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Plastic Memories 2015

★ 8.2/10 · 248 votes TV-14 AnimationDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 13 eps Ended
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What is Plastic Memories?

Plastic Memories is a television series released in 2015 that falls under the animation, drama, and science fiction genres. The story follows eighteen-year-old Tsukasa Mizugaki, who secures a position at the SAI Corporation after failing his college entrance exams.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Ended
Episodes
13
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Apr 5, 2015
Last aired
Jun 28, 2015
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Tokyo MX
Genres
Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Plastic Memories is a television series released in 2015 that falls under the animation, drama, and science fiction genres. The story follows eighteen-year-old Tsukasa Mizugaki, who secures a position at the SAI Corporation after failing his college entrance exams. This company is recognized for its management and production of Giftia, which are androids capable of possessing human emotions. Tsukasa is assigned to the terminal service department, a division responsible for recovering Giftias that are approaching their expiration date. Within this department, Tsukasa is tasked with working alongside Isla, a female Giftia. Despite her role within the company, Isla is not given any significant responsibilities beyond serving tea to her co-workers. The series explores the professional life of Tsukasa as he navigates his new role in what is described as a graveyard department. The program is documented across various databases, including The Movie Database, IMDb, and MyAnimeList, which categorize it as a 2015 production.

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“A young man takes a job recovering emotional androids nearing their expiration date at a major corporation.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique premise regarding artificial intelligence
  • focus on terminal service department dynamics
Keep in mind
  • premise involves heavy themes of expiration
  • unconventional workplace setting

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories about the intersection of human emotion and technology.

The series explores themes of mortality and the limited lifespans of artificial beings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Giftia?

A Giftia is an android produced by the SAI Corporation that possesses human emotions.

What does the terminal service department do?

The department is responsible for recovering Giftias that are approaching their expiration date.

Who is Tsukasa Mizugaki?

Tsukasa is an 18-year-old who joins the SAI Corporation after failing his college entrance exams.

What is Isla's role?

Isla is a female Giftia who works in the terminal service department and primarily serves tea to her coworkers.

Is the terminal service department prestigious?

It is described as a graveyard department within the SAI Corporation.