“Countermeasures for Issues that Arise during the Reorganization of a Group” “Soshiki no Saikōchiku-ji ni Hassei suru Kadai to Taisaku” (組織の再構築時に発生する課題と対策)

The club is depressed due to their punishment of community service. Sasahara becomes the new President and proposes that the society attend Comifes as a circle.

“On the Presence of Malicious Intent in Urban Crimes” “Toshi-gata Hanzai ni okeru Akui no Shozai-ron” (都市型犯罪における悪意の所在論)

Kasukabe decides the club room needs a cleanup, but an accident causes Genshiken to be banned from the university fair. As an apology, Kasukabe takes Ohno’s place in the fair’s cosplay contest.

“The Fetishism of Leisure Time Expenditures Considered by their Economic Result” “Keizai Kōka kara Kangaeru Yoka Shōhi no Fetishizumu” (経済効果から考える余暇消費のフェティシズム)

The club, along with Keiko, pays a visit to the beach, much to the dismay of some of the members; Keiko decides to compete for Kohsaka’s feelings and tries to become an otaku.

“Concerning the Existence and Non-Existence of Explanatory Duties Under Specially Confined Circumstances” “Tokushu Heisa Jōkyō-ka ni okeru Setsumei Gimu no Umu ni tsuite” (特殊閉鎖状況下における説明義務の有無について)

Madarame is stuck in the club room with Kasukabe and tries to strike up a conversation, running through different scenarios in his head which parody the visual novel format.

“Comparative Study in Production Models and Processes” “Ryōsan-gata Seizō Katei ni okeru Hikaku Kenkyū” (量産型製造過程における比較研究)

Ohno and Sasahara start a plamo project and get the whole club involved, while Kasukabe learns an important lesson.

“Aspects of Behavioral Selection in Interpersonal Relationships” “Taijin Kankei ni okeru Kōdō Sentaku no Tokuchō” (対人関係における行動選択の特徴)

Two freshmen take an interest in Genshiken and join them for a night out on the town. Kasukabe, however, has no intention of making them feel welcome.

“On Connecting with Others through Subculture” “Sabukaruchā o Meguru Tasha to no Kankei-ron” (サブカルチャーをめぐる他者との関係論)

Kasukabe tries to make herself more appealing to Kohsaka by taking an interest in his hobbies by trying to learn how to play Puyo Pop Fever. Sasahara’s sister Keiko also makes an appearance and calls on her brother for help.

“Limits of Rejection and Receptiveness as Observed in Autonomous Behaviour” “Jiritsu Kōdō ni Miru Haiseki to Juyō no Kyōkai” (自律行動に見る排斥と受容の境界)

Due to Genshiken’s lack of “activities” as defined by the school, the club is threatened with closure; salvation comes from an unlikely source as Kasukabe intervenes personally.

“The Sublimating Effects of the Dissimulation Brought on Through Makeup and Costume on Mental Obstacles” “Funsō to Kasō no Ika ni yoru Shinri-teki Shōheki no Shōkasayō” (扮装と仮装の異化による心理的障壁の昇華作用)

Ohno is introduced as she joins Genshiken, while Genshiken takes part in a university club fair and Kasukabe’s ex-boyfriend pays her a visit.

“Problems and Merits of Local Culture Promotion” “Chiiki Bunka Shinkō no Mondaiten to sono Kōseki” (地域文化振興の問題点とその功績)

Genshiken goes on a club trip to Comiket, a large comic convention; Madarame seriously injures his hand, but pretends to be fine in the name of fandom until the pain becomes too great to bear.

“Comparative Classification of the Modern Youth through Consumption and Entertainment” “Shōhi to Yūkyō ni yoru Gendai Seishōnen no Hikaku Bunrui” (消費と遊興による現代青少年の比較分類)

Genshiken takes Sasahara to Akihabara for dōjinshi shopping while Kohsaka and Kasukabe go to Harajuku for clothes; Kasukabe discovers Kohsaka’s hentai collection and gets an introduction on the subject from the others.

“Study of the Modern Visually Oriented Culture” “Gendai ni okeru Shikaku o Chūshin to shita Bunka no Kenkyū” (現代における視覚を中心とした文化の研究)

An introduction episode explaining how Kohsaka, Kasukabe and Sasahara got involved with Genshiken; after some uncertainty, Sasahara decides to fully participate in the club.

