Name: Marika's Love Meter Malfunction
Genre: 現代, 校園, 超自然, 後宮/戀愛喜劇, 喜劇
Released: 2026

Marika's Love Meter Malfunction follows the story of Kanata, an ordinary and self-described unpopular high school boy who has long harbored feelings for his childhood friend Marika Chitose but never found the courage to confess. In a moment of desperation, he makes a wish on a shooting star—and wakes up the next morning with an extraordinary ability straight out of a dating simulation game: the power to see a numerical "love meter" that reveals how much anyone around him feels for him. Eager to check on Marika Chitose, Kanata is stunned to discover her meter has completely bottomed out, registering at rock bottom. Yet despite what the numbers suggest, she continues to treat him with warmth and kindness in their everyday interactions. Is the love meter showing her true hidden feelings, or is something else entirely going on? Caught between what he sees and what he experiences, Kanata finds himself navigating a confusing new reality.

Episodes

5 Aired

EP 01

2026.04.05 (日)·5分

I Can See Affection Levels Now

好感度が見えるようになりました

Lacking the courage to confess to my childhood friend Marika-chan, I made a powerful wish upon a shooting star. Then, I suddenly became able to see the affection meters of the girls in my class... While bewildered by this surreal sight, I looked at Marika-chan, only to find her meter at an abysmal level, breaking through the bottom floor!? Marika-chan, if that's the case, why were you so kind to me...? What is the true meaning behind the affection meter?

EP 02

2026.04.12 (日)·5分

The Affection Level Goes Up and Down

好感度が上がったり下がったり

I want to do something about my crush Marika's broken love meter. I thought I should start by getting along with Toyotomi, whose affection for me is low, but she treated me quite harshly, leaving me discouraged right away. However, after school, the place I delivered a crying girl I helped at the usual park turned out to be Toyotomi's house!? The girl was Toyotomi's younger sister! As soon as I was invited to dinner as a thank-you, the love meter started to rise...

EP 03

2026.04.19 (日)·5分

The Love Meter Awakens

好感度は覚醒する

While struggling to figure out what to do about Marika's love meter, I run into my classmate, Misaka-san, who is walking her dog at our usual park. After hitting it off talking about our dogs, her love meter is quite high. In an attempt to lower it for the sake of my true crush, Marika, I try to act uncool—but then Misaka-san's love meter goes...?! Little did I know that Marika just happened to walk by and see the whole thing...

EP 04

2026.05.03 (日)·5分

Is the Love Meter a Perishable Item?

好感度はナマモノですか？

On this day, a hannya mask appeared in the love meter, leaving Marika completely expressionless. Not wanting to be disliked, I continue to do my best to approach her... Even though Marika wouldn't show a smile no matter what I did, I won't give up. Then, I take the plunge and successfully invite her on a lunch date! However, Ms. Toyotomi appears, and a sudden change occurs in the love meter?! In response to that, Marika's love meter also...

EP 05

2026.05.10 (日)·5分

Affection Levels Soar Far and Wide

好感度は飛ぶよどこまでも

I was in high spirits after finally landing a date at the aquarium with my beloved Marika. It was all because I got to see Marika’s carefree smile as she watched the seals she loves so much. However, even though I want to advance our relationship, I lack the courage... In the midst of all this, we end up getting soaked during the dolphin show! Having prepared a change of clothes just in case, we headed to our respective changing rooms... But I never imagined that *that* would happen!?