What is Pastel Memories?#
Pastel Memories (ぱすてるメモリーズ) is a series that serves as a love letter to Akihabara. The story is set in a near-future where the legendary otaku culture of “Akiba” is in decline due to a mysterious affliction causing widespread memory loss. The plot follows Izumi and a group of comrades who hatch a plan to restore these lost memories and return the district to its former glory.
With its “magical girl” themes and deep roots in otaku culture, this series is best suited for viewers who enjoy stories about preserving fandom, nostalgia, and the vibrant energy of Akihabara. If you are looking for a show that celebrates the spirit of geek culture, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
If you are wondering whether you can commit to the series without worrying about an unfinished plot, the landscape for Pastel Memories is relatively contained. The anime premiered in January 2019, and while it was accompanied by other media, the project’s lifespan was short. Notably, the Pastel Memories smartphone game ended its service on August 6, 2019.
Because the accompanying game is no longer active and the manga had a limited run, the anime serves as the primary way to experience the story. While the anime provides the core narrative, completionists may find additional value in the manga to round out their experience. If you enjoy the series and want to support our research into more anime conclusions, please consider supporting us on Ko-fi.
Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Depending on how deep you want to dive into the world of Pastel Memories, here are the best ways to approach the series. You can refer to the relationship tree provided on this page for a visual breakdown of how these works connect.
Release Order#
For those who want to experience the media as it arrived for the general public:
- Manga (Released starting December 2018)
- Anime (Premiered January 2019)
Completionist Order#
To get every scrap of available lore, we recommend starting with the manga before moving to the anime. Since the smartphone game has ended its service, the manga and anime are the remaining pillars of the franchise. You can buy the manga to ensure you have the full context.
For Those Who Only Want the Anime#
If you aren’t interested in reading source material, simply watching the anime is the most straightforward path. However, be aware that there were some early streaming hurdles; some platforms halted the streaming of the first two episodes and changed the home video release schedule shortly after the premiere.
Other Useful Information#
For collectors, there is a variety of Pastel Memories merchandise available. It is also worth noting for viewers that the series has been licensed by Sentai Filmworks and was added to Crunchyroll, making it accessible to a wide international audience.
Pastel Memories • anime • 2019-01-07
└─(related)→ Pastel Memories • manga • 2018-12-27 to 2019-03-27 (Comic Alive, Feb - May 2019)
