Marika-chan no Koukando wa Bukkowareteiru – Episode 1 (RAW)

In the premiere episode of Marika's Love Meter Malfunction (Marika-chan no Kōkando wa Bukkōwarete Iru), the protagonist, an ordinary and romance-inept high schooler, harbors unspoken feelings for his childhood friend Marika-chan. Lacking confidence to confess, he wishes upon a shooting star to see others' true emotions like in a love simulation game. Miraculously, the next day, affection meters appear above every girl's head. Eager yet nervous, he scans the class and finally looks at Marika's—only to discover it's horrifically malfunctioning: melted into gooey sludge, shattered beyond repair, and plunged into negative depths far worse than hatred. Stunned, he questions everything—why has this "cute" girl who's always been sweet and supportive secretly harbored such extreme disdain? As confusion mounts, he notices other classmates directing surprisingly positive (or obsessive) affection his way, hinting at hidden layers beneath their everyday smiles. This opener sets up a thrilling mix of rom-com hijinks, psychological twists, and escalating romantic tension, teasing the dark secrets of Marika's "broken" love meter and the protagonist's journey to uncover her real feelings in this Spring 2026 anime hit.