Time of Eve
2008 • Studio Rikka
- Format
- ONA
- Aired
- 2008
- Episodes
- 6
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Studio Rikka · Directions · Code · Trick Block
- Genres
- Science fiction · Slice of Life
The future, probably Japan. Robots have long been put into practical use, and androids have just come into use.
Influenced by the Robot Ethics Committee, it's become common sense for people to treat androids like household appliances. Their appearance - indistinguishable from humans except for the ring over each android's head - has led some people to empathize unnecessarily with androids. Known as "android-holics", such people have become a social problem.
Rikuo, a high school student, has been taught from childhood that androids are not to be viewed as humans, and has always used them as convenient tools. One day Rikuo discovers some strange data in the behavior records of his family's household android, Sammy.
Rikuo and his friend Masaki trace Sammy's movements, only to discover a mysterious café that features a house rule that "humans and robots are to be treated the same"...
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Time of Eve, an original net animation released in 2008, was created and directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura under the banner of Studio Rikka. The series emerged during a period of increasing experimentation in digital distribution for Japanese animation, opting for a web-based release model rather than traditional television broadcasting. The narrative, centered on the complex social dynamics between humans and androids in a near-future setting, was heavily influenced by Asimovian themes and sought to explore the emotional nuances of artificial intelligence rather than typical action-oriented tropes.
The visual design of the series is characterized by a deliberate, intimate focus on character interaction and atmosphere. Yoshiura aimed to create a quiet, contemplative experience that felt distinct from the high-octane anime prevalent at the time. Upon its release, the project received significant critical acclaim for its sophisticated script and restrained pacing, eventually leading to a successful crowdfunding campaign that funded a theatrical film version, which compiled and refined the original web episodes for a wider audience.
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