Love Hina Timeline ( Real )

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October 21, 1998

Love Hina Manga Debut

The manga 'Love Hina' by Ken Akamatsu begins serialization in Weekly Shōnen Magazine.

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March 17, 1999

Love Hina First Volume Release

The first tankōbon volume of 'Love Hina' manga is published in Japan.

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April 19, 2000

Love Hina Anime TV Series Premiere

The anime adaptation of 'Love Hina' begins airing on Japanese television.

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November 17, 2001

Love Hina Final Manga Volume Released

The 14th and final volume of 'Love Hina' manga is published, concluding the series.

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December 24, 2000

Love Hina Christmas Special Airs

The special Christmas episode of 'Love Hina' anime is broadcast in Japan.

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April 1, 2001

Love Hina Spring Special Airs

Airing of the Love Hina 'Spring Special' anime episode.

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January 26, 2002

Love Hina OVA Series Release

Release of the 'Love Hina Again' OVA series continuing the story post-TV series.

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2001

Love Hina Manga English Licensing Announced

Tokyopop announces licensing Love Hina manga for English translation and publication in North America.

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2001

Love Hina Anime Licensed for English Release

Pioneer Entertainment announces licensing of Love Hina anime for English-speaking audiences.

Love Hina Timeline ( Fictional )

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circa 10 years before series start

Keitaro's Childhood Promise

Keitaro Urashima makes a childhood promise to a girl to enter Tokyo University together.

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just before series start

Keitaro Fails Entrance Exams

Keitaro fails the entrance exams for Tokyo University multiple times, increasing his determination.

beginning
Spring, Year 1

Keitaro Arrives at Hinata Inn

Keitaro arrives at his grandmother's inn, Hinata Inn, which has been converted into a female-only dormitory.

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Spring, Year 1

Keitaro Meets Naru Narusegawa

Keitaro meets Naru, a girl also preparing for the Tokyo University entrance exams, and they begin a tumultuous relationship.

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Spring, Year 1

Keitaro Becomes Manager of Hinata Inn

Keitaro becomes the manager of Hinata Inn and caretaker for its female residents.

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Summer, Year 1

Keitaro Gets Closer to All Residents

Keitaro develops relationships with all the girls living in Hinata Inn, including Motoko, Shinobu, Mitsune, and others.

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Summer, Year 1

Summer Trip to the Beach

The group goes on a beach trip, leading to various comedic and romantic episodes.

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Autumn, Year 1

Keitaro's Confession to Naru

Keitaro confesses his feelings to Naru, but misunderstandings cause complications.

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New Year, Year 2

New Year's Celebration at Hinata Inn

Residents celebrate the New Year, strengthening their bonds.

achievement
Spring, Year 2

Keitaro Passes Tokyo University Entrance Exam

Keitaro finally passes the Tokyo University entrance exam, fulfilling his promise.

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Spring, Year 2

Keitaro and Naru Get Together

Keitaro and Naru start their romantic relationship officially.