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Quick Answer
- Love Hina(TV · 24 eps)
- Love Hina Christmas Movie(Special · 1 eps)
- Love Hina Spring Movie(Special · 1 eps)
- Love Hina Again(OVA · 3 eps)
- Love Hina: Motoko's Choice Between Love or Swords: Don't cry!(Special · 1 eps)
- Love Hina Final Selection(OVA · 1 eps)
Total: ~31 episodes / 12h watch time
Love Hina Watch Order(2026)
With 6 entries across the franchise, Love Hina can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
6 entries ~12h total1 series5 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Love Hina: Motoko's Choice Between Love or Swords: Don't cry!
7.20Special1 eps~24minXebec
Finished Airing6
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Love Hina?
Release order. Start with Love Hina and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Love Hina?
About 12 hours total across 31 episodes and 6 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 9 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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