Marika's Love Meter Malfunction (2026): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2026, Marika's Love Meter Malfunction is an animation and comedy series.

What it’s about. 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...?!

Who’s in it. Marika's Love Meter Malfunction stars Kohei Amasaki as Kanata Kitami (voice), Maaya Uchida as Marika Chitose (voice), Ayasa Ito as Sayuki Toyotomi (voice) and Yurie Igoma as Kokona Mikasa (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Marika's Love Meter Malfunction has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Anime Times Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marika's Love Meter Malfunction page.

If you liked it. Fans of Marika's Love Meter Malfunction tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.