Tokimeki Memorial English Sub & Dub

About Tokimeki Memorial

Tokimeki Memorial (Tokimeki Memorial: Only Love) blends comedy, school and romance by Studio Pierrot, AIC A.S.T.A. (2006). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. In short: Aoba Riku has just transferred to a new high school because of his father's job, and things aren't quite what he expected. The headmaster's secretary controls the school while espousing the virtues of academic freedom, the teachers are even stranger than normal teachers, and half the student body is walking around with animal ears on.

Soon after, on his very first day, Riku is unfortunate enough to find himself at the center of the pupil council's latest event, which has him running for his life. All this on top of the normal high school rigour of popularity contests, crushes, and homework makes it unsure whether Riku will be able to survive this new school.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Studio Pierrot, AIC A.S.T.A. is the studio behind Tokimeki Memorial, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Released in 2006, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.