Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden, the 2001 sci-fi comedy from Gainax and Shaft, is now streaming on Hulu and HIDIVE with English dub and subtitle options. The series follows Mahoro Andou, a combat android with a ticking clock – her remaining operational time is just one month if she continues fighting, or over a year if she retires.
Mahoro chooses a quieter life and becomes a live-in maid for high schooler Suguru Misato, trying to enjoy her remaining days while hiding her true nature. The show blends military sci-fi elements and alien invasions with slice-of-life comedy and romantic undertones, exploring themes of found family and the bittersweet reality of Mahoro's limited lifespan.
With a MAL score of 7.15, Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden offers a unique blend of action and domestic comedy, serving as the first part of a two-season run. Its sequel, Mahoromatic Something More Beautiful, continued the story in 2003.
