Marika's LoveMeter Malfunction
2026PG-132h 0mAnimationComedy

Marika's LoveMeter Malfunction

Now I can see how much my crush likes me. I lack the courage to confess to my childhood friend, Marika. One day, I make a strong wish upon a shooting ...

7.5

IMDb

Director

Unknown

Release

Apr 6, 2026

Quick Verdict

Highly recommended for 2026.

Plot Summary

Now I can see how much my crush likes me. I lack the courage to confess to my childhood friend, Marika. One day, I make a strong wish upon a shooting star: To read someone's feelings like in a dating sim. The very next day, much to my surprise, that wish came true…?! Lovemeters now appear over the girls in my class. Confused by this surreal sight, I check Marika's, only to find her meter's plummeted to the rotten depths of hell...?! Marika, if you hate me, then why were you always so kind...? What are Marika's hidden true feelings? Does she really hate me, or...?!

What Works

  • Solid entry in the animation, comedy catalog
  • Stunning cinematography and production design that demands a large screen
  • A compelling lead performance that anchors the entire narrative

What Doesn't

  • A few minor subplots feel slightly underdeveloped
  • May feel overly familiar to long-time fans of the genre

75

Score

Cast & Production

Cast

Kohei AmasakiKanata Kitami (voice)
Maaya UchidaMarika Chitose (voice)
Sairi ItoSayuki Toyotomi (voice)
Yurie IgomaKokona Mikasa (voice)
Rie KugimiyaNiino Hidaka (voice)