Love Hina

Season

2000

6.9

Keitaro had a childhood friend. When she had to move away, they promised to meet again at Tokyo University. Years later, Keitaro has failed his entrance exam twice, but he won't give up his promise, even though he can't remember her name.

Episode List

All-Girls Dorm with Outdoor Bath: Hot Spring

S1 • E1

All-Girls Dorm with Outdoor Bath: Hot Spring

Keitaro Urashima, a young man who has failed the college exams three times, agrees to take over the Hinata Apartments from his grandmother Hina. He finds out the hard way that it is a women's-only dorm when the residents descend on him like angry hornets.

The Hinata's New Resident Shinobu: Arrow Signs

S1 • E2

The Hinata's New Resident Shinobu: Arrow Signs

The residents of Hinata Apartments meet Shinobu Maehara, a shy junior-high school student who is despondent over her parents' bitter divorce.

S1 • E3

Kendo Girl In Love?: Swordplay

When man-hating Motoko returns home from kendo camp, all heck breaks loose at Hinata Apartments when she learns that Keitaro is the apartment manager.

The Tokyo U Promise from 15 Years Ago: Diary

S1 • E4

The Tokyo U Promise from 15 Years Ago: Diary

Keitaro stumbles across Naru's diary, which mentions a promise she made with someone 15 years ago to attend Tokyo University.

Kyuu Sekkin! Kyoto Futari Tabi "Doki Doki Hara Hara na"

S1 • E5

Kyuu Sekkin! Kyoto Futari Tabi "Doki Doki Hara Hara na"

As Naru and Keitaro attend the final entrance exams for Tokyo University at the Tokyo University campus, they momentarily enter the wrong campus.

Keitarou, Hatsu Kiss? no Aite "Tabiji na"

S1 • E6

Keitarou, Hatsu Kiss? no Aite "Tabiji na"

As the Hinata Residents discover Keitaro and Naru still at Kyoto, Shinobu and Kaolla team up to go after them after Mitsune jokes that the pair had eloped.

Hatsu Date, Keitarou no Shitagokoro "Imadoki na"

S1 • E7

Hatsu Date, Keitarou no Shitagokoro "Imadoki na"

After Kaolla tried out her new invention, Mr Virtual, on Naru, the Hinata Residents were able to watch her romantic dream.

Kendo Musume no Ryuuguu Densetsu "Yume kana"

S1 • E8

Kendo Musume no Ryuuguu Densetsu "Yume kana"

As Keitaro obtains an old video game, 'Legend of the Dragon Palace', Motoko experiences concern over changing if she continued to live in the same house as a man.

Hinata-sou Misshitsu Genkin Goudatsu Jiken "Mystery na"

S1 • E9

Hinata-sou Misshitsu Genkin Goudatsu Jiken "Mystery na"

When the tenant's monthly rent disappears from Keitaro's room; Mitsune and Kaolla embark to solve the mystery. Meanwhile, Naru is also searching for something but doesn't want anyone to know about it.

Tsukiyo ni Samayou Bijo no Shoutai wa? "Henshin na"

S1 • E10

Tsukiyo ni Samayou Bijo no Shoutai wa? "Henshin na"

While trying to win Naru's favor (once again), Kentaro is ambushed by a girl who looks like an older version of Su. Keitaro and Naru struggle to prove Su's innocence, especially with every other male pointing the finger.

Mezase Toudaisei Idol wa Yobikousei "Utau na"

S1 • E11

Mezase Toudaisei Idol wa Yobikousei "Utau na"

Naru wins a singing contest in Hinata, propelling her into singing stardom. But with a new career ahead of her, can she come back to her studies and aim once again for Tokyo U?

Oironaoshi? Kengou Motoko no Haregisugata "Onnanoko na"

S1 • E12

Oironaoshi? Kengou Motoko no Haregisugata "Onnanoko na"

Motoko has a secret fear: turtles. So when Naru's pet Tama-chan falls in with the laundry, Motoko finds herself asking everyone for clothes, even Keitaro.

Hatsu Kiss no Aji wa Lemon? Marshmellow? "Otona"

S1 • E13

Hatsu Kiss no Aji wa Lemon? Marshmellow? "Otona"

Shinobu is desperate for her first kiss after her friend Akiko tells Shinobu of her first kiss.

