"To Love Ru" is a renowned Japanese manga series authored by Saki Hasemi and illustrated by Kentaro Yabuki. The series ran from 2006 to 2009, portraying the life of Rito Yuuki, a high school student who inadvertently becomes engaged to an alien princess, Lala Satalin Deviluke. Notable for its fan service and harem themes, the series pushed the boundaries of shōnen manga. "To Love Ru" has been adapted into various formats including a drama CD, a 26-episode anime series, six original video animation (OVA) episodes, a second season called "Motto To Love Ru", and four video games. A sequel manga, "To Love Ru Darkness", was serialized from 2010 to 2017, leading to 10 OVA episodes and a 26-episode anime television series. The "To Love Ru" and "To Love Ru Darkness" series combined have sold over 16 million copies.