Anime Profile: Plastic Memories
Fields | USA Info | Japanese Info | Image |
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Title | Plastic Memories | Purasutikku MemorΔ«zu (γγ©γΉγγ£γγ―γ»γ‘γ’γͺγΌγΊ) |  |
Released | 13 TV episodes | 13 TV episodes | |
Dates | April 5βJune 28, 2015 | ||
Company | Aniplex of America | AT-X, Tokyo MX, GYT, GTV, ABC, GBS, MTV, BS11 | |
Creator | |||
Director | Yoshiyuki Fujiwara | ||
Genre | Comedy drama, Romance, Sci-Fi | Comedy drama, Romance, Sci-Fi | |
Characters | Isla | Isla | |
· · · | Andie β | Andie β | |
· · · | Antonio Horizon β | Antonio Horizon β | |
· · · | Chizu Shirohana β | Chizu Shirohana β | |
· · · | -- more listed below -- | -- more listed below -- |
Characters: Plastic Memories
English Name |
Japanese Name |
English Name |
Japanese Name |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isla | Isla | Nina β | Nina β | |
| Andie β | Andie β | Ren Kawarake β | Ren Kawarake β | |
| Antonio Horizon β | Antonio Horizon β | Sarah β | Sarah β | |
| Chizu Shirohana β | Chizu Shirohana β | Sherry β | Sherry β | |
| Constance β | Constance β | Shinonome β | Shinonome β | |
| Eru Miru β | Eru Miru β | Souta Wakanae β | Souta Wakanae β | |
| Kazuki Kuwanomi β | Kazuki Kuwanomi β | Takao Yamanobe β | Takao Yamanobe β | |
| Marcia β | Marcia β | Tsukasa Mizugaki β | Tsukasa Mizugaki β | |
| Michiru Kinushima β | Michiru Kinushima β | Yasutaka Hanada β | Yasutaka Hanada β | |
| Mikijiro Tetsuguro β | Mikijiro Tetsuguro β | Zack β | Zack β |
Description: Plastic Memories
"Plastic Memories" is a Japanese anime television series that aired in 2015. It was produced by Doga Kobo and directed by Yoshiyuki Fujiwara. The anime combines elements of romance, science fiction, and drama. Here's a brief overview of the series:
Plot:
The story is set in a future where highly advanced androids known as "Giftia" are created to assist humans. These androids have human-like emotions and appearances, and they are often given specific roles in society. However, the catch is that Giftia have a limited lifespan of around nine years and four months. To avoid potential emotional distress, a specialized company named SAI Corporation is responsible for retrieving and "retrieving" Giftia before they reach the end of their lifespan.
The main protagonist, Tsukasa Mizugaki, starts working at SAI Corporation in the Terminal Service Department, where he is partnered with a Giftia named Isla. Together, they embark on the emotional and challenging task of collecting Giftia whose time is about to expire. As Tsukasa and Isla carry out their duties, they develop a unique and complex relationship.
Themes:
"Plastic Memories" explores themes of love, loss, and the transient nature of life. The narrative delves into the emotional consequences of forming attachments to artificial beings with finite existences. The series prompts viewers to reflect on the nature of humanity, relationships, and the ethical considerations surrounding the creation and treatment of artificial life.
Characters:
- Tsukasa Mizugaki: The main protagonist, a young man who joins the Terminal Service Department.
- Isla: Tsukasa's partner, a Giftia who has limited time left. Despite her human appearance, she struggles with understanding and expressing emotions.
- Other Terminal Service Department members: The series features a cast of characters working in the department, each with their own stories and perspectives.
Reception:
"Plastic Memories" received positive reviews for its emotional depth, well-developed characters, and thought-provoking themes. Viewers praised the series for its ability to blend romance and science fiction while tackling existential questions.
Overall, "Plastic Memories" is known for its heartfelt storytelling and its exploration of the impact that artificial life and limited lifespans can have on human emotions and relationships.