Saikai? Naru Akogare no Hito wa Ima Toudai Koushi' "Rabu e na"

S1 • E14

Saikai? Naru Akogare no Hito wa Ima Toudai Koushi' "Rabu e na"

Hinata Apartments is in the red, forcing everyone to find jobs in order to pay the bills. Keitaro and Naru find work at Tokyo U, but Keitaro's employer Seta happens to be Naru's old tutor, and old crush. Kisune arrives in a desperate attempt to keep Naru and Seta from meeting again.

Suki! Doukutsu no Naka no Love Love Sengen "Horaa na"

S1 • E15

Suki! Doukutsu no Naka no Love Love Sengen "Horaa na"

Seta falls into an underground cave during a dig. Keitaro brings Seta's American daughter Sarah to Hinata Apartments. Sara's shenanigans led Keitaro & Co. to the same cave where Seta is, reigniting Naru old feelings for him.

Umi no Ie Hamachaya Hinata no Saru Shibai "Chuu ka na"

S1 • E16

Umi no Ie Hamachaya Hinata no Saru Shibai "Chuu ka na"

Haruka invites Keitaro and the Hinata Apartments residents to the Hinata Seaside Tea House. Much to their dismay, Keitao & Co. realize they are there not to enjoy the sea, but to be put to work. First, they must repair the dilapidated tea house. Second, they must rehearse for the Urashima family's annual production of the Chinese epic "The Journey West" for the local kids.

Umi... Naru ni Doki!! Youkai ni Kura! "Ayashii na"

S1 • E17

Umi... Naru ni Doki!! Youkai ni Kura! "Ayashii na"

Shirai and Haitani offer to help Keitaro earn Naru's heart, with a scary boat ride that drives her into his arms. Their plans are dashed, however, when a real ghost seizes Naru, and Motoko has to fight on her behalf.

Soresore no Yukata no Kimi to Natsumatsuri "Ho na"

S1 • E18

Soresore no Yukata no Kimi to Natsumatsuri "Ho na"

Just before the residents go back from their summer break, they attend the Summer festival in the local town, dressed in traditional outfits. Kitsune, however, seems determined to force Naru and Seta away from one another.

Tamanokoshi? Umi no Mukou no Koutaishi "Atataka na"

S1 • E19

Tamanokoshi? Umi no Mukou no Koutaishi "Atataka na"

Crown Prince Lamba Lu, who is Kaolla's cousin, arrives at Hinata Apartments to wed her and take her back to their country.

Nemuri no Shoujo to Sepia Iro no Yakusoku "Karakuri na"

S1 • E20

Nemuri no Shoujo to Sepia Iro no Yakusoku "Karakuri na"

Keitaro stumbles upon a forgotten room deep in the basements of Hinata Apartments. There he finds an old doll that seems to possess a will of its own.

Shitto Bakuhatsu!? Boat Ue no Oatsui Futari "Wanawana"

S1 • E21

Shitto Bakuhatsu!? Boat Ue no Oatsui Futari "Wanawana"

Naru and Keitaro decide to go out to celebrate the latest grades and while both are wondering whether it's a date or not, a mysterious little girl appears.

Imouto Mei no Takurami, Misshitsu Daisakusen "Sonna"

S1 • E22

Imouto Mei no Takurami, Misshitsu Daisakusen "Sonna"

Mei is Naru's stepsister and hopes to take Naru back home. To accomplish this, she decides she has to hook Keitaro up with Mutsumi and Naru finds out something shocking.

Narusegawa Naru, Yureru Onnagokoro to Keitarou "Konagona"

S1 • E23

Narusegawa Naru, Yureru Onnagokoro to Keitarou "Konagona"

Naru now wonders what she should do with her newfound knowledge and it seems like Keitaro is going to be returning home since his grandma has returned to reclaim the inn.

Iwai! Sakura Saku no wa Toudai? Koi? "Minna"

S1 • E24

Iwai! Sakura Saku no wa Toudai? Koi? "Minna"

Everyone has to leave Hinata House for a day because the inn is undergoing repairs and renovations. It also becomes apparent that Keitaro won't be coming back to Hinata Inn and Naru has completely given up on Keitaro.

Motoko no Sentaku, Koi ka Ken... "Naku na"

S1 • E25

Motoko no Sentaku, Koi ka Ken... "Naku na"

Motoko's older sister Tsuruko makes a surprise visit, and tries to take Motoko home to become their clan's successor. In a panic, Motoko avoids leaving Hinata Apartments by announcing that she is engaged to marry Keitaro, which is news to him.