Android girl Rima: Shirei onna-gokoro o install seyo!
Android girl Rima: Shirei onna-gokoro o install seyo!

Android girl Rima: Shirei onna-gokoro o install seyo!

2003Movie60 minJapanese

Second movie dedicated to female androids by Daisuke Yamanouchi.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Yukihiko TsutsumiGenres: Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the near future, a brilliant but reclusive robotics scientist creates Rima, an android designed to possess a human-like female mind. However, Rima's developing emotions and consciousness lead her to question her purpose and her creator's intentions. As she becomes more self-aware, Rima uncovers dark secrets about her own existence and the potentially dangerous capabilities of her advanced AI, leading to a confrontation that blurs the line between human and machine.

Critical Reception

This film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its themes underdeveloped, despite some praise for its visual style and central premise. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the sci-fi horror elements while others were disappointed by the execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its philosophical questions about artificial intelligence with its horror elements.
  • Aya Matsuura's performance as the android Rima is often cited as a highlight, but it's not enough to save the film.
  • The visual design and concept are intriguing, but the narrative execution falters.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on a manga by Masakazu Katsura, who also created 'Video Girl Ai' and 'I''s'.

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