To Love る -とらぶる- [To Love Ru]

In the pages of To Love Ru, a hapless Earth teen named Rito Yuki finds his ordinary life upended when the beautiful alien princess Lala Satalin Deviluke crash-lands into his world—and his bathtub. Published by Shueisha from 2006 to 2010, this 18-issue romantic comedy series, most famously illustrated by Kentaro Yabuki, follows Rito's chaotic attempts to navigate his feelings for his childhood friend Haruna Sairenji while being pursued by the energetic, otherworldly Lala. Its blend of slapstick humor, sci-fi fantasy, and earnest romance made it a standout in Shueisha's lineup, cementing Yabuki's reputation for dynamic, expressive art and endearing character designs.