Audience reviews
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chumchummaru
She's just a robot and he fell in love with her anyway, how deep he has sunk that he couldn't find a real woman but is trying it on a robot in the house (who warmly nods to him and only has cooking functions). And he still treats her as if she were a person, so when he goes for a simple service he cries after her as if she abandoned him. Or he has exaggerated reactions towards others when they do something with his robot.
I'll still believe that Mina is a robot but super Mina definitely doesn't look like a robot just because she shows emotions like crying which robots can't. The only thing that bothered me more or less was Mina's past, I would say that it seemed unnecessary to me. It would have been more fitting for him to have bought her from somewhere in a bazaar than to make such a show…
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My Wife has no Emotion was a surprisingly sweet and heart-warming anime. It is simple and mundane in its premise and plot, but that only heightens the moments that truly sell the developing relationship between Takuma and Mina.
Mina was everything a character of her archetype should be. It's endearing to pick up on the subtle and unique ways she communicates and adds layers to what she's really feeling. Her usually blank expression and straightforward demeanor are already cute in their own way, but the subtext is the heart of her character.
Takuma was entertaining as the MC, although I mostly enjoyed him as merely the catalyst for seeing Mina interact with her husband. The other side characters are about what is to be expected from an anime like this, serviceable.
The OP and ED stood ou…
Read at the sourceSupernitpicker
Did you know readers are not interested in how a show or movie made you feel? In fact, the experience you had is perfunctory and irrelevant as art is not made to make you feel anything.
Does this site think people are fucking robots? How apt.
My Wife Has No Emotions conjures the same FEELINGS as other works of similar topics. I thought of Her quite often during the show. Sci-fi with darker takes like Blade Runner pretty much helped form this entire wing of androids in media. Inspiring other cyperpunk entities like Ghost in the Shell.
What makes this show interesting is its lighthearted take. It's very much pro-robot, pro-technology. I didn't really have a problem with that. Because, I think they knew certain viewers would be turned off out the gate.
What made the show work was the hoop…
Read at the sourceDitzsy-Sama
I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did. There are many aspects to this story I found interesting but, the most interesting to me were those that pertain to what constitutes as sentience and what can be considered real love.
I was overjoyed to watch the wife learn, experience more and expand beyond her designed purpose. I find the idea of a sentient robot fascinating.
The husband and wife's relationship is also rather interesting to explore. Is this really the best relationship to have? What of the moral implications? (Considering he owns her), Is Mina even capable of real love? Is she sentient at all?
All in all, I would say this is worth a watch.
Read at the sourceAirini123
An anime with an interesting premise, a robot which the world expect to obey commands with obedience, but what if the robot actually has its own likes and dislike. This anime explores when a robot who is just a kitchen appliance received love and affections what would it respond? The writing at its core is just a simple love story. If you really like unconventional/forbidden love then I think this anime would suit you, but if you're expecting this anime to be revolutionary or world changing then this I don't think it would suit you. The anime is just a love story with hardships along the way. The robot wife-mina rarely shows affections, but when she does it's really cute. I recommend this anime to anyone who's like me, just wants a little love in their boring and mundane life
The animati…
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I have to admit that, although it might seem strange at first, this anime really surprised me. I wasn’t expecting much from it, but it turned out to be a very fun experience to watch. The couple’s dynamic made me reflect a lot on the idea of “love” between humans and robots — something that might even become more common in the future of humanity. I really like how the show approaches this theme in a lighthearted way, with robot characters that, in many aspects, act and feel almost like humans.
The animation is solid and helps keep the experience engaging without ever feeling heavy. Overall, it’s a great anime to relax with and pass the time, while also sparking some interesting reflections about the relationship between technology and emotion.
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“My Wife Has No Emotion” is what happens when You combine writing suited for a child with subjects and themes aimed at adults.
In 1973 “Soylent Green” was released. A dystopian, detective thriller with Charlton Heston playing an opportunistic but ultimately good detective. I’m not going to go deep into that movie but it is worth watching. In “Soylent Green” some people are considered furniture - basically enslaved poor that are “paid” in food, shelter and other things people nowadays would consider normal. The protagonist of the movie even uses one of those women-furniture to satisfy his urges. Despite being human they are treated as nothing more than items.
