To Love る―とらぶる― ダークネス [To Love Ru Darkness]

In 2011, Shueisha launched To Love Ru Darkness, an 18-issue manga series that shifts the focus of the original To Love Ru story onto the alien princess Golden Darkness and the mysterious assassin Yami. This spinoff deepens the sci-fi romance and ecchi comedy, exploring darker themes and character dynamics while maintaining the signature blend of harem humor. The series is most closely associated with creators Saki Hasemi (story) and Kentaro Yabuki (art), whose polished, expressive style defines the visual tone. It matters as a mature, fan-favorite continuation that expanded the franchise's lore and emotional stakes.