“Naru” “Naru” (なる)

Things are a little strange after Kanako, Keitaro, and Naru were in the annex. Both seem to have dreams with Moe as guide showing there true feelings and past promises. Naru still can’t show her feelings for Keitaro, causing Shinobu, Matoko, and Kanako in particular much frustration. Kanako tries to find both of there feelings using her usual method of disguise. To her disappointment, Naru seems too confused. Both of them are in love of course, however Naru’s too afraid to face Shinobu and Motoko. Kanako tries to lure Keitaro again as Naru. Knowing its really her Keitaro goes after her to explain how he loved her as a kid sister. Keitaro’s feelings goes against the abandoned annex’s spell. He and his sister are brought to its top floor. Naru in an effort to find Keitaro’s ring to confess and prove her love tries to go to the top floor clock. But she must go through her own friends, the residents of Hinata. As Naru makes her way up, Keitaro apologizes for forgetting his annex promise to Kanako, but explains how he’ll love her as a sister. Naru retrieves the ring and finally confesses her love to Keitaro Urishima. Being one of his promise girls Moe helped Naru and Keitaro.

“Keitaro” “Keitarō” (景太郎)

After returning from overseas with Seta,Keitaro brings gifts for all the Hinata residents. After seeing Kanako,Keitaro thinks she’s a new resident, but then recognizes her as the little girl who followed him. Kanako plans to get her and Keitaro alone, sending the dorm residents on “errands” that turn out to be fake. Tension rises a lot between Kanako and Naru. Keitaro asks Naru to meet him at the abandoned annex. Since the legend of the annex says if a couple stays there over night, they’ll live happily ever after. Naru, once again trying to help Kanako and Keitaro sends Kanako to the annex, but regrets it after Haruka explained the legend, and how powerful its magic was. Of course Keitaro still doesn’t remember he promised Kanako they’d go to the annex as children! In the dark he grabbed Kanako thinking she was Naru,and Kanako thinking he really loved her. When Keitaro realizes its Kanako, Naru arrives. It was too late!The magic forms a field around Kanako and Keitaro. Kanako still thinking Keitaro loves her says the ring he dropped was proof. Keitaro then says his gift for Naru. Naru tries to put the ring on,but it flies out of her hands.

“Kanako” “Kanako” (可奈子)

After deciding to take the semester off from Tokyo U,Keitaro goes to America with Seta to explore different archaeology sites. Kanako, Keitaro’s step sister, comes to the Hinata apartments and appoints herself as the new landlord in Keitaro’s absence, much to the annoyance of all the residents. Kanako makes many new rules,one which the residents try to break in order to find her weakness. What they didn’t know was that it had to do with a certain promise Keitaro made with his “little sister.” Although,Naru remembering her sister tries to help and defend Kanako,not knowing she plans to drive her out. At the end of the episode, Keitaro returns with Seta.

“Love Hina Spring Special - I wish Your Dream” “Rabu Hina Haru Supesharu ~ Kimi Sakurachiru nakare!! ~” (ラブひな 春スペシャル 〜キミサクラチルナカレ!!〜)

The Toudai entrance exams have finally come (again) for Keitarou. With all his confidence he takes the test, but ends up falling asleep and dreaming about Narusegawa. Waking up with barely any time to complete the test, Keitarou thinks he will fail and tries to escape from Hinata Inn and forget all the memories with it. By a stroke of luck he meets Seta, but ends up on a faraway island with the whole cast looking for him.

“Love Hina Christmas Special - Silent Eve” “Rabu Hina Kurisumasu Supesharu ~ Sairento Ibu ~” (ラブひな クリスマススペシャル〜サイレント·イヴ〜)

As another round of preliminary tests approach for Keitarou, so does Christmas. And as the first Christmas of the millennium, there is a rumour that if one confesses his love on this special eve it will come true. Keitarou has decided what he needs to do on this Christmas Eve, but being a retaker can he afford taking attention away from the tests on the same day? On top of that he is not the only one confessing on this Christmas Eve…

“Motoko’s Choice, Love or the Sword: Don’t Cry” “Motoko no Sentaku, Koi ka Ken… Naku na” (素子のセンタク、恋か剣… 泣くな)

Out of nowhere, Motoko’s sister appears and is ready to pass on the dojo. However, Motoko is still not quite as strong as her sister and when her sister finds out about this, she gives Motoko an ultimatum: Motoko must beat her sister or marry Keitaro!

“Celebrate! Are the Blooming Flowers Tokyo U? Love? Everybody” “Shuku! Sakura saku no wa Tōdai? Koi? Minna” (祝!サクラサクのは東大?恋? みんな)

Everyone has to leave Hinata House for a day because the inn is undergoing repairs and renovations. It also becomes apparent that Keitaro won’t be coming back to Hinata Inn and Naru has completely given up on Keitaro. Who will Keitaro decide to be his soulmate, Naru or Mutsumi?

“Naru Narusegawa - Her Wavering Heart and Keitaro: Crushed” “Narusegawa Naru, Yureru onnagokoro to Keitarō Konagona” (成瀬川なる、揺れる女心と景太郎 こなごな)

Naru now wonders what she should do with her newfound knowledge and it seems like Keitaro is going to be returning home since his grandma has returned to reclaim the inn. To add more to the mess, it doesn’t look like Keitaro’s studies are going to be enough to help him into Tokyo University.