Because You Are You

Incoming Editorial·Reviewed June 19, 2026

In the year 203X, Airi, a humanoid robot modeled after Hayashi’s late daughter, meets Shin and falls in love with him. Hayashi is troubled by the differences between Airi and his daughter, while Airi suffers from being seen by her father as nothing more than a replacement for his daughter. As Airi’s malfunctions increase, the emotions of the three come to a head.