Hand Maid May

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  • 2000
  • 1 Season
  • 6.5  (221)

Hand Maid May is a delightful romantic comedy anime series that aired in Japan in the early 2000s. The show is set in a world where advanced technology is omnipresent, and robots are ubiquitous domestic help. The story revolves around a robotics engineering student named Kazuya Saotome, who's struggling to find a job, and his life changes when he orders a new personal robot assistant, named May.

May is a small, cute, and charming robot girl who becomes the central character of the show. She's programmed to be an excellent homemaker who can cook, clean, and perform various other household chores effortlessly. Moreover, May is equipped with advanced artificial intelligence and a high-speed internet connection, which allows her to be an ideal companion for Kazuya. However, things don't go entirely as planned for Kazuya when he discovers that May is not your average personal robot.

The show has a unique blend of different genres that are beautifully presented throughout its episodes. It's a mix of romantic comedy, science fiction, and drama with a touch of action and adventure. The anime undoubtedly caters to the tastes of a wide range of audiences, making it a classic and timeless anime to watch.

The central theme of the show is the relationship between May and Kazuya, which grows organically over the course of the series. Despite May's robotic nature, she develops an authentic personality throughout the show that makes her relatable, endearing, and lovable. Kazuya, too, is developed well as the series progresses, and his interactions with May are both funny and heartwarming.

In Hand Maid May, there are several well-developed supporting characters as well. Nanbara, Kazuya's classmate, is a recurring character who often serves as a comedic foil for Kazuya. Cyberdoll Rena, a robot from May's "sister series," is another notable character who plays an instrumental role in the show's storyline.

The animation of the show is excellent, with character designs that are unique and pleasing to the eye. The backgrounds are beautifully detailed and complement the characters' actions on screen. The art style and animation quality are reflective of their era but still hold up well today.

One of the most notable aspects of Hand Maid May is its use of music. The opening and ending themes are catchy and suitably upbeat, setting the tone for the show's lighthearted feel. The background music is varied and complements the scenes appropriately, whether it's cheerful, melancholic, or dramatic music.

Overall, Hand Maid May is a delightful and entertaining anime series that is perfect for anyone looking for a lighthearted romantic comedy with a touch of science fiction. The characters are lovable, the animation is excellent, and the music is catchy, making it an enjoyable watch for anime fans of any age.

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Seasons
Never Give Up
11. Never Give Up
 
At Kei's apartment a package from cyberdoll Mami filled with five "Chibi-Cyberdoll May's." After an accident causes May's personality to go into the five mini-May's, each one recieves distict aspect of her personallity. Elsewhere, Rena finds a lost child and brings it home. [This episode was included with the DVD set, and never aired]
May 100%
10. May 100%
September 27, 2000
In the series finale, it is discovered that the deadly Cyberdoll virus was created within May when she was converted from 1/6 scale to full size. "Commando Z" reveals himself to be a time-traveler from the future to dicover the virus' origins and stop it before it destys all the Cyberdolls. Since May is immune to the virus, she volunteers herself to be infected with it to allow further study on the virus and a possible cure. But everyone is worried that May may not make it out alive...
Even Though...I Believe
9. Even Though...I Believe
September 20, 2000
"Commando Z, the wandering president of Cyberdyne," mysterically appears, and has come to discover why a potentially fatal 'virus' is afflicting all of the Cyberdolls, except for May...
I Want A Lot More!
8. I Want A Lot More!
September 13, 2000
The characters work to protect the ladder between Kazuka's apartment and Kasumi's room from a terrible typhoon. We also discover more of Kasumi and Kazuka, and their relationship...
There's No Time, Is There?
7. There's No Time, Is There?
September 6, 2000
Cyberdoll Mami arrives, and soon arranges a "marriage mixer." Later, Mami again tries to make a match by having Kazuya and May go shopping together, alone. But Mami visit is not just for leisure, she soon reveals that May and Kei's time together may be cut short again...
More! More!
6. More! More!
August 30, 2000
After May returns, Kei starts work as a lab assistant at the university. Later, everyone goes to the annual fireworks festival, where Nanbara meets the now full-sized May, and immediately falls in love with her.
Thank You...For Everything...
5. Thank You...For Everything...
August 23, 2000
Kazuya finally realizes that he can never afford to pay for May, so he must give her back. So, on their last day together Kei and May spend the day at an amusement park so that they can enjoy the time they have left. After May is gone, "Cyber X", an apparent android shows up at Kazuya's apartment and makes him an offer...
Please Don't Look!
4. Please Don't Look!
August 16, 2000
Cyberdoll Kei, sent by Sara pretends to be a fellow AI researcher, to meet with Kei. After they meet, she is amazed by the emotions May, a Cyberdoll displays towards him.
What Should I Do...
3. What Should I Do...
August 9, 2000
Sara, after having trouble collecting the payment for May, sends for another Cyberdoll to get the payment, or get May back.
Am I Being Helpful?
2. Am I Being Helpful?
August 2, 2000
After telling May to stay in the apartment, Kazuya goes off to school. Later, Nanbara calls Kazuya's apartment only to hear a woman's voice on the other end, and soon tries to sabotage the relationship he believes Kazuya is having with a secret woman. Also, another Cyberdoll named Sara has come to collect the bill for May. [1,450,000 Yen]
Hello!
1. Hello!
July 26, 2000
After his computer is infected with a virus, by his self-proclaimed rival Nanbara, a package appears at computer programmer Satome Kazuya's doorstep the next day. The package contains a 12" tall Cyberdoll named May.
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  • Premiere Date
    July 26, 2000
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (221)