Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family! has landed on Crunchyroll, complete with an English dub and subtitles. This 11-episode series, which finished its broadcast in Fall 2025, follows Alma, an advanced combat robot created by two genius but perpetually bickering scientists. Despite her advanced programming, Alma's true goal is to experience the warmth of family life.
The show blends sci-fi elements with iyashikei and comedy, focusing on Alma's earnest attempts to navigate domestic life and her creators' complicated relationship. Its premise offers a unique take on found family themes, exploring parenthood and connection through the eyes of an artificial intelligence. The series holds a 7.09 rating on MyAnimeList from over 11,000 voters.
Animated by a production committee including Bandai Namco Music Live and Kadokawa, the series adapts the manga of the same name. Its blend of futuristic technology and heartwarming domesticity makes for a charming, albeit brief, viewing experience.
