The first episode of Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pure , titled (or sometimes linked to the song "Legend of Mermaid" ), marks a bittersweet transition for the mermaid princesses. After defeating Gaito in the first season, the princesses must part ways to rebuild their respective kingdoms. Episode Recap: A Bittersweet Goodbye
: Reviews from Hippo and the 7 Mermaid Princess praise the "frilly and cute" idol outfits, noting that the art style in the second season feels more refined, particularly in the character's eyes. Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pure Episode 1
: A central theme of the Pure season begins here, as Kaito starts to lose his memories of the sea and the mermaid who saved him, setting up the season's primary emotional conflict. The first episode of Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi
: Some bloggers, like those at The Anime Madhouse , point out the humorous logistics of the show—such as Hippo, a talking blue penguin in a sailor suit, barely trying to hide his identity while on land. : A central theme of the Pure season
Fans and reviewers often highlight the unique "doinky" charm of the series that carries over into this premiere:
: Critics often note that while the first season had repetitive songs, Pure shows a significant improvement in both music quality and animation dynamics during the singing sequences.
: Analysis on Reasons to Anime highlights how Mermaid Melody maintained its "purity" as a shoujo series for a younger female audience, even as other magical girl shows began targeting male fans. SSBS – Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Episode 1