For some reason the premise of “My Wife Has No Emotion” had me thinking about those furniture and that the authors of the show just…
Read at the sourceKyou_Ryuu
THE GOOD:
This series touches a number of interesting themes related to artificial intelligence. What are the rights of AIs? How should they be treated? When does a robot with complex behaviour stop being a mere electric appliance and start becoming a sentient being?
Most of these themes are already touched in a number of other series, Chobits being the closer one in terms of plot. But while there the focus was mostly on the "feelings" between man and machine, here it's wider and goes from bureaucracy to practical day-to-day living challenges (maintenance, etc.), which is definitely something new.
The show production value is just average, but OP and ED are catchy and nice to listen to, and voice acting by Toyonaga (Tokuma) stands out.
THE MEH:
As anticipated, production value isn't exact…
Read at the sourceAlmus
Super cute and wholesome! I had a low expectation for the show going in, but I was quickly swept away by the story. Solid 8/10 for this romantic slice of life anime. This is definitely worth the watch.
Also, I'm usually the type to watch the intro/outro for a show just once and then skip them afterwards in later episodes. But the outro song for this show was so good and catchy that I just had to listen to it every time.
I highly recommend this anime to watch. I binge watched all 12 episodes because I just couldn't stop once I had started.
Read at the sourceAlicePocky
With this anime, I felt very conflicted with my feelings.
At the beginning I am someone who felt very heartbroken for the main character, Especially episodes one and two.. Because it just felt off and it just didn't feel right.
It's like someone gives up on love to... "marry" a robot which is a household appliance that has no choice but to accept his demands.
The time he does this, He is very much drunk.. And acts really really desperate.
So my heart breaks for him that, He's someone at the very bottom of life, Who doesn't really know what he is doing and doesn't care for himself, And then just out of the blue and out of so much drunkardness , He asks Mina to be his wife..
Now a real girl would never accept that.. And a real girl would never allow him in that state in the first place,…
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This hidden gem has left me smiling, laughing, and even tearing up a bit. As someone who's grown skeptical of romance anime, this series completely won me over.
The premise intrigued me. I was worried it'd be cheesy or cringeworthy, but trust me, it's anything but. Our protagonist, Takuma, is relatable and endearing. His past heartbreak makes his journey with Mina, the female robot, all the more poignant.
Mina's character development is phenomenal. From her initial kitchen-assistant programming to gradually exhibiting emotions, I found myself rooting for her. Their relationship's progression feels organic and genuine, making their interactions adorable and heartfelt.
What struck me was how well the anime balanced lighthearted moments with deeper themes. Takuma's family accepting Mina as…
Read at the sourceChuy_diazz
A rather shady story, but it still tries to make you the only one who thinks it's shady.
The theme of a relationship between a robot and a human has been explored in many other works, so it shouldn't be something new. The problem is the way in which they decide to approach this theme. In the case of this anime, from the beginning they sold you in a very convincing way that the robot is an appliance. She can't process emotions or understand the emotions she receives. The protagonist often treats her like an appliance, but they still want to sell you that they are in a marriage. The whole story from chapter 1 to chapter 12 is a mere self-indulgence of the protagonist. They constantly show you situations that are not right or feel strange or uncomfortable, but they still give it to you as an…
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Kosugi Takuma, the protagonist, can be disturbing.
The plot centers on how Takuma falls in love with Mina, the kitchen robot he buys, and how he progressively loses touch with reality until he considers her his wife.
Overall, it is an anime worth watching, with an intriguing story and moments that reflect our society and technological and AI development; it has very good quality animation and the character development is curious, particularly seeing a robot “fall in love” with a human and how Takuma's society and family perceives this relationship.
The only flaw is that the main character is a bit generic at times.
