Marika's Love Meter Malfunction · Episode 3: The Awakening of the Lovemeter
The Awakening of the Lovemeter
2026-04-206 min
Racking my brains over what to do with Marika's lovemeter, I bump into my classmate, Mikasa, who was walking her dog at the usual park. Being fellow dog-lovers and sparking conversation over them, her lovemeter is high. I try to act uncool in order to lower Mikasa's lovemeter for the sake of my true love, Marika, but on the contrary...?! Unbeknownst to me, Marika, passing by, witnesses the whole thing...
1Now I Can See the Lovemeter2026-04-066 minLacking the courage to confess to my childhood friend, Marika, I make a strong wish upon a shooting star. And now, I can see the lovemeters over the girls in my class. Confused by this surreal sight, I look over at Marika, only to find that her meter's had a total meltdown to rotten depths...?! Marika, why is it that you were always so kind to me, then...? What is the real meaning behind the lovemeter...?
2The Highs and Lows of the Lovemeter2026-04-136 minI've got to do something about my crush, Marika's completely broken lovemeter. First, I figured I should get along with Toyotomi, whose lovemeter is low, but she treats me so harshly, I get discouraged quickly. However, after school, when I help a crying girl at the usual park and take her home, it was Toyotomi's house?! Apparently, the girl was Toyotomi's younger sister! As soon as she invites me to have dinner together as thanks, her lovemeter goes up...
3The Awakening of the Lovemeter2026-04-206 minRacking my brains over what to do with Marika's lovemeter, I bump into my classmate, Mikasa, who was walking her dog at the usual park. Being fellow dog-lovers and sparking conversation over them, her lovemeter is high. I try to act uncool in order to lower Mikasa's lovemeter for the sake of my true love, Marika, but on the contrary...?! Unbeknownst to me, Marika, passing by, witnesses the whole thing...4The Unstoppable Lovemeter2026-05-046 minOn this day, Marika's lovemeter was completely possessed by a raged and jealous demoness, while she herself had a blank expression. I keep doing my best to approach Marika, not wanting to be disliked. No matter what I did though, she wouldn't smile. But I won't give up. Then, taking a chance, I successfully ask Marika out on a date during lunchtime! But Toyotomi appears before us, and the lovemeter undergoes a sudden change?! In response to that, Marika's lovemeter...
5The Ever-Soaring Lovemeter2026-05-116 minI was up on cloud nine after finally landing a date with my beloved Marika at the aquarium. She loves seals, and seeing her carefree smile made it all worth it. But even though I wanted to take things further, I just couldn't muster the courage... Then, during the dolphin show, we end up getting soaked to the bone! Having prepared a change of clothes just in case, I head to our respective changing rooms... But then, the unthinkable happened?!
6The Invisible Lovemeter2026-05-186 minNiino, a tomboyish returnee, transfers to our school, and the boys are buzzing with excitement. For some reason, I couldn't see Niino's lovemeter, but she felt strangely familiar. Why is it that Marika's smiling at me, while my heart's racing over Niino's beauty...? After school, Niino and I end up walking home together and we arrive at the usual park. This place holds so many childhood memories with Marika... Wait, could you be that girl from my memories of playing in the park...?!
7The Original-Exceeding Lovemeter2026-06-016 minA demon was dwelling in Marika's lovemeter. During lunch break, while eating with a depressed Marika, Toyotomi comes over. Then, with a girlish expression unimaginable from her usually harsh demeanor, she asks if it's okay to eat lunch together...!? Marika's face darkens, and the demon dwelling in her lovemeter begins to rage! Then Mikasa and Niino join the fray, causing the lovemeters to undergo a climactic change!!!
8The Completely Kaput Lovemeter2026-06-086 minMarika, Toyotomi, Mikasa, and Niino's lovemeters go on a rampage! I feel like I'm being suffocated by all these lovemeters... Just as I thought hard for everyone not to fight over me, I get baptized by the lovemeter only I can see, and I'm on the verge of death. Somehow I manage to confess to Marika, saying she's the one I truly love, but... With that, Marika's lovemeter goes even more completely haywire???!!
