To Love Ru Darkness
2012 • Xebec
- Format
- TV
- Aired
- 2012
- Episodes
- 12
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Xebec · NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan · Shueisha · Sentai Filmworks
- Genres
- Comedy · Ecchi · Romance · Science fiction
As close encounters of the twisted kind between the residents of the planet Develuke (represented primarily by the female members of the royal family) and the inhabitants of Earth (represented mainly by one very exhausted Rito Yuki) continue to escalate, the situation spirals even further out of control. When junior princesses Nana and Momo transferred into Earth School where big sister LaLa can (theoretically) keep an eye on them, things SHOULD be smooth sailing. But when Momo decides she'd like to "supplement" Rito's relationship with LaLa with a little "sisterly love," you know LaLa's not going to waste any time splitting harems. Unfortunately, it's just about that point that Yami, the Golden Darkness, enters the scene with all the subtleness of a supernova, along with an army of possessed high school students! All of which is certain to make Rito's life suck more than a black hole at the family picnic. Unless, of course, a certain semi-demonic princess can apply a little of her Develukean Whoop Ass to exactly that portion of certain other heavenly bodies!
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To Love Ru Darkness was produced by studio Xebec in 2012 as a direct sequel and tonal shift from the original To Love Ru series. While the franchise began as a lighthearted sci-fi romantic comedy, this installment, directed by Atsushi Ootsuki, leaned heavily into the 'ecchi' genre, focusing on the character Golden Darkness and her personal development. The transition reflected a broader trend in the early 2010s where established anime properties shifted their focus toward more adult-oriented themes and fan service to maintain relevance with their core demographic.
The character designs for the series were helmed by Kyuuta Sakai, who adapted the manga's aesthetic by Kentaro Yabuki into a more polished, high-definition television format. The design intent was to emphasize fluid, detailed character animation that complemented the heightened mature content. Upon release, the series was received primarily as a commercial endeavor aimed at fans of the original manga, garnering a distinct reputation for its visual fidelity and its unwavering commitment to the tropes of its genre.
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