Ep 1. In the Name of Love

The show "Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!" is a comedy anime series that revolves around five high school boys who are tasked with defending the earth against evil forces.

The first episode of season 1, titled "In the Name of Love," introduces the main characters: Yumoto Hakone, En Yufuin, Atsushi Kinugawa, Io Naruko, and Ryuu Zaou. The five friends attend the Binan High School, where they are part of the "Earth Defense Club."

The episode begins with Yumoto Hakone taking a bath in his family's public bathhouse. He is joined by a strange pink creature who introduces himself as Wombat. Wombat explains that he is an alien and has been sent to earth to find "Love Love" energy. He tells Yumoto that he is the chosen one who can help him in his mission.

Yumoto is hesitant to believe Wombat's story, but he agrees to help him when the creature transforms his bath sponge into a magic wand. Wombat then gives Yumoto a magical girl transformation sequence, and he becomes a superhero who can shoot hearts and glitter from his wand.

Meanwhile, the school's student council, led by the arrogant and entitled Atsushi Kinugawa, plans to close down the Earth Defense Club's clubroom. Atsushi believes that the club is a waste of time and resources, and that they could use the room for more important activities.

When Yumoto and Wombat arrive at the school, they are met by Atsushi and his cronies, who insult and mock Yumoto's costume and powers. However, Yumoto is undeterred, and he bravely defends Wombat and his mission to collect "Love Love" energy.

The situation escalates when Atsushi accidentally breaks Yumoto's wand, causing a surge of energy to erupt from the wand. The energy creates a monster, which the Earth Defense Club must fight to save the school from destruction.

Through teamwork and determination, the Earth Defense Club defeats the monster and saves the day. At the end of the episode, Wombat tells Yumoto that he must continue to collect "Love Love" energy to protect the earth from future threats.

Overall, "In the Name of Love" is a fun and lighthearted introduction to the world of "Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!" The episode sets the tone for the series by combining elements of magical girl anime with humor and parody. It also establishes the characters and their relationships, setting up future conflicts and adventures.