demure and doe-eyed, and of course, that abusive wench our hero is doomed to marry (if he ever makes it into that fancy school with her, that is.) And the whole idea isn't really new to anime, either. In fact, it has been done over and over again, like an otaku's wistful fantasy. In fact, it also speaks loudly of a young Japanese man's insecurity about getting a date - as well as getting into a good school so he could get a good job - mainly to SUPPORT that stuck-up princess he's supposed to win, of course.And naturally, it will never be resolved by an accidental peek at the panties or the painful blow to the face by the poor, "violated" little sexpot, of course.

I have not been into manga and anime that long but I've been so bored lately that i decided to delve deeper into the anime abyss and i had always heard of love hina. so i shoveled my pride and downloaded it and i was hooked. It's funny in the beginning and it develops beautifully. I watched the entire anime in one sitting and then immediately downloaded the manga. I watched the end of the anime and was heartbroken because i had to know if there was more. I don't feel the same anymore. This story changes you. Its well worth the shot or two in my pride and i'd do it again. Check it out and then buy the DVD. I plan to go tomorrow and buy it so that maybe the money will open up a new series!! Try it, its the newest guilty pleasure. :)

My first reaction to this anime would be "What the hell is this crap"BUT......After a few episodes it grows into you. The animation is really well done, crisp and full of detail. The English dubbing isn't bad, its not good but it doesn't suffer from the translation. I kinda liked how they gave Kitsune this southern accent to make her different which she truly is (she speaks with a Kansai accent in Japanese) so I'm glad they added this tiny detail in the English dub. The soundtrack isn't half-bad too. this is a great example of a series that has boosted its potential through a good soundtrack.The story is well written and is at times faithful to the manga, although i personally disliked the Moe-chan episode. You are led to pity Keitaro Urashima and how his luck ebbs and tides as his days go by in the Hinata Inn. The show gives us a little more insight into Japanese culture and life. (why the hell do they love bathing so much?)The anime and manga are a must-see for any otaku out there.

What can I say? Love Hina was the first anime I've seen in years, and it was the best I've ever seen. The characters are well-developed, and the relationship between Keitaro and Narusegawa is not over-dramatized with just enough to keep you interested without letting the plot growing stale.The setting is an inn nestled somewhere between fantasy and reality, where invasions of robotic turtles and demonic swords aren't out of place. This is a romantic comedy, with an emphasis on comedy, and should not be taken too seriously.The whole series consists of 25 episodes, with two specials and a three-part sequel. I don't know if there will be any more in the future, but I would defiantly like to see more of this great anime!5/5