HAND MAID My No. 0 - A thorough review of the fascinating story of a robot maid

HAND MAID My No. 0 - Fusion of emotion and technology

"HAND MAID My No. 0" was released as an OVA on January 18, 2003, and is an original anime work distributed by Fiveways. It was directed by Shigeru Kimiya, produced by Tokyo Kids, and based on the original story by Jūzō Mutsumi. Each episode is 30 minutes long, and it deeply touches the viewer's heart while depicting the evolution of technology.

story

The protagonist, Hideki Ozu, aspires to be a film director, but in reality, he lives and works in the warehouse of the adult video production company "Yamamoto Dream Project". He has been filming his childhood friend Mai Kurosawa for nine years, but the film ended unfinished with the last scene left blank. Meanwhile, Mai contacts him for the first time in four years and asks him to bring the master tape that Ozu has filmed. However, when they meet again, Mai decides to make her debut as an actress, and receives a proposal from Oshima, the president of a major production company, to buy Ozu's film. Mai harshly says to Ozu, "You followed me like a stalker for nine years under the pretext of making a film! You never get to make a film! That's why I'm offering to pay you severance pay, but 10 million yen isn't enough!?" Ozu, heartbroken, runs off to the exit. When Ozu returned to the office completely drunk, he saw girls who looked just like Kurosawa Mai, who had been captured on film.

cast

• Hideki Ozu - Kenichi Suzumura
• Cyberdoll Mai - Sanae Kobayashi
• Cyberdoll Eye - Kiyomi Asai
• Cyberdoll Mii - Matsuki Miyu

Main Staff

• Planning - Arisugawa Kei
• Planning, original story - Wonder Farm
• Director: Shigeru Kimiya
• Original story, series composition - Mutsuki Juzo
• Screenplay - Yu Kawamorita
• Character design - Takashi Kobayashi
• Production Producer - Kengo Kimura
• Music Producer - Shunji Inoue
• Sound Director: Takahiro Enomoto
• Music Production - Lantis
• Sound Production - Dream Force
• Animation Production - Tokyo Kids
• Produced by: Kazunori Okada
• Manufactured and sold by Five Ways

Main Characters

Cyberdoll Mai <br> A custom-made Cyberdoll based on the appearance of Kurosawa Mai at age 17. In order to meet the professional specifications of AV, this is a sister product of "Mei" with improved body and specialized video functions. If "Mei" is the "older sister", this model is named "Mai" because it is the "younger sister". Since "Mai" requires a large amount of power due to the addition of video processing, it is equipped with a high-performance solar cell, and charges by facing its back, which is the largest surface area of ​​a human form, toward the sun (sunbathing), or in the case of an emergency, it may remove its protector (underwear) for quick charging (naked charging). Also, unlike other "Cyberdoll AV", it is equipped with an editing function, so the protector (underwear) is separate (bikini) type as a means of increasing the heat dissipation effect, and the two CPUs in the chest are cooled by a heat sink in the abdomen. The CPU heats up during editing, so you can "boil tea with your belly button". The previous model, "May," used a "USB" terminal to transmit information and charge, but "Mai" is equipped with a dedicated high-speed cable to process the huge amount of video data. The cable is stored inside the protector (shorts) on the lower abdomen. Shooting and editing are usually controlled by the cameraman (director) using his voice, but "Mai" is also equipped with a "hand remote control" on the back of her hand that responds to feather touch. It also has a "little sister control function" that allows remote control of the two sister models, "Ai" and "Mii."

Cyberdoll Ai <br> A Cyberdoll whose appearance is modeled after Mai Kurosawa at age 13. This Cyberdoll AV is a medium-sized model (equivalent to a junior high school student) with enhanced mobility, and is dedicated to shooting mode, omitting the editing function installed in "Mai". The protector is a one-piece type because there is no editing function that would overheat the CPU. It is a type with good motor skills in human terms, and is equipped with a high-speed camera, night vision filter, and a gyro system that does not shake the image even when moving at high speed. In addition, the lenses (both eyes) installed are high-magnification zooms that make it easy to take celestial photographs. Like conventional Cyberdolls, it has a "handshake function" that allows data to be transferred by placing the palm of the hand with another Cyberdoll, and is also equipped with "wireless LAN" that allows information to be transmitted wirelessly within a radius of 10 kilometers.