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My Wife has No Emotion is a series that I watched at the behest of an offline buddy who has always fancied himself as somewhat of a contrarian. He goes out of his way to avoid watching anything popular or anything that anyone in his social group recommends to him. Instead, he searches for hidden gems that aren’t well liked but that he can try find his own value in as opposed to trying to appreciate masterpieces based on what other people have said about them. “An ounce of my own wit is worth more to me than a ton of knowledge that comes from others”. This quote actually comes from the narrator’s father in the novel Tristram Shandy but could easily be something my longtime friend would say. Anyways, this anime is much like the man who recommended it to me in that it’s difficult to easily ca…
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A simple, feel-good slice-of-life with charming characters.
What's Good:
• Adult Cast—Huzzah!
• Voice Acting—Outside of a couple of characters, the VA is pretty grounded.
• Easy on Anime Tropes—There is a distinct lack of MCs looking at their hands and saying "I hAvE tO gEt StRoNgEr."
• No Fan Service—Thank god.
What's Not Good:
• Animation—It's not bad and fits within the scope of the show, but there are a few scenes where it definitely could've been better. • OP & ED—Unmemorable.
• Voice Acting—There's one character who talks like a child and you might find it insufferable.
I bet their apartment sounds like a mechanic's shop at night. 😏
Read at the sourceDoNotTrustWeebs
Although My Wife Has No Emotion is a brilliant concept, I feel like they missed out a bit on the story telling.
I love the concept and idea the show brought, but somehow now that I've finished it, it feels like it didn't show/tell a lot.
Maybe a season two would be appropriate for this anime, but it would probably have been better if the story that was told in it would have been told in the first season.
Overall it was a cute story about a man and his loving robot in fictional present timeline and I hope to see more from the creator.
Read at the sourceScantrax
It's an average anime, watch it unpretentiously.
An “ok” anime that remains on the edge of the superficial, several times when we think that deeper and more complex themes are going to be debated, this doesn't happen, any slight adversity quickly disappears with everyone around the MC magically accepting it, without the slightest ethical, moral or sociological questioning being addressed.
Don't get me wrong, I wasn't expecting some Blade Runner stuff, but the author is simply coward/incompetent in trying to make the work have a minimum depth, greater than that of a saucer of water.
Maybe the manga will have more depth, but if it's going to have 300 chapters full of nothing like other novels nowadays, we won't see it in an anime until the year 2050.
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I didn't originally plan to watch this one, but I gave it a chance because it started when I had not much else to watch. I was really surprised how much I ended up liking it. A guy starts a relationship with his cooking robot is a premise that could go in so many directions and I'm glad this one went in a direction that was fun to watch. There was a lot of humor in this series and some truly heartfelt moments. It was cute at times and it was also nice to see the reality of the situation creep in from time to time as well. I'm glad that I watched it.
If you're looking for something that's a little odd without being offputtingly strange, then this is a good anime to watch. If you're looking for something a little sexy then this will probably disappoint you.
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Some might take a pessimistic approach and view Bokutsuma as a romance of convenience, one in which the female lead is only with the male lead because of obligation due to her being a robot. I see things differently. For me this is a wholesome story about the ever disappearing line between humanity and technology and what makes us human. While the premise might sound off putting and like pure otaku escapism, I really found it to be a sweet story and enjoyed seeing Mina growing closer with Takuma. I think if you go in with an open mind you’ll find this to be a really cute watch.
Bokutsuma’s story isn’t particularly complex or nuanced, it’s a rather simple story at its core about Mina gaining emotions and becoming more human like over the course of the show. She starts robotic and apathetic…
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With technology advanced this far in our society today, we may wonder when robots and machines will take over our lives. It's no secret that AI has emerged as a tool in recent years in various sectors of the industry. When will we have robots roaming around our neighborhood? Or even more interesting to ask, what if robots can build a meaningful relationship with humans?
My Wife Has No Emotions is an anime that crosses the boundary into those questions. It's not the first title that explored such a premise. One might remember a show called 'Chobits' that aired in 2002 that featured a prominent relationship between a robot and human. Nonetheless, My Wife Has No Emotion experiments with how a robot interact with a human in similar ways. Because in this show's world, robots truly has evolved…
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