Marika Chitose
main character
TV_SHORT
4.7
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 8
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 6 min
- Total watch time
- 48 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 6, 2026 – June 8, 2026
- Season
- Spring 2026
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- studio LEO
- Original creator
- Rin Komugi
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 47/100
Estimated watch time
0h 48m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Heterosexual96%Male Protagonist84%Urban Fantasy80%Female Harem79%Meta79%Nudity75%School70%Primarily Teen Cast70%Primarily Female Cast70%Shounen60%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2026 SPRING4.7 / 10 AniList score
Marika's Love Meter Malfunction
茉莉花ちゃんの好感度はぶっ壊れている• Marika-chan no Koukando wa Bukkowareteiru
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.
Should you watch Marika's Love Meter Malfunction?
Marika's Love Meter Malfunction has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 47/100 — 11% of 2,364 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #18 highest-rated anime of 2026, and #3 most popular anime of 2026, and #5 highest-rated anime of Spring 2026 on AniList.
Of the 9.4K AniList users who started it, 11.2% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 4K have finished it.
At about 48 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Drama, Ecchi — especially heterosexual, male protagonist, urban fantasy, female harem.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
8 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Rin Komugi
- Series composition
- Masamitsu Ootake
- Character design
- Rena Nasu
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Endings (1)
- ED1“Hakaritai Koukando” by Maaya Uchida · eps 1-
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Marika's Love Meter Malfunction FAQ
How many episodes does Marika's Love Meter Malfunction have?
Marika's Love Meter Malfunction has 8 episodes of about 6 minutes each, roughly 48 minutes in total.
Is Marika's Love Meter Malfunction finished?
Yes. Marika's Love Meter Malfunction has finished airing — the final episode aired June 8, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of Marika's Love Meter Malfunction?
No sequel is listed for Marika's Love Meter Malfunction as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Marika's Love Meter Malfunction based on a manga?
Yes. Marika's Love Meter Malfunction adapts the manga by Rin Komugi.
Who animated Marika's Love Meter Malfunction?
Marika's Love Meter Malfunction was animated by studio LEO.
Where can I watch Marika's Love Meter Malfunction?
Marika's Love Meter Malfunction is listed on OceanVeil. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.