May
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 3 h 50 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 26, 2000 – September 27, 2000
- Season
- Summer 2000
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- TNK
- Director
- Shinichirou Kimura
- Music
- Toshio Masuda
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
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
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)
Should you watch Hand Maid May?
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 to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
10 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Shinichirou Kimura
- Character design
- Katsuzou Hirata
- Music
- Toshio Masuda
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
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“JUMP~MAYppai Dakishimete” · eps 1-9
Endings (1)
- ED1“Honto no Kimochi” by Satomi Satou · eps 2-5
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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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.