2The Highs and Lows of the Lovemeter2026-04-136 minI've got to do something about my crush, Marika's completely broken lovemeter. First, I figured I should get along with Toyotomi, whose lovemeter is low, but she treats me so harshly, I get discouraged quickly. However, after school, when I help a crying girl at the usual park and take her home, it was Toyotomi's house?! Apparently, the girl was Toyotomi's younger sister! As soon as she invites me to have dinner together as thanks, her lovemeter goes up...3The Awakening of the Lovemeter2026-04-206 minRacking my brains over what to do with Marika's lovemeter, I bump into my classmate, Mikasa, who was walking her dog at the usual park. Being fellow dog-lovers and sparking conversation over them, her lovemeter is high. I try to act uncool in order to lower Mikasa's lovemeter for the sake of my true love, Marika, but on the contrary...?! Unbeknownst to me, Marika, passing by, witnesses the whole thing...4The Unstoppable Lovemeter2026-05-046 minOn this day, Marika's lovemeter was completely possessed by a raged and jealous demoness, while she herself had a blank expression. I keep doing my best to approach Marika, not wanting to be disliked. No matter what I did though, she wouldn't smile. But I won't give up. Then, taking a chance, I successfully ask Marika out on a date during lunchtime! But Toyotomi appears before us, and the lovemeter undergoes a sudden change?! In response to that, Marika's lovemeter...5The Ever-Soaring Lovemeter2026-05-116 minI was up on cloud nine after finally landing a date with my beloved Marika at the aquarium. She loves seals, and seeing her carefree smile made it all worth it. But even though I wanted to take things further, I just couldn't muster the courage... Then, during the dolphin show, we end up getting soaked to the bone! Having prepared a change of clothes just in case, I head to our respective changing rooms... But then, the unthinkable happened?!6The Invisible Lovemeter2026-05-186 minNiino, a tomboyish returnee, transfers to our school, and the boys are buzzing with excitement. For some reason, I couldn't see Niino's lovemeter, but she felt strangely familiar. Why is it that Marika's smiling at me, while my heart's racing over Niino's beauty...? After school, Niino and I end up walking home together and we arrive at the usual park. This place holds so many childhood memories with Marika... Wait, could you be that girl from my memories of playing in the park...?!7The Original-Exceeding Lovemeter2026-06-016 minA demon was dwelling in Marika's lovemeter. During lunch break, while eating with a depressed Marika, Toyotomi comes over. Then, with a girlish expression unimaginable from her usually harsh demeanor, she asks if it's okay to eat lunch together...!? Marika's face darkens, and the demon dwelling in her lovemeter begins to rage! Then Mikasa and Niino join the fray, causing the lovemeters to undergo a climactic change!!!8The Completely Kaput Lovemeter2026-06-086 minMarika, Toyotomi, Mikasa, and Niino's lovemeters go on a rampage! I feel like I'm being suffocated by all these lovemeters... Just as I thought hard for everyone not to fight over me, I get baptized by the lovemeter only I can see, and I'm on the verge of death. Somehow I manage to confess to Marika, saying she's the one I truly love, but... With that, Marika's lovemeter goes even more completely haywire???!!
Marika's Love Meter Malfunction★ 47%Synopsis
Confessing to my childhood friend Marika was impossible for someone as unpopular as me. So, I did what any desperate boy would do—I wished upon a shooting star! When I woke up, that dream had come true?! I could see a love meter for people, just like in a love simulation game. Once I realized this was real and not a dream I went straight to see Marika. Her love meter was so low it had broken and practically fallen all the way to hell! If she hated me so much why was she so nice?! Is this how she really felt or...?! (Source: Coolmic) Note: Episode 1 received an advanced distribution on AnimeFesta on March 13th, 2026. The start date reflects the start of the regular series broadcasting.
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Characters & Voice Actors
Marika ChitoseMain
Maaya UchidaJP
Kanata KitamiMain
Kouhei AmasakiJP
Kokona MisakaSupporting
Yurie IgomaJP
Niino HidakaSupporting
Rie KugimiyaJP
Sayuki ToyotomiSupporting
Ayasa ItouJP
Staff
Maaya UchidaTheme Song Performance (ED)
Kouki ShinkaiEditing
Sumito SasakiDirector
Rena NasuCharacter Design
Masamitsu OotakeSeries Composition
Kouji UsuiColor Design
Shunichi SasakiTheme Song Lyrics (ED)
Hiroki NishiyamaSound Director
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