Cyberdoll Mii <br> This Cyberdoll is a custom-made Cyberdoll modeled after Mai Kurosawa at age 9. Like Ai, this Cyberdoll AV is for photography mode only. It has no editing functions that would overheat the CPU, so the protector is a one-piece type. It is a type of Cyberdoll with poor motor skills, and was developed with the motto of being compact and easy to use for home use, so although it does not have professional-spec photography functions like Ai, it is a lightweight, small model (equivalent to an elementary school student). If Ai is the main camera, Mii is positioned as a sub, so it is easy to use for normal photography. It also has specialized macro functions (on the other hand, it has weak telephoto capabilities), and can be used for everything from insect ecology to microscopic photography.

Related Titles

• HAND MAID May
• HAND MAID My No. 1

Theme songs and music

OP1
Camera = fountain pen!!!
Lyrics: Haruko Momoi Composition: Haruko Momoi Produced by: UNDER17
Sung by: Sanae Kobayashi (Mai), Kiyomi Asai (Ai), Miyu Matsuki (Mii)

ED1
Handmade!
Lyrics: Haruko Momoi Composition: Haruko Momoi Produced by: UNDER17
Sung by: Sanae Kobayashi (Mai), Kiyomi Asai (Ai), Miyu Matsuki (Mii)

Review and Recommendation

"HAND MAID My No. 0" is a work that depicts the fusion of technology and human drama, and its unique setting and deep storyline leave a strong impression on viewers. The gap between the protagonist, Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, evoke empathy in viewers. In addition, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential.

The appeal of this work lies above all in the character settings of the Cyberdolls. "Mai," "Ai," and "Mii" are each modeled after Kurosawa Mai at different ages, and their appearances and functions are depicted in detail. In particular, "Mai's" editing function, "Ai's" shooting function, and "Mii's" macro function offer viewers new perspectives. The Cyberdolls' designs were created by Takashi Kobayashi, and they are an exquisite blend of beauty and functionality.

The story depicts the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality. The fact that the film he has been shooting for nine years remains unfinished, and the harsh reality he faces when he reunites with Mai, deeply move the viewer. Mai's words, "You followed me like a stalker for nine years, under the pretext of making a film! You never get to make a film! That's why I offered to pay you severance pay, but 10 million yen isn't enough!?" symbolize Ozu's anguish and frustration.

In terms of music, the theme songs "Camera = Fountain Pen!!!" and "Handmade NE!", written and composed by Haruko Momoi, add to the atmosphere of the work. The opening theme "Camera = Fountain Pen!!!" is particularly impressive with its lyrics and melody that seem to symbolize the gap between Ozu's dreams and reality. The ending theme "Handmade NE!" is a song that emphasizes the presence of the Cyberdolls.

This work was released as an OVA, so it only has one episode, but the story and characters packed into that 30-minute episode leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its possibilities. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, deeply move viewers.

"HAND MAID My No. 0" is a work that depicts the fusion of technology and human drama, and its unique setting and deep story leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers. As this work was released in the form of an OVA, it only has one episode, but the story packed into that 30 minutes and the appeal of the characters leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers.

This work depicts the fusion of technology and human drama, and its unique setting and deep story leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers. As this work was released in the form of an OVA, it only has one episode, but the story packed into those 30 minutes and the appeal of the characters leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers.

This work depicts the fusion of technology and human drama, and its unique setting and deep story leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers. As this work was released in the form of an OVA, it only has one episode, but the story packed into those 30 minutes and the appeal of the characters leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers.

This work depicts the fusion of technology and human drama, and its unique setting and deep story leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers. As this work was released in the form of an OVA, it only has one episode, but the story packed into those 30 minutes and the appeal of the characters leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers.

This work depicts the fusion of technology and human drama, and its unique setting and deep story leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers. As this work was released in the form of an OVA, it only has one episode, but the story packed into those 30 minutes and the appeal of the characters leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers.

This work depicts the fusion of technology and human drama, and its unique setting and deep story leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers. As this work was released in the form of an OVA, it only has one episode, but the story packed into those 30 minutes and the appeal of the characters leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers.

This work depicts the fusion of technology and human drama, and its unique setting and deep story leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers. As this work was released in the form of an OVA, it only has one episode, but the story packed into those 30 minutes and the appeal of the characters leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the detailed settings and functions of the Cyberdolls give a sense of the evolution of technology and its potential. Also, the gap between Ozu Hideo's dreams and reality, and the harsh reality he faces, leave a deep impression on viewers.