Well this is a welcome change! In the first seconds of the show we get to meet Riko’s family, or at least most of it. Her little brother, who seems very popular with girls; and her mother, a normal woman who is understandably a little worried about her tomboy daughter. They’re both very familiar with […]
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While at the mall with Maki and Sayo, a boy who knew Riko approaches her. When Sayo wonders if Riko broke his heart, he blushes and runs off. She goes nuts trying to remember who he is. When a classmate tells her someone asked about her at cram school, Riko goes there and not only […]
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We all knew guys were going to appear on this show eventually. So MAN UP, ‘cuz here comes the PAIN! This episode’s prologue had better be nothing more than a joke rather than Japanese brainwashing, because if it’s the latter…mom … Continue reading →
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Now in the middle of its run, Love Lab sees Riko finally meeting a guy to prove her lies are the truth - getting involved with a few of her old male acquaintances as the usual ensues, now with men included.
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Well, Maki getting all flustered talking to Yan was probably the most amazing thing ever. [Absolute Territory: An Anime Blog]
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Oh man, can’t believe I forgot to include Love Lab in this week’s “This Week in Anime” post. Or rather, can’t believe I forgot to watch it during the past week! ”’orz Was quite busy ┐(´ー｀)┌ It’s just an image spam anyway. Love Lab is still very entertaining. The girls and their antics are so […]
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With Riko guarding the broadcasting room and Sayo and Suzu distracting the faculty, Maki and Eno hold their radio broadcast, answering the request of their anonymous client. After the broadcast Riko gets in trouble, and when Maki finds out she’s furious. After promising not to sacrifice herself again, Riko is tutored in English by Maki, […]
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Hato tidies up Madarame's apartment. I guess having an NES in the land of the Famicom gives Madarame Nintendo cred.
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It’s turned from the Love Lab to the Letter Club I think I was as surprised as anyone when Love Lab was put in the “Bad” group in the MetaVerse Podcast last week, but it seemed to be there entirely because of the possible yuri vibes. I really don’t think the show goes that way, […]
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This was an ambitious episode. With the looming problem of how the student council was going to discretely get the results of their love research to their client addressed, it was now just a matter of putting Riko’s ambitious plan into action. A classic case of things being easier said than done. But after all, […]
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This was an ambitious episode. With the looming problem of how the student council was going to discretely get the results of their love research to their client addressed, it was now just a matter of putting Riko’s ambitious plan into action. A classic case of things being easier said than done. But after all, […]
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The hits just keep on coming with this show. It’s been so awesome that I completely forgot about it lacking a certain something. When last we left our heroines, a plan was being hatched to broadcast love advice to their … Continue reading →
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Love Lab returns publicly broadcasting its love advice to the whole school – our bishoujos’ daily lives continue just as they always are, comedic, attractive, and charming despite not being so original.
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The team behind the Yuruyuri anime is back with Love Lab and there’s no room for subtlety as ever. I decided to check this...
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The combination of taking a weekend off, and a massive and high quality Summer lineup has left me continually behind on my anime. So drastic measures have to be taken. This time around I’m going to try to cover two comedy anime at once. It seems unfair, especially to me because both shows are just […]
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The combination of taking a weekend off, and a massive and high quality Summer lineup has left me continually behind on my anime. So drastic measures have to be taken. This time around I’m going to try to cover two comedy anime at once. It seems unfair, especially to me because both shows are just […]
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The Typical Look of Love Lab They’re all one big group now on Love Lab, but will it be a big happy group? They didn’t get put together with the most friendly of intentions, so will that animosity continue? Love Sniper Riko Riko comes up with a plan So far Riko’s been feeling guilty about [...]
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With the ranks of the Love Lab increased, Maki suggests they re-commence love research. Sayo immediately tries to call into question Maki’s ability to serve as an expert on matters of love, but despite constantly prodding her, Maki only digs her hole deeper, keeping up the lie she’s a “love sniper.” Eno, meanwhile, lets slip […]
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Love Lab resumes its love research, only to be immediately interrupted by a sudden love-related request from an anonymous student - springing more comedy as familiar situations take place once again.
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After last week’s somewhat serious episode, it’s time to get back to watching our funny ladies lose their minds. Let’s give a round of applause to the new members of the Love Lab. They are ready. Uh-oh. Looks like someone … Continue reading →
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