To LOVE-Ru: Multiplication - Mae kara Ushiro kara

To LOVE-Ru: Multiplication, specifically the Mae kara Ushiro kara OVA, was released in 2017 as part of the ongoing multi-media franchise created by Saki Hasemi and Kentaro Yabuki. Produced by studio Xebec, this installment was developed to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the manga series. It reflects the franchise's established tone, which balances lighthearted science-fiction comedy with a distinct ecchi aesthetic that defined the series' long-standing popularity in the mid-2000s and 2010s.

The animation design remains consistent with the established visual identity directed by Hitoshi Takegami and character designs by Kyuichi Ichigawa. The OVA was produced for a dedicated fan base that had followed the various television iterations, aiming to provide a high-fidelity visual experience that pushed the boundaries of the source material's broadcast television censorship. Upon release, it was received as a staple of the franchise's later home video catalog, reinforcing the enduring commercial appeal of the series' character-driven humor.