The second installment of the long-running franchise, Motto To LOVE Ru, has arrived on Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, and Hulu. With all 12 episodes available in both English dub and sub, the series is now fully accessible for those looking to dive into one of the era's most recognizable harem comedies.
Produced by the now-defunct Studio Xebec, the series builds directly on the foundation of the original To LOVE-Ru. It follows Rito Yuuki, a high schooler whose life remains a chaotic cycle of slapstick accidents and extraterrestrial romantic entanglements. While the first season established the dynamic between Rito and the alien princess Lala, Motto To LOVE Ru introduces her younger twin sisters, Momo and Nana, significantly expanding the series' ensemble cast and escalating the absurdity of its harem-centric premise.
At its core, the show functions as a masterclass in the "accidental ecchi" subgenre. It excels at balancing its sci-fi premise with classic school-life tropes, leaning heavily into surreal comedy and rapid-fire gags. While the narrative is episodic in nature, the series maintains a consistent momentum that solidified its place in the 2010s anime landscape, eventually paving the way for the more mature, plot-heavy To LOVE Ru Darkness sequels.
With a 7.25 rating on MyAnimeList from over 200,000 voters, the series remains a staple for fans of the genre. It does not attempt to reinvent the wheel, but it executes its specific brand of high-energy, character-driven chaos with precision. For viewers who appreciate the aesthetic and pacing of late-2000s and early-2010s shounen comedies, this is a definitive entry in the pantheon of the genre.
Because the series is a complete, short-form run, it serves as a digestible bridge between the initial introduction of the franchise and the more complex character arcs found in later adaptations. Whether you are revisiting the series for nostalgia or discovering the antics of the Deviluke sisters for the first time, the current multi-platform availability makes this the most convenient way to experience the show.
