Ep 1. The Forbidden Women's Dorm

Maria Holic Alive is a comedy anime series that follows the story of Kanako Miyamae, a high school girl who is seeking a romantic relationship with a girl. In the first episode of season 1, titled "The Forbidden Women's Dorm," Kanako moves into the girls' dormitory in the prestigious all-girls Catholic school, where the story unfolds.

The episode begins with Kanako arriving at the school's entrance, excited about her new life as a dorm student. She meets the school's principal, a seemingly kind and caring woman who later turns out to have a twisted personality. Kanako is welcomed by her classmates and is introduced to Mariya Shidou, a beautiful and charming girl who instantly becomes her friend. Kanako becomes smitten with her, but Mariya's true intentions are soon revealed.

Soon after Kanako moves into the dormitory, she discovers that she has been assigned to the infamous Room 106, the room in which many girls have gone missing over the years. Despite the warnings, Kanako refuses to change her room and decides to stay put. She enlists the help of Mariya, who promises to help her find out the secret behind the missing girls.

Kanako's nightmare begins as she realizes that the dorm is not as welcoming and friendly as she initially thought. She finds out that the girls' dormitory is strictly for girls, except for one male student who is a crossdresser, Mariya Shidou. Kanako is shocked when she discovers that the handsome Mariya is, in fact, a boy. Mariya, who enjoys crossdressing, convinces Kanako to keep his secret, else he would reveal her obsession with girls.

Kanako is horrified when she hears that the girls' dormitory is cursed, and Mariya happily declares himself the demon that haunts it. She quickly realizes that Mariya is no friend of hers and is only helping her for his own amusement. Kanako finds herself in a difficult situation as Mariya forces her to crossdress and act like a boy in order to avoid being expelled from school. She tries to leave the dormitory, but Mariya threatens to reveal her secret to the rest of the school.

As Kanako tries to navigate through her new life in the girls' dormitory, she finds herself embroiled in a series of comedic and bizarre situations. She develops a rivalry with Matsurika Shinouji, a dorm supervisor who is always at odds with Kanako and Mariya. She also meets Yonakuni-san, a mysterious girl who lives in the forbidden Room 106.

"The Forbidden Women's Dorm" episode sets the stage for the hilarious, absurd, and sometimes insane situations that Kanako finds herself in. The characters are a mix of quirky, eccentric and downright weird, providing entertainment in every scene. The animation is colorful, with a vivid attention to details that enhances the watching experience. Overall, the first episode of Maria Holic Alive is a must-watch for comedy anime fans, setting the tone for an enjoyable and lighthearted series.