: 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.
: 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. 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. : Reviews from Hippo and the 7 Mermaid
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 The first episode of Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi