![]() ![]() It is about as adventurous as a geriatric aristocrat, and only slightly more interesting.Įach episode begins positively enough, with an upbeat theme and images of the girls in various states of undress, which is, I am not afraid to say, quite pleasant. Formulaic shows are one thing, but for an anime to stick so ruthlessly to the tried and tested is another thing altogether. So why the scathing bile at the start? It is because, in all honestly, To Love-Ru's strengths are also its greatest weaknesses. In fact, the show meanders pleasantly enough along its path without once giving you cause to dislike it, let alone drop it. ![]() WYSIWYG, if you will.įurther to this, nothing in the show is absolutely intolerable or offensive (unless, I suppose, feminism is a value close to your heart). Beyond any doubt its greatest strength is that it does not - at any time - pretend it is anything other than what it is. As a formula, it is certainly successful, and the show rarely strays from the comfortable ground of wacky, improbable shenanigans and accidental head-breast contact. Ostensibly, To Love-Ru is a love-comedy, based around a love triangle, epic awkwardness on the part of the male lead, and relentless bucketfuls of ecchi. I suppose, with my stall set out thus, you might expect a brutal savaging of the series, but it is my nature to at least attempt to give balance to my thoughts, so I will begin with the show's strengths. Quite how To Love-Ru takes this premise and turns it into an unsatisfactory 12 hours is anyone's guess. StoryOftentimes, the arrival of a pink-haired, amply bosomed alien girl would be cause for great joy and celebration amongst the male population of the globe. ![]()
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