'Marika-chan no Koukando wa Bukkowareteiru' Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Promo for Spring 2026

Marika's Love Meter Malfunction Anime Set to Premiere in April
The official website for Marika-chan no Koukando wa Bukkowareteiru (Marika's Love Meter Malfunction) has unveiled key details about the upcoming anime adaptation, including the main cast, staff, a captivating key visual, and a promotional video. Fans can mark their calendars for the premiere on April 5 at 1:00 a.m. on Tokyo MX and BS11. For those eager to dive in sooner, the AnimeFesta platform will begin streaming the series ahead of the broadcast on March 13 at 5:00 p.m., offering both the on-air and uncut versions.
Cast Announcement
The anime boasts a talented cast, bringing the beloved characters to life:
- Kanata Kitami: Kouhei Amasaki
- Marika Chitose: Maaya Uchida
- Sayuki Toyotomi: Ayasa Itou
- Kokona Mikasa: Yurie Igoma
- Niino Hidaka: Rie Kugimiya
Production Team
Behind the scenes, a dedicated team is working to bring Rin Komugi's romantic comedy manga to the screen:
- Director: Sumito Sasaki
- Series Composition: Masamitsu Ootake
- Character Design: Reina Nasu
- Chief Animation Director: Araiguma
- Color Design: Kouji Usui
- Art Director, Art Design: Do Kim Hoan Tran
- Director of Photography: Souichirou Arima
- Editing: Kouki Shinkai
- Sound Director: Hiroki Nishiyama
- Sound Production: Studio Mausu
- Studio: Studio LEO
- Production: Suiseisha
Theme Song Preview
Voice actress Maaya Uchida, who plays Marika Chitose, is also performing the theme song "Hakaritai Koukan-do." A snippet of the song is featured in the promotional video, giving fans a taste of the anime's musical landscape.
Manga Origins
Rin Komugi began serializing the manga on the ComicFesta website in April 2024. Suiseisha is set to release the first two volumes on April 17. For English-speaking audiences, WWWave publishes the manga on the Coolmic site.
Synopsis
The story revolves around Kanata Kitami, an unpopular boy who harbors feelings for his childhood friend, Marika Chitose. Unable to confess his love, he makes a wish upon a shooting star. To his surprise, his wish comes true, granting him the ability to see people's love meters, similar to those in love simulation games. Overjoyed, he rushes to see Marika, only to discover that her love meter for him is incredibly low, practically nonexistent. Despite her apparent dislike, Marika continues to be kind to him, leaving Kanata confused and questioning her true feelings.