May
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Estimated watch time
3h 50m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Maids79%Robots79%Female Harem79%Heterosexual79%Male Protagonist79%Urban79%Primarily Female Cast60%Software Development60%
TVFINISHED2000 SUMMER6.2 / 10 AniList score
Hand Maid May
HAND MAID メイ• HAND MAID May
Synopsis & Story
Saotome Kazuya is a computer whiz. One day his friend Nanbara, threatens him with a computer virus. Trying to stop the virus, Kazuya ends up making a special order. May is a cyberdoll that arrives at his door a few minutes later and she is 1/6th the size of a normal person, which makes for many awkward situations. Not to mention the fact Kazuya can't even afford to keep May. Cyberdyne is not satisfied with Kazuya's non-payments and will do anything to retrieve CBD May. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Hand Maid May: should you watch it?
At a glance
Hand Maid May has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 62/100 — 24% of 2,026 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #36 highest-rated anime of 2000, and #19 most popular anime of 2000 on AniList.
Of the 3.8K AniList users who started it, 7.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 3K have finished it.
At about 3 h 50 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Ecchi, Romance — especially maids, robots, female harem, heterosexual.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Hand Maid May is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Hand Maid May: Never Give Up (2001)
- Optional extras: Hand Maid Mai
Episodes
10 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Director
- Shinichirou Kimura
- Character design
- Katsuzou Hirata
- Music
- Toshio Masuda
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“JUMP~MAYppai Dakishimete” · eps 1-9
Endings
- ED1“Honto no Kimochi” by Satomi Satou · eps 2-5
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Hand Maid May FAQ
- How many episodes does Hand Maid May have?
- Hand Maid May has 10 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 3 h 50 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Hand Maid May?
- About 3 h 50 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 5 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
- Is Hand Maid May finished?
- Yes. Hand Maid May has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 2000.
- Is there a season 2 of Hand Maid May?
- Yes — the story continues in Hand Maid May: Never Give Up (2001).
- Where do I start Hand Maid May?
- Start here: Hand Maid May is the first entry, followed by Hand Maid May: Never Give Up.
- Is Hand Maid May based on a manga?
- No. Hand Maid May is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated Hand Maid May?
- Hand Maid May was animated by TNK and directed by Shinichirou Kimura.
- Who sings the opening of Hand Maid May?
- The opening, "JUMP~MAYppai Dakishimete", is performed by an uncredited artist.